Step 1

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. Place the pie crust on a 9-inch baking sheet lined with aluminum foil.

Step 2

In a large bowl, gently whisk together the pumpkin puree, sweetened condensed milk, beaten eggs, pumpkin pie spice, and vanilla just until smooth and well-combined.

Step 3

Pour the filling into pie crust. Bake it for 15 minutes. Lower the temperature to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and bake it for 40 minutes more. Test for doneness by nudging the pie dish. It should be dry around the edges but still a little wobbly in the middle.

Step 4

Let the pie cool on a wire rack for about 2 hours. Slice and serve it with whipped cream, if desired. Enjoy!