What's your ideal pumpkin pie?
Hello to all of you! Of all American pies, pumpkin pie is my favorite! I was skeptical at it at first because it's bizarre to use pumpkin as a sweet here but when I made it, I really liked it and it quickly replaced apple pie in my heart as my favorite. Here is my first attempt [1] on pumpkin pie and I want to improve it more so I just wanna know your insights to what makes the best pumpkin pie.
1) What crust do you prefer? What do you like, crispy crumbly or flaky?
2) Do you prefer the filling dense or slightly delicate? Silky smooth or slightly chunky?
3) Do you prefer it spicy (do you eat it for the spice flavor) or pumpkiny (do you like the pumpkin to dominate the flavor with just a touch of spice)? Would you consider leaving out the spices?
4) What sweetener do you prefer? Milk or cream in the filling?
5) What are your other tips for the best pumpkin pie? Recipes are more than welcome!
I am writing not to encourage debates; I just want to know other people's preferences especially to those who are familiar with pumpkin pie. I want to introduce this to my family and friends and by receiving opinions/advice from a wide range of palates, I will be able to make a killer pie; I know it will not be a one size fits all and to each his own but somehow it will still allow me to create a pie that will be appreciated by many.
Thanks in advance!