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Author\u2019s note: I was not paid or compensated to review this pie, and I have no affiliation with <\/em>Costco<\/em><\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A soggy pie with a fabulous crust.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I tried the Costco Pumpkin Pie for the first time. Yes, it’s a random Tuesday night and I’m eating a 3.625 pound pumpkin pie alone in my house. Hey, I’m single, and I do what I want!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are my thoughts on the pie:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I actually love the crust. I’m a little ashamed to admit how much I love it. I’m not supposed to like grocery store crusts this much. But. I do love it.<\/em> It’s got a great balance of crisp and soft and slightly crumbly, with a subtle sweetness. It holds together well while serving, but isn’t soggy on the bottom. Nice. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Most mass-produced crusts taste slightly burnt to me, so I was impressed that the Costco version doesn’t. It’s sort of like a cookie without much sugar. I usually cut off my grocery store pie crusts and throw them away, but I absolutely ate every crumb of this one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

My friend\u2019s-shirtless-husband gives the crust his stamp of approval, too. He cannot believe how \u201clight and tasty\u201d it is. Costco has impressed The Shirtless Man. Good job, Costco!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The pumpkin filling has a pleasant spice taste, but not very strong, and mainly cinnamon<\/em>. The flavor is a tad more one-dimensional than other pumpkin pies. I would describe this filling as “fluffy” and “watery.” In fact, I was confused by HOW watery it is, until I saw that “water” is one of the first three ingredients, ahead of eggs! Yikes! Maybe this is how they sell such a heavy pie for $6 \u2014 water weight. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I ate it, but I cried a little inside. I wanted more creaminess and fat and density. I see that “non-fat milk” is the only milk used. Sadness. The filling reminded me of diet food, except it was also quite sweet. If you like sweet pie, you’ll probably enjoy this! I still liked it, but I had to pretend it was a fluffy pumpkin pudding so my brain would accept it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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I opened up the pie box a day after purchasing my pie, and the top of the pie was a moat<\/em> of water! A little wading pool on top of my pie. A pie pond. So. Much. Water. I had to pour it off before serving. Soggy, soggy pie!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I know this is a weird thing to say, but Costco\u2019s pumpkin pie tastes better a week later<\/em>. The excess water pooled and evaporated, so the filling is denser and less watery afterwards. The crust is still soft and good. Definitely a pie with a long shelf-life. If I buy this again, I\u2019ll get it a few days early and let it dry out before serving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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I love the plastic boxes the Costco pies come in. I wash them and save them, because I’m a weirdo<\/em> and they are too nice to throw away. They’re fairly durable plastic, a pretty shape, seal tightly, and are worthy of reuse<\/em>. I have decreed it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Ingredients in Costco Kirkland Pumpkin Pie<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The ingredients are mostly straightforward and not too<\/em> scary. Here\u2019s the full list:<\/p>\n\n\n\n