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Okay friends, you know I’m not about that fussy, 10-step-dessert life when Thanksgiving rolls around—I’ve got too many potatoes to mash and rolls to burn (kidding… kinda). But I do love a good pumpkin pie, and this one is so easy it almost feels like cheating. No dairy, no eggs, just creamy pumpkin goodness with warm fall spices that taste like a hug in pie form. The best part? Nobody at your table will even guess it’s vegan.
2 cups 100% pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
1 cup coconut cream (from a chilled can of coconut milk or canned coconut cream)
½ cup brown sugar
¼ cup cornstarch
½ teaspoon salt
1 ½ teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
2 frozen pre-made pie crusts (check label to make sure they’re vegan)
Optional: dairy-free whipped topping for serving
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Make the filling: In a large mixing bowl, add pumpkin puree, coconut cream, brown sugar, cornstarch, salt, and pumpkin pie spice.
Whisk until the mixture is smooth and fully combined.
Pour the filling evenly into the two frozen pie crusts.
Bake for about 30 minutes, or until the pies are set around the edges but still slightly soft in the center.
Cool completely on the counter, then transfer to the refrigerator to chill and fully set.
Serve with dairy-free whipped topping if desired.
And there you have it—two beautiful pumpkin pies ready to wow the family, with no stress and no weird ingredients you can’t pronounce. Honestly, this recipe saves me every Thanksgiving because it’s affordable, quick, and still feels like that classic dessert we all grew up with. So go ahead, top it with a big ol’ swirl of dairy-free whipped cream, slice it up, and enjoy knowing you pulled off a holiday win. Messy or not, we’re learning, we’re growing, and today… we’re eating pumpkin pie.
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