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!
Ingredients
- 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
- 1 (16 ounce) package gingersnap cookies
Directions
Step 1
Line one 9 inch pie pan with whole gingersnap cookies, breaking as necessary for fitting.
Step 2
In a saucepan over medium heat cook pumpkin puree to heat through, stirring frequently.
Step 3
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.
Step 4
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).
Step 5
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 (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 10 | |
Calories 343 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat12g | 15% |
Saturated Fat4g | 21% |
Cholesterol64mg | 21% |
Sodium331mg | 14% |
Total Carbohydrate55g | 20% |
Dietary Fiber1g | 3% |
Total Sugars38g | |
Protein5g | |
Vitamin C1mg | 7% |
Calcium55mg | 4% |
Iron2mg | 12% |
Potassium150mg | 3% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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