Description
This Skinny Pumpkin Pie is a lighter take on the classic dessert, featuring a smooth and creamy pumpkin filling baked in a thin, hand-rolled pie crust. Made with wholesome ingredients like canned pumpkin, fat-free milk, and light brown sugar, this pie offers all the cozy flavors of fall with fewer calories. Perfect for those looking to enjoy a delicious, lower-calorie pumpkin pie without sacrificing taste.
Ingredients
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Pie Crust
- 1 frozen pie crust sheet (Pillsbury, thawed to room temperature, about 5 oz after trimming)
Filling
- 15 oz canned pumpkin
- 2 tbsp whipped butter (softened)
- 3/4 cup light brown sugar (unpacked)
- 1/2 cup fat free milk
- 1 large egg
- 2 large egg whites
- 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it’s ready for baking the pie.
- Prepare the pie crust: Lightly flour a large cutting board or flat surface. Roll out the thawed pie crust sheet until it is thin enough to trim about 30% off, aiming for a final crust weight of 5 oz. Fit the crust into a 9-inch pie dish and trim any excess dough.
- Mix pumpkin and butter: In a large bowl, combine the canned pumpkin puree with softened whipped butter and mix thoroughly to blend together smoothly.
- Add remaining filling ingredients: Using an electric mixer, blend in light brown sugar, fat-free milk, whole egg, egg whites, pumpkin pie spice, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and vanilla extract. Beat on medium speed until the filling is smooth and well combined.
- Fill the pie crust: Pour the smooth pumpkin mixture into the prepared unbaked pie crust, spreading evenly.
- Bake the pie: Place the pie in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 70 to 75 minutes, or until a knife inserted into the center comes out clean, indicating the filling is set.
- Cool and serve: Allow the pie to cool before slicing into 10 pieces. Serve each slice with whipped coconut cream or traditional whipped cream if desired for an extra touch of indulgence.
Notes
- The pie crust weight is calculated after trimming to about 5 oz to keep the pie lighter.
- Using fat-free milk and light brown sugar helps reduce calories while maintaining great flavor.
- For a dairy-free option, substitute butter and milk with plant-based alternatives.
- Be sure to let the pie cool completely to allow the filling to set properly before slicing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 137 kcal
- Sugar: 16.5 g
- Sodium: 114 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 23.5 mg