We celebrated Friendsgiving early this year, and I offered to bring the main (Roasted Chicken), vegetables (1-Pan Garlicky Green Beans with Slivered Almonds), and dessert.
In an effort to try something new (although I do love this classic vegan pumpkin pie), I remembered earmarking a gorgeous pumpkin tartlet recipe from Amy Chaplin’s book At Home in the Whole Food Kitchen. I gave it another glance and knew it was the one.
I made a few modifications, simplified it a bit, and turned it into one big pie versus several tarts. And I must say, I’m floored by the results. Our friends immediately requested that this recipe be on the blog. The rest is history.
Let us show you how easy this 1-bowl pie really is!
This recipe is easy to make, requiring just 1 food processor and a baking pan!
How to Make Pumpkin Pie
Traditional pumpkin pies starts with classic butter-flour crust (similar to this classic Pumpkin Pie), and the filling often includes pumpkin purée, cream, eggs, sugar, and spices.
This version, however, is anything but traditional (it’s kind of our style). We’re keeping it vegan, gluten-free, and naturally sweetened.
It starts with a salted cashew-oat crust with raw cashews, rolled oats, a couple dates, salt, and ground ginger. Next, you’ll add gluten-free flour, coconut oil, and maple syrup and pulse into a workable dough.
Press into a greased pan — we prefer this 9-inch springform pan for easy slicing and serving, but a pie pan will also work. We like using our hands at first to evenly distribute the dough, then using a drinking glass to form it into an even layer.
Next, you’ll poke a few holes in the crust and bake for 10 minutes at 350 degrees F (176 C). In the meantime, whip up your filling!
This filling is seriously dreamy and seriously simple. Blend pumpkin purée, arrowroot, maple syrup, coconut sugar, pumpkin pie spice, and full-fat coconut milk in a food processor until creamy and smooth. And voila! Pumpkin pie filling in seconds.
Next, transfer to the pre-baked (slightly-cooled) crust and bake for another 30-ish minutes, or until the crust appears golden brown and the filling is darkened in color and has a few cracks along the edges.
My favorite things about this pie are 1) it’s EASY to make, 2) the crust tastes like a cashew cookie granola bar and DOESN’T fall apart, and the filling is perfectly sweet, creamy, and spiced! Serious swoon.
The most difficult thing about this recipe? Waiting for it to cool. We wanted to eat the whole thing right away.
We hope you LOVE this pie! It’s:
- Creamy
- Crunchy
- Quick & easy to make
- Naturally sweetened
- Subtly spiced
- & Incredibly delicious
This would make the perfect pie for fall gatherings, Thanksgiving, the holidays, and beyond! It’s delicious on its own, but gets elevated with coconut whipped cream (click to see our top tips for PERFECT coconut whip every time!)
More Pumpkin Recipes
- No-Bake Pumpkin Pie Parfaits
- Mini Vegan Pumpkin Pies (with coconut oil crust!)
- Pumpkin Mac ‘n’ Cheese
- 1-Pot Pumpkin Yellow Curry
- Vegan Pumpkin Sugar Cookies
If you try this recipe, let us know! Leave a comment, rate it, and don’t forget to tag a photo #minimalistbaker on Instagram. Cheers, friends!
1-Bowl Pumpkin Pie (Vegan + GF)
Ingredients
CRUST
- 1 ¼ cups raw cashews
- 1/2 cup rolled oats (gluten-free)
- 2 pitted medjool dates
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- 2 ½ tsp ground ginger
- 3/4 cup gluten-free flour blend (if not gluten-free, sub spelt or all-purpose flour)
- 1/4 cup scoopable (firm) coconut oil (virgin or refined for less-prominent coconut flavor // or sub avocado oil for similar result)
- 1/4 cup maple syrup, plus more as needed
FILLING
- 2 cups pumpkin purée (unsweetened // we like Libby’s brand)
- 2 ½ Tbsp arrowroot starch (for thickening)
- 3/4 cup full fat coconut milk (canned)
- 1/4 cup coconut sugar (or sub organic brown sugar)
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 Tbsp pumpkin pie spice (or store-bought)
FOR SERVING optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (176 C) and very lightly grease a 9-inch springform pan with coconut oil (or use a standard pie pan, but we prefer springform for easy serving). Set aside.
- Prepare crust by adding raw cashews, oats, dates, sea salt, and ginger to a food processor and pulsing for about 30 seconds to combine. You’re looking for a fine meal — not too chunky, not a powder (see photo).
- Next, add gluten-free flour and pulse again to combine. Then add coconut oil and maple syrup and pulse again until a dough forms. It shouldn’t be too tacky or too crumbly and should hold its shape when squeezed between your fingers (see photo).
- Transfer crust to the greased pan and use clean hands to evenly distribute. Then use a flat-bottomed object (such as a drinking glass) to form into an even, flat crust, pushing the dough up the sides to form the side crust. Then use a fork and poke the crust 6 times to create little holes in the bottom so it doesn’t puff up when baking.
- Bake for 10 minutes (this is as a pre-bake to firm up the crust) or until very slightly golden brown (no longer than 12 minutes). Then remove from oven and set aside to cool.
- In the meantime, prepare filling. To the same food processor (wipe clean first if you want but not necessary) add pumpkin purée, arrowroot starch, coconut milk, coconut sugar, maple syrup, and pumpkin pie spice. Blend on high, scraping down sides as needed, until creamy and smooth.
- Taste and adjust flavor as needed, adding more pumpkin pie spice for warmth or coconut sugar for sweetness.
- Add the filling to the slightly cooled crust and smooth into an even layer (see photo). Then return to oven and bake for 32-40 minutes, or until the edges of the crust appear golden brown and the top appears slightly dried out (it will still feel a little wet to the touch but will firm up more once chilled).
- Remove from oven and let cool at room temperature for 20 minutes. Then transfer to the refrigerator to cool uncovered to continue letting steam escape. Once cooled (~2 hours or overnight), loosely cover to keep fresh.
- Enjoy at room temperature or — our preference — chilled and topped with whipped coconut cream (optional). Leftovers will keep covered in the refrigerator up to 4-5 days or in the freezer up to 1 month.
Video
Notes
*Recipe adapted from Amy Chaplin’s beautiful Pumpkin Tartlets in her book At Home in the Whole Food Kitchen (one of our favorite cookbooks).
*Nutrition information is a rough estimate calculated without optional ingredients.
Leigh says
Can in substitute 2 1/2 tablespoons of cornstarch instead of using arrowroot starch in the filling?
Thank you
Yes, that should work!
Heather says
Hi! Can you substitute the arrowroot starch for tapioca starch or corn starch? If so, which of those two would you suggest is better?
Hi Heather! Either will work but we’d suggest tapioca starch over corn starch. Let us know how it goes!
Lauren says
Hi! Is there a store bought GF flour that would work here?
Yes! Most should work, but Bob’s Red Mill 1-1 Baking Flour is the most similar to our DIY blend. Hope that helps!
Morgan says
Hello! Thank you for another amazingly simple recipe..
If I do not have coconut milk because I forgot that your recipe called for it so I used the last can while making broccoli and white bean soup last night, could I use Pacific brand oat milk? It is on the thicker side. Thank you.
Hi Morgan, it won’t be quite as rich and won’t set quite as well, but should be okay if you add a little more pumpkin purée. You can use this recipe for reference on the filling since oat milk will have a similar consistency to almond milk. Hope that helps!
Sarah V says
I made this and it was amazing. EXCEPT. I couldn’t get the whole pie to set and I have no idea why. I baked at the right temp and followed it exactly. The crust was perfect and about 2 inches in the pie was excellent but the whole center was way too soft. If I would have kept baking it the outer parts would have burned. I’m not sure what I did wrong or could do in the future? That’s the closest thing I’ve had to traditional pumpkin pie in a decade!! If only the whole pie set! Help!
Hi Sarah, we’re so glad you enjoyed it overall! It sounds like there may have been too much water in the filling – using a brand of pumpkin purée that’s thicker (like Libby’s) and a thicker coconut milk should fix the issue! If it doesn’t, you can put foil over the edges of the crust to allow the filling to bake longer without the crust browning too much. Hope that helps! xo
Lesley says
Really, really good! I followed the recipe exactly, and was really pleased with the results. To be honest, not sure if I would bother with the pastry version again! Thank you for another delicious recipe.
Woohoo! We love to hear this. Thanks so much for the lovely review, Lesley! So glad you enjoyed!
Cathryn says
Can you replace the tinned pumpkin puree with fresh pumpkin? If so, how, as my pureed pumpkin is too wet.
Hi Cathryn! We haven’t tried this with fresh pumpkin, but it could work. You may need to strain it in a fine mesh strainer to try and remove excess liquid, or perhaps try simmering it over low heat to evaporate some of the moisture? Let us know how it goes!
alex des says
This looks outstanding – I saw the link in the comments from your original vegan pumpkin pie (normally I am not a pumpkin pie fan ever, but someone brought over the original vegan gf recipe with whipped coconut and i was enamored!) Could you describe a little of the taste and textural differences between that recipe and this one? I am loving the look of this darker and thicker crust. But otherwise any notable differences? Seeing which version I will beg my brother and his gf to make for us!
Love that, Alex! This version has a richer filling and thicker, heartier crust. The other has a more classic pie crust. Hope that helps!
Sara says
I made this recipe for Canadian Thanksgiving and absolutely loved it! Not only was it incredibly easy to make (hello, food processor!), but it also tasted delicious. I am used to eating traditional store bought pumpkin pies and this was so much better.
Woohoo! Love to hear this. Thanks so much for the lovely review, Sara!
Breanna Butterworth says
Can you sub the cashews for almonds?
Hi Breanna, that should work! If the mixture is feeling too dry or crumbly, add a bit more oil. Hope that helps!
Sara says
Hello ! Can i make this w/o the crust?
That should work!
Kirstie says
This is plate licking good! We loved this recipe! I usually bake down pumpkins to freeze each year. I used this in place of using canned and it still came out with the right texture. We will definitely be using this recipe again soon!
Amazing! Thanks for sharing, Kirstie!
Joseph says
Dare I say ‘Chef’ Dana haha you did it again!
This recipe was amazing ! The crust was superb it was the best I’ve had in a long time for sure ! .. super crisp with a nutty buttery flavor and the consistency held together perfectly wasn’t too crumbly toasted beautifully :)
I followed almost exactly with some minor adjustments subbing walnuts using half amount of cashews .. I added a small pinch saffron to the filling was out of coco oil used coco manna and 3 T grapeseed oil
Your measurements were spot on.
This pie was divine I’ve had 3 slices so far LOL the night is young !!! Thanks again
So great! Thanks for sharing, Joseph!! Love your adjustments, too!
Marcia says
I wanted to let you know that I made the 1 Bowl Pumpkin Pie and it was amazing! I follow you and I honestly can say every recipe I have tried of yours has been amazing!! Thank you!!
Marcia R.
Aw, yay! We’re so glad you enjoy our recipes, Marcia! Thanks so much for the lovely review! xo
Mana says
I’m looking forward to making this. How many days in advance can I make this?
Hi Mana, it’s best within a day or two, but will keep up to 4-5 days. Let us know how you like it when you give it a try!
Colleen says
This recipe was perfect in every way. Followed exactly! Thank you MB!! Native Forest coconut cream whipped amazingly!
We’re so glad you enjoyed it, Colleen! Thanks so much for the lovely review! xo
Lauren says
So impressed by how well this recipe turned out and also by how simple it was! Made it rather last minute for Thanksgiving and it’s great because the ingredients are things I always have on hand.
I used Bobs Red Mill flour, Miyokos vegan butter (shameless plug for my local vegan “creamery”!!), homemade almond-coconut milk and the MB pumpkin pie spice with extra ginger. As I’ve frequently found, I needed to add more tablespoons of water than the recipe states to the crust, probably added 10Tbsp in the end. The picture/video of the crumbly crust texture was key to figuring this out— watch the video if you frequently struggle with crusts like me!
I baked it in a 9in dark gray metal pie pan. Another demise of mine when it comes to pie failures is using the white IKEA tart pans. No bueno.
We’re so glad you enjoyed it and found the photos/video helpful! Thanks so much for sharing, Lauren! xo
Gen says
My filling is not as thick as yours. It’s pretty runny not sure why; I followed the measurements exactly :( Could be the canned pumpkin I used because I noticed it wasn’t as thick or dark colored. Going to bake anyways and hope it firms up.
Hi Gen, It does sound like the type of pumpkin purée may be the issue. We find Libby’s is best. Hope it turned out!
Varun says
Hi, this looks amazing!
I have very little coconut oil and don’t want to go to the store in thanksgiving day lol
Can I use olive oil?
Thankyou
Happy thanksgiving 🍁
Hi Varun, sorry we didn’t catch this before Thanksgiving! Olive oil might work, but we haven’t tried it. Let us know if you gave it a try!
Irene says
I made this and the pie filling turned out a little too soft and pudding-like for my taste. I didn’t really enjoy it.
Bummer, did you let it chill overnight in the fridge?
Victoria A Capehart says
Can you sub the full fat coconut milk in the filling for something else?
You could try something like cashew milk or coconut yogurt?
Priti says
I’m so excited to make this for thanksgiving this year. i just noticed I have a 7 inch springform pan… Will that change the recipe at all?
Yeah, a 7-inch will mean your crust will come up the sides more. And your filling will likely be deeper so it may need slightly more bake time. Otherwise it should work! Let us know how it goes!
Kim says
For this recipe do you suggest using quick cook rolled oats or the old-fashioned rolled oats?
Old fashioned rolled oats for best texture!
Porsche says
What can I substitute for the cashews? We have nut allergies in our family. Thanks.
Hi Porsche, other nuts such as pecans or almonds would work, but if all nuts are an issue, we’d suggest this crust instead: https://minimalistbaker.com/vegan-gluten-free-pumpkin-pie/
CD says
This is a fantastic recipe! My friends and I loved it. Thanks so much.
xo!
Pippa says
Would it be possible to omit the coconut sugar and maybe use a touch more maple syrup? Thanks!
Hi Pippa! That should work, but you may want to add a Tbsp more arrowroot just to make sure it firms up enough. Let us know how it goes!
Adriane says
I only have honey on hand, can I use this instead of maple syrup?
Hi Adriane, We prefer maple in this one, but honey should work. It will just have a slightly different flavor. Let us know how it goes!
Lili says
This looks amazing! I would love to make it for my family, however my son can’t eat nuts. Any ideas for what else could be substituted for the cashews? He also can’t eat dairy, wheat and quite a few other things!! Always making cooking new things a bit of a challenge 🙈 thanks for sharing!
Perhaps a seed meal? But it may change the color/consistency. Or try this crust: https://minimalistbaker.com/vegan-gluten-free-pumpkin-pie/
Sarah F says
This pie is amazing!! We have a ton of dietary restrictions in my household, and I’ll admit I was skeptical at first about this recipe. Pumpkin pie is one of those sacred things that I don’t think you should mess with— but I’m so glad Dana did! 😂 The crust is phenomenal and tastes like a ginger snap cookie. I didn’t have coconut sugar, so to keep it naturally sweetened, I used dates in the filling. They didn’t grind up much of course, but i didn’t mind the texture. I also increased spices and it was perfect.
Ha- so glad you enjoyed it, Sarah! Thanks so much for the lovely review!
Emma says
This recipe is just absolute perfection! When I took it out of the oven, it was still super liquidy in the middle, so I put it back in for a couple more minutes. I then chilled it in the fridge for 2 hours, but when I cut it, it was still too liquidy, so I thought I did something wrong and was ready to take it as a loss. I left it in the fridge overnight hoping it would help a bit and the next morning it had fully stiffened up and had a gelatine-like feel to it. It was amazing! The taste, the texture, and especially the crust! I loved all of it. Definitely gonna make this recipe a lot more often. Thank you so much for posting this!
We’re so glad it turned out, Emma! Thanks so much for sharing your experience!
Eva says
I made two of these for this year’s Thanksgiving. First time I tried this recipe was, I think last year.
I love love love this pie! ❤️
I was wondering if anyone has tried using chickpea flour instead of flour blend or all purpose flour? Or maybe oat flour? Just looking to add more healthy stuff to the crust.
Thank you!
Hi Eva, We’re so glad you enjoy it! We haven’t tried subbing those flours, but think oat flour would be the best of those options. Let us know if you try it!
Katie says
If I want to make this with the frozen pie crust, should I still bake the crust before pouring the filling? Or cook it all together? I usually cook it all at once with pumpkin pie but I’ve never made it with this filling! 😊
Hmm, I’m not sure since it’s with a store-bought crust. This filling acts similarly to typical pumpkin pie filling so I’d say do what you normally do? Let us know if you try!
Katie says
I decided to precook it as you suggest with your crust and it worked great! I think I didn’t cook the whole pie quite long enough but everyone loved it so it’s a win in my book! 😊 Thank you!
Thanks for sharing, Katie!
Cat says
This was such a delicious Canadian Thanksgiving treat! I really enjoyed the cashew oat crust, and the filling had a beautiful balance of pumpkin pie texture and spice. I had a can of coconut milk in the fridge ready to make coconut whip but the pie didn’t last long enough for that! We had some warm (20 mins after taking it out of the oven). Then I put the pie in the fridge to set and the family ate the rest of it the next day room temp. Definitely a new tradition!
We’re so glad you enjoyed it! Thanks so much for sharing, Cat!
Ash says
This recipe (plus the coconut whip cream) puts every single pumpkin pie I’ve ever had to shame! It was SO GOOD!! And it was easy for an amateur baker, like myself, to nail. FIVE STARS!!
Whoop! We’re so glad you enjoyed it, Ash! Thanks so much for the lovely review!
Theresa says
Where do I find Pumpkin pie spice? In Doha?
Hi Theresa, in the spice aisle at grocery store or you can make it: https://minimalistbaker.com/diy-pumpkin-pie-spice/
Summer says
My sister is allergic to cashews, is there another nut that can be substituted?
Hi Summer, maybe another nut such as pecans, almonds, or walnuts? You may need to adjust the amount of oil based on what you sub!
Debbie Gilbeau says
I just made this pie, and had a small slice, I like it better than regular pumpkin pie. The crust has a great consistency and flavor and accents the pumpkin filling really well. This will definetly be the pumpkin pie recipe I will be using for the holidays!
Whoop! We’re so glad to hear it, Debbie! Thanks for sharing!
Nicole says
Thanks for the easy recipe – this was my first pie attempt ever! Mine turned out pretty good, but the crust is a bit overly gingery for my taste. If I make it again I’d sub in some cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice. I made this to finish off some canned pumpkin and I was a little bit shy and so subbed about 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce. I had pie and tea for breakfast – livin’ the dream.
Lovely – thanks for sharing, Nicole!
Margaretha says
This is the third time I’ve made this pumpkin pie and each time hubby gave it the thumbs up. I found the texture varied each time ………I make my own butternut purée……I think because butternuts vary so much depending on age. I have never had a problem with firmness and I use cornflour for this. Pure deliciousness each time!!! Thank you so much for your lovely wholesome recipes Dana!!
We’re so glad you both enjoy it, Margaretha! Thanks so much for the lovely review!
Brooke says
I made this the other day because it was an excuse to use my new food processor aaaand I love pumpkin pie.
This recipe is very forgiving. forgot to precook the crust, but it setup in the fridge and was delicious. I ran out of maple syrup when I was making the filling. I added brown sugar, coconut sugar, vanilla and molasses. It worked, but the molasses were overpowering. I stocked up on maple syrup for the next round.
Thanks for another bulletproof recipe!
We’re so glad you enjoyed it, Brooke! Thanks so much for the lovely review!
Natalee Langton says
What did I do wrong with the crust that it came out stale tasting and impossible to cut through? Wasn’t flaky either. It had the texture of stale saltine crackers but impossible to cut. Couldn’t chew it.
Oh no! Sorry to hear that, Natalee. What type of gluten-free flour did you use?
Carly Tedeski says
if i don’t have arrowroot can i skip it or sub with something else
Cornstarch or another starch or a little GF all purpose flour!
Madison says
Enjoyed this! Thank you! Husband did too! :) I did some individual slices to freeze, too, so I didn’t eat so much at once so hopefully they’ll thaw well! Favorite part was the crunchy part of the crust ?
Ali says
This sounds amazing! Do you think it would work to use almonds instead of cashews in the crust? My son has a tree nut allergy (with the exception of almonds) and I would love to try making this. Thanks.
Hi Ali, we think that would work! You may need to add oil though to compensate. Let us know if you do some experimenting!
Ellen Cronin says
Thank you for yet another pumpkin pie recipe around Thanksgiving. I have relied on your recipes at least the last 3 years. I am particularly appreciative of this one which I could modify to low FODMAP DIET by changing cashews to walnuts in the crust. The ginger in the crust adds wonderful flavor. Even those not GF and vegan loved this pie. I have made it again for Christmas Eve.
Wonderful! Thanks for sharing, Ellen!
Nadia says
Dana, have you made this without starch? I don’t use corn products and didn’t have arrowroot on hand, so I used potato starch and I think it gave the filling a funny taste I couldn’t quite put my finger on. Once baked—and because the crust is so damn delicious—it was sort of masked/complemented. Trying to redo for xmas. I know starch is a thickener but wondering your thoughts on how it would turn out leaving out? Or any other subs like chickpea or other Gf flour maybe? Thanks!
Hi there! The starch is needed to help it set. Either cornstarch or arrowroot will do. I don’t know of another substitution. Perhaps GF flour or coconut flour would work? But definitely not chickpea as it will impact the flavor negatively.
Sami says
Wow! Just wow! I don’t know what was more impressive … how absolutely delicious this is, or how easy it was to make. Even my fiancé, who doesn’t usually love pumpkin pie, had to go back in for seconds!
I did use Trader Joe’s canned pumpkin, and based on other reviewers saying that it turned out too runny with TJ’s, I decided to quickly sieve out some of the extra liquid before measuring it and adding to the processor. This worked like a charm, and the pie had the perfect, custardy texture.
I also accidentally slightly over baked it by about 5 minutes, and while it does have quite a dark color around the edge, the taste is still fantastic. Not even a whisper of a burnt taste. All that to say that I think this is a very forgiving and beginner-friendly recipe, so thank you Dana!
Quick question – do you think I could adapt this same crust for a chocolate tart? I am thinking I could replace the ginger and maybe 1/3 of the all-purpose flour for cocoa powder and leave everything else the same?
Whoop! We’re so glad to hear it, Sami! And your chocolate tart idea sounds incredible! Let us know if you try it.
Rachel says
This was easy and delicious. Modifications I made: (1) using a blender and hand-kneading for the crust (I don’t have a food processor), (2) using (less) brown sugar for the filling instead of coconut sugar + maple syrup, (3) using regular flour instead of gluten-free. If you don’t have a food processor and you’re hand-kneading the dough, I would use avocado oil instead of coconut oil for the crust. The crust tasted great but was a little tough because I kneaded it for so long trying to incorporate hard bits of coconut oil. (Or maybe you could use melted coconut oil?) The sugar substitute worked with no problems.
The only other change I would make next time is using coconut cream instead of coconut milk, because the filling could be creamier. But I served it to three non-vegans who were very happy with it.
Yay! Thanks for sharing, Rachel!
Evalata says
Second time I am making this and it is delicious, the crust is everything ( what other pies can we make with this crust? would love more suggestions). The only issue is that it’s undercooked, luckily though it’s vegan so not a big issue but I just need to remember to bake it longer next time.
Also, I would definitely recommend rinsing the food processor thoroughly after you make the crust because I did not do it the first time and then the pie filling had a very strange grainy texture which made it taste kind of off. So I’m perfecting it little by little.
Dana would be nice if you can make a recipe with the same crust that maybe involves cherries 😁🌞🥰
Hi Evalata, thanks for sharing your experience! We think it would make a delicious chocolate tart or maybe a cherry cheesecake? Let us know if you do some experimenting!
Evalata says
OOO, I love that :)))) Cherry cheesecake it is!
Let us know how it goes!
Christie M says
This was so delicious that I had to make it twice! I made it for myself to take to Thanksgiving dinner. It was so good and I was so excited to be eating pumpkin pie that tastes like pumpkin pie I made it again the following week. I made a few adjustments, and it turned out great. I subbed cornstarch for the arrowroot, worked great. I also used pecans for the crust in place of cashews as well as threw in some df/gf store bought graham crackers in place of some of the flour. It worked great! I love all the recipe’s I’ve tried of yours. Thank you so much!
We’re so glad you enjoy it, Christie! Thanks so much for the lovely review!
Barbara says
I can’t wait to try this recipe! Can I use a mix of almond and coconut flours for the crust instead of the gluten-free flour blend? Also, can I use a bit of honey instead of coconut sugar for the filling?
Thanks!
Hi Barbara, we haven’t tried those modifications, but they might work. But keep in mind that coconut flour tends to soak up more moisture than other gluten-free flours. Let us know if you give it a try!
tracy says
I had one last sugar pumpkin so I roasted it and used that instead of the pumpkin puree. It was absolutely delicious and I didn’t have any problems with the consistency of the filling. The full fat coconut cream created a lovely texture but not overpowering coconut flavor. The crust was delicious, a real complement to the fulling vs the usual pie crust option. Thanks for another great recipe
Thanks so much for the lovely review, Tracy. We are so glad you enjoyed it! Next time, would you mind leaving a rating with your review? It’s super helpful for us and other readers. Thanks so much! Xo
Deanna Van Grinsven says
Can one make this as a custard without the crust? I often had done that with pumpkin pie filling back when I was eating dairy and eggs. Not always a fan of crusts. Thanks.
We haven’t done that, but it should work! Let us know if you give it a try!
Deanna Van Grinsven says
I will let you know! Thanks!
Kristin Baker says
That coconut milk certainly rounds out the flavor so much. I love it!! Thanks for another sensational pumpkin recipe Dana!
Yay! We’re so glad you enjoy it, Kristin! Thanks for sharing!
Shannon says
OMG… this was amazing! As my very first pie, this one I nailed and it was the hit at both thanksgivings I brought it to ( I was competing with some serious pie makers- and this was the crowd favorite!). Everyone was so surprised it was vegan and gluten free! I followed the recipe to a T and it did not disappoint…. I had left overs and reveled in each bite I took! Another winner from the Minimalist Baker!
xoxo! Thanks for sharing, Shannon!
Shannon says
OMG… this was amazing! As my first pie, this one I nailed and it was the hit at both thanksgivings I brought it to. I followed the recipe to a T and it did not disappoint…. I had left overs and reveled in each bite I took!
Thanks so much for the lovely review, Shannon. We are so glad you enjoyed it! Next time, would you mind leaving a rating with your review? It’s super helpful for us and other readers. Thanks so much! Xo
Nicholas Genier says
Awesome recipe, loved the crust.
Melanie says
This recipe is a big hit in our family, especially with me since I normally don’t care for pumpkin pie. The flavors in the crust and the filling are amazing–wow! This is so easy to make and everyone loved it at Thanksgiving. Thank you!
*Side note: I served it with the coconut whipped cream but we all agreed we liked it better without. There are so many great flavors in the pie that we didn’t want to mute it with the coconut whipped cream. It’s a nice option, though. :)
We’re so glad you and your family enjoyed it, Melanie! Thanks so much for the lovely review! xo
Amy says
I swore I’d never make another labor-intensive pumpkin pie again, but this – was NOT that. You had me at the crust (which sounded delicious as I read about it and lived in my brain for days after). This pie was super easy to make, serves beautifully, and tastes amazing.
ADJUSTMENTS: I did leave out the ginger in the crust b/c I don’t like it and cobbled together my own pumpkin pie spice.
Also needed to to keep tweaking the filling to get it where I wanted it (as you suggested), but it got there. Coconut whipped cream makes it. (I was d-o-n-e cooking so I cheated and picked up the So Delicious Coconut Whipped Cream.) Made it on Thursday and when I got back from out of town on Sunday, the 2 leftover pieces that awaited me still hit the spot.
Did. Not. Disappoint. Thanks for another winner.
We’re so glad you enjoyed it, Amy! Thanks so much for the lovely review! xo
Amanda says
This was one of the pies I made for Thanksgiving, and everyone loved it! I enjoyed the texture of the crust, especially against the smoothness of the pumpkin. I used pumpkin from a whole pumpkin I roasted the same day I made this pie. Will make again next year!
Whoop! Thanks for sharing, Amanda! xo
Ann says
This pie was AMAZING & LOVED by vegans & non-vegans, alike (including my very vegan-skeptic husband). The only minor change that I made was replacing the coconut sugar with part maple sugar and part date sugar (this was done simply because that’s what I had on hand). It came out PERFECT. This is definitely my new go-to. Thanks, Dana!! Highly recommend!
Whoop! Thanks so much for sharing, Ann!
Kaitlyn says
Okay, I made a few substitutions and was a little experimental with my take on this recipe, so please bear with for thorough feedback.
For whatever reason I wanted to transfer this recipe to an 8x8in square baking tin, just to shake it up. I wasn’t sure my regular pie dish would be sufficient (it isn’t very deep), and my springform pan makes me a little nervous (not sure if everything would stay inside). This’ll be important later, because shape affects baking outcome.
For the crust I used flaked almonds instead of cashews, 3/4 c of sweet rice flour (the kind sold in asian markets, also known as ‘glutinous’ rice flour), and 2 tablespoons of coconut oil rather than 1/4 c. It held together nicely and made a great texture. I struggled a bit to make the crust spread evenly without a proper flat-bottomed tool to use, and also because of the corners in the tin, but although the walls of my crust were a bit shallow, it still turned out fine.
The pumpkin filling was pretty much as called for, though I used cornstarch instead of arrowroot and whisked it together by hand instead of using some kind of machine. I would say this worked fine, but I suspect you might get an airier texture to it in a food processor or blender. If you decide to do it by hand, make sure to dissolve the starch in some of the coconut milk first (I used 1/4c of mine). My tin of coconut milk was separated into fat and water, so I whisked that together beforehand in a bowl and it was fine. My filling overall was very thick, and I think that’s mainly because my pumpkin puree was very thick, which I was quite happy with. I let it sit in the fridge overnight after baking, which definitely helped the filling texture-wise–my only critique is that it wasn’t quite as stable as I’d hoped for. However, I think this could be easily solved using more starch!
Since the walls of my crust were shallow I worried the filling would completely cover them, but it pretty much stayed exactly where I put it and didn’t leaven or move around. To keep the corners of the crust from getting too toasty, I used the foil trick where you place a piece of tin foil, shiny side up, over the pie in the oven to keep the heat from browning the surface much more and distribute it more evenly. Nothing burned and the crust was, in my opinion, perfectly cooked!
Weirdly, after the first 2 hours in the fridge, I had the opinion when tasting that the ginger in the crust was too strong for my preferences. But today after sitting overnight, I can hardly taste it at all. The flavor just seems better and more developed after being left alone for a while. As such, I highly recommend making this the night before!
Overall, tasted great and actually had some nourishing ingredients in it (why I tend to prefer gluten free baked goods at times rather than recipes using simple white flour). I made coconut whipped cream to go with it today, which I highly recommend you do as well. Hopefully these were helpful comments. Happy baking :)
Thanks for sharing your experience, Kaitlyn!
Ashley says
This was so dreamy/creamy and came out perfect!! The crust was ‘buttery’ and I honestly couldn’t stop stealing more slices. Thank you MB! Always such a great guide to healthy holiday baking.
We’re so glad you enjoyed it, Ashley! Thanks so much for the lovely review!
Shivali says
I’m baking my pie right now, I used all ingredients as recommended – but filling is liquidy compared to consistency shown in video – it’s baking now and i’m afraid it won’t turn thicken/harden. The only thing I can think of as being problem causers is 1) Arrowroot powder that is too old or purée that was too liquid (I used Trader Joe’s organic pumpkin purée) – I also had quite almost half a cup of filling that did t fit in crust….fingers crossed ?
Hi Shivali, we hope it turned out! Other commenters have mentioned having trouble with the Trader Joe’s pumpkin purée being too watery.
Anna says
This was so easy to make and soo good! Best vegan pumpkin pie I’ve tried by far!!
Whoop! Thanks for sharing, Anna! xo
Reanna says
All I can say is wow. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out fantastic. And it was soooo easy to make! Thank you!
Whoop! Thanks so much for sharing, Reanna!
Lorna says
Made this for Thanksgiving! I didn’t make the crust so this review is only for the the pumpkin filling. (I made a standard graham cracker crust.)
I liked it but I didn’t love it. The flavor was good, it wasn’t too sweet (which I like), but the texture wasn’t *quite* as silky/custard-y as I would have preferred. I used a food processor and ran it for a long time in hopes it would get super smooth. Would a different thickener have helped? Like corn starch?
Also, the top/edges appeared set and lightly browned however after cooling/cutting the center wasn’t that firm, resulting in slices that didn’t hold their shape well towards the center.
If I made this again I would cover it for part of the cooking so that way the top doesn’t get too brown before the center is set. It was pretty good but not great.
Love the Minimalist Baker blog though <3
Hi Lorna, sorry to hear this didn’t turn out as expected! Would you mind sharing what brand of pumpkin purée you used? We are wondering if that impacted the texture of the filling.
Crissy says
Made this for Thanksgiving! It was delicious!!
Wonderful! Thanks, Crissy! Next time would you mind adding a rating to your review? It’s super helpful to us and other readers! xo
Sabrina Harper says
This was super easy to make and my family, who don’t have food allergies, loved it. Flavors were spot on. I prefer a higher filling to crust ratio though, so next time, I’ll double the filing.
Thanks for sharing, Sabrina!
Aran says
So good! My husband was blown away! Followed the recipe with the exception of adding a dash of cinnamon (because is there such a thing as too much cinnamon?).
Forgot to chill it in the fridge, but left it on the counter all day. Perfect by cutting time!
Thank you! This recipe is a winner!!
Yay! Thanks for sharing, Aran!!
Victoria says
My filling came out sour ? Not sure what went wrong but the consistency was right; trust the process.
Wondering if it was your pumpkin puree. I always recommend tasting it before adding it to the filling b/c sometimes it can be quite bitter vs. sweet! Wondering if next time you might add more maple or coconut sugar to taste as needed before baking!
Jan says
This pie was outstanding! I’ve tried many vegan pumpkin pies over the years, but there is no longer a need to experiment. Our Thanksgiving crowd gave it a resounding Yum! Thank you for your continued creativity!
Wonderful! We love it, too! Thanks for sharing, Jan.
Kelly McBride says
I also just made this and my filling is liquid as well.
Hmm, liquid after baking and chilling?
Laura C says
Easy, delicious, and fit for any holiday table!
I substituted non-GMO cornstarch because I didn’t have any arrowroot, and about 1/4 cup raw walnuts because we ran out of raw cashews. Also…I didn’t sweeten the coconut whipped cream…yummy as is.
My Mom said “This could win a prize”. Happy holidays to you and yours, and thank you for all you share! Love Love Love your website.
Ah! Thanks for sharing, Laura!!
Jen Ronan says
So delicious and healthy! You would not know no dairy, gluten or refined sugar…way to go! My family really loved this, even the kids. We started a new thanksgiving tradition…pie for breakfast :) Thank you!
Whoop! Thanks for sharing, Jen! Pie for breakfast IS THE BEST IDEA EVER.
Sue says
Try it with sweet potatoes instead of pumpkin!! Wow!!
We have one who doesn’t like dates so we substituted 2 Tbsp brown sugar per date as usual.
We will probably add a bit more arrowroot to firm it up a little more next time.
And there will definitely be a next time! Soon!
We’re also saving your pumpkin pie spice blend recipe, the best we have tried –
Whoop! Thanks for sharing, Sue!
Sabrina says
Hey Dana!
Was super stoked to make this pie. It’s currently in my fridge setting and planning on eating it today for thanksgiving.
The one thing I noticed was that my filling turned out runnier than the one you made and I think it was because the pumpkin purée I got wasn’t as thick as yours so when I baked it in the oven, it came out a little runny in the middle. I didn’t want to bake it for longer because I thought it could burn the crust so letting it set in the fridge. I checked it and it’s still a bit wet in the middle but could probably hold a bit of its shape when cut into. Still stoked for it and tastes great but wondering what you would recommend. Would it be okay to eat if it’s still raw in the middle or should I throw it back in the oven this morning to see if it’ll cook more??
Thanks for making delicious food and sharing ❤️
Oh yes! There’s no eggs so it’s totally fine to enjoy. And as long as it’s been refrigerated for a while it should hold its shape!
EvilVegan says
Well, I just put this pie into the oven and feel pretty deflated about it. The filling is like water, nothing like the thick, spreadable filling in your photos and video. I used Farmers Market Organic Pumpkin cans from my co-op and followed the recipe exactly (including Aroy-D coconut milk)The consistency seemed watery so I tried to separate liquid but didn’t have time to break out the cheesecloth, unfortunately. I’ve got quite a bit of filling still in the food processor after pouring to nearly the top of the crust. Fingers crossed the night before Thanksgiving, that this turns out to be presentable. I’ll update with the appropriate stars.
Hi there! Not sure why it would have been like water. But assuming you baked it and chilled it overnight it still should be OK! Let us know how it goes!
Sarah says
Such a great recipe! I used a regular pie pan and it turned out perfect! Thank you!!
We’re so glad you enjoyed it, Sarah! Thanks so much for sharing!
Shivali says
I am excited to make this tomorrow, I have low-fat canned coconut milk – can I use it?
Hmm, we haven’t tried it that way but assume it would work! It may be a little more liquid so perhaps add a bit more arrowroot to help thicken.
Kelly Curry (Opp) says
Dana!!!
I just wanted you to know I have been literally making your recipes for years and only realized who you are a few months ago..no joke!!! I found out I have celiac about 10 years ago and we are plant based as well, so your recipes have been a God send! Anyway, I hope you’ve been well (by the looks of it your doing pretty great!)…you are truly an inspiration, so thank you for your endless creativity and passion for GOOD food! Also, I just finished making this pie for Thanksgiving tomorrow and I am really looking forward to devouring it! Oh, and GO ROCKETS! :D
Ah! Hi Kelly! How wonderful to hear from you. So glad you’re doing well and enjoying the recipes. Happy Thanksgiving!
Ashton says
This looks great! Making this tonight to bring to Thanksgiving! If using a standard pie pan, would you recommend 9in or 9.5?
Either should work, but 9 will be the most similar to the recipe.
Emily says
I’m making this right now and my filling is liquid, not sure what I did wrong ?
Oh no! Did you include the arrowroot? That helps it thicken.
Emily says
Yes. Not sure the middle set, will have to see how it tastes tomorrow, it looks dark. So bummed. The crust was so delicious raw ?
Hmm- did you use both maple syrup and coconut sugar? If you subbed the coconut sugar for maple, that could be why. Not sure what else might have caused that!
Emily says
I think I’ve figured out the issue. I got Trader Joe’s pumpkin and it was really runny. I won’t buy that again! Happy thanksgiving
EvilVegan says
I added the arrowroot and my filling is liquid too…see comment added a moment ago.
Jen Ronan says
Just wanted to tell you how thankful I am for your site! You can tell you only post quality recipes and my family really appreciates that! I also really love all the reviews on things like tahini and protein bars.
Also I love your tips on what pans to use for pies, I would never know! Thanks for helping me feed my family healthier…but still yummy! Thankful for you all! Happy Thanksgiving!!!
-Ronan family of 5
xoxo!! Thanks, Jen! Happy holidays.
christina says
I haven’t eaten this yet but made it last night. A couple of things that would be helpful to know – how far, approx, to push the crust up on the sides? I think I did mine a bit too high and it got burnt because the filling didn’t fill it enough!
I also baked mine for the instructed time and after chilling it overnight, the middle is still quite soft. I baked it at a low temp (285 F) today for about 40 more minutes to try to get the center more cooked without burning the crust and the outside. Will see if that helps… it looks more cooked! I did taste both the crust and the filling before baking and it was very good. I ended up adding a bit more sugar. The ginger in the crust is really a lovely touch!
Will update with a rating when we eat it tomorrow :)
Thanks for the feedback, Christina! We would estimate 1 – 1 1/2 inches up the side. What brand of coconut milk did you use? Or did you make any substitutions in the filling? Let us know how it turned out!
Jennifer Boyd says
Can I use tapioca starch in this recipe instead of arrowroot starch?
Thanks!
Hi Jennifer, we haven’t tried it, but it might work. Though corn starch would probably be a better sub. Let us know how it goes!
Mary Beck says
Hi! I’m really excited about trying this recipe. Cashews are a little hard to come by in my part of the world (although not impossible). I’m wondering if I can substitute another nut, say walnuts or almonds?
Hi Mary, that might work! Let us know if you give it a try!
Shannyn Howe says
Can you use a hand mixer instead of a food processor for the filling? My food processor is broken. Darn Cuisinart. (I thought that they were good)
Also, I will be using a different pie crust because my husband has a severe nut allergy. So I wont be needing the food processor for the crust.
Hi Shannyn, that might work! You may want to mix the arrowroot starch in a small amount of coconut milk separately (so it doesn’t clump) before adding to the rest of the mixture. Let us know if you give it a try!
Vanessa Van Edwards says
This was so easy to make and so delicious!!! It’s amazing that it’s vegan. I like it better than any pumpkin pie I’ve ever had (and so did my non-vegan family!) plus I would use this gluten free crust with any other pie in a heart beat ❤️
Thanks Vanessa =)
Dawn says
Hi, thanks for this recipe. I have a questions on freezing the pie. What is the best way to do this? Would I leave it in the spring form pan? And what is the best way to defrost it? Thanks so much! Love your recipes!
We would recommend baking and cooling as instructed and then removing from the springform pan and storing covered on a plate or in an air-tight container. Defrost by transferring to the fridge 24-48 hours in advance. Hope that helps!
Sarah says
Can you use oat flour instead of a gf flour blend?
We haven’t tried that, but it might work! It may be a little more dense. Let us know if you give it a try!
Sarah Donohoe says
I subbed all the flour with oat flour and turned out great! The crust was denser but we like a thicker crust anyway! I also added a spoonful of cacao powder to the crust for a hint of chocolate! It was so yummy! Probably the best pumpkin pie I’ve had! Also I also had problems with a liquid filling, even after baking. However , once it set in the fridge it turned out perfect!
Thanks for the update, Sarah! We’re so glad you enjoyed it!
Luci says
Wow! This is the best tasting pumpkin pie I have ever made. I was initially hesitant due to the 1/4 cup
Oil in the crust. I used 1/8 of a cup instead and it still came out perfectly held together.
I followed the rest of your recipe exactly as written.
The filling is super easy to put together. Thank You!
Whoop! We’re so glad you enjoyed it, Luci! xo
Caitlin says
Super excited to try this! Would replacing the coconut or brown sugar with maple syrup work in addition to the called for syrup? We usually don’t use other sugars, so I’m curious! Thanks!
It should! Thought we prefer the combo. Let us know if you give it a try!
Sariza says
Hello!
I was going to make your original GF vegan pumpkin pie for Thanksgiving this year, but now I’m thinking I’ll go for this new one, it sounds great!
Just a couple questions:
1) I don’t have a food processor. I do have a big blender though. Would that be okay for making the pie crust?
2) I don’t have a specific GF flour. I think I have quinoa, coconut, and almond flour. I could also blend up more oats. What ratio of these would you recommend for the crust?
3) Will it make a huge difference if I exclude ginger from the crust?
Thanks!
Hi Sariza, we find that dates can have difficulty in a blender, so maybe just chop them up first? For GF flour, we recommend our DIY blend: https://minimalistbaker.com/diy-gluten-free-flour-blend/. And it should be okay to omit the ginger. Let us know how it goes!
Donna says
Could we use corn starch for thickening if we don’t have arrowroot powder? I have all the ingredients handy except for that!
We haven’t tried that, but it might work! Let us know if you give it a try!
Pattie says
I used corn starch for the thickening since I can’t get arrowroot in my part of the world, but it never hardened completely even though I baked it quite a bit longer. I also didn’t read the comment first about how high to push the crust up, and the top edges of mine really burned.
Shucks! Sorry the crust got too toasty. I’m wondering if it was just baked too long. Wondering if your pumpkin purée was too wet / thin? Other people had mentioned that! Did you chill it after baking? It definitely firms up in the fridge.
ileana says
Hi Dana! I´m loving this recipe :-) is there any substitution for arrowroot starch? I live in a tiny town in the spanish countryside and will be very hard to find it before thanksgiving… thank you so much for sharing!
Hi Ileana, we would suggest trying corn starch as the closest substitute. Hope that helps!
Victoria says
I was just about to follow your other pumpkin pie recipe when you posted this one! Do you think I can sub cornstarch for arrowroot? Thanks so much!
That might work! Let us know if you give it a try!
Melissa Marquez says
I just made this and like to exactly follow recipes but I had to use what I had on hand. It still looks great and smells amazing!
I only had 3/4 cp cashews so I added 1/2 cup pumpkin seeds and 1 Tbs ground flax seeds. No dates so I cut up and added 3 dried apricots & 3 dried prunes. The crust tasted so delicious before I baked it.
I used my own roasted then cooked to thicken, fresh organic sugar pumpkin. I used tapioca starch, Califia Farms Barista Blend Oatmilk, and my favorite pumpkin pie spice mix: 1 t ginger, 1.5 t cinnamon, 1/2 t cloves & allspice & 1/4 t cardamom. I can’t wait to try it!!! Thank you!
Thanks for sharing, Melissa!
Amanda Cook says
Thank you for always inspiring me to cook delicious food! I do have a question, if I had to leave out the gluten free oat (due to allergies) from the crust what would you recommend for a gluten free replacement if any? I realize there might not be a replacement but I wanted to ask. I am super excited to make this and your vegan chai cheesecake. Thank you for all that you do!
Hi Amanda, you could try additional GF blend and/or almond flour. Let us know if you give it a try! Enjoy!
Tina says
This looks amazing. Thank you for posting. Just wondering if there might be any subs for the arrowroot?
We haven’t tried any subs for it, but maybe tapioca or corn starch? Let us know if you give it a try!
Emily says
Which gluten free flour do you recommend?
We use our DIY blend: https://minimalistbaker.com/diy-gluten-free-flour-blend/
Kim says
I make the filling exactly as stated, and my son, a major pumpkin pie aficionado, loves this pie! Thank you.
Thanks so much for the lovely review, Kim. We are so glad he enjoyed it! Next time, would you mind leaving a rating with your review? It’s super helpful for us and other readers. Thanks so much! Xo
Kim Southcott says
I reviewed this pie on 24th as excellent but didn’t leave the rating. Five stars!
Thanks Kim! xo
Mariah says
Looks pretty bomb. Would there be any way to substitute the dates in order to make this without including any fruit?
Hi Mariah, we would recommend referencing this recipe for a crust without dates: https://minimalistbaker.com/creamy-pumpkin-pie-bars-v-gf/. Hope that helps!
Joey says
If I don’t have maple syrup could I sub extra coconut sugar? Curious on how that would effect the results ? Thanks :)
We think that would work! Let us know how it goes!
Jasmine Dvorak says
This looks amazing! The coconut cream is a brilliant idea. I wonder if tapioca starch would thicken the same way as arrowroot?
It might! Let us know if you give it a try!
Ara says
Would cornstarch be an ok substitute for arrowroot starch?
We haven’t tried it in this recipe, but we think it would work! Let us know if you give it a try!
Jenny says
I’m really excited to try this recipe! I recently watched your video on canned coconut milk/cream you prefer and I was wondering what stores you shop at to find them? I’ve seen them sell them on amazon with mixed reviews.
Thanks!
Hi Jenny, we typically purchase from Amazon as they can be difficult to locate in stores. But if you have access to an international or Asian grocery store, we have seen Savoy and Aroy-D there. Hope that helps!
Tracy says
This is too ironic. I was planning on making Amy Chaplin’s recipe that another one of my favorite bloggers posted. And then you post this…Her’s used roasted kabocha. Did you use pumpkin puree from a can? Do you think I can use either? I also like the use of dates and maple syrup instead of all syrup. I will report back after Thanksgiving!
We used pumpkin purée from a can, but roasted kabocha might work! We find canned pumpkin purée to have a more pronounced flavor than fresh.
Jennifer Lee says
Hello!
I wondered if I can make the filling and even the crust ahead of time and keep in fridge and put together once we get to our destination for Thursday?
That should work! Let us know if you give it a try!