Your best resource for every occasion, this Dairy-Free & Gluten Free Pie Roundup is full of homemade recipes! From pumpkin to apple, and everything in between, these pies are made with simple ingredients and full of flavor. Guaranteed to please, choose your favorite or bake them all!
Reasons to Love Pie
Is there anything more classic than a homemade pie? Whether you want to use up summer produce, are celebrating Thanksgiving, preparing for Christmas, or just looking for a crowd-pleasing dessert, there’s a pie for every occasion! However, traditional recipes aren’t always gluten-free or dairy-free to meet your dietary needs. So, we decided to make baking easier by gathering up the best gluten free pie recipes so good your guests won’t even realize they’re different!
Does Pie Have Gluten?
Yes, traditional pie recipes are made with gluten-containing flours, most commonly in the crust. Even crustless pies typically contain some sort of flour in the batter in order to help hold the ingredients together. Therefore, it is super important to double-check the ingredient lists before making or consuming pie! However, with easy swaps, any recipe can be turned into a gluten free pie that tastes just as delicious as the original.
How to Make a Gluten Free Pie
The easiest way to make a gluten-free pie is with 3-Ingredient Gluten Free Pie Crust! Super flexible, you can use this recipe to make either a sweet or savory crust. To start, you’ll need gluten free bread, butter or refined coconut oil, an egg, and water. Then, just follow the simple steps in this recipe video!
For the Cheater’s Gluten Free Pie Crust
- Blend & Form. Cut the bread into small pieces, and blend it in a food processor until a meal-like texture is formed. Then, add the egg, pulse a few times, and add the butter or coconut oil. Process all of the ingredients until a dough has formed.
- Refrigerate. Roll the dough into a ball, and store it in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
- Roll Out and Bake. Once all of the ingredients are combined and chilled, roll the dough out as you would a regular pie crust, and bake it in the oven for roughly 30 minutes.
You can also make traditional gluten free pie crust with gluten free all purpose flour, ice water, and butter or plant-based butter! Like we did in our latest pumpkin pie recipe. This method takes slightly longer but is equally as delicious!
Baking Tip: For pies with a more liquid center such as no-bake pies, fruit pies, or even quiche, par-baking (also known as blind baking) the crust is the best way to prevent it from becoming soggy.
To do so, simply bake the crust for roughly 15 minutes or until it begins to brown. Then, add your filling, and bake as usual.
Pro-Tip: To save some time, skip this step and use a pre-made gluten free pie crust mix or a frozen gluten free pie crust shell instead!
For the Filling
Of course, creating the pie filling is largely determined by what kind of pie you’re making. However, there are a few tips and tricks to help you create an allergy-friendly recipe without sacrificing flavor regardless of which gluten free pie you make!
Dairy Free Pie: You can replace dairy such as milk or butter with non-dairy options. However, the secret to creating truly creamy dairy free gluten free pies is to use coconut milk instead!
Egg Free Pie: Most people use flax eggs to replace eggs in pie recipes, but I much prefer to replace eggs with extra starch such as arrowroot starch, tapioca starch, or cornstarch instead. The starch binds with the milk or coconut milk to create a thick, slightly squishy texture similar to a regular pie.
Tips for the Best Pies
Making a pie isn’t tough, but there are a few simple tips and tricks that will ensure you get the best gluten free pie recipes every time!
- Keep the ingredients cold – Keep your butter in the fridge, and add ice cubes to the water for the best results when making pie crust. Keeping the dough cold will allow the butter to soak in while baking and create a soft, flaky crust.
- Don’t touch the dough – Okay, it’s not realistic not to touch your pie dough ever, but handling it as little as possible will prevent it from picking up any oils from your hands and becoming too warm.
- Place pies on a baking sheet – Preheat a sheet pan in the oven, and place your pie pan on it in the oven on the lowest rack to prevent soggy crust. It also helps catch any runover that may occur from an overly full pie pan!
- Cool completely – Unlike other desserts like cookies or brownies that can be enjoyed right out of the oven, pies need time to set. Otherwise, their center will be runny and nearly impossible to slice.
How to Store Gluten Free Pie
Depending on what kind of pie you make, they are all stored slightly differently. For a complete breakdown of proper storage practices, check out this article. However, in general, the best way to store pies of all kinds is covered in the refrigerator. Or, wrap them completely, and place them in the freezer!
The Best Gluten Free Pie Recipes
Now, the moment you’ve all been waiting for! These best pies you’ll find, these gluten free recipes are quick to make, contain simple ingredients, and are guaranteed to be gluten free so you can enjoy them worry-free. Plus, they’re pretty dang delicious, too! From fruit-containing pies to classic recipes, and even a few bonuses, we’ve gathered a few to fit all your tastebuds’ needs. Find your favorite. Or, feel free to go crazy, and bake them all!
Crustless
Bourbon Chocolate Pumpkin Pie (Crustless) – This Bourbon Pumpkin Pie takes the classic recipe up a notch with a few extra ingredients. It’s made with better-for-you ingredients for a decadent dessert full of flavor. Plus, it’s gluten-free, dairy-free, paleo-friending, and super adaptable to fit all your needs!
Easy Crustless Sweet Potato Pie (Paleo) – Made with a soft center, the crust for this Easy Crustless Sweet Potato Pie comes together in the oven!
Gluten Free Apple Pie – Who doesn’t love a good apple pie? This Impossible Pie is made with fresh apples and coconut flour for a fruit-filled pie that comes together with just 1 bowl in minutes!
Vegan Pies
Gluten Free No Bake Dirt Pie (Vegan Friendly) – A fun twist on a long-term childhood favorite, this Gluten Free No Bake Dirt Pie has been given a healthy-ish upgrade with gluten free, dairy free cookies and a 3-ingredient no-bake dark chocolate crust!
Pumpkin Pie (Vegan Option)- A gluten-free twist on everyone’s go-to pie recipe, this Gluten-Free Pumpkin Pie recipe has been tested, re-tested, and baked to perfection for a tasty pie even pumpkin-haters have claimed to love!
Honorable Mentions:
Not quite pies but still in the pie family, these honorable mentions are handheld takes on popular pie recipes!
Coffee Pecan Pie Bars (Vegan, Paleo) – Skip traditional pie, and serve these Coffee Pecan Pie Bars for a gluten free, grain free, vegan recipe made without any added sugar!
3 Ingredient Gluten Free Fruit Hand Pies – The perfect solution for on-the-go snacking, these hand pies can be filled with any fruit you like best!
That’s it, ya’ll! Are you ready to get baking? Personally, I can’t wait to dollop a big helping of coconut whip on my pies, but first, I need to decide which one to make! What would you choose? Let me know in the comments below.
Cheers,
LC
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