Nut-Free Southern Bean Pie

Satisfy your sweet tooth with this Nut-Free Southern Bean Pie, a twist on the classic soul food dessert that's as rich in flavor as it is unique in ingredients. Crafted with velvety navy beans, this pie features a luscious blend of earthy spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger, giving it a warm, comforting flavor profile. The creamy filling—made with evaporated milk, sugars, and melted butter—sits perfectly inside a flaky, nut-free pie crust, ensuring it's safe for those with nut allergies. Ready in just over an hour, it's a perfect dessert for holidays, potlucks, or any gathering where you want a distinctive yet approachable treat. Pair it with a dollop of whipped cream for a simple yet decadent finish! Keywords: nut-free dessert, Southern bean pie, sweet bean recipes, nut-free baking, classic soul food desserts.

Nutriscore Rating: 56/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:75 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 cup Navy beans (cooked and drained)
• 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter (melted)
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 0.25 cup Brown sugar (packed)
• 0.75 cup Evaporated milk
• 3 Large eggs
• 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground ginger
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 1 Unbaked pie crust (9-inch, nut-free)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

In a blender or food processor, combine the cooked navy beans, melted butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and evaporated milk. Blend until smooth and creamy.

Step 3

Add the eggs, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt to the blender. Blend again until all the ingredients are well incorporated.

Step 4

Place the unbaked pie crust into a 9-inch pie dish and crimp the edges if desired.

Step 5

Pour the bean mixture evenly into the pie crust.

Step 6

Place the pie dish on the middle rack of the preheated oven.

Step 7

Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until the filling is set and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.

Step 8

Allow the pie to cool completely on a wire rack before slicing and serving.

Step 9

Serve as is, or with a dollop of whipped cream for an extra treat!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1112.3 grams (1112.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3132

Total Fat 123.40g	158%
Saturated Fat 54.20g	271%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 690mg	230%
Sodium 1843mg	80%
Total Carbohydrate 450.30g	164%
Dietary Fiber 29.20g	104%
Total Sugars 286.10g
Protein 63.00g	126%

Vitamin D 271IU	1356%
Calcium 908mg	70%
Iron 13mg	72%
Potassium 1956mg	42%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 35.1%

Protein: 8.0%

Carbs: 56.9%