i just don't know how i feel about tofu in my pie...

Angela- silken tofu is tasteless in desserts. It just adds a creaminess. I use it to make brownies and chocolate mousse.

Thanks for posting, fit. Can't wait to make it!

I didn't know that, foxie, great tip! I've been trying to figure my way away from milk (when it's really necessary, like in baking) since I found out the kind of lives dairy cows live

Krae- Go get Vegan Cupcakes Take Over the World! They have the best effing cupcakes I've ever tasted and they're free of milk. I also have another vegan baking book, but I can't remember the title right now. I think it's something obvious like "Vegan Baking." =)

That looks yum..Vegan Cupcakes is a great cookbook, foxie I agree!

I make their cupcakes on a weekly basis. This week it was peanut butter (SO good). =D

For goodness sake! The reason it's a holiday classic is because it's delicious. I'd rather have small helpings of the traditional food and load up on veggies at dinner than second helpings of tofu substitutes.

Pink- Considering that you haven't even tried this, it's kind of ridiculous for you to write it off as being not-delicious.

This seems like a good alternative for people who can't have traditional foods - a great twist.

I'm actually eating some of this pie right now! I made it last night from this exact same recipe which I happened to find online. It's really good. I'm a vegan so I've been eating tofu pie for years and no one can ever tell.

One thing--the cornstarch is not really necessary and makes it a little gummy, whereas it should be more creamy inside. I might even cut down the sugar a bit as mine is really sweet.
Also, I often make it with no crust if I want it faster or healthier. It tastes just as good.

You guys should totally try this. I even eat it for breakfast, but I loooove pumpkin.

This sounds really good. I'll have to finagle it onto my Thanksgiving table.

Sounds kind of yummy. I make a really yummy pumpkin custard for Thanksgiving...it's very similar to pumpkin pie, but you don't get the crust and I use only one egg and I cut way down on the evaporated milk. It's very pumpkin-y and not very sweet, so if you like your pumpkin pie really sweet, it's probably not for you.

No offense, but this just doesn't even look all that appetizing, regardless of what side of the fence your on about tofu substitutes.

I don't wanna pat myself on the back or anything, but I think mine turned out a little prettier. =D

I made a chocolate tofu pudding once.. it was sooooo gross!!!

Tofu isn't healthy. Look it up!

Tofu IS healthy. Fail.

You know, it's pie. Pie is supposed to be loaded with fat and sugar and deliciousness. It's pie. If you don't want to eat "bad" pie, don't eat it. Making pie healthy just seems....wrong.

Doo- not all of us eat dairy and eggs.
Besides, a pie that's healthy AND delicious? It'd be dumb to say no.

foxie, your pie does look yummier! Fit's pie is a bit brown, I was wondering about that.

Thanks! I'm still getting over the fact that I am such a sweet-tooth-driven-loser that I made this pie the same day I saw the recipe. =)

I make tofu pumpkin pie because I'm vegan, NOT because I'm looking for something healthier. I agree with a lot of the people posting here, I think its kind of ridiculous to concern yourself with the healthfulness of your pie (which will never be healthy no matter what, think about all the sugar...) on a major holiday like Thanksgiving. Just enjoy yourself.

That said, if you or someone you know is vegan or has some kind of food allergy on Thanksgiving, then this pie would be a great option. Or if you're looking to experiment with something sweet when you get a craving one random night, try it out then. But don't try to healthif-y your Thanksgiving meal!

For the record, all the posters who are anti-tofu should try this pie, because its really good. You don't taste anything but pumpkin pie filling. I've never tried this particular recipe. But for anyone interested in vegan (NOT healthier really, trust me) baking, you should check out "The Joy of Vegan Baking" by Colleen Patrick Godreau.

Sorry girls but if soy is not fermented, it is not good for your health.

I am one happy vegan too and I absolutely look foward to making this pie and putting it next to my mom's frozen Pumpkin pie. I totally agree with Foxie why not a dessert be healthy and delicious? I swear if no one told you there was tofu in it, you wouldnt know the diff. Plus, the japanese and chinese have been eating soy for thousands of years and they have more longevity and better health than us. I also rather not have my food suffer for me.

My mom is allergic to milk and eggs. So thank you for this recipe. I can't wait to try it.

Well even if the argument is "you're supposed to let yourself go on holidays!"... it's nice to have an alternative so people who are lactose intolerant or allergic to eggs can feel included :/