PUMPKIN CHIFFON PIE

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I'm not a fan of chiffon pies, as a general rule. That said, this pie is deliciously different! I AM a fan of all things chocolate, and I just couldn't imagine chocolate with pumpkin, but I wanted to bring something different to a holiday potluck, so I gave it a try. That experiment became an instant family favorite and...

Provided by Tam D

Categories     Pies

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 16

CRUST
3 c chocolate cookie crumbs
5 Tbsp sugar
3/4 c butter, melted (1 1/2 sticks)
FILLING
2 envelopes unflavored gelatin
3/4 c sugar, divided
1 1/2 tsp cinnamon
3/4 tsp salt
3/4 tsp ginger
1/2 tsp nutmeg
1 1/4 c milk
1 16 oz can(s) pumpkin
4 eggs, separated
1 tsp vanilla
1 c cream

Steps:

  • 1. CRUST: Combine all crust ingredients in a small mixing bowl, with a fork, until blended. Press firmly into two 8 or 9" pie plates that have been prepared with food release spray.
  • 2. Bake crusts at 350* for 10 minutes. Cool to room temperature, completely.
  • 3. FILLING: Separate eggs. Put the whites in a cold glass bowl, making sure not to get any yolk in the whites. Refrigerate the egg whites, covered, while you prepare the filling.
  • 4. With a whisk, in a heavy 3 qt. saucepan, combine gelatin, 1/2 cup of sugar, and the spices and salt.
  • 5. Whisk in milk, pumpkin, and egg yolks.
  • 6. Cook over low heat 5-7 minutes, stirring constantly. Add vanilla. Cool to room temp.
  • 7. While filling is cooling, beat the chilled egg whites til they're foamy.
  • 8. Gradually beat in the remaining 1/4 cup of sugar, until stiff, glossy peaks form. Set aside.
  • 9. In a medium glass bowl whip the cream until stiff peaks form.
  • 10. With a rubber scraper, fold the egg whites into the cooled pumpkin mixture.
  • 11. Fold in the whipped cream.
  • 12. Spoon the filling into the cooled pie shells. Chill at least 3 hours.
  • 13. NOTES: It's perfect just the way it is, but if you like, serve with a dollop of sweetened or vanilla whipped cream and dust with cocoa powder, or simply drizzle lightly with chocolate sauce. Use whatever you prefer for the cookie crumbs: you can pulse chocolate wafers in a food processor, purchase chocolate crumbs, bash some Oreos in a zip top bag and reduce the sugar -- whatever works for you :) When there's leftover filling (especially if I only make one crust) I put it in wine or water goblets with cookie crumbs -- makes a beautiful and tasty parfait, and "everybody likes parfait" ;) I have also used my DIY Chocolate Pie Crust recipe for this pie, which is sometimes easier because you can buy the crumbs. Either one is delicious with this filling, and planets away from the sad offerings in a foil pan at the grocery store! There are lots of steps and ingredients, but this is really not hard to make at all. It's delicious, and well worth the effort!

Gary Bradley
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This pie was easy to make and turned out great! The chiffon filling was light and fluffy, and the pumpkin flavor was perfect. The graham cracker crust was also very good. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Arun chaudhary
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I made this pie for my family last weekend, and they all loved it! The chiffon filling was a big hit, and the graham cracker crust was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this pie again.


Sunil Rai
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This pie was delicious! The chiffon filling was so smooth and creamy, and the pumpkin flavor was perfect. The graham cracker crust was also very good. I will definitely be making this pie again.


Ahmzd Mzx
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I've made this pie several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The chiffon filling is so light and airy, and the pumpkin flavor is just right. I love that it's not too sweet, and the graham cracker crust is the perfect complement to the filli


Rai Star
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This pie was a big hit at our Thanksgiving dinner! The chiffon filling was light and fluffy, and the pumpkin flavor was perfectly balanced with the spices. The graham cracker crust was a nice touch, and it added a bit of crunch to the pie. Overall, t


Abanga Abdul Karim Ibrahim
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I've made this pie several times now, and it's always a favorite. The chiffon filling is so light and fluffy, and the pumpkin flavor is perfect. I love that it's not too sweet, and the graham cracker crust is the perfect complement to the filling.


PXP GAMER
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This pie was absolutely delicious! The chiffon filling was so smooth and creamy, and the pumpkin flavor was just right. The graham cracker crust was also very good. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy-t


James Festus
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I made this pie for my Thanksgiving dinner, and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the light and fluffy chiffon filling, and the pumpkin flavor was perfect. I will definitely be making this pie again next year.


Paul Leavitt
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This pie was a bit more work than I expected, but it was definitely worth it. The chiffon filling was amazing, and the graham cracker crust was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this pie again for special occasions.


Blessed Christopher
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I've never made a chiffon pie before, but this recipe was easy to follow and the pie turned out great! The filling was light and fluffy, and the pumpkin flavor was perfect. I will definitely be making this pie again.


Moima 989
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Overall, I was really happy with this recipe. The pie was delicious, and it was easy to make. I would definitely recommend it to others.


Sd sumon Mahmud
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This pie was a disaster! The chiffon filling was too runny, and the graham cracker crust was soggy. I think I followed the recipe correctly, but something must have gone wrong.


jabed maih
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The chiffon filling was a bit runny, but the flavor was good. I think I might have overbeaten the egg whites.


Awaisa Nadeem
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This pie was a bit too sweet for my taste, but the chiffon filling was very light and fluffy. I think I would try it again with less sugar.


Davy Ryan
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This pie was easy to make and turned out great! The chiffon filling was light and fluffy, and the pumpkin flavor was perfect. The graham cracker crust was also very good. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Hdj Jrjr
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I made this pie for my family last weekend, and they all loved it! The chiffon filling was a big hit, and the graham cracker crust was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this pie again.


Olka Jakiel
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This pie was delicious! The chiffon filling was so smooth and creamy, and the pumpkin flavor was perfect. The graham cracker crust was also very good. I will definitely be making this pie again.


ROBINSON THE GREAT
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I've made this pie several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The chiffon filling is so light and airy, and the pumpkin flavor is just right. I love that it's not too sweet, and the graham cracker crust is the perfect complement to the filli


Joey Carawan
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This pumpkin chiffon pie was a huge hit at our Thanksgiving dinner! The chiffon filling was light and fluffy, and the pumpkin flavor was perfectly balanced with the spices. The graham cracker crust was a nice touch, and it added a bit of crunch to th


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