How to Make Dad's Pumpkin Chiffon Pie - A Step-by-Step Guide

Fall is the perfect time for all things pumpkin, and what better way to celebrate the season than with a delicious homemade pumpkin pie? This recipe for Dad's Pumpkin Chiffon Pie is a family favorite that has been passed down through generations, and for good reason. It's a light and fluffy twist on the classic pumpkin pie, with a delicate chiffon filling that is sure to impress all of your friends and family.

What sets this pumpkin chiffon pie apart from the rest is the airy texture ...

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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
  • ½ cup white sugar
  • 1 (16 ounce) package gingersnap cookies

Information

  • Servings: 10
  • Yield: 1 9-inch pie

  • 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

    343 cal.

    • Total Fat: 12g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 64mg
    • Sodium: 331mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 55g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 38g
    • Protein: 5g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 55mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 150mg