Easy Eggless Pumpkin Pie Recipe (+ vegan options!) (2024)

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A perfect pumpkin pie that is made without eggs! Yes believe it or not, an eggless pumpkin pie can be done, and it’s so easy to make. The secret ingredient I bet you have in your cupboard. If you don’t eat eggs, have an egg allergy, or simple ran out- this pumpkin pie made without eggs is your answer.

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Easy Eggless Pumpkin Pie Recipe For Thanksgiving!

Now, I hate to admit this. When it comes to pumpkin pie I tend to skip right past it on the dessert table.

In fact, I tried to skip it over completely by not even making one for Thanksgiving But I got a few very loud grumbles from some family members. So this pie was literally made the day after Thanksgiving as an “I’m sorry, forgive me, I will never forget to make a pumpkin pie again”.

Now, because this eggless pumpkin pie was made the day AFTER. There were NO EGGS to be found. Well turns out you can make a pumpkin pie without eggs. In fact, an eggless pumpkin pie is easier I think the traditional recipe like this pumpkin pie made without evaporated milk, you might have made in the past.Now having no eggs, is what I call a mid recipe baking dilemma.

More Egg Substitute Help

Something I know of all too well. If you’re like me, then be sure to check out my Ultimate Baking Handbook– you will get baking substitutions list, and a pie troubleshooting guide in addition to even more baking cheatsheets!

Why You Will Love This Eggless Pumpkin Pie Recipe

  • Quick and easy to mix up!
  • Can use homemade or store bought pie crust
  • Easy pumpkin pie recipe to make egg free if you have run out of eggs or have an egg allergy!

Ingredients Needed

  • Pie Crust – Homemade or store-bought pie crust! You can also use a gluten free pie crust or make a vegan pie crust.
  • Condensed Milk – Make sure to use sweetened condensed milk and NOT evaporated milk. Sweetened condensed milk is thicker. You can also use vegan condensed milk such as sweetened condensed coconut milk.
  • Canned Pumpkin Puree – Make sure to use 100% pumpkin puree and NOT pumpkin pie filling. Pumpkin pie filling has added ingredients. You can also use homemade pumpkin puree.
  • Cornstarch – To thicken the pie filling. Or you can use tapioca starch (tapioca starch), arrowroot starch or potato starch
  • Pumpkin Pie Spice – If you don’t have any, make your own pumpkin pie spice.
  • Vanilla extract- Pure or imitation vanilla works.
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How To Make This Eggless Pumpkin Pie

Make the pie crust

To make this pie, you can start with a pre-made crust or make your own crust. I like to my pie crust in the food processor so it comes together easily.

Pro Tip: I recommend you bake your pie in a glass pie plate. This will ensure you can see that the bottom of your crust is fully baked (nothing worse than a soggy bottomed crust!).

Here is a recipe for a double crust pie dough. You can either cut the recipe in half or freeze half for later. Or use my single pie crust recipe.

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Blind baking the homemade crust

For this type of pie, you want to blind bake it first, which means to partially bake the crust without any filling to it.

To blind bake your crust you need something to hold down your pie crust as it bakes. Pie weights like these are a great thing to have (but hey you can also use uncooked dry rice or beans too!).

To blind bake the pie crust, you want to line the pie crust once it’s in your pie plate with parchment paper then fill with your pie weights, or dried rice, or beans then partially bake.

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Here a complete tutorial on how to blind bake your crust. And if you want to make the edges of your crust super pretty, here are 4 fun ways to decorate your pie crust. My favorite for this pie is to use these piecutters.

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Make the custard filling

While your pie crust is par-baking, you can go ahead and make your pumpkin pie filling. You want to make sure you use 100% pumpkin, not pumpkin pie filling in the can.

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Then the rest of the filling ingredients get added to the bowl. Now you can buy pumpkin pie spice or make your own for this pie. It’s super easy to do and will save you a few bucks if you have the spices on hand. So yes, the filling can be made in one bowl and with a whisk!

How easy is that?

Ok well you got to bake it first. But then you’re done.

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And I have to admit something. This pie? I ate a whole slice myself, no passing this time for me. What about the rest of pie, you ask? My family gladly accepted my a”pie”ology (sorry, I just had to) and gobbled it up.

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Recipe Tips

  • Use A Glass Plate. Make sure to use a glass pie plate so you can see if your crust is browned or not. If its not browning, then move the pie to the lower third of your oven.
  • Blind Bake. Blind bake your pie crust so you don’t end up with a soggy pie bottom.
  • Use pumpkin puree not filling. Pumpkin pie filling mix has added sugar and spices already in it.
  • Make gluten free– Use a gluten-free pie crust to make this a gluten free pumpkin pie.
  • Make vegan – You can make a vegan pie crust by using vegan butter, vegetable shortening, or chilled coconut oil. And then use vegan condensed milk, such as sweetened condensed coconut milk or sweetened condensed oat milk.

Recipe FAQ’s

Can I use a store bought crust?

You definitely can. Just make sure to still blind bake the crust.

Can I make this eggless pumpkin pie ahead of time?

Yes you can. I like to make mine the day before and then let it cool and you can store it in the refrigerator. You can also make the pie crust and filling separate the night before you assemble and bake.

Can I freeze this pie?

Yes the pie freezes well for up to 3 months. Wrap any leftovers in plastic wrap or tinfoil and store in an airtight container. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator. You can also freeze the pie crust as well for up to 3 months.

What pie pan is best to bake this pie pan in?

I like to bake my pumpkin pie in a glass pie pan so I can see the bottom of the pie crust to see if it’s baked long enough. But you can use a metal pan or a ceramic pie pan.

What can I use as pie weights?

If you don’t have pie weights, you can fill with sugar or dried beans or rice.

Can I make this eggless pumpkin pie ahead of time?

Yes you can make up to two days ahead of time and store in the fridge. Let cool completely before you store. I like to cover the top of the pie with a paper towel to help with condensation and then wrap in plastic wrap or aluminum foil.You can also store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.

Can I make this pie in a graham cracker crust?

Yes you can make a graham cracker crust then fill and bake as directed.

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How To Serve This Pumpkin Pie

You can serve this pumpkin pie warm, or at room temperature. Here is what I like to serve a slice of this eggless pumpkin pie with:

  • Homemade whipped Cream
  • Vanilla Ice-cream
  • Sugared Cranberries

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Eggless Pumpkin Pie

A delicious pumpkin pie made without any eggs!

3.75 from 92 votes

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Course: Dessert

Cuisine: pie

Prep Time: 9 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 1 hour hour 15 minutes minutes

Total Time: 1 hour hour 24 minutes minutes

Servings: 8 slices

Calories: 276kcal

Author: Heather Perine

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 single pie crust (store-bought or homemade)
  • 15 ounces ( 1 can) sweetened condensed milk
  • 15 ounces (1 can) pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
  • 2 Tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice (storebought or homemade)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 375°F. Prepare your crust into your pie shell. Line the pie shell with parchment paper and fill with pie weights, then bake for 10 minutes. Then remove the parchment paper and weights. then bake for an additional 5 minutes (just until the "rawness" look is gone).

  • In a mixing bowl, combine sweetened condensed milk, puree, cornstarch, spice, and extract. Whisk to combine until smooth. Pour into the prepared pie shell.

  • Bake for 50-60 minutes until pie appears firm but slightly jiggly in the center. Chill for several hours or overnight (if you can last that long).

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Notes

  • Storage/Make Ahead: I like to make mine the day before and then let it cool and you can store it in the refrigerator. You can also make the pie crust and filling separate the night before you assemble and bake. You can also freeze the pie for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator.
  • Pie plate: Make sure to use a glass pie plate so you can see if your crust is browned or not. If its not browning, then move the pie to the lower third of your oven.
  • Blind baking: Blind bake your pie crust so you don’t end up with a soggy pie bottom.
  • Pumpkin: Use pumpkin puree not filling which has added sugar and spices already in it.
  • Cornstarch – To thicken the pie filling. Or you can use tapioca starch (tapioca starch), arrowroot starch or potato starch
  • Vegan: Use and make a vegan pie crust. Use vegan butter or vegetable shortening or chilled coconut oil. Use sweetened condensed coconut milk instead of regular sweetened condensed milk.

Nutrition

Serving: 1slice | Calories: 276kcal | Carbohydrates: 47.7g | Protein: 6.7g | Fat: 7.1g | Saturated Fat: 4.3g | Cholesterol: 25mg | Sodium: 113mg | Fiber: 1.4g | Sugar: 40.8g

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Easy Eggless Pumpkin Pie Recipe (+ vegan options!) (2024)

FAQs

What happens if you leave eggs out of pumpkin pie? ›

Forgetting the eggs altogether left me with a soupy pie.

I found out that the egg is really what binds the filling together and keeps it in place. This batter held onto the consistency of the canned pumpkin for the most part and filled eight pie tins.

What can you substitute for evaporated milk in pumpkin pie? ›

While many recipes call for it, you can absolutely make an outstanding pumpkin pie without evaporated milk. If your recipe calls for one can of evaporated milk (as most do), you can substitute 1 ½ cups of cream or half and half, or a combination of the two. You can also use milk (any kind from whole to skim).

What is a good substitute for pumpkin in pie? ›

What can you use? Luckily, we also make two of the best substitutes for pumpkin as well! Organic Butternut Squash Puree and Sweet Potato puree! You can sub these in a 1-to-1 ratio with no issue in just about any recipe.

Does pumpkin pie contain eggs? ›

Overview. Cooked and puréed pumpkin flesh is mixed with eggs, evaporated milk, sugar, and spices. The pie is then baked in a pie shell and sometimes topped with whipped cream.

What is a substitute for eggs in baking? ›

You can whisk 1 teaspoon of vegetable oil, 2 tablespoons of water and 2 teaspoons of baking powder together to replace each egg in baked goods like cookies, brownies or quick breads. This substitution won't impact a recipes' flavor profile the way egg substitutions like mashed banana or flaxseed might.

Is heavy cream or evaporated milk better for pumpkin pie? ›

During my testing of pumpkin pies, I tried lots of different milk options – heavy whipping cream, regular milk (I used 2% in my testing), sweetened condensed milk and evaporated milk. Ultimately, I found heavy whipping cream to be the best. It produced the creamiest pie in my opinion.

What is vegan substitute for evaporated milk? ›

There are plenty of plant-based products that can be used in place of evaporated milk, such as soy, rice, nut, oat, flax, hemp, quinoa and coconut milk.

What is a good non dairy substitute for evaporated milk? ›

Dairy alternatives to evaporated milk include whole milk, cream, and half-and-half, while nondairy options include soy milk, nut milk, and quinoa milk. When choosing an alternative to evaporated milk, a person may wish to consider the taste and consistency of the product.

What can I use if I don't have evaporated milk? ›

We have 6 different suggestions for evaporated milk substitutions.
  • Regular Milk (whole, 2% or skim) ...
  • Heavy Cream. ...
  • Half-and-Half. ...
  • Powdered Milk. ...
  • Regular Non-Dairy Milk (almond, oat, etc) ...
  • Coconut Milk.
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How do you substitute pumpkin for eggs? ›

Pumpkin Puree

For each egg, a recipe calls for, add in one quarter cup of pumpkin puree. For replacing oil add in a one-to-one ratio, so if a recipe calls for one half cup of oil, one half cup of pumpkin can be added instead.

What vegetable is similar to pumpkin? ›

Butternut Squash

Similar to pumpkin but slightly sweeter, butternut squash is high in fiber and potassium and known to help reduce blood pressure.

What is a substitute for canned pumpkin pie filling? ›

Can You Substitute Pumpkin Puree for Pumpkin Pie Filling? Yes, you can use pumpkin puree in place of pumpkin pie filling by adding some additional ingredients. You'll need to add sweetener, spices, and possibly a thickener (like eggs).

What happens if I put too much evaporated milk in pumpkin pie? ›

There were some mistakes — like using condensed milk or too much evaporated milk — that created a less-than-desirable layer of film on top of the pies. I also found that the number of eggs you use can have the biggest impact on the texture of your pie filling.

Do vegans eat pie? ›

Fruit pies are mostly vegan—just swap the butter

The one exception is the rare dotting of the filling with pats of butter (most often seen with apple pie). Swap the dairy butter for whatever vegan butter you have on hand, and you're golden.

What country invented pumpkin pie? ›

The first version of pumpkinpie originated when British colonists sliced off the top of the pumpkin, removed its seeds, and filled the hollow with milk, spices, and honey. Baked in hot ashes, the end result was a sort of pudding rather than a pie.

What does egg do in pies? ›

In baking, many recipes call for an egg wash to be brushed on the baked goods before it goes into the oven. The purpose of this is to give the final product a golden brown color that is slightly shiny. Egg washes can make the final product look more professional, a bit crispier, or act as a binder."

What does adding eggs to pie do? ›

The egg in the dough will contribute mostly water (eggs are 75% water). The remainder is primarily proteins (from the albumen in the egg white, and fats from the yolk). This will somewhat tenderize the final pastry, and contribute an eggy flavor.

What is the purpose of eggs in pie? ›

Structure: Eggs act as a binding agent, helping to hold the pastry dough together. They provide structure and stability, especially in recipes where a more substantial or flaky texture is desired. Color: Eggs can add a golden hue to the pastry, giving it an attractive and a.

Why add egg to pie? ›

But let's not underestimate the egg wash, a small but important step that gives the crust its shine. Lending countless baked goods (pie crust, pastries, breads, and more) a glistening golden shell, an egg wash also helps seal the dough, providing a protective barrier from the heat of the oven.

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