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A slice of spicy chocolate pumpkin pie on a white plate next to a fork.

Spicy Chocolate Pumpkin Pie

This spicy chocolate pumpkin pie combines creamy pumpkin, rich dark chocolate, and a hint of heat for a fun twist on the classic fall dessert.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword cayenne, pumpkin pie, spicy, thanksgiving
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 8 servings
Calories 326 kcal
Author Dairy Free for Baby

Ingredients

  • 1 prepared pie crust (store-bought or homemade)
  • 15 oz can of pumpkin puree
  • ½ cup coconut cream (*see notes)
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 ½ tsp cinnamon
  • ½ tsp cayenne pepper (or ¼ tsp if you want a more subtle spice)
  • ¼ tsp ginger
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ¾ cup dairy-free dark chocolate chips (i.e Enjoy Life)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a pie plate with the prepared pie crust.
  2. In a large bowl, mix together the pumpkin puree, coconut cream, brown sugar, eggs, cinnamon, cayenne, ginger, and salt.
  3. In a microwave safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until fully melted.
  4. Pour the chocolate into the bowl with the pumpkin mixture and stir well.
  5. Pour the pumpkin mixture into the crust and bake for 45–50 minutes, until filling is mostly set with a slight jiggle. Let cool at room temperature for at least 30 minutes, then transfer to the refrigerator – I find this dessert is best served after chilling for 1-2 hours (though it can alternatively be served at room temperature).

Recipe Notes

  • You can find canned coconut cream at some grocery stores, but it can be difficult in certain areas. Instead, you can refrigerate a can of coconut milk overnight, then skim the solid coconut cream off the top. You should be able to get about ½ cup of coconut cream. I recommend Thai Kitchen, which sometimes is solid at the top without even refrigerating. I do not recommend Goya, as I have found lately these cans do not allow the cream to separate out in the fridge.

 

Nutrition analysis (approximate per serving): 326 calories, 19.5 g fat, 11 g saturated fat, 235 mg sodium, 42.5 g carbohydrate, 5 g fiber, 23 g sugar, 5.5 g protein, Vitamin D: 1%, Calcium: 4%, Iron: 10%, Potassium: 8%