I worked on this Keto Pumpkin Pie recipe for a couple of years before sharing it with you. Perfecting a recipe takes time. My thoroughness can keep me from cranking ’em out.
But once my recipes are done, they work every time and readers tell me they become staples that are part of your holiday traditions year after year.
Keto Pumpkin Pie Recipe Creation
When I’m creating a recipe like this low-carb Keto Pumpkin Pie I lie in bed late into the night, thinking about ingredient ratios. The next day, I test the different combinations that filled my head prior to falling asleep. And then I start all over again.
Low-Carb Pumpkin Pie
While most vegan dessert recipes are super high in sugar, this low-carb pie is sweetened with only one tablespoon of maple syrup and thickened with a full cup of coconut milk fat. That’s the stuff you scrape off the top of a can of coconut milk.
Low-Carb Keto Pumpkin Pie
My Keto Pumpkin Pie contains still more fat from the coconut oil, making this the perfect low-carb, high-fat (LCHF) dessert recipe.
Sugar-Free Keto Pumpkin Pie Recipe
For a sugar-free Keto Pumpkin Pie, simply omit the maple syrup from the recipe below. My sugar-free pumpkin pie will let you stick to a strict Keto Diet while indulging in something decadent during the holidays. For more sugar-free low-carb recipes see my Keto Recipes page.
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Keto Pumpkin Pie
Ingredients
- 2 cups roasted pumpkin
- 1 cup coconut milk fat, from 2 cans
- ⅓ cup coconut oil
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla stevia
- 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
- ⅛ teaspoon celtic sea salt
- 1 blind baked Low Carb Almond Flour Pie Crust or baked Gluten Free Pie Crust
Instructions
- Place pumpkin on a plate and set aside
- In a medium pot, melt coconut milk fat and coconut oil until liquefied
- Stir in pumpkin and maple syrup until mixture is very warm
- Transfer mixture to a vitamix and puree on high speed until very smooth
- Blend in vanilla stevia, pumpkin pie spice, and salt
- Transfer mixture into Low Carb Almond Flour Pie Crust
- Refrigerate for 2 hours to set
- Serve
Equipment
No-Bake Vegan Pumpkin Pie Filling
This no-bake vegan Keto Pumpkin Pie saves you oven space and prep time when making Thanksgiving Dinner.
First, the magical no-bake vegan pumpkin pie filling sets in the fridge, so that’s one less item taking up valuable oven space on turkey day.
Second, with only seven ingredients total, Keto Pumpkin Pie couldn’t be easier to throw together, making it a big time saver too.
How to Make No-Bake Vegan Pumpkin Pie
Here’s how I roll when making Keto Pumpkin Pie, aka, no-bake vegan pumpkin pie, for Thanksgiving.
On the Tuesday prior to Thanksgiving, I make the crust, letting it cool overnight. On Wednesday, I prepare the filling and pour it in the baked crust, refrigerating it until Thanksgiving dinner on Thursday, at which time, voilá, it appears like magic at our table!
Baked Pumpkin Pie versus No-Bake Pumpkin Pie
As I mentioned, I love the simplicity of one less pie to throw in the oven on the busy morning of Thanksgiving, so I prefer this no-bake Keto Pumpkin Pie.
However, if you are looking for a baked pumpkin pie, look no further than my Paleo Pumpkin Pie which my family ADORES.
What is Vegan Pumpkin Pie?
Moving right along from no-bake pies to vegan, I can’t tell you how many friends have asked me, what is a vegan pumpkin pie?
Since classic pumpkin pie recipes are made with eggs and heavy cream, they are NOT vegan. Don’t worry though, I’ve got your covered with this amazing vegan pumpkin pie.
Vegan Pumpkin Pie from Scratch
And if your heart desires a vegan pumpkin pie from scratch you’re in luck again. This pie pairs perfectly with my Nut-Free Egg-Free Pie Crust which is also 100% vegan. Yes, I’ve created a nut-free, egg-free, vegan pie crust recipe for family and friends food allergies.
Check out more egg-free, dairy-free recipes on my Vegan Recipes page. You can use this special vegan pie crust to complete your Vegan Pumpkin Pie at Thanksgiving or make it in my Low-Carb Almond Flour Pie Crust. I’ve tested it in both and it is fantastic either way!
Egg-Free Pumpkin Pie Recipe
For all my readers who are allergic to eggs, this pie for you! Traditional pumpkin pie is simply a pumpkin custard thickened with eggs, then baked in a crust.
My rich and creamy low-carb Vegan Pumpkin Pie is thickened with fat, so no need for eggs. Yes, the egg-free pumpkin pie of your dreams has arrived at last! And if you suffer from egg allergies take a look at my Egg-Free Recipes page.
Dairy-Free Pumpkin Pie
Most pumpkin pie recipes contain dairy in the form of heavy cream, evaporated milk, or the like. Because so many people that have Celiac Disease also have dairy allergies I made this a dairy-free pumpkin pie recipe for you.
Pumpkin Pie with Real Pumpkin
If you are looking for a vegan pumpkin pie with real pumpkin, this pie is your answer. Be sure to use freshly roasted pumpkin, as canned pumpkin won’t work in this Keto Pumpkin Pie recipe.
To learn more on how to roast a pumpkin, check out my How to Roast a Pumpkin Tutorial.
Crustless Pumpkin Pie in Mason Jars
Sometimes I’m too busy to bother making a pie crust because you know, life happens.
When that’s the case I simply make the filling from this Keto Pumpkin Pie recipe and transfer it into one cup mason jars, turning it into crust-less mini-pies or individual servings of vegan custard.
Pumpkin Pie With Chocolate
Hey chocolate lovers! I’ve got you covered too. Be sure to check out my Chocolate Pumpkin Pie, which is Mr. Pantry’s favorite.
I also have Nut-Free Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies, and Chocolate Whoopie Pies stuffed with Pumpkin Whipped Cream.
What to Make with Leftover Pumpkin?
Have some leftover pumpkin you need to use up? My Paleo Pumpkin Bread is a crowd-pleaser, Pumpkin Cranberry Granola will keep the holiday season around, and Pumpkin Chiffon Pudding with leave you with a sweet treat.
The Best Low-Carb Thanksgiving Desserts
As you can see, I’m obsessed with the culinary treasures of Thanksgiving. I have tons of Thanksgiving Dessert Recipes for you. What will you make this year? What’s your favorite Thanksgiving dessert? Leave a comment and let me know!
This post is an oldie but goodie. I first shared this recipe for Keto Pumpkin Pie in 2017.
Amy Neidig says
Your website has been my go to for years. Thank you! My family is celiac. My boys cannot have dairy and I just found out that I cannot have coconut! I am going crazy trying to find a dessert for Thanksgiving. Any suggestions? The no coconut thing is the worst!
Elana says
Amy, thanks for your sweet comment and I’m so sorry to hear about the coconut allergy! Are you looking for a pie, or would any type of Thanksgiving dessert work? To start, here’s my Paleo Pumpkin Bread which does not have ANY coconut in it at all:
https://elanaspantry.com/paleo-pumpkin-bread/
LMK if you need other ideas, happy to help :-)
Elana
Petra says
Made it yesterday. Tastes amazing.
I made it a bit differently tough.
I used honey instead of maple syrup as there was none at home then after blending the home-made puree I poured it into half-baked crust and baked for another 20 min at 180 degrees. After it cooled down I put it in the fridge.
It holds perfectly tastes and looks fab.
Thank you Elana for sharing.
Elana says
Petra, thanks for letting me know this pie tastes amazing and looks fab!
Laura says
Thanks for the recipe! I made it and if I loved how easy it was and how much better it turned out than other vegan recipes as far as texture goes, etc, but no matter how hard I try, I can’t get past the taste and after-taste of stevia. Can you please (or anyone else whose tried it) give me the amount of cane sugar I should use as a sub for for the stevia in this recipe? I’d appreciate it, thanks!
Elana says
Laura, you’re welcome! I haven’t tried making this with sugar so not sure how much would be needed for this recipe. Feel free to experiment and if you do I hope you’ll stop back by and let us know if it worked :-)
Olga says
What if I added melted chocolate chips to the pumpkin? Or is that an overkill?
Elana says
Olga, I haven’t tried that so not sure. Here’s a link to my Chocolate Pumpkin Pie for you:
https://elanaspantry.com/chocolate-pumpkin-pie/
Enjoy!
Elana
Tina says
Hi Elana! What are the nutrition facts from r this low carb pumpkin pie?
Elana says
Tina, for more on that go here:
https://elanaspantry.com/nutrition-information/
Have a wonderful day!
Elana
Rainbow Koehl says
I’ve read the last paragraph three times and I’m still unsure of one thing: when you make the pie keto-style do you use the crust or skip it?
Elana says
Rainbow, you can make the Keto Pie with or without the crust. If you do use crust use this recipe:
https://elanaspantry.com/paleo-pie-crust/
Enjoy!
Elana
Tiffany says
Can you explain how you do the pumpkin part? Like a real pumpkin?? I’ve never baked or done anything with a real pumpkin before. Any tips or tricks would be awesome!
Elana says
Tiffany, here you go:
https://elanaspantry.com/how-to-roast-a-pumpkin-in-10-steps/
Enjoy!
Elana
Mary says
What is covonut milk fat? Can one dubstitute butter?
Elana says
Mary, I haven’t tried that so not sure. I describe exactly what coconut milk fat is in the second paragraph of this post, third sentence. LMK if you have any other questions and happy baking :-)
Gloria says
I made it yesterday for Canadian Thanksgiving and it was the easiest most delicious dessert. Loved the crust and the filling.
Elana says
Gloria, I’m so happy that I was part of your Thanksgiving celebration with this pie! Thanks for letting me know it was the easiest and most delicious dessert :-)
lisa zilio says
Hello
had to go back to smaller amounts of real sugar
any amount of sweetener including natural honey gives me SIBO and terrible symptom including Right lower quadrant issues and night sweats ” sibo”
very miserable so if anyone else wonders why they are up at night sweating etc this may be the reason
It has happened in cycles when I reduce sugar a lot in the summer and have had many seasons to test my theory.
Elana says
Thanks Lisa!
Elizabeth Briggs says
What does SIBO stand for?
Elana says
Elizabeth, SIBO stands for small intestinal bacterial overgrowth.
Andrea Armstrong says
Mmmm I made the filling and put in over a raw base from the unconventional baker, instant pumpkin bars no oven required!! thanks !!!
Elana says
Andrea, I’m so glad to hear you are enjoying this recipe!
Beth says
Hi Elana!
Strange question, but could I use your picture of the pumpkin pie with my students for a fraction activity? They would divide into halves. fourths, etc. Thanks!
Elana says
Beth, I’m happy to share the image this time for the educational purpose you mention above!