(If you’re using a glass pie plate, you should defrost the crust as well.) You’ve done all the work ahead of time—now it’s time to sit back and enjoy that frozen pumpkin pie. Just note ...

With the soft, custardy filling of pumpkin pie, gentle thawing is key to keep the texture and structure of the pie intact. Thaw the frozen pumpkin pie in the refrigerator overnight. Avoid thawing ...