These ain’t your grandma’s pies | VEGAN HOLIDAY DESSERTS

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

miso paste

🥗Healthier: white miso

💰Cheaper: soy sauce

White miso is milder and can be a healthier option.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is a dairy-free alternative.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey provides a natural sweetness.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Roll out the pie crust and fit it into a tart pan, trimming the edges.

In a mixing bowl, combine pumpkin puree, miso paste, and sugar until smooth.

Add heavy cream, eggs, vanilla extract, salt, nutmeg, cinnamon, and ginger to the mixture and whisk until well combined.

Pour the filling into the prepared pie crust, smoothing the top with a spatula.

Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes or until the filling is set and slightly puffed.

Remove from the oven and allow to cool for at least 15 minutes before serving.

Sprinkle sesame seeds on top for garnish before slicing.

Cooking Techniques

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