Should pumpkin pie be eaten hot or cold?

You can eat pumpkin pie warm or cold. However, a warm pie might make the toppings drippy. Note that when you want to serve a freshly baked pumpkin pie warm, you should first chill it completely and then reheat it. Cold pumpkin pie is also tasty, especially when served with whipped cream on top.

Should you heat up pumpkin pie?

Pumpkin pie is made with eggs and milk; it must first be safely baked to a safe minimum internal temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit. The safest way to warm your pumpkin pie is to reheat it in the microwave for 10 to 30 seconds right before you are ready to eat it.

Should you refrigerate pumpkin pie?

According to the FDA, homemade pumpkin pie can be left at room temperature for two hours, after which it is in danger of growing harmful bacteria. Homemade pumpkin pie is safe in the fridge for 2 to 4 days, so you should refrigerate pumpkin pie after it cools.

When should pumpkin pie be eaten?

The pumpkin is a symbol of harvest time, and pumpkin pie is generally eaten during the fall and early winter. In the United States and Canada, it is usually prepared for Thanksgiving, and other occasions when pumpkin is in season.

How can you tell pumpkin pie is done?

The classic knife test is the easiest and most foolproof way to tell if your pumpkin pie is done. Simply insert a knife near the center of the pie. If the knife comes out clean, your pie is done. The only downside to the knife test is that it leaves a crack where the knife was inserted into the filling.

How long should pumpkin pie cool before cutting?

Because pies are dense, their edges and bottoms might feel cool to the touch, but the center is still quite warm. Follow this tip: Pumpkin pie sets as it cools so for a perfect pie slice, let it cool for at least four hours.

Should pie be served hot or cold?

Serving pie hot from the oven isn’t just a bad idea aesthetically—all that hot sugar is also dangerous. Allow your pie to cool for about an hour. The filling will set, and it will be cool enough to eat, yet still a little warm. Just don’t leave it on a windowsill because, you know, someone will steal it.

How do you tell if a pumpkin pie is done?

Why does my pumpkin pie crack on top?

Those cracks you see in your pie are the result of overcooked eggs, eggs that have tightened up so much, in an uneven way, that they’ve created fissures in the filling. The eggs continue to cook thanks to the filling’s residual heat, and can still “crack” your pumpkin pie — even though it’s no longer in the oven.

Should you make pumpkin pie the day before?

Pumpkin pie is also a great make-ahead dessert to cross off your Thanksgiving to-do list. You can prepare and bake the pie up to two days in advance and it will still taste great on the big day. Just make sure you store the pie in the refrigerator—not on the kitchen counter—until you are ready to serve it.

Should a pumpkin pie jiggle?

Of course, you also want to know how to tell if pumpkin pie is done without slicing a crack or poking a hole in the filling. The best way is to gently shake it: When the pie is done, it will jiggle just slightly in the center; however, your pie should not be liquidy in any way.

Is it OK to eat undercooked pumpkin pie?

Also adding that since some pumpkin pie contains raw eggs, it’s probably not a great idea to eat the pie raw or undercooked. But if the pie sat out at room temperature semi-raw for days or if there’s any evidence of a foul taste or smell, then probably best to toss it.