Instructions: 1. Preheat the Oven Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
2. Prepare the Pie Crust Place the unbaked pie crust in a 9-inch pie dish.Crimp or flute the edges as desired.
3. Mix Pumpkin Filling In a mixing bowl, combine the pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, ground nutmeg, and salt.
4. Prepare the Chocolate Swirl: Microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring in between, until the chocolate and butter are melted and smooth.
5. Bake the Pie: After 15 minutes, reduce the oven temperature to 350°F (175°C).Continue baking for an additional 35-40 minutes, or until the filling is set and a knife inserted near the center comes out clean.
6. Cool and Serve: Once cooled, refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving to allow the filling to set. Serve chilled or at room temperature, optionally with whipped cream on top.