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!
Do you see that gorgeous Pumpkin Pie with all of the leaf cutouts in the bottom left corner? That’s my Dairy-free Pumpkin Pie that I’m sure would even impress Princess Cassi…..
Don’t worry, you can also use this recipe with evaporated milk…..because I adapted the Libby’s Famous Pumpkin Pie recipe. 😉
I tried {twice} to make a dairy-free pie crust, but that was a complete disaster!! I finally went back to my favorite Pie Crust recipe and used 1/2 butter and 1/2 Crisco, but that’s as close as I could get.
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…..
Pour the filling into the shell, place on a baking sheet and bake for 60 to 70 minutes {mine took 70}…..
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 silpat 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!!!
I know you must be wondering why there is apricot preserves in a pumpkin pie?
- I followed a recipe 20+ years ago that used apricot preserves and I think finely chopped pecans. It was really good, so I thought I would try it again…but without the pecans…because Alex doesn’t like 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!
Don’t forget to check out the other links after the recipe…
Enjoy!!
Dairy-free Pumpkin Pie
Ingredients
- 15 ounce can pumpkin puree
- 1 1/2 cups coconut milk can (shake well before opening)
- 2 large eggs
- 3/4 cups granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 Pie Crust recipe divided in half and chilled
- 1/4 cup apricot preserves optional
- 1 large egg + 1 Tablespoon water for egg wash
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Roll out one half of pie crust dough and place in pie pan. Roll out second half of dough and cut with leaf cutters if desired. Place along edge of pie crust and brush with egg wash. Prebake pie crust for ten minutes.
- Whisk together pumpkin, sugar, salt, cinnamon, ginger, eggs, cornstarch, and coconut milk in a large bowl.
- Remove pie crust from oven and spread apricot preserves on bottom crust {if using}.
- Pour pumpkin mixture into pie crust and bake for 60 to 70 minutes, until pie is set.
- Remove from oven and allow to cool completely before placing in the refrigerator to chill.
- Serve with Coconut Whipped Cream and extra leaf "cookies".
Notes
- The size of your pie pan will affect your total baking time.
- All oven are different so baking time is approximate.
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Sarah @ The Gold Lining Girl says
November 12, 2014 at 9:59 amLisa, what a beautiful pie! That crust is perfect! I can never do anything so fancy with success, but you make it look so easy. Those leaves are just lovely. This sounds delicious. The apricot preserves are a really special touch!
heather @french press says
November 12, 2014 at 10:45 amokay, I would give anyting t have your mad pie skills – it’s gorgeous
Karen says
November 12, 2014 at 12:04 pmOkay, I have gotta try this one! I don’t have any dairy allergies, but I love coconut, and it just sounds like it would be great in a pumpkin pie. For a dairy free crust, have you tried using lard?
Ann says
November 12, 2014 at 12:53 pmLooks amazing!
Amy | Club Narwhal says
November 12, 2014 at 1:02 pmLisa, I am in love with that beautiful leaf border! Also, dairy free? Sounds perfect for my poor lactose intolerant husband 🙂
Samantha @ Five Heart Home says
November 12, 2014 at 3:36 pmThanksgiving would not be Thanksgiving without pumpkin pie — to me, it’s the quintessential Turkey Day dessert — and I love the yummy twists you’ve given this one, Lisa! Plus, how adorable are those little pie crust leaves?! Thanks so much for sharing your talents with us at the Thanksgiving Menu Blog Hop!
Jenny says
November 12, 2014 at 8:21 pmThis is the absolute most beautiful pie in the history of ever!!
Allie | Baking a Moment says
November 12, 2014 at 8:53 pmPrettiest pie ever! I absolutely love the leaf edge, and the apricot preserves are such a fun touch! PS coconut whipped cream is my favoritest 😉
Ester says
November 12, 2014 at 10:43 pmThis is such a beautiful pie! The prettiest pumpkin pie I have ever seen!!! I love the leaf border. I will definitely be making this for Thanksgiving! Where can I find that cute maple leaf cutter?? Link please?? Also, thank you for your dairy free recipe. I am gluten free and dairy free so I really appreciate all the work you put into this!! Also, I use whipped coconut cream to top all my pies. I prefer it sweetened with grade B maple syrup and a splash of vanilla. I have a recipe on my blog. If you love it, please feel free to share. Thanks a million!!!
Liz Fourez says
November 12, 2014 at 11:22 pmI love the addition of apricot preserves! And those little maple leaves totally make the pie. Great recipe!
marcie says
November 13, 2014 at 11:24 amThis pie is gorgeous, Lisa — I love all those pie crust leaves! I’ve never tried a pumpkin pie with coconut milk, and I know I would love it!
Emily @ It Bakes Me Happy says
November 13, 2014 at 3:02 pmLove that little leaf cutter Lisa, this pie looks delicious!
Deb@CookingOnTheFrontBurner says
November 16, 2014 at 5:53 pmLisa, the pie looks amazing! Cute design!
Jamie @ Love Bakes Good Cakes says
November 16, 2014 at 11:06 pmLisa, I think this is the most beautiful pie I have ever seen!
Cathy@LemonTreeDwelling says
November 17, 2014 at 11:14 amWhat a gorgeous pie, Lisa! I LOVE what you did with the crust…..such a show stopper! 🙂
Lisa says
November 22, 2014 at 2:01 pmOh My Lisa! This pie is absolutely gorgeous!! I just found your blog and I am so inspired just looking around! Your dishes are amazing! I adore these little maple leaf cutouts on the pie! I would love to know where you picked that little gem up at. Please share! I will definitely be a regular visitor! I will be looking around at your blog, I already found several recipes I can’t wait to try. What a great time of year to have found you!
Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family!
Adelina Priddis says
November 23, 2014 at 9:10 pmwell it’s official, I need a little leaf cutter! Love this pie! Thanks for sharing on Weekend Bites