If you’re wondering “why did my pumpkin pie crack?”

follow our tips on how to make it prettier!

Andy Lyon

Why Does Pumpkin Pie Crack?

Overhead shot of pumpkie pie

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As with most baking recipes, there’s a science to makingcustard-based dessertssuch as pumpkin pie.

Here are some important factors to avoid a split pumpkin pie.

There are a few delicious ways to disguise a cracked pumpkin pie.

Close up view of a pumpkin pie with a homemade pie crust

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Combine the traditionalpumpkin with pecan piefor an unforgettable dessert mashup.

Try adding some crunch withchocolate-covered toffeeor a streusel-nut topping.

Beyond pie, we’ve also got quite a fewpumpkin dessertsperfect for any holiday spread.

You should never leave your pie uncovered in the fridge.

Pumpkin pie should be in a sealed container or loosely wrapped in plastic wrap or foil.

If this happens, remove the pie from the oven immediately.