Dairy-free Pumpkin Pie

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Last Updated on October 10, 2022 by Lisa Johnson

This rich and creamy Dairy-free Pumpkin Pie is made from scratch with coconut milk, pumpkin puree, and traditional spices. It is the perfect Thanksgiving dessert for anyone that needs to avoid dairy!

I have something extra special for you today! Not only do I have a recipe for a delicious Dairy-free Pumpkin Pie, but I am also part of a Thanksgiving Menu Blog Hop with 25+ Amazing Holiday Recipes from your Favorite Bloggers! So if you still aren’t sure what you make for Thanksgiving Dinner, we have got you covered!

Don’t worry, you can also use this recipe with evaporated milk…..because I adapted the Libby’s Famous Pumpkin Pie recipe.

I used my favorite Pie Crust recipe and substituted lard for the butter. Feel free to use any pie crust recipe you love.

How to make a dairy-free pumpkin pie:

Start by making a double pie crust recipe. Divide the dough in half, wrap with plastic wrap, and chill for at least one hour.

Roll out one half of dough and place inside pie pan.

Smooth out in the pan and trim the excess on the edges. Roll out the second half of dough and cut out small shapes (leaves, turkeys, etc).

I used a 2-inch spring loaded maple leaf cutter.

Arrange the cut out leaves around the edge of the pie pan, and prick holes in the bottom with a fork.

Brush the edges with egg wash, and bake in a preheated oven for 10 minutes.

Beat filling ingredients together in a large bowl and set aside.

Remove pie shell from oven and carefully spread the apricot preserves (if using) on the bottom and sprinkle with chopped pecans.

Pour the filling into the shell,  place on a baking sheet and bake for 60 to 70 minutes.

The pie will appear “set” in the center and a skinny knife will come out clean when stuck into the center of the pie.

Place the pie on a wire cooking rack to cool. While the pie is cooling, place the remaining cutouts on a parchment paper or silicone mat lined baking sheet. Brush with egg wash, and bake for 10 minutes, until golden brown.

Let pie cool completely before serving or putting in the refrigerator. Serve chilled with Coconut Whipped Cream.

I am a food blogger, I do not have time to wait for things to chill, lol  This pie will firm up in the refrigerator, just like last year’s did.

I also sprinkled sugar crystals on the leaf cutouts before baking them last year, and I went with a simple crust edge.

Same recipe, just different styles….and different colors! The first pie I baked this year had much darker pumpkin puree, and was also drier than the puree in the second pie. Yes, I made two pies last weekend. I forgot the cornstarch in the first pie.

It will not work if you forget the cornstarch, it will not set!!!

Why did you add apricot preserves to a pumpkin pie?

• I decided to recreate a recipe that I made 20+ years ago that included apricot preserves and finely chopped pecans. It gave the pie a unique flavor that I never forgot. Yes this recipe is just as delicious without the preserves and nuts!
• It is a great way to camouflage the coconut taste. There is coconut milk in the pie, and then Coconut Whipped Cream on top. The apricot preserves gives it a fun flavor that is stronger than the coconut.
• It’s unexpected! Anyone can make pumpkin pie, but they will remember this one.

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Enjoy!!

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