Is it possible to make a HUGE pumpkin pie?

Question

My b/f hates cake, but loves pumpkin pie. So for his 30th b-day I do not want to serve a food he hates, I want to make a giant pumpkin pie (his favourite). I want it to be the size of a large slab cake, so as to serve all his family and friends. Do you think that is possible or will the middle be too crumbly or soft???

Answer 1

I've made a pumpkin pie using a 9" x 13" pyrex dish.
It worked well. I just had to keep an eye on it to make sure the center was cooked properly.

Answer 2

You could get away with it as long as your dimensions are right with regard to thickness. The recipe that fills a 8 or 9 in pie pan, including the cooking times and temps, are pretty touchy, or the middle won't cook right. It would take a little bit of experimenting to make sure you don't undercook it.

Better would be to make several pumpkin pies, and arrange them nicely on the table, or using pretty display pieces like a cake tray, or a tiered platform.

Another recipe to try, since your boyfriend loves pumpkin pie, is to try pumpkin cheesecake. It is SO good, and there are many recipes out there for it.

I like a no-bake dessert that goes as follows:

For each single pie, you need 1 graham crust, 1 box of Jello Pumpkin Spice pudding (a seasonal item only available this time of year through Christmas), prepared with milk (or half and half!!) to make pie filling, and 2 8 oz blocks of softened cream cheese (or half fat, or fat free).

What you do is simply beat together the pudding and cream cheese, and spoon into the graham shell, and allow to set. Literally 5 minutes prep time.

They also have pumpkin ice cream this time of year, I am working my way through a carton of Dreyers. And at my Walmart, there is a quart sized carton of pumpkin spice soymilk...an eggnog substitute.

I'm not a pumpkin nut anytime of year but now, I was craving pumpkin pie so hard last week, I couldn't think about anything else.

You might also get him a pumpkin candle to burn in his home, or a wax tart or whatever to tuck under the seat of his car. A way to protect from any melting is to put it in a paper envelope and store in an opened zipper bag.

More pumpkin info than you ever wanted. Have a happy birthday party, and a happy holiday.

Answer 3

You can make pumpkin pie in a 9" x15" (or an approximate size) cake pan but you would need at least 2 batches of pumpkin pie mix. And you would have to bake it longer.
They would be called pumpkin bars, but don't tell him that.
Just make sure whatever size you make, that it will fit in your oven.

Answer 4

If via stable you advise with spice to them, i've got not discovered everywhere you may desire to purchase one. they're truly straightforward to make although, extra handy than custard pie. Use the recipe on the back of a 29 ozcan of Libby's Pumpkin different than rather of applying the guy cinnamon, ginger and cloves spices, use a small jar of McCormick's pumpkin spice - the full jar. and don't overlook to sweep the pie crust with milk so it does not burn.

Answer 5

Try a practice run first. However, I am almost sure that it will take the center an awfully long time to set. Cover the crust and about 2" of the outer edge with aluminum foil so it does not burn or dry out. It just may work!! Good luck!! And happy birthday to your friend!!

Answer 6

Why dont you try a pumpkin pie " tower" ( like the cupcake towers-) and make individual pumpkin pies or even mini bite size ones? use mini muffin tins- here is a recipe, but if he likes the traditional pumpkin custard pie, just substitue your normal filling for the one below!


Spiced Pumpkin Mini Tarts Recipe

Ingredients:
1 pkg (15oz) refrigerated pie crusts
1 can (15oz) solid pack pumpkin
2 cups frozen whipped topping, thawed
1 tsp pumpkin pie spice*
1 pkg (3.4 oz) cheesecake instant pudding and pie filling
Powdered sugar (optional)
1/4 cup chopped pecans
1 Small orange, zested

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
Allow pie crusts to thaw at room temperature for 15 minutes.
Roll pie crust into 12 inch circle.
Using a 31/2" scalloped cutter, cut out 12 pastry pieces (9 from outer edge and 3 from center of circle).
Press 1 into each cup of a mini-muffin pan. Prick bottom of pastry.
Bake 14-18 minutes or until golden brown. Let stand 5 minutes.
Remove tart shells from pan to cooling rack; cool complete.
Repeat with remaining crust to make 24 tart shells.
Combine pumpkin, whipped topping, and spice in bowl.
Whisk until smooth.
Add pudding mix; whisk until smooth and thickened.
Refrigerate until ready to use.
Lightly sprinkle tart shells with powdered sugar from shaker.
Pipe pumpkin mixture into shells with the star tip of a decorating device.
Sprinkle pecans over tarts and top with orange zest.

* You may make your own spice blend using cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and ginger (optional: ground orange peel and cloves).

Answer 7

I don't know but I think that you just have to find a big anuf pan for it. I love pumpkin pie. I would test it if I were you.

Answer 8

I don't know. But if you contact these people, they should be able to help you out.

Answer 9

anything is possible!