DAD'S PUMPKIN CHIFFON PIE

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Deliciously different pumpkin chiffon pie with a gingersnap crust! My family has used this pumpkin pie recipe exclusively for all the 43 years I have been around! Originally submitted to ThanksgivingRecipe.com.

Provided by Jennifer Powell

Categories     Fruits and Vegetables     Vegetables     Squash

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup pumpkin puree
3 eggs
½ cup white sugar
1 cup milk
½ teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
2 tablespoons butter
1 (.25 ounce) package unflavored gelatin
¼ cup water
½ cup white sugar
1 (16 ounce) package gingersnap cookies

Steps:

  • Line one 9 inch pie pan with whole gingersnap cookies, breaking as necessary for fitting.
  • In a saucepan over medium heat cook pumpkin puree to heat through, stirring frequently.
  • Separate the eggs. Combine the egg yolks, 1/2 cup sugar, milk, spices and butter or margarine. Add to pumpkin and cook, stirring frequently until mixture is of custard consistency. Remove mixture from heat.
  • Soften gelatin in the cold water and stir into the pumpkin until dissolved. Chill mixture until it begins to stiffen (about 1 1/2 hours).
  • Whip egg whites with the remaining 1/2 cup sugar until stiff. Fold whipped egg whites into the pumpkin mixture. Spoon mixture into the prepared pan and chill until set (about 3 hours). Serve topped with whipped cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 343 calories, Carbohydrate 54.9 g, Cholesterol 63.9 mg, Fat 11.9 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 5.3 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sodium 331 mg, Sugar 37.5 g

Miyura Roshan
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This pumpkin chiffon pie is a fall favorite! The filling is light and fluffy, and the pumpkin flavor is perfect. The whipped cream topping is also a nice touch. I love that this recipe is so easy to make, too. It's a great dessert for a weeknight din


Aaditya Bhandari
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This is one of the best pumpkin chiffon pies I've ever had! The filling was light and fluffy, and the pumpkin flavor was perfectly balanced. The whipped cream topping was also a nice touch. I will definitely be making this pie again.


Mahfuj hasan
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This was my first time making a pumpkin chiffon pie, and it turned out great! The filling was light and fluffy, and the pumpkin flavor was perfectly balanced. The whipped cream topping was also a nice touch. I will definitely be making this pie again


kopila Pokhrel
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This is a great recipe for pumpkin chiffon pie! The filling is light and fluffy, and the pumpkin flavor is perfectly balanced. The whipped cream topping is also a nice touch. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves pumpkin pie.


asmahanmohamed 173
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I followed the recipe exactly and the pie turned out perfectly! The filling was light and fluffy, and the pumpkin flavor was just right. The whipped cream topping was also a nice touch. I will definitely be making this pie again.


Thomas Morris
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This pie is absolutely delicious! The filling is light and fluffy, and the pumpkin flavor is perfectly balanced. The whipped cream topping is a nice touch, too. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves pumpkin pie.


Camille
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This pie is a great way to use up leftover pumpkin puree. The filling is light and fluffy, and the whipped cream topping is the perfect finishing touch. I love that this recipe is so easy to make, too. It's a great dessert for a weeknight dinner or a


Richard K Sanasarian
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I made this pie for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The pie is light and fluffy, and the pumpkin flavor is perfect. The whipped cream topping is a nice touch, too. I will definitely be making this pie again.


Malik Naeem Khan
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This pie is a fall staple in our house! The filling is always a hit, and the whipped cream topping is the perfect finishing touch. I love that this recipe is so easy to make, too. It's a great way to use up leftover pumpkin puree.


Musa Waqas
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I'm not usually a fan of pumpkin pie, but this recipe changed my mind! The chiffon filling is so light and fluffy, and the pumpkin flavor is perfectly balanced. The whipped cream topping is also a nice touch. I will definitely be making this pie agai


Danielle
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I made this pie for Thanksgiving dinner and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the light and airy texture of the filling, and the whipped cream topping was a nice touch. The pie was also very easy to make, which is always a plus.


Kennedy Onyach
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This pumpkin chiffon pie is a delightful fall treat! The filling is light and fluffy, with a creamy texture and a delicious pumpkin flavor. The whipped cream topping adds a touch of sweetness and richness, and the graham cracker crust is a perfect co