This pumpkin chiffon pie recipe is a modern twist on the classic pumpkin pie, with a light and airy texture that will melt in your mouth. It's perfect for impressing your guests at Thanksgiving dinner or any fall gathering. The combination of creamy pumpkin filling and a fluffy chiffon topping is sure to make this pie a crowd favorite.
Ingredients
- 1 envelope unflavored gelatin
- 1/4 cup cold water
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 3 large eggs, separated
- 1 can (15 ounces) solid-pack pumpkin
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pre-baked 9-inch pie shell
Directions
- In a small saucepan, sprinkle gelatin over cold water; let stand for 1 minute. Heat over low heat, stirring until gelatin is completely dissolved.
- In a large bowl, combine 3/4 cup sugar, salt, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, egg yolks, pumpkin, and milk; mix well. Stir in gelatin mixture. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens slightly.
- Remove from heat and chill until mixture mounds slightly when spooned.
- In a small bowl, beat egg whites until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in 1/4 cup sugar; beat until stiff peaks form. Fold egg whites into pumpkin mixture.
- In another bowl, beat cream, 1/4 cup sugar, and vanilla until stiff peaks form. Fold into pumpkin mixture.
- Spoon into pre-baked pie shell. Chill until set, at least 3 hours.
- Garnish with whipped cream and pumpkin pie spice before serving.