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Light pumpkin pie

Light Pumpkin Pie Recipe: A Healthier Holiday Classic


  • Author: Michael
  • Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x

Description

Light, creamy pumpkin pie with balanced spices and natural sweetness, perfect for holiday desserts.


Ingredients

Scale

1 3/4 cups pumpkin puree

1/2 cup maple syrup or brown sugar

1/2 cup almond milk or oat milk

2 large eggs

1 tsp cinnamon

1/2 tsp nutmeg

1/4 tsp ground ginger

1/8 tsp cloves

1/4 tsp salt

1 9-inch pie crust (whole wheat or gluten-free)


Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. Whisk pumpkin puree, sweetener, milk, eggs, and spices until smooth.

3. Pour mixture into prepared pie crust.

4. Bake 45–55 minutes until custard sets and edges puff slightly.

5. Cool 2 hours, then chill 2–4 hours before slicing.

6. Serve with whipped cream or garnish as desired.

Notes

Store in refrigerator up to 4 days.

Slice chilled for best texture.

Freeze baked pie up to 2 months.

Adjust sweetener for preference.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 50 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American, Holiday

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 180
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 120mg
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 1.5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5.5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 25g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 35mg

Keywords: Pumpkin Pie, Light Pumpkin Pie, Holiday Dessert