Fireball Pumpkin Pie

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Kristina Vanni
Kristina Vanni
Kristina Vanni
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Updated on 11/15/22
Fireball Pumpkin Pie

Kristina Vanni
Prep: 20 mins
Cook: 60 mins
Chill: 8 hrs
Total: 9 hrs 20 mins
Servings: 8 slices
Yield: 1 pie
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
473 Calories
25g Fat
55g Carbs
6g Protein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 8
Amount per serving
Calories 473
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 25g 32%
Saturated Fat 7g 33%
Cholesterol 54mg 18%
Sodium 293mg 13%
Total Carbohydrate 55g 20%
Dietary Fiber 4g 15%
Total Sugars 31g
Protein 6g
Vitamin C 2mg 12%
Calcium 51mg 4%
Iron 3mg 14%
Potassium 243mg 5%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)

If you want to add a spirited flair to your holiday dessert table, try adding a dash of Fireball cinnamon whisky to your pumpkin pie. Fireball is a mixture of Canadian whisky, cinnamon flavoring, and sweeteners. It tastes like your favorite hot cinnamon candy, but with a boozy kick. Adding a few tablespoons into the batter of a classic pumpkin pie is a fun twist. In this recipe, it is also added to sugared pecans that are used as a garnish on top of the pie.

Ingredients

For the Pie:

  • 1 (9-inch) prepared or homemade pie crust, unbaked

  • 2 eggs

  • 1 (15-ounce) can pumpkin puree

  • 1 cup half and half

  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar

  • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar

  • 3 tablespoons Fireball whisky

  • 1 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice

  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

For the Pecan Topping:

  • 2 tablespoons butter

  • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar

  • 2 tablespoons Fireball whisky

  • 1 cup pecan halves

Steps to Make It

  1. Gather the ingredients. Preheat the oven to 425 F.

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  2. Prepare the pie crust. Thaw according to package directions if using a prepared pie crust, or make your favorite homemade version of a 9-inch pie crust. Crimp the edges and set aside.

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  3. In a large bowl, combine the eggs, pumpkin puree, half and half, sugar, 1/4 cup brown sugar, Fireball cinnamon whiskey, pumpkin pie spice, and salt. Beat until smooth.

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  4. Pour the filling into the pie crust. Bake for 15 minutes, then reduce heat to 350 F and bake 45-50 minutes longer or until crust is golden brown and top of pie is set (cover edges with foil during the last 15 minutes to prevent overbrowning if necessary).

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  5. Cool on a wire rack for 1 hour. Refrigerate overnight or until set.

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  6. Once the pie is set, prepare the topping. In a saucepan, combine the butter and 1/4 cup brown sugar in a saucepan. Stir and cook over medium heat until the butter melts and the sugar dissolves.

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  7. Add the 2 tablespoons of Fireball cinnamon whiskey and the pecans. Toss to coat the pecans with the sugar.

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  8. Spoon the pecan mixture over the pie. Slice and serve.

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Tips

  • This recipe works well with a ready-made pie crust or with your favorite homemade pie crust. If you are using a prepared crust, simply thaw according to package directions and then unroll into a pie pan and crimp the edges.
  • If you prefer the decadence of a homemade crust, a vodka pie crust is a great option. Plus, it is in line with the "spiked" theme of this recipe! A vodka pie crust is flaky and tender because unlike water, alcohol does not contribute to the formation of gluten that can cause a pie crust to become gummy and unappealing.