Make-Ahead Pumpkin Pie

I LOVE MAKING pies of all kinds. For that reason, I volunteer to make some of my favorites every Thanksgiving for my family’s big gathering. And every Thanksgiving I find myself scrambling at the last minute to get the pies made. Sure, sometimes I’m organized enough to make the pies a day ahead, but let’s face it: The day before Thanksgiving isn’t exactly devoid of other tasks to accomplish. What if I could make a pumpkin pie, baked and all, a week or more ahead?

Many friends and coworkers said it couldn’t be done because homemade custards tend to split into mush once thawed. Store-bought