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Best Vegan Pumpkin Pie: 1 Easy Holiday Dessert

Best Vegan Pumpkin Pie: 1 Easy Holiday Dessert

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Make the best vegan pumpkin pie with a creamy, spiced filling & flaky crust! This easy holiday dessert will be your new tradition. Get the recipe!

Ingredients

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For the Crust:

  • 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • ½ cup cold vegan butter, cubed

  • 35 tablespoons ice water

For the Filling:

  • 1 (15 oz) can pure pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)

  • ¾ cup full-fat coconut milk

  • ¾ cup brown sugar, packed

  • ¼ cup cornstarch

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon

  • ½ teaspoon ground ginger

  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg

  • â…› teaspoon ground cloves

  • ½ teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Make the Crust: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour and salt. Add the cold, cubed vegan butter. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to work the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized pieces remaining.

  2. Form the Dough: Sprinkle 3 tablespoons of ice water over the mixture. Gently mix with a fork until the dough begins to clump together. If it’s too dry, add more water, one tablespoon at a time. Form the dough into a disc, wrap it in plastic, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

  3. Roll and Fit the Crust: On a floured surface, roll the chilled dough into a 12-inch circle. Carefully transfer it to a 9-inch pie dish. Trim and crimp the edges as desired. Prick the bottom with a fork. Place the crust in the freezer while you preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

  4. Par-Bake the Crust: Line the chilled crust with parchment paper and fill with pie weights or dried beans. Bake for 15 minutes. Carefully remove the parchment and weights, then bake for another 5-7 minutes until the bottom looks dry. Remove and let it cool slightly. Reduce oven temperature to 350°F (175°C).

  5. Make the Filling: In a blender, combine the pumpkin puree, coconut milk, brown sugar, cornstarch, vanilla, all spices, and salt. Blend until completely smooth and creamy.

  6. Assemble and Bake: Pour the filling into the slightly cooled par-baked crust. Smooth the top with a spatula.

  7. Bake to Perfection: Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 50-60 minutes, or until the edges of the filling are set and the center only has a slight jiggle.

  8. Cool Completely: Let the pie cool completely on a wire rack, then refrigerate for at least 3 hours, or ideally overnight, to allow the filling to fully set.