Chai Masala Pumpkin Pie Recipe - (4.1/5)

Ingredients

• Butter, for greasing the pan
• Pie dough, enough for a single-crust 9-inch pie, plus extra if making the braid
• 3/4 cup crème fraîche
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 3/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
• 1/8 teaspoon ground clove
• 1/8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 15 ounces pumpkin purée (see note)
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar, light or dark, packed
• 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup (I prefer grade B)
• 1/2 teaspoon medium-grain kosher salt
• 3 eggs, room temperature