How to Make the Pastry

• - Add the dry ingredients to your mixer bowl.
• - Add the cubes of butter.
• - Attach the paddle to your mixer.
• - Mix slowly until the butter has broken down into crumbly pieces.
• - Add the eggs 1 at a time while still mixing.
• - Add the cold water.
• - When the dough has come together, use a spatula and move to a surface dusted with flour.
• - Without working or touching the dough, roll out a 1-inch thick square.
• - Plastic wrap and set it refrigerated for at least 30-45 minutes.

How to Make the Filling

Part 1 - Roast the Pumpkin & Puree

• - Cut the pumpkin in half and spoon out the seeds and membrane.
• - Set your pellet smoker to 400°F and wait until it has come to temp.
• - On the baking sheet, put the cut pumpkin flesh side down.
• - Roast until fork tender.
• - Remove the skin.
• - Puree in a food processor.
• - Refrigerate until cold.

Part 2 - Finishing the Pie Filling

• - Combine the rest of the ingredients and pumpkin puree in a mixing bowl.
• - Whisk until smooth and incorporated.
• - Cover and refrigerate until required.

How to Make the Citrus Whip Cream

• - Whip the cream to a thick consistency.
• - Freshly zest the lemon and lime into the cream right before serving.

Smoked Pumpkin Pie With Citrus Cream

Step 1: Make the Pastry Dough (60 Minutes)

• - Follow the above-detailed instructions to make the pie dough.
• - Wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

Step 2: Preparing the Pumpkin (120 Minutes)

• - Load the pellets, prime, set the grill temperature to 400°F, and wait until up to temp.
• - Puree and refrigerate the pumpkin until cold.

Step 3: Making the Pie Filling (20 minutes)

• - Follow the above-detailed steps.
• - Refrigerate the completed filling in an airtight container.

Step 4: Pre-Baking The Pie Shell (40 minutes)

• - Set the grill temperature to 350°F, and wait until up to temp.
• - Roll out your pastry to form the pie shell in your pie dish.
• - Put the pastry shell into the smoker for 30 minutes or until done.
• - Freeze any excess dough.

Step 5: Creating & Baking The Pie (90-120 minutes)

• - Remove the part cooked pie shell.
• - Set the grill temperature to 325°F, and wait until up to temp.
• - Fill the pastry shell with the filling.
• - Insert temp probe in the middle.
• - Smoke until cooked.

Step 6: Make The Citrus Cream (10 Minutes)

• - Remove your pie when cooked & let it rest for 10 minutes on a wire rack.
• - Make the whipped cream as per the instructions above.
• - Serve & Enjoy!