A Thanksgiving staple, pumpkin pie is the most popular dessert over the holiday and while pumpkin pie is one of the easiest pies to make, getting the perfect pie comes down to knowing when to take it out of the oven. With these three tests, you’ll never have to guess if your pumpkin pie is fully cooked.
Knife Test
Perhaps the easiest way to know when the pie is finished baking, all you have to do is stick a knife into the center of the pie and if it comes out clean, your pie is done. Just keep in mind that there will be a crack in your pie where you inserted the knife. If this bothers you, you can cover it with whipped cream or pastry cutouts.
Instant-Read Thermometer Test
If only there was a sure-fire way to know when the pie was done—well, there is. The ideal temperature for a pumpkin pie is 180 F at the coolest point. So next time you’re in doubt, just stick an instant-read thermometer into the pie.
Jiggle Test
Let’s be honest, who hasn’t done the jiggle test? You can tell if the pie is done by shaking it gently. If it slightly shakes in the center, it’s done and the pie shouldn’t be liquidy.
