Pumpkin Cream Cheese Pie

coconut cream

🥗Healthier: silken tofu

💰Cheaper: coconut milk

Silken tofu reduces fat while maintaining a creamy texture.

maple syrup

🥗Healthier: agave nectar

💰Cheaper: honey

Agave nectar is lower in calories and has a similar sweetness.

cashews

🥗Healthier: almonds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Sunflower seeds are more affordable and provide a similar creamy base.

vegan graham cracker crust

🥗Healthier: oat crust

💰Cheaper: homemade cookie crust

Homemade options can be more economical.

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

Prepare the pie crust in the pie plate, pinching the crust to the edge.

Place a pie weight or foil in the crust to prevent edges from burning and bake for about 8 minutes until lightly golden brown.

In a large bowl, combine 1 cup sugar and 3 tablespoons flour.

Add 11 ounces cream cheese and mix on low until smooth.

Add 1/2 cup pumpkin, 3 eggs, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, 1/4 teaspoon ginger, and 1/4 teaspoon cloves to the cream cheese mixture and beat on medium speed until smooth.

Pour the mixture into the prepared pie crust.

Bake in the oven for 35 to 45 minutes, removing the pie for the last 15 minutes to check for doneness.

Allow the pie to cool for 30 minutes before cutting and tasting.

Cooking Techniques

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