A Gourd-geous Dessert – Dairy-Free Pumpkin Pie

Pumpkin pie is a Thanksgiving feast staple that is delicious all season long. This dairy-free recipe allows dairy-sensitive guests an opportunity to indulge!

Dairy-Free Pumpkin Pie

Ingredients

For the crust:

  • 1¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup vegan butter (chilled, cut into 1-inch pieces)
  • 1 Tbsp granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup ice cold water
  • 1 tsp sea salt

For the filling:

  • 3 large eggs
  • 15 oz pumpkin puree (or 2 cups fresh)
  • 1 cup full-fat coconut milk
  • ¾ cup light brown sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1½ tsp pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 tsp sea salt

Instructions

Make the Crust

  • In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, and sea salt.
  • Add chilled vegan butter and use a pastry cutter or your fingers to work it into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  • Gradually add ice water, 1 tablespoon at a time, mixing until the dough just comes together.
  • Form the dough into a disk, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

Prepare the Filling

  • In a large bowl, whisk the eggs until smooth.
  • Add pumpkin puree, coconut milk, brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, and sea salt.
  • Whisk until fully combined and smooth.

Assemble the Pie

  • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • Roll out the chilled dough on a floured surface to fit a 9-inch pie dish.
  • Transfer the dough to the dish, trim and crimp the edges.
  • Pour the filling into the crust and smooth the top.

Bake

  • Bake for 45–55 minutes, or until the center is set but still slightly jiggly.
  • If the crust edges brown too quickly, cover them with foil or a pie shield.
  • Let the pie cool completely at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.