INGREDIENTS:
- 1 1/2 cups homemade pumpkin puree
- 3 eggs
- 1/2 cup coconut milk
- 1/2 cup raw honey
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/8 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 Superfoods Sweet Pie Crust, unbaked
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare the Filling:
- In a food processor, combine the homemade pumpkin puree and eggs.
- Pulse the mixture until well combined.
- Add Spices and Sweeteners:
- Mix in the ground cinnamon, nutmeg, coconut milk, raw honey, and sea salt.
- Continue to pulse until the filling is smooth and all the ingredients are thoroughly mixed.
- Prepare the Pie Crust:
- Place the Superfoods Sweet Pie Crust into a pie dish.
- Pour the Filling:
- Pour the prepared pumpkin filling into the unbaked pie crust.
- Baking:
- Place the pie dish in the preheated oven.
- Bake the pie at 350°F for approximately 45 minutes. The pie should be set and the edges slightly golden.
- Cooling and Refrigeration:
- Once the pie is done baking, remove it from the oven and let it cool on a wire rack.
- After the pie has cooled to room temperature, transfer it to the refrigerator.
- Refrigerate the pie for at least 2 hours to allow it to fully set.
- Serving:
- Once the pumpkin pie has chilled and set, it’s ready to be served.
- Slice and serve the pumpkin pie as a delicious dessert.
Enjoy your homemade pumpkin pie with its rich and comforting flavors. You can also top it with whipped coconut cream or a sprinkle of cinnamon for an extra touch of indulgence.
ALLERGIES:
SF (Shellfish-Free)
GF (Gluten-Free)
DF (Dairy-Free)
NF (Nut-Free)
PUMPKIN PIE VARIATIONS:
- Maple Pecan Pumpkin Pie:
- Add 1/2 cup of chopped pecans to the pumpkin filling before baking.
- Drizzle the top with a few tablespoons of maple syrup before serving for added sweetness and nutty flavor.
- Coconut Pumpkin Pie:
- Replace the coconut milk with full-fat coconut cream for an extra rich and coconutty flavor.
- Gingerbread Pumpkin Pie:
- Add 1 teaspoon of ground ginger and 1/2 teaspoon of ground cloves to the pumpkin filling for a warm and spicy twist.
- For the crust, consider using a gingerbread cookie crust for an extra ginger kick.
- Chocolate Swirl Pumpkin Pie:
- Melt 1/2 cup of dark chocolate and swirl it into the pumpkin filling before baking.
- Use a chocolate pie crust for an additional chocolatey element.
- Nutty Pumpkin Pie:
- Mix 1/2 cup of chopped mixed nuts (such as walnuts, almonds, and pecans) into the pumpkin filling before baking.
- Cream Cheese Pumpkin Pie:
- Prepare a cream cheese layer by mixing 8 oz of softened cream cheese with 1/4 cup of powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Spread the cream cheese mixture over the unbaked pie crust, then pour the pumpkin filling over it and swirl gently with a knife.
- Spiced Whipped Cream Topping:
- Instead of plain whipped cream, whip up a batch of spiced whipped cream by adding a dash of cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla to the cream before whipping.
- Pumpkin Pie Smoothie:
- Use the pumpkin pie filling ingredients (minus the pie crust) along with a frozen banana and a splash of coconut milk to make a creamy pumpkin pie smoothie.
- Mini Pumpkin Pies:
- Divide the pumpkin pie filling into muffin tins lined with mini pie crusts for adorable individual pumpkin pies.
- Gluten-Free Pumpkin Pie:
- Use a gluten-free pie crust or opt for a crustless version for a gluten-free option.