Mouthwatering Pumpkin Pie

My favorite pie? Pumpkin! I would eat it everyday if I could, but for that reason, I only make it 2 times a year, Thanksgiving and Christmas. Its the best Pumpkin Pie you will ever have. Period. Perfectly seasoned, smooth, and perfectly balanced, this pie will leave you wanting more.

Mouthwatering Pumpkin Pie

Makes one 8" Pie
Pie should be lightly browned on top when it comes out of the oven.

What You will need:


  • 1 8oz can Pumpkin Puree
  • 1 Premade Crust (I used Wholly Wholesome)
  • 1 Tub Vegan Cream Cheese (I used Toufetti)
  • 1 Cup Natural Sugar
  • 1 1/2 TBS Cinnamon
  • 1 TBS Pumpkin Pie Spice
  • 1/2 tsp Allspice
  • 3 TBS Whole Wheat Unbleached Flour
  • 1/4 tsp Baking Soda
  • 1/8 tsp Salt



All ingredients pureed together.

To Make:




Enjoy!
  1. Pre-heat oven to 350. 
  2. Place pumpkin puree and cream cheese into food processor and mix until well blended.
  3. Add sugar, flour, baking soda, salt, and spices.
  4. Puree 30-45 seconds until well blended. 
  5. Pour all mixture into pie crust.
  6. Place in oven and bake 40-45 minutes until top in lightly browned.
  7. Take out of the oven and cool 10 minutes.
  8. Cover with foil and refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving.
  9. Enjoy and Happy Holidays! 

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