Lunch Break

A Julia Child Pumpkin Pie Recipe to Delight the TikTok Crowd

A new New York Times cookbook reintroduces the world to a legendary twist on a holiday classic.

Julia Child’s pumpkin pie is animated by bourbon and lightened with meringue.

Photographer: : Francesco Tonelli for The New York Times

Editor’s note: As we leave our home kitchens to dine out more, the weekly Lunch Break column has evolved to highlight dishes from a variety of sources: a new or reopened restaurant; a newsmaking person, place, or recipe; or, of course, a great cookbook.

Pumpkin pie always sweeps into the holiday season as a leading contender for top dessert.