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Healthy Pumpkin Pie Recipe

There is nothing better to complete your Thanksgiving meal than a slice of pie. This healthy pumpkin pie recipe brings a luscious combination of rich pumpkin, cinnamon aroma, and creamy whipped cream topping. As easy (and healthy) as pie!
  • cook TIME 45 mins
  • prep TIME 30 mins
  • total TIME 3 hr 15 mins
  • INACTIVE TIME 2 hr
Course: DessertCuisine: American
Keyword: How To Make Pumpkin Pie, Pumpkin Pie Recipe, Pumpkin Recipe, healthy pumpkin pie, How to Blind Bake a Pie Crust
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 150 kcal

Ingredients (20)

  • Crust:
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 oz white sugar
  • 2 tbsp vegetable shortening
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1/8 tsp kosher salt
  • 2/3 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 cup iced water
  • Filling:
  • 15 oz pumpkin puree 2 cups
  • 1 egg
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp ground ginger
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/8 tsp nutmeg
  • 1/8 tsp ground cloves
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup milk

INSTRUCTIONS

Prepare pie crust

1

Mix ingredients: in a bowl, whisk 3/4 cup flour, 3 oz sugar, 1/8 tsp kosher salt, 2 tbsp shortening, 2/3 tsp baking powder, and 1 tbsp butter. Then add 1/4 cup ice water, one tablespoon at a time and gently mix them until well combined. Make sure that the dough doesn’t become too sticky.

A large glass bowl with some flour and butter in the center
2

Shape the dough: shape the dough into a disc and wrap it in plastic wrap. Keep it in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes (or up to 2 hours) before rolling.

A large glass bowl with mixed flour in the center.
3

Roll the dough: take the dough out of the refrigerator and let it sit for 5 minutes. Add a little flour underneath the dough to prevent it from sticking. Roll the dough out into a circle large enough to cover your pie plate.

Two hands using a roller to flatten a pie dough.
4

Roll it in the pie dish and gently press the dough down, so it lines the bottom and sides of the pie dish. Use a fork to poke holes all over the center of the round. Put the pie crust into the refrigerator again. Preheat the oven to 425°F.

A hand using a wooden spoon to pierce airholes into an unbaked pie crust.

Prepare pie filling

1

Combine ingredients: in a large bowl, combine 15 oz pumpkin puree, 1 eggs, 2 egg yolks, 1/4 cup milk, 1/2 cup heavy cream, 1 tbsp cornstarch, 1/4 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp ground ginger, 1/8 tsp nutmeg, 1/8 tsp ground cloves and 1 tsp cinnamon. Vigorously whisk until all the ingredients blend.

Two hands mixing a pumpkin mixture in a large glass bowl.
2

Pour the pumpkin pie filling into the pie crust. Bake at 425°F for 15 minutes. Then lower the temperature to 350°F and bake for 25-30 minutes. Check for doneness.

A pumpkin pie baking in the oven.
3

Allow it to cool: remove the pie from the oven and let it cool completely. Enjoy!

Optional: Serve with heavy cream, whipped aquafaba, or ice cream.

A high angle shot of a spoon, pumpkin pie slices and a pumpkin pie.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 150 kcal | Fat 8 g | Saturated Fat 4 g | Trans Fat 1 g | Polyunsaturated Fat 1 g | Monounsaturated Fat 2 g | Cholesterol 60 mg | Sodium 107 mg | Potassium 106 mg | Carbohydrate 17 g | Fiber 1 g | Sugar 9 g | Protein 3 g | Vitamin A 5586 IU | Vitamin C 1 mg | Calcium 31 mg | Iron 1 mg