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Pumpkin Pie with Streusel

1 Basic 9" Pie Crust (unbaked)

1 (14 oz.) can sweetened condensed milk

2 eggs

1 (15 oz.) can pumpkin puree

1 tsp cinnamon

1/2 tsp ground ginger

1/2 tsp ground nutmeg

1/2 tsp salt

For the topping:

1/4 cup packed brown sugar

2 tbsp flour

1 tsp cinnamon

2 tbsp butter (cold)

1 cup chopped walnuts

 

Preheat oven to 425 degrees.

Separate the eggs and beat the whites until fluffy.

In a large bowl, mix the pumpkin, egg yolks, 1 tsp cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, salt, and sweetened condensed milk until smooth.

Gently fold in the egg whites.

Pour filling into crust.

Bake for 15 minutes.

While the pie is baking, prepare the streusel topping:  Combine the flour, brown sugar, and 1 tsp cinnamon.  Cut in the cold butter until crumbly.  Mix in the walnuts.

Remove pie from the oven and reduce heat to 350 degrees.

Sprinkle topping over pie, and return to oven.  Bake an additional 40 minutes or until set and topping is browned.