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Pumpkin Chiffon Pie

Up your pumpkin pie game this Thanksgiving holiday with a Pumpkin Chiffon Pie.  It is a lighter, airier version of the traditional pumpkin pie.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Chilling Time4 hours
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 166kcal
Author: Amy Nash

Ingredients

  • 1 pie crust, blind-baked
  • 1 envelope unflavored gelatin
  • ¼ cup water
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar, divided
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon allspice
  • ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
  • teaspoon cloves
  • 3 eggs, yolks and whites separated
  • ½ cup whole milk
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can pumpkin puree (just a little under 2 cups if using fresh pumpkin puree)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • Sweetened whipped cream, for topping

Instructions

  • Blind-bake the pie crust in a 400 degree F. oven for 15 minutes with pie weights, then another 15 minutes until fully baked.  Cool completely.
  • Dissolve the gelatin by sprinkling it over the water in a small bowl and let sit for 5 minutes.  
  • In a medium saucepan, combine ½ cup of the sugar with the salt, cinnamon, allspice, nutmeg, cloves, egg yolks, milk, and pumpkin.  Whisk well and cook, stirring frequently, for 5-7 minutes, just until the mixture is hot and has thickened slightly, but hasn't come to a boil.  Remove from the heat and stir in the dissolved gelatin and vanilla.  Cool completely to room temperature but don't refrigerate yet since the gelatin will set in the fridge.
  • When the filling has cooled, beat the egg whites until soft peaks start to form.  Continue beating, gradually adding the remaining ¼ cup of sugar until stiff peaks form.  
  • Gently fold the stiffened egg whites into the pumpkin mixture, then pour it into the cooled pie shell.  Refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight until firm, then top with sweetened whipped cream and dust with cinnamon for presentation.

Nutrition

Calories: 166kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 50mg | Sodium: 211mg | Potassium: 50mg | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 105IU | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 0.7mg