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    Pumpkin Custard Recipe + Coconut Whipped Cream: Crustless Pumpkin Pie

    Posted On Apr 29, 2018 · Updated On Nov 16, 2021

    Pumpkin Custard Recipe + Coconut Whipped Cream: Crustless Pumpkin Pie

    The scrumptious taste of pumpkin pie in a gluten-free, dairy-free and paleo-friendly package? This Pumpkin Custard Recipe with Coconut Whipped Cream has to be tasted to be believed,

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    This Pumpkin Custard is gluten-free, dairy-free and paleo-friendly, so you can indulge happily. It's essentially Crustless Pumpkin Pie! My coconut whipped cream is gluten-free and dairy-free with a paleo option, so everyone can jump in the whipped cream pool, too.

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    paleo pumpkin custard

    I really, truly, am all about the pumpkin pie filling. Always have been. I don’t mind pie crust, I just don’t need it, especially when were’ talking all things pumpkin. (If you’re team crust, check out this gluten-free double pie crust recipe.)

    This pumpkin custard has all that pumpkin pie filling deliciousness + all the fall feelings without a crazy amount of sugar, which just covers up the flavors of the pumpkin and spices anyway. It’s a perfect dessert, of course, but I’ve been known to eat them for breakfast (and snack) too.

    I top the custards with dairy-free coconut whipped cream, which is easy to make and will store for up to a week in the fridge, provided it lasts that long. There are two keys to making coconut whipped cream exactly when you want it: 1) buy canned coconut milk without emulsifiers so the fat separates 2) refrigerate the coconut milk so it is ready when you are. Some brands have added emulsifiers (I’m looking at you, Trader Joe’s) so that the product stays blended. That’s lovely if we’re making from-scratch Pina Coladas I guess, but doesn’t help us here.  There will be some leftover coconut milk in the bottom of each can after you make the whipped cream. I use that for smoothies, sauces and soups when I need a bit of liquid.

    Give this paleo-friendly pumpkin custard a try, and tag me on Instagram with a photo when you do! If you’re team pie-filling like me, I know you’ll love this recipe. You’ll probably love this Warm Pumpkin Spice Cocktail recipe too!

    crustless pumpkin pie recipe

    Pumpkin Custard Recipe + Coconut Whipped Cream: Crustless Pumpkin Pie

    K.C. Cornwell
    The scrumptious taste of pumpkin pie in a crust free and paleo-friendly package? This Pumpkin Custard Recipe with Coconut Whipped Cream has to be tasted to be believed,
    5 from 5 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 30 mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 6 custards
    Calories 230 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    For the pumpkin custard:

    • 1 15 oz can pure pumpkin
    • ½ cup coconut cream
    • 3 eggs
    • ¾ cup coconut sugar
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste or extract
    • ½ teaspoon sea salt
    • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
    • ½ ground nutmeg
    • ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
    • ¼ teaspoon ground clove
    • ¼ teaspoon ground cardamom

    For the coconut whipped cream:

    • 2 13.5 or 14-ounce cans full fat coconut milk make sure to buy a pure coconut milk without emulsifiers*
    • ½ cup powdered sugar or ¼ cup coconut sugar, for paleo folks
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste or extract
    • ½ teaspoon lemon or orange zest optional

    *Place the cans of coconut milk in the refrigerator overnight to let the fat separate and harden.

      Instructions
       

      For the pumpkin custard:

      • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
      • Place six 8-ounce ramekins on a cookie sheet.
      • Blend all of the custard ingredients together using a standing mixer or hand mixer. Ladle the custard into the ramekins, filling them almost to the top. Bake for 30-35 minutes until the edges look cooked but the centers still jiggle a bit. Allow the custards to fully cool.

      For the coconut whipped cream:

      • *You should have already placed the cans of coconut milk in the refrigerator overnight to let the fat separate and harden.
      • Chill a large bowl (or the bowl of your standing mixer) for 10-15 minutes in the refrigerator. Fit your mixer with the whip attachment.
      • Remove the coconut milk cans from the refrigerator. Open them and scrape the cream from the top of the cans. Reserve the remaining liquid for another use. Add the vanilla, sugar and zest to the cream and whip until fully blended. Top the custards with the cream, or refrigerate it in a sealed container for up to 1 week. The cream may harden when chilled, but it will loosen once it is outside of the refrigerator.

      Notes

      These are perfect in the morning with a cup of coffee too!

      Nutrition

      Calories: 230kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 4gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 82mgSodium: 269mgPotassium: 251mgFiber: 3gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 11884IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 38mgIron: 2mg
      Keyword coconut whipped cream, dairy-free whipped cream, gluten-free custard recipe, gluten-free dessert, gluten-free dessert recipes, pumpkin custard recipe, whipped cream recipe

      photos by Katie Roletto 

      crustless pumpkin pie recipe
      Can you have your pie (filling) and eat it too? Yes.

      Frequently Asked Questions about Pumpkin Custard + Crustless Pumpkin Pie:

      Is pumpkin custard the same as pumpkin pie filling?

      Yes! Pumpkin custard is the traditional filling for pumpkin pie.

      How do you make crustless pumpkin pie?

      Crustless pumpkin pie is a baked pumpkin custard - you can make them individually in ramekins or in a baking dish.

      Can you use fresh pumpkin to make a crust free pumpkin pie?

      If you don’t want to use canned pumpkin puree, you can roast a sugar-pie pumpkin and puree the cooked flesh. Check out this recipe with directions to make your own pumpkin puree here.

      How do you make a paleo pumpkin pie?

      You can make a nut flour crust like this pistachio crust and fill it with a dairy free pumpkin custard, or your can make crustless pumpkin pie.

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