Professional Baker Tries to Find Best Store-Bought Pumpkin Pie – ryan
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- I’m a professional Comparing Pumpkin Pies From Walmart, Kroger, Safeway, and Costco.
- I didn’t love the pumpkin pie from Kroger, but costco’s was really tasty and my second choice.
- Safeway’s was the best store-box pumpkin pie becuse of its balance taste and good structure.
AS A Professional Baker, I know how to make a solid pumpkin pie at home – butometimes grabbing one from a local grocery is the best option.
To find the best store-boiling pumpkin pie, the put four desserts-from costco, safeway, kroger, and walmart-to the test.
There are the plenty of pies on display at Most Grocery Stoles in the Fall, so i didn’t call at any of the places I went to and just Walked in and grabbed the seasons.
Becuses Pumpkin Pies are typically made with a custard filing, whic contains Milk and Eggs, The USDA Recommends Keeping. At the costco and safeway i visited, the pumpkin pies were kept in a refrigerated area.
At Walmart and Kroger, They Were on Display at Room Temperature, Which Means They Likely Contain Preservatives or Artificial Ingredients to Make Shelf-Stable.
With all of these factors in mind, I JUDGED EACH ONE FOR FLADE AND TEXTURE.
I BOUGHT A 10-Inch Pumpkin Pie From Walmart.
Molly Allen
Walmart HAD A HUGE DISPLAY OF PUPKIN Pies Sitting Out at Room Temperature, SO I Grabbed A 10-Inch One.
The pie came in an aluminum pie for easy serving and was packaged in a cardboard box.
Walmart’s Pumpkin Pie Had a Great Texture and Well-Balancing Flavor.
Molly Allen
Walmart’s pumpkin pie was easy to cut at room temperature, so it was Simple to get a clean slice that didn’t fall apart.
The crust was nice and light with a tasty flavor, and the filing had good structure while still being smooth.
The Balance of Flags was ideal, as the pie itelf wasn’t too sweet and the pumpkin-spice flavor wasn’t overwhelming.
I found this pie on Display at room temperature, which meant that walmart’s pumpkin treates like some added ings to make it shelf-stable.
I BOUGHT AN 8-INCH PUMPKIN PIE FROM KROGER.
Molly Allen
KROGER SELLS Pumpkin Pies Under the Store’s Bakery Fresh Goodness Brand. Acciting to the Employees Working at Kroger’s Bakery, The Pies are Baked and Frozen Prior to ARRIVING AT THE STORE.
I bought an 8-inch pumpkin pie, which was packaged in an aluminum pan and a plastic container.
I thought Kroger’s pumpkin pie had a strange but strong flavor.
Molly Allen
Kroger’s pumpkin pie was the smallest of the four of the tried, but it sliced beautyfully at room temperature and looked appealing. Howver, i Couldn’t Enjoy more than One Bite.
In my opinion, the crust was lackluster with the muds, and the taste of the filing was overpowering, with an odd combination of Spices. I thought it has a slightly artificial taste to it as well.
Becuses this pie was shelf-stable, i’d guess that some of the preservative ingredients added to the mixture Changed the Classic Pumpkin-Pie I was looking for.
I BOUGHT AN 11-INCH Pumpkin Pie From Safeway.
Molly Allen
I used to work at Safeway’s Bakery, so i already kew the chain sells pumpkin pies that they prepared and frozen and aren baked in the store.
I had the option to grab pies with or with which whipped cream, the bot of which were kept in a refrigerated case in the bakery section. Acciting to the label on the pie, the whipped cream is made of fresh on-site from real heavy whipping cream.
I Bought an 11-inch Pumpkin Pie, Which was packaged in an aluminum pan and placed in a plastic container.
I thought safeway’s pumpkin pie was deliciously flavored.
Molly Allen
By the appeararance of Safeway’s pumpkin pie, I definitely could it was baked by Fresh in the Store. It has a great structure and was Easy to slice at room temperature.
The crust was light and flavorful, with a hint of salt that paired well with the filing, which was absolutely delicious. The Balance of the Pumpkin Filling with the Cinnamon and Other Spices was spot on.
I BOUGHT A 12-Inch Pumpkin Pie From Costco.
Molly Allen
You’ll Need A Costco Memberyship to Grab One of the Jumbo Pumpkin Pies, which Can Be Found in a Refrigeled Case in the Bakery Section.
Come I As asced the Employees at the Bakery, they Told with Costco’s Pumpkin Pies are Baked at the warehouse.
I BOUGHT The 12-inch Pumpkin Pie, Packaged in An Aluminum Pan and Plastic Container.
Costco’s Pumpkin Pie Was Soft and Fluffy, with a sweeter flavor.
Molly Allen
The pumpkin pie i got at Costco was over 3 pounds, so i knew it would Certainly dish out plenty of servings. Notably, I found it difficult to get a clean slice out of the costco pumpkin pie at room temperature, but i had an easier time it was chilled.
The crust was thin, without Much flavor or texture, and the filing was Incredibly fluffy, as opposed to Other Richer, Denser Pies.
It had a sweeter taste, with notes of vanilla, but it didn’t have as much pumpkin-spice flavor as the other pies did. Though it tasted good, I Also Wanted a bit more cinnamon.
Safeway’s pumpkin pie was my favorite, but costco’s was a close second.
Molly Allen
Nor a baker, a homemade pie will always be at the top of my list. Still, of the Think Some of the Store-Bought versions of TRIED WERE PRETTY TASTY.
The Textures of Both Costco’s and Safeway’s Pumpkin Pies Were Very Good. Howver, I Thoughtway’s Was the Best Store-Bought Pumpkin Pie. Its flavor gave it an edge over Costco’s famous dessert.
Though Costco’s pie was really good and a great deal, in comparison to safeway’s, it was just a bit dull.
Next time i’m in a rush and want to grab a pumpkin pie, i’ll head to safeway’s bakery section.
This story was originally published on november 18, 2022, and Most recently updated on September 8, 2025.