Vegan Pumpkin Pie

[alexa52]

Trying to find a good vegan pumpkin pie recipe. Does substituting coconut milk for cream work? Does anyone have experience using the powdered egg replacer like EnerG instead of eggs?

[alexa52]

So, substituting coconut milk for the cream & milk in my recipe and the egg substitute for eggs didn't work. The pie never cooked all the way through (still very loose) after 1 hour and 20 minutes and then the top was done and getting overcooked. I'll try the silken recipe next.

[maxie]

I substitute coconut milk for the cream, almond milk for the milk, and arrowroot powder or cornstarch for the eggs (2T = 1 egg). It sets up really nicely.

[alexa52]

Do you use coconut milk from a can or out of a carton like So Delicious.
I tried the carton coconut milk and wondering if that was part of the problem.
If you do use coconut milk from a can do you mix it with the settled part before measuring out?

[maxie]

I use Thai Kitchen coconut milk in the can. I shake the can pretty vigorously before opening, and make sure everything is incorporated.

[ScarletB]

This may not be exactly what you're looking for but I just saw this recipe and am hoping to make it some time this holiday season: http://www.nourishingmeals.com/2009/1...
I've had very good luck with the recipes from their site - very reliable and well-written. If you make it let me know how it is.

[marietinn]

I'm vegan and use the pumpkin pie recipe from Tofu 1-2-3, with a few modifications. Here's my version.

1 (12 ounce) Package of extra-firm silken tofu
1 (15 ounce) Can pumpkin puree
3/4 cups sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground ginger
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg.

Just combine all the ingredients in the food processor till completely smooth, then pour into a prepared pie crust. I cook it in a 350 degree oven for about an hour or so. I served it a work function, and no one knew it was made with tofu.

Good luck!

[alexa52]

Thanks. I'm trying the coconut milk version first and then will give this a try.
Do you make your own vegan crust?

[marietinn]

I have, but many of the frozen pie crusts are vegan.

[cheesecake17]

Substituting coconut milk for eggs works- I do it all the time. I use a can of light coconut milk to cut the fat/calories. I can't help you with the Ener-G, but I did once forget the eggs and no one knew the difference.