This is definitely a bit of a non-traditional pumpkin pie recipe. It’s baked as a traditional pumpkin pie, and as it comes out of the oven it is topped with toasted walnuts and toffee bits. Those extra touches give this pie its unique combination of flavors. It’s a popular pumpkin pie recipe!
The Best Pumpkin Pie Recipe:
If you’re looking for just a really great pumpkin pie recipe without any of the fancy additions, you can make the base of this pumpkin pie and call it a day. It’s a really good pumpkin pie. We have Bon Appetit to thank for this recipe. I made this pie eleven years ago, and it’s still one of my favorites. I prefer to add the walnut and toffee because I love the added crunch. If you want to bake the pumpkin pie and offer the toppings on the side, that’s an option too!
Pumpkin Pie with Toffee Walnut Topping:
Here are a few notes about the toppings. The walnuts need to be toasted. Toasting walnuts brings out a delicious smoky flavor. Don’t skip toasting them. It’s easy– just put them in a nonstick pan over medium heat and move them around until they are fragrant. As far as the toffee bits go, you won’t want to skip those either. Adding a toffee element to the pumpkin filling is brilliant. You should be able to find a bag of toffee bits in your grocery store. They’re sold alongside the chocolate chips in the baking aisle.
Although the photo above shows the Pumpkin Pie with Toffee Walnut Topping served with whipped cream, I prefer to serve it without. There is so much going on with the other toppings that it simply doesn’t need whipped cream. There will probably be someone in your group of guests who will ask for whipped cream though, so go ahead and make a little bit and offer it when serving.
Happy Thanksgiving– enjoy!
Here are a few more Thanksgiving pie recipes you might like to try:
No Bake Double Layer Pumpkin Pie Classic Pumpkin Pie Dulce de Leche Pumpkin Toffee Pie Caramel Apple Pecan Streusel Pie Sweet Potato Pie Pecan Pie Classic Double Crust Apple Pie
