CLASSIC VEGAN PUMPKIN PIE

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NUT-FREE Thanksgiving dinner without pumpkin pie is almost unimaginable to most people, no matter what their dietary bent. To that end, I present two versions of this iconic dessert. Still, though it’s hard for us pumpkin pie fans to imagine, there are plenty of people who don’t care for it. (“Je n’aime pas le citrouille,” said the Parisian mother of my niece-by-marriage at a recent Thanksgiving gathering. My brother-in-law concurred, “I’m not a big pumpkin pie fan.”) Since I have two pumpkin pie naysayers in my family, I’m sure there are others out there. For them, I’ve provided a trio of additional desserts to choose from. This is just as good made with butternut squash as it is with sugar pumpkin. Once the pumpkin or squash is baked, which you can (and should) do ahead of time, the pie comes together quickly. It goes down very easily, which is why I recommend making two pies for practically the same effort as one.

Provided by Nava Atlas

Yield Makes two 9-inch pies, 6 to 8 servings each

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 cups well-baked sugar pumpkin or butternut squash
1 12.3-ounce package firm silken tofu
1 1/3 cups natural granulated sugar
2 teaspoons cinnamon
2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice mix
2 9-inch good-quality natural pie crusts (pastry or graham cracker)

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat the oven to 350° F.
  • 2. Combine the prebaked pumpkin or squash pulp in a food processor with the next 4 ingredients and process until velvety smooth. If you have a small or medium-size processor, you may need to do this with half the ingredients at a time.
  • 3. Pour the filling into the crust. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until the mixture is set and the crust is golden. Let the pies cool to room temperature. Cut into 6 or 8 wedges to serve.

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