Description
Indulge in this decadent, allergen-friendly pumpkin pie that features a perfectly crisp, nut-infused gluten-free crust. This recipe balances a rich, spiced pumpkin custard with a buttery, flaky foundation, elevated by the subtle crunch of Amaretti cookie crumbles. It is the perfect sophisticated dessert to anchor any festive holiday table, designed to ensure everyone can enjoy a slice without compromise.
Ingredients
1 cup gluten-free 1:1 flour blend
1/3 cup gluten-free cake flour
1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
1 tablespoon granulated white sugar
6 tablespoons cold cubed butter
2 tablespoons + 2 teaspoons cold vegetable shortening
15 oz pure pumpkin purée
3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
3 large eggs, room temperature
1 cup + 2 tablespoons heavy cream
20 gluten-free Amaretti cookies, crumbled
Instructions
Whisk gluten-free flour blend, cake flour, salt, and sugar in an electric mixer.
Add cold butter and shortening, mixing until the dough resembles coarse crumbs.
Gradually add ice water as needed, pulse until dough holds together, then form into a disk and chill.
Roll out dough and press into a pie dish, then blind bake until lightly set.
Whisk together pumpkin purée, brown sugar, spices, eggs, and heavy cream in a large bowl.
Pour filling into the prepared crust.
Bake at 350F until the edges are set but the center has a slight jiggle.
Cool completely before garnishing with crumbled Amaretti cookies.
Notes
Ensure the butter and shortening are very cold to maintain the structure of the gluten-free dough. Use a high-quality gluten-free flour blend that contains xanthan gum. The Amaretti cookies add a wonderful textural contrast; ensure the ones you select are certified gluten-free.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 75
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
