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    Easy Pumpkin Chiffon Pie

    November 1, 2018 by Style Sweet 5 Comments

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    A lighter, fluffier pumpkin filling with an unapologetic cloud of whipped cream go into this Easy Pumpkin Chiffon Pie recipe! This no-bake (flakey crust optional) dessert will clear up tons of room in oven for turkey at Thanksgiving.

    A slice of pumpkin chiffon pie with whipped cream on top

    This Pumpkin Chiffon Pie turned out to be a total home run! Find traditional pumpkin pie filling too dense and heavy? Then you should definitely make this lighter, more heavenly Pumpkin Chiffon Pie for your next Thanksgiving!

    I made this recipe for Canadian Thanksgiving. Between all the chaos that comes with hosting Thanksgiving, I had no intention of blogging this recipe. I (tried) to make a conscious decision to “live in the moment” and bake just for the sake of family and celebrating rather than strategically styling and documenting my bakes…

    Well, I just couldn’t help myself!

    A slice of pumpkin chiffon pie with whipped cream on top

    Why It Works

    This recipe is pretty straight forward yet festive. The whole family loved it! It is a solid recipe and a welcoming alternative to the classic pumpkin pie.

    If you want a no-bake version (as in you need more room in your oven for turkey), then you could totally opt for a graham cracker or gingersnap cookie crust. If you want flakes for days, then you can blind bake your pastry the day before.

    The filling is cooked on the stove. It starts like a custard, set with gelatine, and lightened with whipped cream.

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    Easy Pumpkin Chiffon Pie

    This easy pumpkin chiffon pie has a no-bake filling in a flaky all-butter crust.
    Prep Time15 minutes mins
    Cook Time15 minutes mins
    Chill Time2 hours hrs
    Total Time2 hours hrs 30 minutes mins
    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: autumn, chiffon, fall, halloween, holidays, pumpkin, pumpkin chiffon pie, pumpkin pie, thanksgiving
    Servings: 10

    Ingredients

    Pumpkin Chiffon Pie

    • 1 Pre-baked pie crust cooled
    • 2 envelopes unflavored gelatin
    • ¼ cup water
    • ½ cup granulated sugar divided
    • ¾ cup whole milk
    • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
    • ½ teaspoon all-spice
    • ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
    • ¼ teaspoon ginger
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • 3 large egg yolks
    • 1 cup pumpkin puree
    • 1 cup heavy cream
    • 2 tablespoon granulated sugar
    • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 1 recipe Whipped Cream may be cut in half
    • cinnamon for dusting

    Instructions

    Pumpkin Chiffon Pie

    • Bloom the gelatin by placing it in a bowl. Sprinkle the gelatin with the water and set aside for 5 to 8 minutes.
    • Meanwhile, place ¼ cup sugar, milk, spices, and salt in a saucepan. Cook over medium-high heat until the mixture barely comes to a simmer.
    • While the milk mixture is cooking, whisk together the egg yolks and remaining ¼ cup of sugar. Once hot, temper the milk mixture into the egg mixture by slowly whisking in a little of the hot milk in at a time.
    • Pour the egg-milk mixture back into the saucepan. Whisk in the pumpkin. Place the saucepan back on the stove over medium-low heat. Add the bloomed gelatin.
    • Stirring slowly yet constantly, bring the mixture to a slow boil (large bubbles will begin to “plop” on the surface). Continue whisking for another minute or 2 (or 160 degrees F) until thick and smooth.
    • Strain the pumpkin custard into a heat-safe container. Press a piece of plastic wrap directly on the top of the custard. Chill it in the refrigerator until completely cool.
    • After the custard cools, whip the 1 cup of cream. Begin mixing on medium-low speed until the cream begins to thicken slightly. Add the sugar and continue mixing on medium-high until soft peaks. Add the vanilla and mix until combined.
    • Fold the whipped cream into the cooled pumpkin custard. Start by stirring about ⅓ of the whipped cream into the pumpkin custard (no need to be gently here). Once the pumpkin custard is slightly lightened, fold in the remaining whipped cream.
    • Spoon the pumpkin chiffon filling into the pre-baked pie crust. Smooth it out with the back of a spoon or offset spatula. Return the pie back to the refrigerator to set, at least an hour or 2.
    • Top with a mound of fluffy whipped cream (or dollop small amounts on each slice when serving) and dust with cinnamon.

    Notes and Storage:
    - Please note the rest and chill times before getting started! Both the crust and custard can be made in advanced.
    - Add the whipped cream topping just after the pumpkin chiffon filling and before it sets in the refrigerator OR add the whipped cream just before serving (either way works).
    – If you don’t want a mound of whipped cream on top of a pretty creamy, custardy pie, then cut the whipped cream recipe in half. Add a dollop of cream to each slice when serving.
    – Store leftovers in the refrigerator loosely wrapped in plastic for 2 to 3 days.
    – More traditional chiffon pies are lightened with whipped egg whites. In these recipes, the egg whites remain uncooked. I opted for whipped cream instead since I was feeding young children and didn’t want to risk it.

     

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