Best 8 Pumpkin Chiffon Pie With Gingersnap Crust Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful flavors of fall with our delectable Pumpkin Chiffon Pie, a culinary masterpiece that combines the richness of pumpkin with the delicate texture of chiffon. Nestled in a crispy gingersnap crust, this pie offers a symphony of textures and flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Experience the perfect balance of sweet and savory with our savory Pumpkin Soup, a comforting dish that showcases the versatility of this autumnal fruit. Treat yourself to a slice of our Pumpkin Bread with Maple Glaze, a moist and flavorful loaf that captures the essence of the season. And for a sweet and crunchy treat, try our Pumpkin Pie Bars, featuring a buttery crust and a creamy pumpkin filling. Each recipe is carefully crafted to highlight the unique characteristics of pumpkin, making this collection a must-try for pumpkin enthusiasts and food lovers alike.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

GINGERSNAP PUMPKIN PIE



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A spicy version of the all time favorite pumpkin pie.

Provided by Deanna

Categories     Fruits and Vegetables     Vegetables     Squash

Time 1h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 ¾ cups gingersnap cookie crumbs
2 ½ tablespoons butter, melted
2 tablespoons white sugar
1 ½ cups canned pumpkin
¾ cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
¼ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 eggs
1 (12 fluid ounce) can evaporated milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  • Combine cookie crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter in a 9 inch pie pan. Press into sides. Bake for 5 minutes. Cool completely.
  • Combine pumpkin, brown sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, vanilla, eggs, and milk. Blend with wire whisk until combined.
  • Pour into crust. Bake at 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) for 1 hour. Let cool. Refrigerate to chill.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 315.5 calories, Carbohydrate 47.4 g, Cholesterol 69.7 mg, Fat 11.9 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 6.2 g, SaturatedFat 5.8 g, Sodium 355.8 mg, Sugar 36.7 g

PUMPKIN CHIFFON PIE



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You will be the hit of your holiday dinner with this Pumpkin Chiffon Pie. It is a recipe that's been in our family for years, but I want to share it so everybody can enjoy it for the Holidays!!! You will never want to use any other pumpkin pie recipe from now on. A wonderful option is to sprinkle the finished pie with almond toffee brickle chips. (Note: This recipe contains raw eggs. We recommend that pregnant women, young children, the elderly and the infirm do not consume raw eggs. For more information visit our Hints and Tips pages.)

Provided by Carla A. Lightsey, Houston, Texas

Categories     Fruits and Vegetables     Vegetables     Squash

Time 1h50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 envelope (1 tablespoon) unflavored gelatin
¼ cup water
4 eggs, separated
1 ¼ cups white sugar
1 ¼ cups pumpkin
⅔ cup evaporated milk
¼ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground allspice
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
¼ teaspoon ground ginger
1 recipe pastry for a 9 inch single crust pie

Steps:

  • Mix the gelatin and water in a small bowl, and set aside.
  • In a medium bowl, beat the egg yolks until thick. Mix in 3/4 cup sugar, pumpkin, evaporated milk, salt, cinnamon, allspice, nutmeg and ginger.
  • In a double broiler, cook the mixture over boiling water, stirring constantly, until thick. Mix in the gelatin. Stir to dissolve. Remove from heat and allow the mixture to thicken until it mounds when dropped by the spoonful.
  • In a clean, dry medium bowl, beat the egg whites until soft peaks form. Gradually mix in the remaining 1/2 cup sugar, and continue beating until firm. Fold in the pumpkin mixture. Transfer to the pie crust. Chill until firm, about 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 316.6 calories, Carbohydrate 47.1 g, Cholesterol 99.1 mg, Fat 11.8 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 7.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 250.6 mg, Sugar 34.9 g

PUMPKIN CHIFFON PIE WITH GINGERSNAP CRUST



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This is an adaptation of a recipe in Woman's Day that used and Oreo Cookie crust. I like this dessert because you make it the night before serving. My dad said this was better than regular pumpkin pie, and I'd agree!

Provided by Ppaperdoll

Categories     Pie

Time 42m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
36 gingersnap cookies, finely crushed with a rolling pin
1 (1/4 ounce) envelope unflavored gelatin
2 tablespoons brandy or 2 tablespoons water
1 1/4 cups pumpkin puree
1 cup evaporated milk
3/4 cup packed light-brown sugar
4 egg yolks
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 teaspoons salt
3/4 cup heavy cream

Steps:

  • For the crust, stir melted butter and cookie crumbs in medium bowl until mixed. Press into bottom and sides of 9 inch pie plate. Refrigerate.
  • For the fillin, sprinkle gelatin into a small glass measuring cup and add brandy. Let stand.
  • In a medium saucepan, whisk pumpkin puree, evaporated milk, brown sugar, egg yolks, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until smooth. cook over medium heat for 8 minutes, stirring continuously. (Instant read thermometer should read 140 degrees.) Continue stirring at 140 degrees for three more minutes. Remove from heat.
  • Microwave gelatin mixture on high 10 seconds. Whisk into pumpkin mixture with electric mixer.
  • Pour filling into large bowl. Let cool by setting bowl in a larger bowl of ice water. Mixture should cool to consistency of runny honey.
  • Whip cream on medium high until stiff peaks form. Fold gently into pumpkin mixture and pour into cooled crust. Refrigerate overnight.
  • Before serving, let stand at room temperature for 15 minutes. Cut into 8 wedges with sharp knife.

PUMPKIN CHIFFON PIE WITH GINGERSNAP PECAN CRUST



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Categories     Dairy     Egg     Ginger     Dessert     Bake     Thanksgiving     Pecan     Brandy     Pumpkin     Gourmet     Kidney Friendly     Peanut Free

Yield One 9 inch pie

Number Of Ingredients 20

For Crust
fourteen 2-inch gingersnaps (about 4 ounces)
1 cup pecans (about 4 ounces)
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 stick (1/4 cup) unsalted butter melted and cooled
For filling
1 envelope (about 1 tablespoon) unflavored gelatin
2 tablespoons brandy rum or water
1 cup milk
3/4 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
4 large egg yolks
1 1/4 cups canned solid-pack pumpkin
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup heavy cream
Accompaniment: whipped cream
Garnish: chopped toasted pecans
Preheat oven to 350°F.

Steps:

  • Make Crust:
  • In a food processor grind gingersnaps, pecans, and sugar fine and add butter, blending until combined well. Press mixture onto bottom and up side of a 9-inch (1-quart) glass pie plate. Bake crust in middle of oven 15 minutes, or until crisp and golden around edge, and cool on rack.
  • Make filling:
  • In a small bowl sprinkle gelatin over brandy, rum, or water and let stand.
  • In a heavy saucepan whisk together milk, brown sugar, yolks, pumpkin, spices, and salt and cook over moderately low heat, whisking, until mixture registers 160°F. on a candy thermometer. Remove pan from heat and immediately add gelatin mixture, whisking until gelatin is completely dissolved.
  • Transfer filling to a metal bowl set in a larger bowl of ice and cold water and cool, stirring constantly, just until the consistency of raw egg white. Remove bowl from ice water.
  • In a bowl with an electric mixer beat cream until it holds stiff peaks and whisk about one fourth into filling to lighten. Fold in remaining cream gently but thoroughly and pour filling into crust. Chill pie until set, at least 3 hours and up to 24, covered with plastic wrap after 1 hour.
  • Top each serving with whipped cream and garnish with nuts.

PUMPKIN CHIFFON PIE



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For a tasty treat during the fall, try this special dessert. The vanilla pudding makes is extra creamy.-Karen Grimes, Stephens City, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 tablespoon sugar
1-1/2 cups whipped topping
1 graham cracker crust (9 inches)
1 cup cold whole milk
2 packages (3.4 ounces each) instant vanilla pudding mix
1 can (15 ounces) solid-pack pumpkin
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
Chopped nuts and/or additional whipped topping, optional

Steps:

  • In a bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add whipped topping and mix well. Spread into crust. , In another bowl, beat milk and pudding mixes on low speed until combined; beat on high for 2 minutes. Let stand for 3 minutes. Stir in pumpkin and spices; mix well. Spread over cream cheese layer. Chill. Garnish with nuts and/or whipped topping if desired.

Nutrition Facts :

PUMPKIN CHIFFON MOUSSE WITH GINGERSNAP CRUST



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Categories     Egg     Dessert     Bake     Freeze/Chill     Thanksgiving     Pumpkin     Fall     Chill     Gourmet     Kidney Friendly     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield Makes 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

For crust
20 (2-inch) gingersnap cookies, finely ground
1/2 stick (1/4 cup) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
For filling
3 1/2 teaspoons unflavored gelatin (from two 1 1/2-oz envelopes)
1/4 cup bourbon or brandy
6 large eggs, separated
3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
2 1/4 cups solid-pack canned pumpkin
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon ground ginger
3/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 1/2 cups chilled heavy cream
Garnish: chopped crystallized ginger and whipped cream
Special Equipment
a 9 1/2-inch (24-cm) springform pan

Steps:

  • Make crust:
  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Stir together gingersnap crumbs and butter in a bowl until crumbs are evenly moistened, then press onto bottom of buttered springform pan. Bake in middle of oven until edge is golden brown, about 8 minutes (watch carefully toward end of baking; crust burns easily). Cool in pan on a rack.
  • Make filling:
  • Sprinkle gelatin over bourbon in a small bowl and let soften.
  • Beat together yolks and brown sugar with an electric mixer at high speed until thick and pale, 3 to 5 minutes. Reduce speed to moderate and mix in pumpkin, spices, and salt.
  • Transfer pumpkin mixture to a 4-quart heavy saucepan and cook over moderate heat, stirring constantly, until it registers160°F on a candy or instant-read thermometer, about 6 minutes. Remove pan from heat and immediately add gelatin mixture, stirring until dissolved. Transfer to a large metal bowl set in a larger bowl of ice and cold water and cool, stirring occasionally, until the consistency of raw egg whites, about 15 minutes.
  • Beat egg whites with cleaned beaters at high speed until frothy, then gradually add granulated sugar, beating until whites hold stiff, glossy peaks. Fold into pumpkin mixture gently but thoroughly.
  • Beat cream in another bowl with cleaned beaters until it just holds stiff peaks, then fold into pumpkin mixture gently but thoroughly. Pour filling into springform pan, smoothing top, and chill, uncovered, 1 hour. Cover and chill until set, at least 3 hours.
  • Before serving, run a thin knife around edge of pan and remove side.

PUMPKIN MOUSSE PIE WITH GINGERSNAP CRUST



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The gingersnap cookies and pumpkin pair perfectly in this pie. It's always a must-have dessert for our Thanksgiving get-together. -Bernice Janowski, Stevens Point, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1-1/2 cups finely crushed gingersnap cookies (about 30 cookies)
1 cup finely chopped pecans, toasted
1/3 cup butter, melted
1 envelope unflavored gelatin
1/4 cup cold water
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup half-and-half cream
3 large egg yolks
1 can (15 ounces) solid-pack pumpkin
2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
2 cups whipped topping
1/4 cup butterscotch-caramel ice cream topping
1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a small bowl, mix crushed cookies and chopped pecans; stir in butter. Press onto bottom and up sides of an ungreased 9-in. deep-dish pie plate. Bake 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack., In a microwave-safe bowl, sprinkle gelatin over cold water; let stand 1 minute. Microwave on high for 30-40 seconds. Stir and let stand 1 minute or until gelatin is completely dissolved., In a large saucepan, whisk brown sugar, cream and egg yolks until blended. Cook over low heat until a thermometer reads at least 160°, stirring constantly. (Do not allow to boil.) Remove from heat; stir in pumpkin, pie spice and gelatin mixture. Cool completely., Fold in whipped topping. Pour into crust; refrigerate until set. Drizzle with ice cream topping; sprinkle with pecans.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 516 calories, Fat 32g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 98mg cholesterol, Sodium 227mg sodium, Carbohydrate 53g carbohydrate (28g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

PUMPKIN CHIFFON PIE WITH GINGER-NUT CRUST



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Provided by Marian Burros

Categories     dinner, dessert

Time 40m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 2/3 cups ground pecans
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 egg white, beaten until frothy
1 teaspoon powdered ginger
1 teaspoon finely grated lemon rind
1 cup canned pumpkin
4 eggs, separated
1 cup sugar
1 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon powdered ginger
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon cinnamon
2 tablespoons butter
1 envelope unflavored gelatin
1/4 cup cold water
Whipped cream for topping

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients just until they are bound together.
  • Press into bottom and sides of 9-inch pie plate.
  • Cook pumpkin over boiling water in top of double boiler for 10 minutes. Add egg yolks, 1/2 cup sugar, milk, ginger, nutmeg, cinnamon and butter, and cook over simmering water until mixture reaches custardlike consistency. Remove from heat.
  • Soften gelatin in water, and stir into pumpkin mixture. Chill.
  • When pumpkin mixture begins to thicken, fold in stiffly beaten egg whites and remaining 1/2 cup of sugar. Pour into prepared crust and chill.
  • Serve topped with whipped cream.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 339, UnsaturatedFat 15 grams, Carbohydrate 35 grams, Fat 21 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 7 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 54 milligrams, Sugar 31 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Tips:

  • Mise en Place: As with any baking project, it's important to measure and gather all of your ingredients and equipment before you begin. This will help you stay organized and ensure that you don't miss anything.
  • Use Fresh Ingredients: Fresh pumpkin puree will give your pie the best flavor. If you can't find fresh pumpkin puree, you can use canned pumpkin puree. Just be sure to choose a brand that is unsweetened.
  • Don't Overmix the Batter: Overmixing the batter will make your pie tough. Stir just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake the Pie at the Right Temperature: The pie should be baked at 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius). If the oven is too hot, the crust will burn before the filling has a chance to set.
  • Let the Pie Cool Completely: Before you serve the pie, let it cool completely. This will allow the filling to set and the flavors to develop.

Conclusion:

Pumpkin Chiffon Pie with Gingersnap Crust is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for fall. The creamy, pumpkin filling is nestled in a crisp, gingersnap crust. This pie is sure to be a hit at your next gathering. Happy baking!

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