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Milk Bar Hilly’s Pumpkin Caramel Pie

Milk Bar's Hilly's Pumpkin Caramel Pie

A decadent pumpkin pie with a rich caramel swirl, perfect for fall gatherings. This recipe recreates the iconic Milk Bar flavor profile.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert, Pie
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

Caramel Ingredients
  • 2 sticks Unsalted butter
  • 1.5 cups Granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cup Heavy cream
  • 0.5 cup Light corn syrup
  • 0.25 teaspoon Sea salt
Pumpkin Custard Ingredients
  • 1 15 ounce can Pumpkin puree
  • 1 12 ounce can Evaporated milk
  • 2 Large eggs
  • 1 cup Granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
  • 0.5 teaspoon Ground ginger
  • 0.5 teaspoon Ground cloves
  • 0.5 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt
Crust Ingredients
  • 1.25 cups All-purpose flour
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 stick Unsalted butter, chilled and cubed
  • 0.25 cup Vegetable shortening, chilled and cubed
  • 0.25 cup Ice water

Equipment

  • 9-inch pie plate
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Saucepan
  • Food processor or pastry blender

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Make the crust: Combine flour and salt. Cut in butter and shortening using a pastry blender or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Gradually add ice water until dough comes together. Wrap and chill for at least 30 minutes.
  2. Roll out the dough and fit it into a 9-inch pie plate. Trim and crimp the edges. Prick the bottom with a fork.
  3. Make the caramel: In a medium saucepan, combine butter, sugar, heavy cream, and corn syrup. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until sugar dissolves and caramel is a deep amber color. Stir in salt.
  4. Make the pumpkin custard: In a large bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, evaporated milk, eggs, sugar, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, nutmeg, and salt until smooth.
  5. Pour half of the caramel into the pie crust. Pour the pumpkin custard over the caramel. Drizzle the remaining caramel over the top in a swirling pattern.
  6. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 50-60 minutes, or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. Let cool completely before serving.

Notes

For a richer caramel flavor, use dark brown sugar instead of granulated sugar. You can also add a sprinkle of chopped pecans or walnuts to the top before baking.