A few of you (5 to be exact) asked for the pumpkin pie recipe I made a few days ago! I sadly have no idea where this recipe came from, and since I made some alterations of my own I think it’s safe to post it!
Vegan Pumpkin Pie
Ingredients:
For the crust
- 1.5 cups whole wheat flour
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup coconut oil
- 4-8 tablespoons almond milk (vanilla)
For the filling
- 1 (15oz) can of pumpkin (I ended up adding more as the taste testing went on before baking, not much maybe another half of a cup)
- 15 oz firm silken tofu
- 3/4 cup raw sugar
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon (and then some!)
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp ground ginger
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
Directions:
For the crust
Preheat oven to 400F and get your pie plate out. In a large bowl sift mix together the flour and salt. Add in the oil slowly bit by bit stirring with a fork until it’s all added in. The flour should resemble coarse sand. Sprinkle in the almond milk 2 tblsp at a time and mix with your hands until you form a solid dough. Be sure not to over work the dough. Form the dough into a ball and set on a piece of wax paper. Place another sheet of wax paper ontop and toll out the dough until it’s in a wide enough circle to fit your pie plate.
The directions then say to poke all over the dough with a fork, and bake for 12-15 min before adding the filling. I did not do this step. I actually didn’t see this part until right now as I type this..oops. The pie turned out fine, but you may choose to include this step.
For the filling
Empty silken tofu into your blender of food processor, I used my blender. Blend until smooth. Add the rest of the ingredients and blend until everything is combined well. Pour the filling into the pie pan lined with your crust and bake at 375F for one hour, or until a toothpick comes out smooth.
I did have a piece right as it came out of the oven, and found that this texture holds up better when it’s cooled overnight or for a few hours. Once left in the fridge for the night, it solidified enough to be an exact replica of non vegan pumpkin pies. The tofu blends in well to the myriad of other flavors and adds some great protein to accompany the fiber from the pumpkin. Who said eating pie was bad!?
Q: Have you ever made a dessert using tofu? Would you?
Blissfulbritt 
45 thoughts on “Vegan Pumpkin Pie”
Lou (@fridgescrapings)
Yummo! This sounds fab – I am a HUGE fan of tofu in desserts… such a good texture, and protein boost 🙂
LifeByLex
This looks really delicious. I havn’t tried tofu in foods yet but I’d like to!
Brennan @ Yum Run
Thank you for sharing this! I can’t wait to make it!
cleaneatingveggiegirl
Thanks for sharing! I have never made a dessert with tofu, but I would definitely do it! In fact, I may have to make this for Christmas and not tell anyone there is tofu in it until after they eat it…sneaky, but fun! 😉
di @ life of di.
Thank you, thank you for posting!!! I will definitely be making this 🙂
TorontoRunner
Thanks for this!
wow, I eat A LOT of tofu(per my mom’s cooking) but I’ve never ever had it in dessert before! I’d love to try and see how it tastes though!
GiGi Eats Celebrities
Check out that HUNK of love.HUNKY HUNKY! My loins are burnnninngg?…. no no, my mouth salivates! Ah ha ha.
oatsgirl
THANKS 😀
Rachel Elizabeth
this looks delish! I’ve only made a pudding with tofu haha
Choc Chip Uru
Mmmm if I’m going to try tofu in dessert this will be it 🙂
Cheers
Choc Chip Uru
caloricandcrazy
I’ve eaten dessert tofu by itself before. It’s delicious and makes a great substitute for jello!
Brittany @ GOtheXtraMile
Wow, looks so easy! Must make 😀
Amanda @ .running with spoons.
This pie seriously sounds (and looks) amazing – and I love how simple it is. I’ve always been curious about using tofu in pies, but the only way I’ve used it so far is in puddings and smoothies.
Luv What You Do
I made chocolate mousse with tofu which works really nicely. I always forget that it is a good substitute in pie. I need to get around to posting my Thanksgiving Day pie recipe!
Alexandra
HOLY EFFING GORILLAS! Is it bad I want to literally go swimming in that?! Dangggg 😀
Life After Swimming
Oh mannnn that looks amazing!! YUM!
Barbara Bamber | justasmidgen
Now I was hoping you would post this.. I was like.. where’s the recipe?? xx
Erica Wollman
yeah! Thanks Brittany:) Looks good.
Khushboo
I gotta say- I’m a bit weary about overly healthifying desserts but I think I would try baking with tofu! Tofu is pretty bland on its own so I can only imagine it improving the texture without changing the overall flavor! Thanks for sharing, Brittany…drooling right here :D!
Brittany
Oh no, I hear you..I do not like messing with dessert. It tastes good for a reason, BUT I had really high hopes for this, and boy did it deliver!!
jessielovestorun
YES! Thank you for this recipe 🙂 I’ve had a box of tofu laying around for quite sometime, and haven’t had any idea how to use it. I may just have to try out this recipe.
katalysthealth
FOR REAL?! I seriously need to try this! My little sis ADORES pumpkin pie, and I would love to be able to make a healthier version with her!
Ali Mc
one word – PINNED 🙂
EverdayLivingPNW
That looks freaking tasty…love that it is vegan, even though I am not…just sounds cool 🙂
Amy @ Living N Learning
I am not a pie eater but the pictures of your pie look delicious!
I have never made or eaten anything with tofu. I think I might be willing to give a try though!
Life's a Bowl
I cannot stop eating the leftover pumpkin pie we have from Thanksgiving, or really anything pumpkin 😛 I’ve never cooked with or used tofu but his looks delic!
Brittany
Oh I couldn’t stop either..so I was forced to stop..when the pie was gone. HA!
Katerina
I have never tried tofu in dessert, but judging from this, I would be more than happy to do so! Looks delicious!
Pingback: Cranberry Oatmeal Mash-Up: Thanksgiving Leftovers « Nuts Over Oats
Natalie @Will Jog For Food
Looks great! Maybe one day I’ll use tofu? hehe
Mama's Gotta Bake
Brittany, that looks scrumptious!
Corrie Anne
That looks delicious!! I’ve only made one vegan dessert — choc chip cookies — when I had a vegan friend visit. I’ll save this for next time she comes!
HollieisFueledByLOLZ
This is awesome! If I was vegan, then I would def be demanding this recipe. Even though I’m not, I might still have to try it LOL!
Rach @ This Italian Family
You really make me want to try making pie with tofu! Looks yummy!
Christina Does It All
I haven’t cooked with tofu yet, but you make me wanna try! That looks amazing!
The Scrumptious Pumpkin
Love the recipe for that simple, delicious-looking healthy crust! Pinning this one now! 🙂
Nicole Marie Story
Have I ever made a dessert that solidified overnight in the refrigerator? Ha ha. No. I’ve gobbled up the few desserts that I’ve made post bulimia ASAP upon their concoction. Alicia Silverstone’s vegan peanut butter cups. And that’s been my only ‘treat’ recipe for 2.5 años! My mouth is watering after having viewed this recipe and photographs. Mwah!
Patty
Yum! My tummy thanks you in advance 🙂
Hope you’re doing well Brittany!!
Shira
This looks so good Brittany – wow! The crust too – could that sound any easier? Thanks for sharing this…and I would certainly never say pie was bad 🙂 Never!!
Sophie33
Your vegan pumpkin pi was a real hit in myt family. I already knew that silken tofu goes so well with pumpkin!!! MMMMMM!
Brittany
Ohh yay Sophie, thank you for sharing! I’m glad you all enjoyed it!
Pingback: The Beauty of Words | BlissfulBritt
Pingback: Together Tuesday #35 | Jessie Bear, What Will You Wear?
Pingback: 10 Minute Fudge Pie | BlissfulBritt
Pingback: Runners Trots | BlissfulBritt