Ingredients and Weight:
Preparation Time:
- Pie crust: 15 minutes
- Filling: 10 minutes
Cooking Time:
Difficulty Level:
Preparation Method Steps:
- For the pie crust:
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, and salt.
- Cut the shortening into small cubes and add to the dry ingredients.
- Use your fingers to work the shortening into the flour until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- Gradually add the ice water, one tablespoon at a time, until the dough just comes together.
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Form the dough into a ball, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
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For the filling:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, sugar, honey, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, almond milk, and vanilla extract.
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Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and whisk until well combined.
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Assemble the pie:
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out the pie dough to a 12-inch circle.
- Transfer the dough to a 9-inch pie plate and trim the edges.
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Pour the pumpkin filling into the pie crust.
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Bake the pie:
- Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let cool for at least 3 hours before serving.
Nutritional Information:
- Serving size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Fat: 15 grams
- Carbohydrates: 40 grams
- Protein: 5 grams
Dish Characteristics:
- Creamy and flavorful pumpkin filling
- Crisp and flaky pie crust
- Gluten-free and dairy-free
User Comments:
- "This pie was absolutely delicious! I couldn't believe it was dairy-free."
- "The honey added a wonderful sweetness to the filling."
- "The pie crust was so flaky and buttery, even though it was made with shortening."
- "I made this pie for my gluten-intolerant friend and she loved it!"
- "I highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves pumpkin pie."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Make sure to use canned pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling.
- If you don't have almond milk, you can use any other type of plant-based milk.
- Let the pie cool for at least 3 hours before serving to allow the filling to set properly.