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Creamy Gluten-Free Pumpkin Pie - Gluten-free pumpkin pie: master this essential fall dessert with a homemade crust. Enjoy a creamy, spiced filling, perfect for

Creamy Gluten-Free Pumpkin Pie

Gluten-free pumpkin pie: master this essential fall dessert with a homemade crust. Enjoy a creamy, spiced filling, perfect for any holiday or cozy evening.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 350 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 8 tablespoons cold butter (1 stick)
  • 3 tablespoons ice water
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons sour cream
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons white or rice vinegar
  • 1 cup + 2 tablespoons gluten-free 1:1 baking flour (180 grams)
  • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar (for crust)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2/3 cup granulated sugar (for filling)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 15 ounces pumpkin puree (1 can)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup heavy cream

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl, whisk together the gluten-free 1:1 baking flour, 1 teaspoon sugar, and salt. Cut 8 tablespoons of cold butter into small pieces and add to the flour mixture. Use a pastry blender or your fingertips to cut the butter into the flour until it resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized pieces of butter remaining.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tablespoons ice water, 1 1/2 tablespoons sour cream, and 1 1/2 teaspoons white vinegar. Gradually add the liquid mixture to the flour mixture, a tablespoon at a time, mixing until the dough just comes together. Form the dough into a disc, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  • On a lightly floured surface (using gluten-free flour), roll out the chilled dough into a 12-inch circle. Carefully transfer the dough to a 9-inch pie plate. Trim and crimp the edges as desired. Refrigerate the pie crust while you prepare the filling.
  • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). For the filling: In a large bowl, whisk together 2/3 cup sugar, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, and 1/2 teaspoon ginger. Add 15 ounces pumpkin puree, 2 large eggs, and 1 cup heavy cream. Whisk until smooth and well combined.
  • Pour the pumpkin filling into the chilled pie crust. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until the edges of the filling are set but the center still jiggles slightly. If the crust starts to brown too quickly, cover the edges with foil.
  • Remove the pie from the oven and let it cool completely on a wire rack for at least 2-3 hours before slicing and serving. The pie will continue to set as it cools.

Notes

- When I first tried making a gluten-free pie crust, I struggled with it crumbling. The trick is to ensure your butter is very cold and to not overmix the dough; just enough to bring it together.
- For a dairy-free version of this gluten-free pumpkin pie, simply swap the butter for a good quality vegan butter alternative and use full-fat coconut cream (chilled overnight, scoop out the thick cream) instead of sour cream.
- To check for doneness, an inserted knife near the edge should come out clean, but the center should still have a slight wobble. This ensures a perfectly creamy texture without overbaking.
Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.