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    Pumpkin Pie without Evaporated Milk

    Published: Aug 14, 2022 · Modified: Oct 30, 2023 · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    You don't need evaporated milk to make the best pumpkin pie! Pumpkin pie without evaporated milk is easy to make, delightfully creamy, and addictively delicious! Perfect for Thanksgiving and the holidays!

    Whether you forgot to buy canned milk, or you just don't like it, this pumpkin pie without evaporated milk is even better! It's creamy and slice-able with a perfect taste and texture.

    It's ideal for Thanksgiving and Christmas, but I've been known to make it in June. Don't judge me! It's just THAT good.

    Most pumpkin pie recipes call for some form of canned milk - evaporated milk or sweetened condensed milk. This pumpkin pie recipe is made without canned milk! It's easy to customize too, one simple swap and it's dairy-free!

    Ingredients

    Here's what you need for this pumpkin pie recipe without condensed milk.

    ingredients for pumpkin pie
    • Pumpkin puree - A 15 ounce can of pumpkin puree is just the right amount for one pie. If they only have a 29 ounce can, just weigh out 15 ounces. While any brand works, I find the brand name varieties (like Libby's) have a thicker consistency, and thus work better.
    • Brown & white sugar - To sweeten the pie! Brown sugar adds that caramel-like sweetness you find in a traditional pumpkin pie.
    • Eggs + a yolk - Pumpkin pie has a custard base, which means eggs give it structure. The extra yolk acts like insurance to achieve a dreamy, sliceable pie!
    • Spices - I used cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger, but if you have pumpkin pie spice, that works too! Just swap the spices for 2 teaspoons of pumpkin pie spice.
    • Half & half - Half and half is equal parts milk and cream. It's richer than milk, but not as heavy as cream. Feel free to use dairy-free half and half in its place.
    • Kosher salt - A small amount of salt accentuates sweetness.
    • Pie crust - I always make a homemade gluten free crust, but feel free to use a store-bought crust if you like. A Pillsbury refrigerated pie crust or store brand pie crust does the trick!

    How to Make Pumpkin Pie

    Par bake pie crust - Brush the edges of the crust with egg wash and bake the pie crust for 10 minutes until lightly golden. If you want to use pie weights, go for it. I don't always do it and everything comes out fine. Here's an in-depth tutorial on blind baking a pie crust.

    Combine pumpkin & sugars - In a large bowl, combine the pumpkin puree, sugar, spices, and brown sugar. Mix until combined.

    pumpkin puree, sugar, and spices in a bowl

    Add eggs - Add the eggs and yolk to the pumpkin mixture. Whisk until combined.

    a bowl of pumpkin puree with eggs on it

    Add half and half - Pour the half and half into the pumpkin mixture and gently whisk it in, so it doesn't splash outside the bowl.

    pumpkin pie filling with half and half

    Pour into pie crust - Pour the pumpkin pie filling into the crust.

    pumpkin pie filling in a pie crust

    Bake & enjoy - Carefully transfer the pumpkin pie to the preheated oven and bake until set. The middle will look slightly jiggly.

    a baked pumpkin pie

    Recipe Tips

    • The best pie has a sublime pie crust! I recommend a homemade pie crust for the best results. A store-bought crust just can't measure up to a golden, flaky homemade crust. That being said, this pumpkin pie recipe works with any crust, store-bought or homemade.
    • This pumpkin pie takes about 50 to 55 minutes to cook. The middle will still be slightly jiggly. That's okay! It sets up as it cools.
    • And the hardest tip of all - don't slice the pie immediately! I know it looks incredible, and the house smells amazing, but the texture won't be perfect until it cools a bit.

    Storage & Freezing

    • Let the pumpkin pie cool on the counter. Once cooled, store, covered, in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
    • Pumpkin pie can be frozen! Freeze it whole or in slices. I like to freeze it in slices, so I can pull a slice out to thaw anytime I please. To freeze it whole, let it come to room temperature, then wrap well in saran wrap multiple times. To freeze it in slices, place the slices on a sheet pan and freeze, then transfer the frozen slices to a ziplock bag. Use within 3 months for best results.
    • Thaw a whole pumpkin pie in the refrigerator overnight. Thaw a slice of pumpkin pie in the microwave in 5-second increments until cool, but not hot!
    a slice of pumpkin pie with ice cream

    FAQs

    Can I make this recipe dairy-free?

    Yes! Just swap the half and half with dairy-free half and half or dairy-free milk. You can swap the half and half with any type of milk with great results.

    What can I use in a pumpkin pie instead of evaporated milk?

    Heavy cream, milk, or half and half are good substitutes for evaporated milk. They won't always be a 1:1 substitution though, so it's best to find a pumpkin pie recipe that calls for one of these ingredients instead.

    How do you thicken a pumpkin pie?

    Pumpkin pie has a custard-based filling, which means the not-so-secret ingredient to a thick and set-up pie is eggs! They give the pumpkin pie structure, so it's thick and slice-able!

    More Pumpkin Recipes

    • Paleo Pumpkin Muffins
    • Gluten Free Pumpkin Pancakes
    • Gluten Free Pumpkin Chocolate Bread
    • Paleo Sweet Potato Pancakes
    a pumpkin pie cut into slices

    Pumpkin Pie without Evaporated Milk

    Carolyn
    You don't need evaporated milk to make the best pumpkin pie! Pumpkin pie without evaporated milk is easy to make, delightfully creamy, and addictively delicious! Perfect for Thanksgiving and the holidays!
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 55 minutes mins
    Total Time 1 hour hr 5 minutes mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 8 servings
    Calories 148 kcal

    Equipment

    • Large mixing bowl
    • Measuring cups & spoons

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 pie crust regular or gluten-free
    • 15 ounce can of pumpkin*
    • ⅓ cup sugar
    • ½ cup brown sugar
    • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
    • ½ teaspoon nutmeg
    • ½ teaspoon ground ginger
    • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
    • 3 eggs + 1 yolk
    • ½ cup half and half

    Egg wash:

    • 1 egg
    • 1 tbsp water

    Instructions
     

    Par-bake the crust:

    • Preheat the oven to 400° Fahrenheit.
    • Crumble up a piece of parchment paper and carefully nestle it into the pie crust. Fill with pie weights or dried beans.
    • Bake the crust for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove the parchment/weights and bake for 5 more minutes.
    • In a small bowl, whisk the egg and water together.

    For the pumpkin pie:

    • In a large mixing bowl, combine the canned pumpkin, brown sugar, sugar, and spices. Mix until well combined.
    • Add the eggs and the yolk to the pumpkin mixture. Stir until combined.
    • Add the half and half to the pumpkin mixture and gently whisk until combined.
    • Pour the pumpkin pie filling into the par-baked crust.
    • Use a pastry brush to brush the edges of the pie crust with the egg wash.
    • Bake for 45 to 55 minutes until the pie is set, but the middle is still slightly jiggly.
    • Wait for the pie to cool before slicing! Enjoy!

    Notes

    *Be sure to buy canned pumpkin, not pumpkin pie mix. Pumpkin pie mix is presweetened. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 148kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 4gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 124mgPotassium: 185mgFiber: 2gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 8473IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 61mgIron: 1mg
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