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A beautiful slice of healthier pumpkin pie with a whole-wheat crust served on a white plate with a dollop of Greek yogurt whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon

Healthier Pumpkin Pie

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 15 minutes
Servings 8 slices
Calories 210 kcal

Equipment

  • 9-inch pie dish
  • Medium mixing bowl
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Fine-mesh strainer
  • Parchment paper
  • Pie weights or dried beans
  • Wire cooling rack
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Ingredients
  

Whole-Wheat Press-In Crust

  • 1 1/4 cups whole-wheat pastry flour spooned and leveled
  • 1/4 tsp fine sea salt
  • 1 tbsp coconut sugar
  • 1/3 cup coconut oil solid but slightly softened, or cold unsalted butter
  • 3–4 tbsp ice water added one tablespoon at a time

Pumpkin Pie Filling

  • 1 can (15 oz) pure pumpkin purée not pumpkin pie filling
  • 3/4 cup plain full-fat Greek yogurt room temperature
  • 1/3 cup pure maple syrup
  • 3 tbsp coconut sugar
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg freshly grated preferred
  • 1/8 tsp ground cloves
  • 1/4 tsp fine sea salt
  • 1 tbsp arrowroot powder or cornstarch helps filling set cleanly

Instructions
 

Make the Whole-Wheat Press-In Crust

  • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9-inch pie dish.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the whole-wheat pastry flour, coconut sugar, and salt. Add the solid coconut oil and use your fingertips to work it into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse, pea-sized crumbs.
  • Drizzle in ice water one tablespoon at a time, stirring with a fork after each addition, until the dough just comes together and holds when pressed. It should not be sticky.
  • Transfer the dough to the prepared pie dish. Press it evenly across the bottom and up the sides with your fingers and the flat bottom of a measuring cup. Crimp the edges as desired. Refrigerate for 10 minutes.
  • Line the crust with parchment paper and fill with pie weights or dried beans. Blind-bake for 10 minutes. Remove the parchment and weights and bake an additional 5 minutes until lightly set. Remove from oven and reduce oven temperature to 350°F (175°C).

Make the Pumpkin Pie Filling

  • In a large bowl, whisk together the pumpkin purée, Greek yogurt, maple syrup, and coconut sugar until smooth and fully combined.
  • Add the eggs one at a time, whisking well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  • Add the cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, salt, and arrowroot powder. Whisk until the spices are fully incorporated and the filling is silky and uniform. For an ultra-smooth filling, pour through a fine-mesh strainer.
  • Pour the filling into the partially baked crust, spreading it evenly to the edges.

Bake and Cool

  • Bake at 350°F for 40–45 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center has a slight jiggle (a 2-inch circle in the center should still wobble gently when you nudge the pan). Do not overbake.
  • Remove the pie from the oven and place on a wire rack. Allow it to cool completely at room temperature, at least 2 hours. The filling will continue to firm up as it cools.
  • Refrigerate for at least 2 hours (or overnight) before slicing for the cleanest, most beautiful slices. Serve chilled or at room temperature with a dollop of Greek yogurt whipped topping or a light drizzle of maple syrup.

Notes

STORAGE: Cover and refrigerate for up to 4 days. This pie actually improves overnight as the flavors meld. Do not freeze after baking — the Greek yogurt filling can weep and become grainy upon thawing. MAKE-AHEAD: The crust can be pressed into the pie dish, covered with plastic wrap, and refrigerated up to 2 days before baking. YOGURT TIP: Full-fat Greek yogurt is strongly recommended. Low-fat or non-fat versions have more water content and can cause the filling to crack. WHIPPED TOPPING: Whip 1 cup full-fat Greek yogurt with 1 tbsp maple syrup and ½ tsp vanilla for a protein-packed topping.

Nutrition

Calories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 7gFat: 9gSodium: 180mgFiber: 3gSugar: 14g
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