Description
A delicious roundup dessert that’s perfect for Thanksgiving and entirely gluten-free, featuring a spiced almond flour crust and a rich pumpkin pie filling.
Ingredients
For the crust:
1 1/2 cups almond flour
1/4 cup coconut flour
1/4 cup melted butter or coconut oil
2 tbsp maple syrup
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp salt
For the filling:
1 (15 oz) can pumpkin puree
2/3 cup coconut sugar or brown sugar
2 large eggs
1/2 cup canned coconut milk or heavy cream
1 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a medium bowl, mix almond flour, coconut flour, melted butter, maple syrup, cinnamon, and salt until a dough forms.
3. Press the dough evenly into a 9-inch pie pan and prick the bottom with a fork.
4. Bake the crust for 10 minutes, then remove and let cool slightly.
5. In a large bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, coconut sugar, eggs, coconut milk, pumpkin pie spice, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth.
6. Pour the filling into the pre-baked crust and smooth the top.
7. Bake for 40–45 minutes, or until the center is set and a toothpick comes out clean.
8. Cool the pie at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
9. Serve with whipped coconut cream or gluten-free vanilla ice cream.
Notes
This gluten-free pie crust holds together well and adds a nutty flavor to complement the spiced filling.
Make ahead a day in advance and chill overnight for best results.
Other gluten-free Thanksgiving dessert ideas include flourless chocolate cake, cranberry almond bars, and baked apples with oat crumble topping.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: gluten-free thanksgiving, pumpkin pie, almond flour crust, gluten-free dessert, holiday baking