The only recipe for Vegan Pumpkin Pie you’ll ever need, and it’s perfect for the holidays! SO easy to make in a blender, with only 9 ingredients and easy to find ingredients.
You should have known this was coming with my last post on how to make easy vegan pie crust. I’ve got another savory recipe in the works for next week using pie crust, too, so basically I’ve been up to my ears in pie crusts the last few weeks! There are worse things to imagine. 🙂
If there is one thing that is essential to the Thanksgiving holiday, it’s pumpkin pie (with a ton of coconut whip cream, if you are me!). Don’t settle for a store bought vegan pumpkin pie when it’s so easy to make your own at home that will taste a million times better! Plus, vegan ones are hard to find unless you live next to a Whole Foods.
I actually didn’t care for pumpkin pie growing up, or even until the last couple years. But that’s because I mostly only had store bought ones that had weird textures, flavors and a not so tasty crust. I started making my own, perfected this recipe, and now I can’t get enough!
How do you make vegan pumpkin pie?
First you will start with the pie crust. You can buy a vegan pie crust, if you can find one, but I highly recommend you try this Easy Vegan Pie Crust! It tastes so much better, and you can make it in the food processor. It only takes about 10-15 minutes.
If you are looking for a gluten free or lighter option, you can use this Gluten Free Pie Crust made with almond flour and flax seeds.
Next, make the filling either in a blender, or simply whisk in a bowl until smooth. Pour the delicious mixture into the uncooked pie crust.
Smooth the pumpkin mixture evenly with a spatula. Bake for 1 hour.
Remove from the oven and let cool at room temperature for 30 minutes, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight. It’s best to make this pie the day before serving if possible, just because of the long cooking and cooling time. Trust me, you will be less stressed if you make this the day before Thanksgiving!
Serve vegan pumpkin pie with plenty of Coconut Whip Cream. You can make your own, or buy it if you have availability in your area. My Target now carries vegan whip cream! Yay! But I still prefer the flavor when I make it.
I hope you love this vegan pumpkin pie and have a happy holiday season!
Want more vegan pumpkin recipes? Try one of these:
Double Layer Vegan Pumpkin Cheesecake
Starbucks Copycat Vegan Pumpkin Scones
Vegan Pumpkin Pie
Ingredients
- 1 -15 ounce can pumpkin puree
- 1 cup full fat coconut milk
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/8 teaspoon cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 recipe Easy Vegan Pie Crust (or Gluten Free Pie Crust)
- Coconut whip cream optional, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Add the canned pumpkin, coconut milk, brown sugar, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, salt and cornstarch to a blender and blend until very smooth. You may also simply whisk it together in a bowl until smooth.
- Pour the mixture into a 9 inch pan lined with the pie crust. May use a vegan store bought pie crust, my Easy Vegan Pie Crust, or this Gluten Free Pie Crust. Spread the mixture evenly with a spatula.
- Bake for 1 hour. The middle will still look jiggly; that's normal. Let cool at room temperature for 30 minutes, then cover and transfer to the refrigerator to chill for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Slice and serve with Coconut Whip Cream, if desired. Enjoy!
Recipe Notes
- Nutritional information is for 1/8th of the pie filling, not the crust. The rest will depend on which crust you use.
Jennifer
I’m so glad I found this recipe, it’s not Thanksgiving yet, but was craving a new pie to make. The spices were right on, consistency was soft and still sliced perfectly. The ease of this pie was simple enough for any cook. I baked one up for my vegan sister for her birthday, then I made one again for the non-vegans in the family, and I think I have them hooked! I’m on my 4th pie this month…might have over “craved” myself, but I can’t help it…it’s Soo wondering. Can’t wait till Thanksgiving, it will be my best pie yet on the menu.!
Kim
So I found the coconut milk that you use in store but it also says first pressed . Will that make a difference ? Trying to see if I need to get a different one before I make this for ur Easter dinner !
Nora
I don’t think that will make a difference, as long as it is canned full fat coconut milk. You want to avoid the stuff in the carton, like you would use for cereal. I hope that helps! I’ve never seen the label say pressed before.
Leanna Andrade
Could I use Pumpkin Pie Spice mix instead of spices individually? If so how much to swap it out?
Nora
Yes, you can. I think 2 teaspoons would be a good amount to swap.
Millie
Do I have to use Nutmeg, would it be that noticeable?
Nora
No you don’t have to use nutmeg, it will be just fine without out.
Caroline
I made this for our Thanksgiving meal today and it is so amazing!!! I had to go back in the kitchen and double check I hadn’t accidentally taken a piece of the non-vegan pumpkin pie, it tasted so authentic. Love it!
Nora
That’s so wonderful! Thank you for sharing. I’m eating the very same pie today! 🙂
Victoria
Hi! Is there a specific way I should hear the pie up before serving? Maybe the oven for 10-15 minutes or would that ruin the pie?
Nora
Nope it’s best served cold straight from the fridge, no need to warm it up. Enjoy!
Sam
Sounds really good. Any recommendations to substitute for the brown sugar?
Nora
Thanks! Any granulated sugar will work, but brown sugar gives it a really good flavor. You could probably use 1/2 pure maple syrup, and 1/2 brown or granulated sugar, but I wouldn’t use only liquid sweetener like maple syrup as it would make the pie too runny. Coconut sugar would also work if you like the flavor. 🙂 Hope that helps!
Olga
My daughter has a sensitivity to coconut. Suggestions?
Thank you in advance!
Nora
No problem! You could use almond milk, soy milk or cashew milk in place of the coconut.
Brad
Does the coconut milk need to be refrigerated overnight and separated?
Nora
No it does not. Just shake the can before you open it, and use 1 cup. You can save the last bit for smoothies, or wherever you’d like to use it.