This pumpkin pie recipe is so easy to make and you don’t need to make a crust for it. The pie will form its own crust layer as it bakes. The pie only needs 5 ingredients and comes out creamy, silky and rich.
This pumpkin pie is so incredibly easy to make. Known as Impossible Pumpkin Pie or Impossibly Easy Pumpkin Pie, this pie is a variation on classic Impossible Pie. All the ingredients are blended together for a few seconds and then poured into a pie pan. As the pie bakes, it forms a very light crust layer so you don’t need to make your own crust. My version also cuts down the number of ingredients.
Ingredients
- Pumpkin puree
- Eggs
- Heavy cream
- Self-rising flour or Bisquick
- Sugar
This pie can be made with just 5 ingredients. If you prefer more classic American pumpkin pie flavor you can also add pumpkin pie spice to the recipe.
Pumpkin puree: I used canned pumpkin puree but you can also use homemade. Just make sure your pumpkin puree isn’t watery.
Eggs: Eggs help create the structure for the pumpkin pie.
Heavy cream: Heavy cream gives the pie a rich, smooth and silky texture.
Self-rising flour or Bisquick: The original recipe uses Bisquick which is a popular pancake mix. You can also use self-rising flour if Bisquick is not available for you. Other brands of pancake mix should also work.
Sugar: Regular granulated sugar is added to provide sweetness.
Pie Texture
The pie has a smooth, creamy, silky texture just like traditional pumpkin pie, but even better. However, it will not have a traditional crust layer. It is more like a crustless pie because the crust layer is very thin. It is essentially a slightly firmer thin layer at the bottom that holds the pie together so that you can slice and serve like traditional pie. The thin layer is very thin and even thinner than the crust that usually forms for traditional Impossible Pie.
I usually enjoy having crust on my pie but I didn’t miss it with this one. The pie is just so creamy and silky that I didn’t miss the traditional crust at all.
How to Make Impossible Pumpkin Pie
- Add all ingredients to a blender or food processor and mix. Pour into your greased pie pan and it’s ready to bake.
- The pie will need about 40-50 minutes in the oven. We also recommend that you cool it in the fridge for a few hours before serving.
- The pie does look a bit plain on its own and will have some cracks around the edges, so if you want to make it look nicer, you can decorate with whipped cream. We piped homemade whipped cream on top and sprinkled some cinnamon over the whipped cream.
More Easy Pie Recipes
5 Ingredient Impossible Pumpkin Pie
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup (159 g) pumpkin puree
- 2 large eggs
- 3/4 cup (6 fl oz/ 177 ml) heavy cream
- 3/4 cup (145 g) sugar
- 1/2 cup (64 g) self-rising flour or Bisquick
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C). Grease a 9-inch pie pan with non-stick cooking spray. You can also use a slightly smaller 9 inch pie pan. See note section for more details.
- Add all ingredients to a blender. (If adding pumpkin pie spice, add it at this time). Blend on medium speed for about 15-20 seconds until everything is mixed. You can also use a food processor but it may take slightly longer.
- Pour batter into your prepared pie pan.
- Bake for about 40-50 minutes or until the center of the pie is set. Let pie cool for about 30 minutes at room temperature. Then place into the fridge to cool and set for a few hours before cutting. If desired, you can decorate the surface of the pie with whipped cream or Cool Whip before serving. I piped homemade whipped cream and sprinkled some cinnamon on top.
Notes
- If you prefer a more classic American pumpkin pie flavor you can add 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice to the recipe.
- This recipe has a very thin crust layer. It is not like traditional crust. See the Pie Texture section of the post for more details on what to expect.
- The pie does not bake up that thick so you can use a slightly smaller 9 inch pie pan. I used a Staub 9-inch pie pan (Amazon | Target | Walmart)* which measures 9 inches on top but is about 7.5 inches at the bottom.
- *These product links are affiliate links. This means I earn a commission from qualifying purchases.
Nutrition
The nutrition information provided are only estimates based on an online nutritional calculator. I am not a certified nutritionist. Please consult a professional nutritionist or doctor for accurate information and any dietary restrictions and concerns you may have.
