I love pumpkin pie- so smooth, flavorful, and full of holiday spices. Yum! Here is a flavor forward, yet healthy Thanksgiving dessert recipe from Hope Cohen. She is author of two time award winning cookbook: Fast, Fresh + Simple (affiliate link below). Her crustless pumpkin pie recipe will save you calories and time, plus it is gluten-free! Gotta love that! In the cookbook she refers to it as Naked Pumpkin Pie which is really just pumpkin pie without a crust. You can find more of her recipes and check out her cookbook through my affiliate link below.
This Crustless Pumpkin Pie Recipe Is So Good!
Experience your favorite pumpkin pie flavors without the added time (and calories) of pastry. This crustless pumpkin pie is perfect for those of you that are looking to go low carb for the Paleo or Keto diet. You’re going to love these fall flavors!
Makes 6 servings
Naked Pumpkin Pie Ingredients:
- 1 can (15 ounces) unsweetened pumpkin
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup dark brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger (use a fine Microplane grater, page 000)
- Pinch of ground cloves
- Pinch of freshly grated nutmeg
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- Softened butter for coating baking dish ramekins
- 1 cup crème fraîche, purchased or homemade (page 000)
- 1 tablespoon real maple syrup
How To Make Crustless Pumpkin Pie:
1. Preheat oven to 350˚F.
2. Mix the pumpkin, sugars and spices in a large mixing bowl with a whisk until smooth. Add eggs, cream and milk, stirring until smooth.
3. Butter a 1 1/2 quart baking dish or 6 4-ounce ramekins. Set in a baking pan and pour boiling water into the pan until it comes half way up the sides of the baking dish or ramekins. Pour the pumpkin mixture into the prepared baking dish(es). Bake just until the filling is set in the center (when you jiggle the dish the mixture will still move a bit) about 35-40 minutes for ramekins, 50 minutes to 1 hour for a large baking dish.
4. Allow “pie” to cool for at least 2 hours and serve or refrigerate for serving the next day.
5. Garnish your naked pumpkin pie with crème fraîche, mixed with maple syrup.
For more serving options, this crustless pumpkin pie in ramekins can be turned out upside down on to a plate. Then add a touch of fresh whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream and a small sprig of fresh mint. Beautiful and delicious!
Printable Recipe Card For Pumpkin Without Crust:
Naked Pumpkin Pie Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 can (15 ounces) unsweetened pumpkin
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup dark brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger (use a fine Microplane grater, page 000)
- Pinch of ground cloves
- Pinch of freshly grated nutmeg
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- Softened butter for coating baking dish ramekins
- 1 cup crème fraîche, purchased or homemade (page 000)
- 1 tablespoon real maple syrup
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350˚F.
- Mix the pumpkin, sugars and spices in a large mixing bowl with a whisk until smooth. Add eggs, cream and milk, stirring until smooth.
- Butter a 1 1/2 quart baking dish or 6 4-ounce ramekins. Set in a baking pan and pour boiling water into the pan until it comes half way up the sides of the baking dish or ramekins. Pour the pumpkin mixture into the prepared baking dish(es). Bake just until the filling is set in the center (when you jiggle the dish the mixture will still move a bit) about 35-40 minutes for ramekins, 50 minutes to 1 hour for a large baking dish.
- Allow “pie” to cool for at least 2 hours and serve or refrigerate for serving the next day.
- Garnish the crustless pumpkin pie with crème fraîche, mixed with maple syrup.
Nutrition Facts
Naked Pumpkin Pie Recipe
Serves: 6
| Amount Per Serving: | ||
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 317.22 kcal | |
| % Daily Value* | ||
| Total Fat 19.29 g | 29.2% | |
| Saturated Fat 11.22 g | 55% | |
| Trans Fat 0.09 g | ||
| Cholesterol 116.24 mg | 38.7% | |
| Sodium 257.53 mg | 10.7% | |
| Total Carbohydrate 33.72 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber 2.3 g | 8% | |
| Sugars 29.58 g | ||
| Protein 4.75 g | ||
| Vitamin A 83.62 % | Vitamin C 3.85 % | |
| Calcium 11.86 % | Iron 8.06 % | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Family Focus Blog
You will love the pumpkin and spice combination in this gluten-free crustless pumpkin pie recipe. Do you think you will try this recipe for lighter version of a standard Thanksgiving dessert?
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Danielle says
Thanks for this pumpkin pie in ramekins recipe! My mother is gluten-intolerant (Celiac), so I’ll definitely share this with my family.
(P.S. Maybe you should consider tagging this ‘gluten-free’, as well?)
Scarlet says
Thanks Danielle. Great point!