Preheat the oven to 350°F. Blind bake the crust for 10-12 minutes.
In a large bowl, whisk eggs, sweetened condensed milk, pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie spice, vanilla extract, and salt together.
Pour the pumpkin pie mixture into the pie crust and bake at 425°F for 15 minutes. Cover edges with a pie shield or foil strips, if desired for even baking.
Reduce oven to 325°F and bake an additional 30-40 minutes, or until the pumpkin pie filling is set. It will have a slight jiggle to the center.
Remove from the oven and let cool on a baking rack. Chill until ready to serve.
Notes
Make Ahead & Storage:
Cooling: After baking, let the pie cool completely at room temperature. This helps set the filling and prevents condensation when refrigerated.
Refrigeration: Once cooled, cover the pie loosely with plastic wrap or aluminum foil and place it in the refrigerator. Pumpkin pie can be stored in the fridge for up to 3-4 days. For best results, serve within 2 days.
Freezing:
For an unbaked pie, freezer until solid on a baking sheet. Then, wrap tightly in plastic wrap and aluminum foil. When ready to bake remove from the freezer and thaw overnight in the refrigerator.
After the Baked Pie has completely cooled, wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and aluminum foil before placing it in the freezer.
This pie freezes well for up to 1 month. When ready to serve, thaw it in the refrigerator overnight.
Serving Tips: For the best flavor, let refrigerated slices come to room temperature for about 15-20 minutes before serving.