Savor the rich, velvety essence of autumn with our Vegan Pumpkin Pie with Graham Cracker Pie Crust. Perfectly spiced and naturally sweetened, this dairy-free dessert captures the heart of traditional pumpkin pie without any animal by-products. Whether you're vegan, lactose-intolerant, or simply seeking a healthier twist on a fall classic, this pie is tailored for everyone to enjoy. Dive into its creamy filling, wrapped in a flaky crust, and rediscover why pumpkin pie is a seasonal favorite, now made more inclusive!
Vegan Pumpkin Pie Ingredients
Graham Cracker Pumpkin Pie Crust Ingredients:
- Base: crushed regular or gluten-free graham crackers (roughly 1 ½ cups)
- Binder: melted vegan butter (Salted. For coconut oil users, a pinch of salt is needed)
- Sweetener: coconut sugar
Vegan Pumpkin Pie Filling Ingredients:
- Pumpkin Base: canned pumpkin puree
- Natural Sweeteners: coconut sugar, organic cane sugar, or monk-fruit sweetener with erythritol
- Creaminess: full-fat coconut milk (Use as much solid white cream as possible)
- Pumpkin Pie Spices: vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and ginger
- Stability: cornstarch
- Balance: salt (adjust to taste)
How To Make Vegan Pumpkin Pie
- Crust Preparation: Preheat oven to 350°F. Combine crushed graham crackers, vegan butter, and coconut sugar in a bowl. Transfer to a standard pie dish, pressing for uniformity. Bake for 10 minutes. Allow to cool.
- Filling Fusion: As the crust bakes, amalgamate pumpkin puree, sugars, coconut milk, spices, vanilla, and salt. Incorporate cornstarch thoroughly.
- Assemble & Bake: Pour the rich filling onto the crust. Bake for 50-60 minutes. Pie should display browned edges and a firm touch.
- Cool & Serve: Chill in the refrigerator for 1-2 hours or overnight. Embellish with powdered sugar or your preferred pie toppings.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! In fact, it's recommended! Bake this delicious vegan pumpkin pie 1-2 days prior to serving. Store in the fridge in an airtight container until ready to serve.
We recommend 1-2 hours minimum and overnight for best results.
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Vegan Pumpkin Pie with Graham Cracker Pie Crust
Ingredients
Graham Cracker Pie Crust
- 12 graham crackers, crushed about 1 ½ cups
- â…“ cup salted melted vegan butter if using coconut oil - you will want to add a pinch of salt to the Graham cracker crust
- ¼ cup coconut sugar
Vegan Pumpkin Pie Filling
- 2 ½ cups canned pumpkin puree
- â…“ cup coconut sugar
- ½ cup organic cane sugar or ¼ cup monk-fruit sweetener (with erythritol)
- 1 ½ cups canned full fat coconut milk I try to use as much of the solid white cream in the can as possible
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon cloves
- ½ teaspoon ginger
- 3 tablespoon cornstarch
- ½ teaspoon salt plus more to taste
Optional Toppings
- 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
Instructions
Vegan Pumpkin Pie
- Preheat the oven to 350
- In a medium mixing bowl, mix the crushed graham crackers, melted vegan butter or coconut oil, and coconut sugar. Press the mixture into the base of a standard pie dish and use a silicon spatula to make sure it's evenly packed in. Bake the crust for 10 minutes in the oven. Remove and set aside.
- While the crust is baking, prepare the filling. In a large mixing bowl, mix the pumpkin puree, coconut sugar, monk-fruit sweetener, coconut milk, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, ginger, nutmeg, and salt. Then, add the cornstarch and mix well.
- Pour the vegan pumpkin pie filling into the pie dish with the baked graham cracker crust, return the pie into the oven and bake for 50-60 minutes. The edges should be browned, and it should be firm (but not hard) to touch.
- Allow the pie to cool for 1-2 hours in the refrigerator before serving. Sprinkle with powdered sugar or top with your favorite pumpkin pie toppings!
Jessica says
Hi , what brand of gluten free / vegan graham crackers do you use ???
JillianGlenn says
Hi Jessica! I use Schar's Gluten Free Honey Grahams, however if you are more strict and you want to stay away from honey - Simple Mill's Almond Flour Cinnamon Cookies, Annie's Homegrown Snickerdoodle Cookies, and Enjoy Life Sugar Crisps are all great options!
Paige says
Hi! How much would it affect the recipe if we used lite coconut milk?
JillianGlenn says
It should be fine!
Kourtney Adams says
Could you replace the coconut milk with any plant milk?
JillianGlenn says
you will want to use a plant milk with a higher fat content, like full fat oat or cashew milk
Cyndilee says
Does this freeze well if I were to make ahead?
Jillian says
I have not tried freezing it but I think it will work out well 🙂 I usually refrigerate mine overnight before serving.