The Best Thanksgiving Pie in Just One Hour

When Thanksgiving dessert needs to be both show-stopping and achievable under a time crunch, this one-hour pie is your secret weapon. It blends the warmth of pumpkin pie with the nutty richness of pecan in the form of a maple-sweetened pie with a walnut-pecan crust. The crust uses ground walnuts and pecans with coconut sugar, cinnamon and ghee. The filling is pumpkin puree, eggs, coconut cream, maple syrup, cardamom, ginger, cloves, allspice and sea salt.

The result? A dessert that captures the essence of the holiday—the spices, the textures, the generosity—while skipping refined sugar, corn syrup and unnecessary hassle. Because the recipe swaps traditional sweeteners for maple syrup and coconut sugar, and uses nut-based crust instead of wheat flour, it naturally aligns with gluten-free, paleo-friendly and dessert-worthy occasions.

Bake it in an afternoon, let it rest, and serve it with confidence: rich in flavor, perfect for the table—without the all-day bake.

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The Best, Easy Thanksgiving Pie

Recipe Details

Yield: One 8-inch pie
Active Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour

Thanksgiving Pie Ingredients

Pecan-Walnut Crust

• 1 cup ground raw walnuts
• 1 cup ground raw pecans
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons ghee
• 1 large egg
• 6 tablespoons coconut sugar
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon

Pumpkin Filling

• 1 can pumpkin puree
• 3 large eggs
• 1/2 cup coconut cream
• 1/2 cup maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 3/4 teaspoon cardamom
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1/4 teaspoon sea salt

How to Make the Best Thanksgiving Pie

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Make the crust: In a large bowl, combine all of the ingredients for the crust until it comes together as a dough. Evenly press into bottom and sides of a tart or pie pan. Bake in oven 7 minutes.
3. Make the filling: While crust is baking, whisk together all of the filling ingredients until light and fluffy. Pour mixture into crust and place back in oven to bake 30 to 40 additional minutes, or until it has fully set.

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Thanksgiving Pie Nutrition Facts

*Estimated per slice (recipe yields 8 slices). Based strictly on Thrive Market’s ingredient amounts.

Serving Size	1 slice
Calories	≈ 350 kcal
Protein	≈ 9 g
Carbs	≈ 21 g
Sugar	≈ 20 g
Fiber	≈ 3 g
Fat	≈ 25 g

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Thanksgiving Pie Variations & Tips

• Nut-free crust alternative: Replace the walnut-pecan crust with a blend of ground pumpkin seeds + sunflower seeds + coconut sugar for a nut-free but equally textured base.
• Swap the sweetener: Use ½ cup date paste and ¼ cup maple syrup instead of all maple syrup for a more caramel-like filling tone.
• Spice tweak: Increase cardamom by ¼ teaspoon or add ⅛ teaspoon nutmeg for slightly more aromatic warmth.
• Make-ahead note: Bake the pie up to one day ahead, refrigerate, then remove from fridge 30 minutes before serving for optimal flavor and texture.
• Top it right: Serve with spiced coconut whipped cream (½ teaspoon cinnamon + ½ teaspoon ginger + zest of ½ orange) for a trade-worthy finish. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}

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Best Thanksgiving Pie Pairings

• Coffee or espresso: A strong, bitter coffee cuts through the sweetness and rounds the dessert experience.
• Unsweetened coconut or almond milk latte: Mirrors the nut- and coconut-friendly profile of the pie and complements its creamy richness.
• Vanilla bean dairy-free ice cream: A cold contrast that softens the spice and nutty crust flavours.
• Sliced fresh pears or apples: A fresh, juicy side that balances the dense richness of the pie.
• Glass of aged rum or bourbon (optional): A small pour brings out the warm caramel and spice notes for an adult after-dinner finish.

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When to Make Thanksgiving Pie

• Thanksgiving dessert table: A memorable and refined centerpiece pie when you want something better-than-basic.
• Holiday potluck or friends-giving: Bake it earlier, transport it, and slice once you arrive to impress without all the fuss.
• Week-end bake for dinner guests: Make this when hosting holiday guests—it feels elegant but comes together in just one hour.
• Clean-eating holiday menus: For guests with gluten-free or paleo preferences, this pie delivers flavour without compromise.
• Mid-winter celebrations: Beyond Thanksgiving—serve it for any winter feast where warm spices and nut crusts feel seasonal.

Video credits
Produced and Directed by: Liza Glucoft
Director of Photography: Naeem Munaf
Editor: Stephanie Provence
Recipe and Styling by: Merce Muse