Pumpkin Pie Without Evaporated Milk

Pumpkin pie is the quintessential fall-time holiday dessert! Standard pumpkin pie recipes call for evaporated milk. However, you don't always have some on hand or perhaps you'd like something a little healthier.

This delicious pumpkin pie recipe is just as tasty (and easy) as my typical pumpkin pie but without the evaporated milk. Regardless of your reasoning for omitting it, no one will even know the difference.

Be sure to check out my post on pumpkin pie vs sweet potato pie as well as more of my pumpkin recipes.

🥘 Ingredients

This recipe list is short and sweet! To make this pie even simpler, you could always use store-bought crust (but I recommend trying out my butter pie crust!)

• Pumpkin - 2 cups of pumpkin puree. I strongly recommend using Libby's brand for the best results! It has the least amount of moisture compared to other brands.
• Milk - 2 cups of whole milk.
• Sugar - 1 cup of sugar.
• Eggs - 3 large eggs.
• Flour - 3 tablespoons of all-purpose flour.
• Pumpkin Pie Spice - 1¾ tablespoons of pumpkin pie spice. Try my easy homemade pumpkin pie spice blend, or use your favorite brand.
• Salt - ½ teaspoon of salt.
• Pie Crusts - 2 pie crusts. Try my all-butter pie crust recipe (which makes two pie crusts), my best pie dough recipe, or you can use store-bought refrigerated crusts.

🔪 How To Make Pumpkin Pie Without Evaporated Milk

This recipe is so simple, you just mix it all together and pour it over the crust! Just make sure you have two pie pans and a mixing bowl.

This recipe will make two 9-inch pies, so it is perfect for the holidays.

Step 1: Preheat. To begin, preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C/Gas Mark 9).

Step 2: Prepare crusts. Roll your 2 pie crusts into your pie pans and trim off the excess.

Step 3: Make the pumpkin filling. In a large mixing bowl, add your 2 cups (490 grams) of pumpkin puree, 2 cups (473 milliliters) of milk, 1 cup (200 grams) of sugar, 3 eggs, 3 tablespoons (22.5 grams) of flour, 1¾ tablespoons (10.5 grams) of pumpkin pie spice, and ½ teaspoon (3 grams) of salt. Use a hand mixer to mix until smooth.

Step 4: Bake. Once preheated, bake the pies at 475°F (245°C/Gas Mark 9) for 10 minutes.

Step 5: Lower the heat. Then, reduce the heat to 350°F (175°C/Gas Mark 4) and bake for another 45-60 minutes, or until the filling has set.

Step 6: Cool. Remove from the oven and allow to cool before slicing and serving.

We all know pumpkin pie is perfect just the way it is. However, you can always top it with a dollop of whipped cream or Chantilly cream. Enjoy!

💭 Angela's Pro Tips & Recipe Notes

• This recipe will yield 2 9-inch pies.
• For best results, I recommend using Libby's canned pumpkin puree as it has the least amount of liquid. 
• My butter pie crust recipe makes two 9-inch pie crusts, so you don't have to double the recipe!
• If you don't have pumpkin pie spice on hand (and don't have the ingredients to make it), you can swap it out for 4 teaspoons of cinnamon, 1 teaspoon of nutmeg, and ½ teaspoon of ground cloves. 

🥄 Make Ahead Options

You can make your pie the day before you want to serve it and just let it chill in the fridge until ready.

Additionally, you can prepare both the crust and filling and keep them stored separately in the fridge for up to 1 day before you assemble and bake them.

Freezing

If you want to freeze your pie for later, allow it to cool completely first. Then, wrap it tightly in plastic wrap followed by a layer of foil.

Keep it in the freezer for up to 2 weeks in order to maintain the best texture. Allow it to thaw overnight in the refrigerator before serving.

Make sure you read my post on freezing pumpkin pie for more information.

🥡 Storing

Since pumpkin pie has an egg-based custard filling, you don't want to leave it sitting at room temperature. It can be stored in the fridge for up to 4 days after wrapping or covering.

❓ Recipe FAQs

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