Best Gingersnap Pecan Pie Crust Recipes

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PUMPKIN CHIFFON PIE WITH GINGERSNAP PECAN CRUST



Pumpkin Chiffon Pie with Gingersnap Pecan Crust image

Categories     Dairy     Egg     Ginger     Dessert     Bake     Thanksgiving     Pecan     Brandy     Pumpkin     Gourmet     Kidney Friendly     Peanut Free

Yield One 9 inch pie

Number Of Ingredients 20

For Crust
fourteen 2-inch gingersnaps (about 4 ounces)
1 cup pecans (about 4 ounces)
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 stick (1/4 cup) unsalted butter melted and cooled
For filling
1 envelope (about 1 tablespoon) unflavored gelatin
2 tablespoons brandy rum or water
1 cup milk
3/4 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
4 large egg yolks
1 1/4 cups canned solid-pack pumpkin
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup heavy cream
Accompaniment: whipped cream
Garnish: chopped toasted pecans
Preheat oven to 350°F.

Steps:

  • Make Crust:
  • In a food processor grind gingersnaps, pecans, and sugar fine and add butter, blending until combined well. Press mixture onto bottom and up side of a 9-inch (1-quart) glass pie plate. Bake crust in middle of oven 15 minutes, or until crisp and golden around edge, and cool on rack.
  • Make filling:
  • In a small bowl sprinkle gelatin over brandy, rum, or water and let stand.
  • In a heavy saucepan whisk together milk, brown sugar, yolks, pumpkin, spices, and salt and cook over moderately low heat, whisking, until mixture registers 160°F. on a candy thermometer. Remove pan from heat and immediately add gelatin mixture, whisking until gelatin is completely dissolved.
  • Transfer filling to a metal bowl set in a larger bowl of ice and cold water and cool, stirring constantly, just until the consistency of raw egg white. Remove bowl from ice water.
  • In a bowl with an electric mixer beat cream until it holds stiff peaks and whisk about one fourth into filling to lighten. Fold in remaining cream gently but thoroughly and pour filling into crust. Chill pie until set, at least 3 hours and up to 24, covered with plastic wrap after 1 hour.
  • Top each serving with whipped cream and garnish with nuts.

SWEET-POTATO PIE WITH GINGERSNAP PECAN CRUST



Sweet-Potato Pie with Gingersnap Pecan Crust image

In many sweet-potato pies, the ginger and spices overwhelm the flavor of the potatoes. This version plays to the flavor of the tubers; a little spicy nuttiness from the gingersnap pecan crust just emphasizes the pie's luscious creaminess. It is perfectly normal for the surface of a custardy pie, like this one, to crack in the course of baking and cooling-the pie will taste no less delicious.

Categories     Ginger     Dessert     Bake     Thanksgiving     Sweet Potato/Yam     Fall     Gourmet     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

For crust:
5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, plus additional for buttering pie plate
Flour for dusting
1 cup finely crushed gingersnap cookies (5 ounces; 20 2-inch cookies)
1/2 cup finely chopped pecans (2 ounces), toasted
2 tablespoons sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
For filling:
2 lb sweet potatoes (4 medium)
1/2 cup sugar
1/3 cup water
3 large eggs
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup whole milk
1 tablespoon dark rum
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
Accompaniments: lightly sweetened whipped cream and toasted pecans
Special Equipment
a 10-inch glass or ceramic pie plate (6-cup capacity)

Steps:

  • Make crust:
  • Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 350°F. Butter and flour pie plate, knocking out excess flour.
  • Toss together all crust ingredients in a bowl with a fork until crumbs are moistened, then press evenly over bottom and up side of pie plate. Bake crust 6 minutes, then cool on a rack.
  • Make filling:
  • Increase oven temperature to 400°F.
  • Prick each sweet potato once with a fork. Roast in a foil-lined shallow baking pan until tender, about 1 hour. Remove from oven and reduce oven temperature to 375°F. Halve potatoes lengthwise and cool.
  • While potatoes cool, cook sugar in a dry 8-inch heavy skillet over moderate heat, undisturbed, until it begins to melt. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally with a fork, until sugar melts into a deep golden caramel. Remove from heat. Carefully pour water down side of skillet (mixture will bubble and steam vigorously), then return to heat and simmer, stirring, until hardened caramel is completely dissolved. Remove from heat.
  • When potatoes are cool enough to handle, peel, then cut away any eyes or dark spots. Purée potatoes in a food processor until smooth, then add eggs, cinnamon, and salt and blend until smooth. Add milk, caramel, rum, and vanilla, and blend until combined well.
  • Pour filling into crust. Bake until filling 2 inches from edge is slightly puffed and center trembles slightly when gently shaken, 40 to 50 minutes (top may crack; filling will continue to set as it cools). If the crust begins to brown too much before the filling is done, crimp a ring of foil or use a pie shield to protect it. Cool pie on rack about 1 hour.
  • Serve warm or at room temperature.

CHOCOLATE, PECAN, AND PUMPKIN SEED PIE WITH GINGERSNAP CRUST



Chocolate, Pecan, and Pumpkin Seed Pie With Gingersnap Crust image

Earthy and sweet with molasses, rich with cream, and bittersweet with dark chocolate, this sophisticated pie-with an easy press-in crumb crust-is a breeze to make.

Provided by Anna Stockwell

Categories     Chocolate     Dessert     Thanksgiving     Kid-Friendly     Pecan     Seed     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Kosher     Diabetes-Friendly     Small Plates

Yield Makes 1 (9") pie

Number Of Ingredients 18

For the crust:
20 gingersnaps (about 4 1/2 ounces)
3/4 cup raw pecans (about 3 ounces)
1 tablespoon (packed) light brown sugar
1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
3 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces
For the filling:
1 1/2 cups pecan halves (about 6 ounces)
1/2 cup raw pumpkin seeds
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 ounces unsweetened chocolate, coarsely chopped
1/4 cup heavy cream
4 large eggs
1/2 cup (packed) light brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon molasses
Special equipment:
A 9" pie pan (not deep dish), pastry brush

Steps:

  • Make the crust:
  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Pulse gingersnaps, pecans, brown sugar, and salt in a food processor until finely ground. Add butter and pulse until dough sticks together when pressed. Transfer to pie pan and press evenly into bottom and up sides with a flat measuring cup. Bake crust until golden brown, 8-10 minutes. Let cool completely.
  • Make the filling:
  • Spread pecans and pumpkin seeds on a rimmed baking sheet. Toast in 350°F oven until warmed through and lightly fragrant, 5 minutes; let cool.
  • Meanwhile, heat butter, chocolate, and cream in a heatproof bowl set over a saucepan of simmering water (bottom of bowl should not touch water), stirring, until melted and smooth, about 5 minutes. Let cool slightly.
  • Whisk eggs and brown sugar in a large bowl until frothy. Whisk in salt and 1/4 cup molasses until smooth, then slowly add chocolate mixture, whisking constantly, until combined. Stir in half of toasted pecans and pumpkin seeds. Pour mixture into prepared crust. Arrange remaining pecans and pumpkin seeds evenly over filling.
  • Bake pie until filling is set around the edges but jiggles slightly in the center when shaken, 25-30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, whisk remaining 1 Tbsp. molasses and 1 tsp. water in a small bowl.
  • Remove pie from oven and transfer to a wire rack. Using pastry brush, immediately brush surface with molasses mixture to glaze; let cool before serving.
  • Do Ahead
  • Pie can be made 1 day ahead; store at room temperature.

SWEET-POTATO PIE WITH GINGERSNAP PECAN CRUST



Sweet-Potato Pie With Gingersnap Pecan Crust image

From Gourmet Magazine- not too sweet pie that goes well with freshly whipped cream! (Cooking time does not include baking the potatoes)

Provided by That Napa Chicken R

Categories     Pie

Time 1h20m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, plus additional for buttering pie plate
flour, for dusting
1 cup finely crushed gingersnap cookie (5 oz, 20 2-inch cookies)
1/2 cup pecans, toasted (2 oz finely chopped)
2 tablespoons sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 lbs sweet potatoes (4 medium)
1/2 cup sugar
1/3 cup water
3 large eggs
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup milk (whole milk)
1 tablespoon dark rum
1/2 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Make crust:.
  • Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 350°F Butter and flour 10" pie plate, knocking out excess flour.
  • Toss together all crust ingredients in a bowl with a fork until crumbs are moistened, then press evenly over bottom and up side of pie plate. Bake crust 6 minutes, then cool on a rack.
  • Make filling:.
  • Increase oven temperature to 400°F.
  • Prick each sweet potato once with a fork. Roast in a foil-lined shallow baking pan until tender, about 1 hour. Remove from oven and reduce oven temperature to 375°F Halve potatoes lengthwise and cool.
  • While potatoes cool, cook sugar in a dry 8-inch heavy skillet over moderate heat, undisturbed, until it begins to melt. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally with a fork, until sugar melts into a deep golden caramel. Remove from heat. Carefully pour water down side of skillet (mixture will bubble and steam vigorously), then return to heat and simmer, stirring, until hardened caramel is completely dissolved. Remove from heat.
  • When potatoes are cool enough to handle, peel, then cut away any eyes or dark spots. Purée potatoes in a food processor until smooth, then add eggs, cinnamon, and salt and blend until smooth. Add milk, caramel, rum, and vanilla, and blend until combined well.
  • Pour filling into crust. Bake until filling 2 inches from edge is slightly puffed and center trembles slightly when gently shaken, 40 to 50 minutes (top may crack; filling will continue to set as it cools). If the crust begins to brown too much before the filling is done, crimp a ring of foil or use a pie shield to protect it. Cool pie on rack about 1 hour.
  • Serve warm or at room temperature.
  • Cooks' notes:.
  • • Crust can be made 2 days ahead and cooled completely, then kept, covered with plastic wrap, at room temperature.
  • • Sweet potatoes can be baked 1 day ahead and chilled, covered. Bring to room temperature before peeling.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 314.6, Fat 14.8, SaturatedFat 6, Cholesterol 101.2, Sodium 208.9, Carbohydrate 40.7, Fiber 4.1, Sugar 20.8, Protein 5.5

GINGERSNAP PECAN PIE CRUST



Gingersnap Pecan Pie Crust image

Great flavor addition to pies such as custard, sweet potato, yam, pumpkin or carrot. Not a flaky crust, this turns out more crisp the first day of serving and softens as time allows. I've paired this recipe with my Sweet Carrot Pecan Pie and had very delicious results-- Enjoy!

Provided by Pamela Jarvinen

Categories     Pies

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 5

6 Tbsp butter
20-22 packaged gingersnap cookies
1/2 c finely chopped & toasted pecans
3 Tbsp sugar
flour for coating pie plate

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350°F
  • 2. Butter the bottom of 9" pie plate. Lightly sprinkle flour in bottom of pie plate and shake around the sides until the plate is very lightly coated. Shake out any loose flour.
  • 3. Place gingersnap cookies into a ziploc bag and using a rolling pin, crush cookies until they are a fine crumb consistency.
  • 4. In a medium bowl, combine the Gingersnap cookie crumbs with your finely chopped pecans and sugar, stirring with a spoon until they appear blended evenly. Melt remaining unused butter. Combine with pecan/ gingersnap mixture.
  • 5. Pour pie crust mixture into pie plate. Using a metal measuring cups or fingers press crumbs to form along the top rim, sides and bottom of the pie plate evenly.
  • 6. If using for pies that will be baked, place crust in preheated oven for 6 minutes, followed by adding your pie filling and baking further. If used for pies that are not baked additionally, you will want to bake the crust for approximately 15 minutes or until browned lightly to preference.

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