Dairy-Free Pies: Over 75 Recipes for the Holidays

Alisa Fleming ~ Who says that just because you follow a special diet, you can’t have your pie and eat it too? Every year, I update this listing of dairy-free pies with even more incredible recipes for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and beyond. It includes delicious holiday pie recipes to suit a variety of free-from needs. Vegan, gluten-free, soy-free, sugar-free, raw, or just dairy-free pies, we have a recipe or three for you to bake, and for your entire family to enjoy.

Quick Notes: Of course, all of the following pie recipes are dairy-free (lactose-free, casein-free, whey-free, milk-free, etc.). Plus, the recipes are gluten-free as noted, as long as you use a gluten-free pie crust. See the crust recipes near the end of this article for some great options. Also, for the dairy-free pies labeled as soy-free or optionally soy-free, where margarine is called for, use Earth Balance Soy-Free Natural Buttery Spread for a good dairy-free and soy-free margarine option that bakes up beautifully.

Now, on to those holiday recipes for dairy-free pies …

Pumpkin Pies

• Alisa’s Perfect Dairy-Free Pumpkin Pie (also gluten-free, soy-free, and nut-free) – Note that this is my personal pumpkin pie recipe and the one that I use every year. It has been tested in hundreds of households and everyone loves it! Most people seem to like it even better than Libby’s, so don’t be afraid to serve this pumpkin pie to all of your guests!
• Milk-Free Pumpkin Pie (also gluten-free and nut-free)
• Mini Raw Pumpkin Chocolate Pie Tarts (also vegan, egg-free, gluten-free, nut-free, soy-free, and refined sugar-free)
• Impossible Vegan Pumpkin Pie (also vegan, egg-free, gluten-free, and nut-free)
• Crustless Pumpkin Streusel Pie (also gluten-free, nut-free, soy-free, and refined sugar-free)
• Foods Alive Raw Pumpkin Pie (also vegan, egg-free, gluten-free, soy-free, and refined sugar-free)
• Maple Pumpkin Pie (also vegan, egg-free, gluten-free, nut-free, soy-free, and refined sugar-free)
• Bryanna’s Vegan Pumpkin Pie (also vegan, egg-free, gluten-free, and nut-free)
• Crustless Pumpkin Pie with Chocolate Drizzle (also gluten-free, nut-free, soy-free, and refined sugar-free)
• Chocolate Pumpkin Pie (also vegan, egg-free, nut-free, gluten-free, and optionally soy-free)
• 15 Minute Vegan Pumpkin Pie (also vegan, egg-free, and nut-free)
• Wholesome Pumpkin pie (also vegan, egg-free, gluten-free, soy-free, and refined sugar-free)
• Double Layer Pumpkin Cheesecake (also vegan, egg-free, gluten-free, and nut-free)
• So Delicious Holiday Pumpkin Pie (also vegan, egg-free, gluten-free, nut-free, and soy-free)
• Raw Pumpkin-Agave Pie (also vegan, egg-free, gluten-free, soy-free, and refined sugar-free)
• Thanksgiving Pumpkin Pie (also gluten-free and nut-free)
• Almost Karina’s Vegan Pumpkin Pie (also vegan, egg-free, soy-free, gluten-free, and nut-free)
• Almost Paula Deen’s Pumpkin Pie (also gluten-free and nut-free)
• Swirled Cheesecake Pumpkin Pie (also gluten-free)
• Festive Raw Pumpkin Pie (also vegan, egg-free, soy-free, gluten-free, and sugar-free)
• Allergen-Free Pumpkin Pie (also vegan, egg-free, gluten-free, nut-free, soy-free, and refined sugar-free)
• Pumpkin Ice Cream Pie (also vegan, egg-free, gluten-free, nut-free, and soy-free)
• Pumpkin Tartlets (also vegan, egg-free, gluten-free, nut-free, and soy-free)
• Gingerbread Pumpkin Pie (also vegan, egg-free, gluten-free, nut-free, and soy-free)
• Irresistable Pumpkin Pie (also vegan, egg-free, gluten-free, and nut-free)
• Simplest Maple Pumpkin Pie (also vegan, egg-free, gluten-free, nut-free, and refined sugar-free)
• Maple Pecan Pumpkin Pie  (also vegan, egg-free, and gluten-free)

Pecan Pies

• Ricki’s Chocolate Pecan Pie (also vegan, egg-free, soy-free, and refined sugar-free)
• Chocolate Pecan Pie (also optionally soy-free)
• Sweet Sue’s Pecan Pie (also gluten-free and soy-free)
• Milennium Pecan Pie (also vegan, egg-free, and gluten-free)
• Aunt Bonnie’s Pecan Pie (also vegan and egg-free)
• Sugar-Free Pecan Pie (also vegan, egg-free, soy-free, gluten-free, and refined sugar-free)
• Eggless Pecan Pie (also vegan, egg-free, soy-free, gluten-free, and sugar-free)
• Raw Pecan Pie (also vegan, egg-free, soy-free, gluten-free, and sugar-free)
• Raw Almond-Pecan Pie (also vegan, egg-free, soy-free, gluten-free, and sugar-free)

Apple Pies and Crisps

• Simple Dutch Apple Pie (also vegan, egg-free, and optionally soy-free)
• Food Allergy Mama’s Apple Crumb Pie (also vegan, egg-free, nut-free, and soy-free)
• Crumbly Maple Apple Crisp (also vegan, egg-free, nut-free, and soy-free)
• Cinnamon Apple Crisp (also vegan, egg-free, nut-free, and soy-free)
• Naturally Sweetened Apple Pie (also vegan, egg-free, gluten-free, nut-free, soy-free, and sugar-free)
• Raw Apple Pie (also vegan, egg-free, soy-free, gluten-free, and sugar-free)
• Quick and Raw Apple Pie (also vegan, egg-free, soy-free, gluten-free, and sugar-free)
• Vegan Apple Pie (also vegan, egg-free, nut-free, and soy-free)
• GFCF Apple Pie (also gluten-free, nut-free, and soy-free)
• Apple Cranberry Crumble Pie (also vegan, egg-free, nut-free, and soy-free)
• Brandi’s Favorite Caramel Apple Pie (also vegan, egg-free, gluten-free, nut-free, and soy-free)

Sweet Potato Pies

• Easy Tofu Sweet Potato Pie (also vegan, egg-free, gluten-free, and nut-free)
• Springfield Classic Sweet Potato Pie (also vegan, egg-free, gluten-free, nut-free, and soy-free)
• GFCF Sweet Potato Pie (also gluten-free, optionally nut-free, and optionally soy-free)
• Crustless Sweet Potato Pie (also vegan, egg-free, gluten-free, and soy-free)
• Dad’s Sweet Potato Pie (also vegan, egg-free, gluten-free, and nut-free)
• Simple Sweet Potato Pie (also vegan, egg-free, gluten-free, and nut-free)
• Karina’s Sweet Potato Pie (also vegan, egg-free, gluten-free, nut-free, and soy-free)

Other Great Dairy-Free Pies for the Holidays

• Black-Bottomed Almond Mousse Pie – pictured above (also vegan, egg-free, gluten-free, and refined sugar-free)
• Cranberry Mousse Pie (also egg-free, gluten-free, soy-free, and refined sugar-free)
• Chocolate Silk Pie (also gluten-free and soy-free)
• Blueberry Pie w/ Lemon Thyme (also vegan, egg-free, and gluten-free)
• Hallie’s Maple Pecan Tart (also gluten-free, soy-free, and refined sugar-free)
• Grain-Free Squash Pie (also vegan, egg-free, gluten-free, nut-free, soy-free, and sugar-free)
• Sour Cream Raisin Pie - (also vegan and egg-free)
• Holiday Cranberry Pie (also vegan, egg-free, gluten-free, nut-free, and soy-free)
• Butterscotch Mousse Pie (also vegan and egg-free)
• AB’s Chocolate Silk Pie (also vegan, egg-free, gluten-free, and nut-free)

See Mission: Impossible Pies for an assortment of easy, crustless vegan (dairy-free, egg-free) holiday pie recipes.

See Go Dairy Free: The Guide and Cookbook for more of my favorite holiday dairy-free pies, including a delicious Pumpkin Cheesecake.

Dairy-Free Pie Crusts

• Carol’s Perfect Gluten-Free Pie Crust – pictured above (also vegan, egg-free, gluten-free, nut-free, and optionally soy-free)
• Oatmeal Pie Crust (also egg-free, vegan, sugar-free, soy-free and optionally gluten-free)
• Fat-Free Oatmeal Cookie Crust (also vegan, egg-free, nut-free, soy-free, and optionally gluten-free)
• Chocolate Almond Crust (also vegan, egg-free, gluten-free, soy-free, and refined sugar-free)
• Fat-Free Grape Nuts Crust  (also vegan, egg-free, nut-free, soy-free, and sugar-free)
• No Roll Pie Crust  (also vegan, egg-free, nut-free, and optionally soy-free)
• Flaky Whole Wheat Pie Crust  (also vegan, egg-free, nut-free, soy-free, and sugar-free)
• Easy Pie Crust (also vegan, egg-free, nut-free, and soy-free)
• 3 Ingredient Pie Crust (also vegan, egg-free, gluten-free, nut-free, and sugar-free)
• Oreo Cookie Crust (also vegan, egg-free, nut-free, optionally soy-free, and optionally gluten-free)
• Graham Cracker Crust (also egg-free, nut-free, optionally vegan, optionally soy-free, and optionally gluten-free)
• Brown Rice Crust (also vegan, egg-free, gluten-free, nut-free, soy-free, and sugar-free)
• Whole Foods Pie Crust (also vegan, egg-free, nut-free, soy-free, and sugar-free)
• Nut-Free Coconut Crust (also vegan, egg-free, gluten-free, nut-free, soy-free, and sugar-free)
• Pie Crust Tips (for gluten-free and dairy-free too)

Dairy-Free Whipped Topping & Ice Cream

Oh yes, and do not forget the topping! Dairy-free whipped topping is a difficult one to find in stores, but it does exist! Plus, it is surprisingly easy to make your own vegan whipped “cream” (or should I say crème?) at home. For full details on both store-bought and homemade options, see my detailed post on How to Find or Make Dairy-Free and Vegan Whipped Cream.

As for dairy-free ice cream, you can get a wonderful array of dairy-free, vegan, and gluten-free frozen desserts at most major grocers these days. I highly recommend any Turtle Mountain brand (So Delicious, Purely Decadent, etc.; they have options that are both soy-based and coconut-based), but you might also enjoy some of the other vegan and soy-free ice cream options on the market, including Organic Rice Divine, Rice Dream, or Coconut Bliss. Again, these are available at most natural food stores and in the natural food section (a little freezer) of your local mega-grocer. For a more exhaustive list of creamy topping options, get a No Dairy Product List.

Now, did I miss anything? Do you have holiday recipes for dairy-free pies to share? Contact us.

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