Gingerbread Cream Pie
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3.6
Gingerbread Cream Pie
Description
The Gingerbread Cream Pie is made by whisking instant vanilla pudding with cold milk, then adding molasses and a blend of spices including cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves to impart characteristic gingerbread flavor. After letting the pudding thicken, whipped heavy cream sweetened with powdered sugar is folded partially into the filling for a lighter texture, then poured into a blind-baked pie crust.
The pie is finished by topping with the remaining sweetened whipped cream and an optional sprinkle of nutmeg as garnish. The result is a creamy, spiced dessert with a smooth consistency and deep flavor from molasses and warm spices.
This pie is best chilled until serving to allow the filling to set and flavors to meld, making it suitable for festive occasions or as a seasonal sweet treat.
Ingredients
- 1 .1 oz box instant vanilla pudding mix
- 2 cups milk cold
- 2 tablespoons molasses
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ginger
- 1/8 teaspoon cloves
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 inch pie shell blind baked
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whip vanilla pudding with milk. Let sit 3 minutes to thicken, then stir in molasses and spices.
- In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream with powdered sugar until stiff. Fold one third into pudding mixture and then pour into baked pie shell.
- Top with remaining cream, sprinkle with a little nutmeg for garnish (optional). Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 316 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 316kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 21g | 7% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Cholesterol | 67mg | 22% |
| Sodium | 154mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 207mg | 4% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 755IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 112mg | 11% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
3.6
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