You may not fully appreciate the merits of this crustless pumpkin pie recipe just yet, but I hope to change that in short order. But whatever your reasons for making it, this pumpkin pie without crust is an easy and delicious dessert option.
Jillee’s Take:
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Why Make Pumpkin Pie Without Crust?
There are plenty of advantages to making no-crust pumpkin pie, starting with the reason I sought out this recipe in the first place: it’s gluten-free. Given how tricky gluten-free baking can be, eliminating the problematic aspect of a recipe is a simple way to save time and energy.
Another similar reason to make a crustless pumpkin pie is if you’re eating a low-carb diet (or are trying to cut carbs). It’s often easier to leave out the carb-heavy part of a meal than to come up with a suitable low-carb alternative, and it’s no different with pumpkin pie.
The final advantage of this crustless pumpkin pie is that it’s a quick and easy way to satisfy a pumpkin pie craving. No need to dig out your pastry cutter or rolling pin — just whisk, bake, and eat!
How To Make Crustless Pumpkin Pie
Adapted from Living With Beth
Ingredients:
- 15 oz canned pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup milk or evaporated milk
- 4 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla
- 1 Tbsp stevia
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- Whipped cream (optional)
Directions:
Grease an 8-inch square baking pan (or a 9-inch pie pan).
Add the eggs, pumpkin, milk, vanilla, stevia, salt, and pumpkin pie spice to a mixing bowl and whisk thoroughly.
Pour the filling into the greased pan.
Bake for 40 minutes at 350 degrees F (or 375 degrees F, if using a dark pan), or until a knife or toothpick inserted into the middle comes out clean.
Let the pie cool completely before slicing, then top with homemade whipped cream (or a dollop of low-carb Cool Whip) and enjoy.
How to Enjoy Leftovers
To store leftover crustless pumpkin pie, wrap it tightly or seal in an airtight container and refrigerate for 3-4 days, or freeze for up to 1 month.
Allow frozen pie to thaw in the fridge before consuming. (Freezing the leftovers in individual portions will make this easier!)
Variations And Substitutions For Crustless Pumpkin Pie
- Make it dairy-free by using full-fat coconut cream instead of milk.
- No pumpkin pie spice? Replace it with 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon of ground ginger, 1/2 teaspoon of ground nutmeg, 1/4 teaspoon of ground allspice, and 1/4 teaspoon of ground cloves.
- Only have cinnamon on hand? No problem — use 2 teaspoons of cinnamon instead of pumpkin pie spice.
Serving Suggestions
- Turn crustless pumpkin pie into a decadent dessert by topping it with a dollop of sweetened cream cheese, a sprinkle of cinnamon sugar, and a drizzle of caramel sauce. Yum!
- Layer pieces of crustless pumpkin pie with whipped cream in parfait glasses.
- Top the whole crustless pie with whipped cream and mini chocolate chips.
Conclusion
This no-crust pie is one of my favorite canned pumpkin recipes for a reason! It’s quick and easy to make and can be enjoyed as a snack, dessert, or even breakfast! (I can’t be the only fan of breakfast pie, right??) Any way you slice it, this is one delicious pumpkin dessert.
Have you ever made a crustless pie?
Crustless Pumpkin Pie Recipe
Equipment
- 1 8-inch baking pan or 9-inch pie pan
Ingredients
- 15 oz canned pumpkin
- 1/2 cup milk or evaporated milk
- 4 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla
- 1 Tbsp stevia
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- whipped cream for topping
Instructions
- Grease the baking pan or pie pan with cooking spray, butter, or oil.
- Add the eggs, pumpkin, milk, vanilla, stevia, salt, and pumpkin pie spice to a mixing bowl and whisk thoroughly.
- Pour the prepared filling into the baking dish.
- Bake for 40 minutes at 350 degrees F (or 375 degrees F, if using a dark pan), or until a knife or toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the pie cool completely before slicing and serving (with whipped cream, if desired).