You know, I think Pumpkin Pies are totally overrated.
Pumpkin, sugar, and a buttery crust? Meh.
Over it. Pumpkin Pie is so 1651.
But clearly you wouldn’t believe such a tall tale. You know me better than that…don’t you. You know the truth is that I desperately wanted to make a vegan and soy-free pumpkin pie for Thanksgiving this weekend. I wanted to make it for you, so you could make it for your families.
…and maybe send me one in the mail.
Well, it bombed. And I don’t mean, “It fell apart, but still tasted amazing!”, but “it fell apart and tasted like it had been sitting on the counter since Thanksgiving 1987.”
For real.
Remember my beloved Double chocolate torte that hides avocados so well? That was a good idea.
Pumpkin Pie Cinnamon Rolls? Excellent idea.
Avocados in a pumpkin pie filling? Bad idea. Baaaaaad idea.
Have you ever tasted avocados after they’ve been cooked in the oven? They are bitter…and musky. Two excellent qualities for a pumpkin pie.
Not.
In this sad moment, I remembered the Pumpkin Brownie Pie I made last year adapted from Isa’s recipe.
Chocolate brownie, pumpkin pie filling, with a sweet pecan topping?
Great idea.
Somehow, I don’t think my family will mind me making this two years in a row.
If I recall, it was the talk of the table last year. The Pumpkin Gingerbread with Spiced Buttercream did pretty well for itself too. You can find the recipes in this PDF.
I just hope they aren’t expecting a Luxury Dinner Party. That’s where I draw the line.
As for that pumpkin pie, I guess there’s always hope for the American Thanksgiving. Perhaps, I shouldn’t give up just yet…
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And now from a failed recipe to blog awards. I have stellar timing, don’t I? ;)
A big thank you to everyone who nominated me for a Foodbuzz award!! I found out yesterday that I was nominated for two categories:
- Best Overall Blog
- Best Veg Blog
I would greatly appreciate your vote(s) of support, but if you don’t vote for me there are a ton of amazing bloggers all worthy in their categories. I’m so happy to see many friends on the list!
You can vote here!
Now I’m off to rock the vote…literally, at the polls.
I’ll return with a kick butt recipe. Mark my words.
Mmm looks good! Congrats on the nomination!
Oh, man! This looks too good to be true. I have been staring at a cupboard full of pumpkin for the past two weeks and have been making excuses not to use it, mainly because I have just been waiting for the right recipe to come along.
Now, bingo! Here it is. Thanks a bunch :)
If you are even still reading this comments (because wow you have alot!) I have a great vegan, soy free one it uses coconut milk. I can dredge up the recipe if you want but the basics are sugar, pumpkin coconut milk and the crust uses palm fruit shortening. Good luck
That sounds tasty! :)
That pumpkin gingerbread with spiced butter cream is still one of the best tasting foods I have ever had the pleasure of eating. I have made it so many times, and can’t wait to make it again very soon.
I like that you blog about both success and failure ;)
Hey Angela! I make your pumpkin pie brownie cupcakes and they are absolutely amazing. Fun fact: I just finished eating one now and am still savouring the moment… mmmmm. Thank you for all your inspiring & delicious posts! :)
Glad you enjoyed them Alexandra! :) Wish I had one too… ;)
I’ve had luck blending cashews with pumpkin, sweetener, spices and thickener for a delicious, rich, vegan and soy free pumpkin pie.
That sounds great :)
I just found your site and OH MY GOODNESS, I’m in love. We have very similar tastes and ideas, methinks, and I’m super excited to start following you in your culinary adventures. That said, I too am on a search to make a delicious vegan pumpkin pie with NO TOFU! Le sigh… I made about 3 or 4 versions last November (to the amusement of my boyfriend). A couple came close, but I’m a perfectionist. I am setting out to try some new things this year and hope for better results. If they don’t turn out, though, or perhaps even if they do, that chocolate pumpkin brownie pie IS happening! As is the pumpkin gingerbread. Thank you! And Congrats on your nominations! :))
Hi
I can’t seem to find your pumpkin brownie pie anywhere. Can you help me get a hold of it?
Thanks!