Lactose Free Condensed Milk Pumpkin Pie

Total time3 hr 20 min

Prep time20 min

Cook time1 hr

Silky pumpkin filling gets its warmth from cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and allspice, whisked together with pumpkin puree and a touch of cornstarch until completely smooth and pourable. Poured into a chilled, crimped crust and baked hot-then-low, the filling sets into that classic sliceable custard texture with just the faintest wobble in the center when it comes out of the oven. A long, undisturbed cool-down on a wire rack is what locks in that clean, dense slice everyone wants from a good pumpkin pie. The result is deeply spiced, smooth, and rich-tasting without any grainy or eggy texture to fight through. It's an easy make-ahead dessert for a fall table, and it holds up beautifully as a lactose free option for anyone at the table watching dairy. Slice it cold or gently warmed — either way, the spice-forward filling and crisp crust do all the talking.

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Ingredients

8 servings

For the crust

1 (9-inch) unbaked pie crust
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For the filling

1 can (15 oz) pumpkin puree
1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
3 tbsp cornstarch
1 tsp ground cinnamon
½ tsp ground ginger
¼ tsp ground nutmeg
¼ tsp ground allspice
½ tsp fine salt
½ cup heavy cream
Ingredient note
Heavy cream only becomes a problem on a lactose free diet in larger amounts; this recipe uses about 1 tablespoon per serving, so it is likely fine on a lactose free diet. If you prefer to always avoid heavy cream, please tap it and change its rating to Red.
1 tsp vanilla extract

For serving

whipped cream, for serving (optional)
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Instructions

1
Position a rack in the lower third of the oven and preheat to 425°F (220°C). Fit the unbaked pie crust into a 9-inch pie dish, crimp the edges, and refrigerate while you prepare the filling.
2
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, sweetened condensed milk, cornstarch, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, allspice, and salt until smooth and no cornstarch lumps remain.

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