PUMPKIN CHIFFON PIE

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Christine Ferrare prepared this pie on Oprah as a lighter dessert option for Thanksgiving. I have found that this pie is requested more often in my family than once a year. I have been told by pumpkin lovers that this is the best pumpkin pie ever.

Provided by Debbie B in Virginia

Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Yield 1 Pie, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 (1/4 ounce) envelope unflavored gelatin
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
3/4 cup milk
2 large eggs, separated, yolks beaten
1 cup canned pumpkin
1/2 cup heavy cream, whipped
1 (9 inch) graham cracker crust
2 pints heavy cream, whipped
shaved dark chocolate

Steps:

  • Combine gelatin, 1/2 cup of sugar, salt, cinnamon, allspice, ginger and nutmeg in a saucepan. Stir in milk, egg yolks and pumpkin. Cook over medium heat until thick. Chill saucepan in refrigerator until partially set - about 1 hour.
  • In a bowl, beat egg whites until soft peaks form. Gradually add 1/4 cup of sugar and continue beating until stiff peaks form. Fold in 1/2 cup of whipped cream. Fold egg white mixture into filling. Pour filling into pie crust and chill for 1 hour.
  • Just before serving, top with remaining whipped cream and sprinkle some shaved dark chocolate on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 730, Fat 59.2, SaturatedFat 33.4, Cholesterol 239.5, Sodium 471.4, Carbohydrate 45.9, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 31.5, Protein 7.4

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