Crustless Pumpkin Pie Recipe
With a soft, custard-like texture, this simple homemade crustless pumpkin pie recipe is easy to make and surprisingly healthy. It’s an unbelievably delicious pumpkin dessert, and it’s a MUST try for Fall!
About Time:
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 45 mins
- Total Time: 55 mins
- Yield: Serves 6
- Low calorie dessert.
- Nutrition Information
- Yield: 6
- Serving Size :1 SERVING
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 160
- Total Fat: 7g
- Saturated fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated fat: 2g
- Cholesterol: 124 mg
- Sodium: 51 mg
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 2g
- Sugar: 15g
- Protein: 5g
Ingredients:
- 500 grams (approximately 17.5 ounces): of pureed pumpkin, whether freshly prepared or from a can.
- 1/4 teaspoon: of allspice
- 1/2 teaspoon: of cinnamon
- 400 milliliters (equivalent to 1.6 cups): of light coconut milk
- 1/2 cup: of demerara sugar (equivalent to 8 level tablespoons)
- 4: large eggs
- Low-calorie cooking spray
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 200°C or 400°F (Gas Mark 6).
- In a blender, combine the pumpkin, allspice, cinnamon, sugar, and coconut milk. Blend until you achieve a smooth mixture.
- Transfer this blended mixture to a spacious bowl and gradually whisk in the eggs one at a time.
- Once all the eggs are thoroughly incorporated into the mixture, use a coconut oil spray to grease a pie dish.
- Pour your mixture into the greased pie dish.
- Bake for 45 minutes, or until the edges are slightly caramelized.
- Slice, serve, and savor the delightful flavors
Tips:
- Choosing the Right Pumpkin: If you have the option, use sugar pumpkins or pie pumpkins for your
- pureed pumpkin. They tend to have a sweeter, more flavorful flesh compared to carving pumpkins.
- Pumpkin Preparation: If using fresh pumpkin, be sure to properly cook and puree it until it’s smooth.
- Canned pumpkin can be a convenient alternative, just make sure it’s 100% pure pumpkin without added spices or sugars.
- Coconut Milk: Use light coconut milk to keep the dessert lower in calories. You can also experiment with other dairy-free milk alternatives like almond or soy milk for variation.
- Sugar Choice: Demerara sugar provides a lovely caramel flavor, but you can substitute it with your preferred sweetener such as brown sugar or coconut sugar if desired.
- Blending the Mixture: Ensure that you blend the pumpkin, spices, sugar, and coconut milk thoroughly until you have a completely smooth and consistent mixture. This will result in a creamy pie.
- Cooling and Serving: Allow the pie to cool for a bit before slicing and serving. You can serve it warm or at room temperature. Optionally, top with a dollop of whipped coconut cream or a sprinkle of cinnamon for an extra touch of flavor.
- Make it Ahead: You can prepare the pie ahead of time and refrigerate it. It often tastes even better after a day or two as the flavors mold.
- Enjoy making and savoring your dairy-free crustless pumpkin pie!.
