Crustless Pumpkin Pie is a twist on traditional Pumpkin Pie. Naturally gluten-free, this easy custard no crust pumpkin pie delivers the flavors you love without any fuss!
Pumpkin Pie recipes are the signature of fall and Thanksgiving. It’s almost everyone’s favorite.
The homey aroma of the pies baking makes it hard to wait until taking the first bite!
This easy pumpkin pie recipe will get you to the bite even faster.
Crustless Pumpkin Pie is made of the best part of pumpkin pie!
Want a skinny version? We’ve slimmed down the recipe in this pumpkin pie recipe.
Crustless Pumpkin Pie
If you haven’t had a No Crust Pumpkin Pie it reminds me of a pumpkin flan.
Stripped away are the carby flavors of the crust leaving only the beautiful filling.
It has a caramelized flavor from being cooked without a crust.
This recipe is based on a recipe from the 1930’s I found in a pack of vintage recipes.
Now it will become a favorite in YOUR family!
Pumpkin Pie Ingredients
This recipe is made with pumpkin puree that is sweetened and nutmeg is added
- Eggs
- Granulated White Sugar
- Dark Brown Sugar
- Cinnamon
- Pumpkin Puree
- Nutmeg
- Kosher Salt
- Evaporated Milk
Grated Nutmeg
Ground nutmeg gives that familiar homey flavor to this easy pumpkin pie.
Did you know you can grate your own nutmeg too? Use whole nutmeg and grate them with a fine grater.
The flavor is even fresher and more aromatic than store bought nutmeg
Pumpkin Puree
Use pumpkin puree for this recipe. Not canned pumpkin pie filling.
How to Make Crustless Pumpkin Pie – Step-by-Step
This recipe got a big thumb’s up from my family and really couldn’t be easier to make.
Detailed printable recipe card at the end of the blog post.
STEP 1: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9 ½ inch pie pan with non-stick spray (bottom and sides to the rim).
STEP 2: Beat eggs with a mixer. Add remaining ingredients, beat on low to combine.
STEP 3: Place prepared pie pan on a rimmed light-colored baking sheet.
STEP 4: Pour mixture into the pie pan. Bake for 50 minutes; test for doneness and if ready remove from oven and place on a cooling rack
STEP 5: Allow to cool for 2 hours before slicing or placing in the refrigerator to chill.
Pro Tips for Baking this Pumpkin Pie
Spray the pie pan on the bottom and sides up to the rim with no-stick cooking spray. The pumpkin pie will rise as it bakes as custard pies do.
It will then settle as it cools. Coating the sides up to the rim prevents sticking.
Use a regular depth pie pan. Do not use a deep-dish pie pan.
Make sure eggs are room temperature. To quickly warm them place them in a bowl of warm (not hot) water to cover the eggs.
Allow them to sit 5 minutes or until they are no longer cool to the touch.
Bake on a light-colored baking sheet. Dark baking sheets become hotter and will cook faster.
Do not overcook it or it will crack (but still taste delicious).
Test the pie toward the end of the baking for doneness. When a knife inserted into the middle of the pie comes out clean, it’s done EVEN if it looks a bit jiggly; it condenses as it cools.
Allow the pie to cool completely before cutting and serving. If planning to serve later, cool fully on a cooling rack before putting into the refrigerator.
May be made the day before serving. Perfect for busy cooking holidays like Thanksgiving.
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- Instant Pot Turkey Breast
- Spicy Chorizo Cornbread Dressing
- Fresh Green Beans with Bacon and Almonds
- Au Gratin Potatoes with Green Chilies
- French Green Bean Casserole
- (Instant Pot) Mashed Potatoes with Sour Cream and Garlic
- Roasted Potatoes with Lavender
- Spicy Cranberry Sauce
- Pumpkin Cheesecake
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Recipe
Crustless Pumpkin Pie
Ingredients
- 4 Eggs , room temperature
- ½ cup Granulated Sugar
- ½ cup Dark Brown Sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground Cinnamon
- 1 15- ounce can Pumpkin
- ¼ teaspoon Nutmeg (freshly grated if possible)
- ½ teaspoon Kosher Salt
- 1 12- ounce can Evaporated Milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Spray the bottom and sides (up to the rim) of a 9 1/2-inch regular depth (not deep dish) pie pan with no-stick spray.
- Beat the eggs with a mixer. Add remaining ingredients and beat on low setting (to avoid splashing) until combined.
- Place the prepared pie pan on a light colored (not black) baking sheet. Pour the mixture into the pie pan. Bake for 50 minutes and test for doneness by sticking a knife in the middle of the pie. If the knife comes out clean it’s done (it may still jiggle a little). It not, bake another 5-10 minutes until the knife comes out clean. Note: the pie will firm up when removed from the oven so if it still moves a bit don’t worry.
- Allow to cool on a rack for 2 hours before cutting or chilling in the refrigerator. Maybe be made the day before serving.
Notes
Nutrition
Originally published: November 18, 2016
Tova says
Can this be frozen ?
Toni Dash says
Typically custard doesn’t do well being frozen and thawed. The consistency changes so I would not recommend freezing.
Dianne says
May I use an alternative to spray to grease the pie plate?
Toni Dash says
Hi Diane. What type of spray did you want to use?
Laura says
Have you ever used a water bath for a creamer texture? Feel like mine came out dry around the edges. Not cracked or weeping. I haven’t tasted it because it’s for tomorrow.
Toni Dash says
Hi Laura. I’ve always made it as the recipe is written and haven’t experienced dry edges. You can see the consistency in the photos.
Laura Johnson says
Made this last weekend and it was delicious. Served it at a Friendsgiving gathering. Everyone loved it. Very easy to make too.
Anne-Marie says
OMG! We just made this as a test for Thanksgiving and we’ve eaten over half of it! It’s SO good. Will be making another one tomorrow and will put it under lock and key this time ha ha. Awesome recipe.
Suzanne Meterino says
We’ve made this every year for Thanksgiving for the last few years and it always turns out perfectly. It’s favored over traditional pumpkin pie every year! Thanks for the great recipe.