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Crustless Pumpkin Pie

A spiced pumpkin custard baked without a crust, sweetened with erythritol, and chilled until it slices. Eight servings; 55 minutes of work plus cooling.

Not yet ratedThis recipe has no ratings yet 55 min hands on plus 3 hr cooling and chilling Serves 8 servings Easy
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Skip the crust. The filling is the part of a pumpkin pie that tastes of pumpkin anyway, and without a shell there is nothing to blind-bake, nothing to shrink and a good deal less carbohydrate on the plate.

Pumpkin purée, eggs and almond milk make the custard, a spoonful of almond flour keeps it from weeping, and cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg and cloves do the work that the sugar usually hides behind. Whisk everything until completely smooth, since lumps of purée show up as dense pockets. Check that the can says pumpkin and not pie filling, which is already sweetened. Bake until the edge is set and the centre still trembles. It firms as it cools.

Cooling matters. Leave the pie on a rack for an hour, then chill it for at least two, because cold pie slices cleanly. A spoon of unsweetened whipped cream on top is all it needs. The carbohydrate figure leaves out the erythritol, which the body barely absorbs.

What People Ask

How long does Crustless Pumpkin Pie take to make?

About 55 minutes of hands-on work — 10 minutes of preparation and 45 minutes of cooking — plus 3 hours of cooling and chilling, so allow 3 hours 55 minutes from start to finish. The recipe serves 8.

What are the key tips for making Crustless Pumpkin Pie?

Look for a can that lists only pumpkin; pie filling is already sweetened and spiced. If the surface cracks as it bakes, the oven was too hot; lower it by 10 degrees next time. Cut with a thin knife dipped in hot water for tidy slices.

What should I serve with Crustless Pumpkin Pie?

Unsweetened whipped cream; A few toasted pecans; Hot black coffee.

Can Crustless Pumpkin Pie be made ahead or frozen?

Keeps in the fridge, covered, for up to 4 days. Not suited to freezing, since the custard turns watery.

Is Crustless Pumpkin Pie suitable for a special diet?

This recipe is vegetarian, gluten-free, diabetes-friendly, low-carb, keto and no added sugar. Those labels are checked against the ingredient list, so a dish is only marked when nothing in it contradicts the claim.

How many calories are in Crustless Pumpkin Pie?

About 80 kcal per serving, with 4 g protein, 7 g carbohydrate and 4 g fat. The figures are calculated from the ingredient list and are an estimate.

The Method for Crustless Pumpkin Pie

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  1. Heat the oven to 175°C / 350°F (155°C / 310°F fan). Butter a 23 cm pie dish.

  2. Whisk the pumpkin purée, eggs, almond milk, sweetener, almond flour, spices, vanilla and salt in a large bowl until completely smooth.

  3. Pour the mixture into the dish and bake for 45 minutes, until the edge is set and the centre has a slight wobble. A knife inserted near the middle should come out nearly clean.

  4. Cool on a wire rack for 1 hour. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before cutting into eight slices.

A Few Pointers

  • Look for a can that lists only pumpkin; pie filling is already sweetened and spiced.
  • If the surface cracks as it bakes, the oven was too hot; lower it by 10 degrees next time.
  • Cut with a thin knife dipped in hot water for tidy slices.

Pairs Well With

Unsweetened whipped cream · A few toasted pecans · Hot black coffee

Keeping and Reheating

Keeps in the fridge, covered, for up to 4 days. Not suited to freezing, since the custard turns watery.

Crustless Pumpkin Pie Nutrition Facts

Per serving, calculated from the ingredient list. Treat these as an estimate — brands and cuts vary.

80Calories
4gProtein
7gCarbs
4gFat
2gFibre
2gSugar
130mgSodium

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