Pumpkin Chiffon Pie
One family's favorite pumpkin chiffon pie with a mousse-like filling and graham cracker crust is a nice alternative to traditional pumpkin pie.
Instructions
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{'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Gather all ingredients.'}
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{'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Whisk water and gelatin together in a small bowl, then set aside to bloom for about 5 minutes.'}
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{'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Meanwhile, beat egg yolks in a medium heat-safe bowl until thick. Beat in 1 cup sugar, then pumpkin puree, and then evaporated milk until each is fully incorporated. Add cinnamon, allspice, nutmeg, ginger, and salt; mix until well combined.'}
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{'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Place the bowl over a double boiler and cook over boiling water, whisking constantly, until thick, 15 to 20 minutes.'}
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{'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Add gelatin mixture, and whisk until fully dissolved. Remove from heat and cool until mixture thickens and mounds when dropped by the spoonful, 15 to 20 minutes.'}
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{'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': 'While the pumpkin mixture is cooling, beat egg whites in medium glass, metal, or ceramic bowl, until soft peaks form. Gradually mix in the remaining 1/4 cup sugar and continue to beat until stiff peaks form.'}
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{'id': 'step_6', 'step': 7, 'text': 'Fold cooled pumpkin mixture into the egg white mixture.'}
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{'id': 'step_7', 'step': 8, 'text': 'Transfer filling to the graham cracker crust and chill in the refrigerator until firm before serving, about 1 hour.'}
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{'id': 'step_8', 'step': 9, 'text': 'When ready to serve, slice and enjoy!'}
Nutrition Facts
Per serving (8 servings total)