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Old fashioned Pumpkin Chiffon Pie

This is a recipe for a delicious old-fashioned pumpkin chiffon pie that is very simple and fast to prepare, the best part is that this classic pie doesn’t have to be baked.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 290 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • INGREDIENTS FOR OLD FASHIONED PUMPKIN CHIFFON PIE
  • 2 teaspoons unflavored gelatin
  • 1/4 cup cold water
  • 3 separated eggs
  • 1 cup sugar plus 4 tablespoon
  • 1 1/4 cups cooked and mashed pumpkin
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon ginger
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 9- inch Gingersnap Pie Shell
  • 1/2 cup whipping cream or use cool whip
  • INGREDIENTS FOR GINGERSNAP PIE CRUST
  • 1 3/4 cups gingersnap cookie crumbs
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons melted butter
  • 2 tablespoons sugar

Instructions

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  1. INSTRUCTIONS FOR GINGERSNAP PIE CRUST
  2. In a small bowl combine the gingersnap cookie crumbs, melted butter, and sugar and mix together until a moist crumb is formed.
  3. Spray a 9″ pie plate with cooking spray and then press the cookie crumb mixture into the pie plate and up the sides.
  4. Bake at 325°F (160°C) for about 5-8 minutes.
  5. Remove from the oven and allow to cool.
  6. INSTRUCTIONS FOR OLD FASHIONED PUMPKIN CHIFFON PIE
  7. Soften the gelatin in water for 5 minutes.
  8. Beat the egg yolks and combine them with 1/2 cup sugar, pumpkin, salt, spices, and milk.
  9. Cook over low heat and stir constantly until the mixture begins to thicken.
  10. Add the gelatin to the hot pumpkin mixture and stir until the gelatin dissolves. Cool.
  11. When the mixture begins to thicken, beat the egg whites until they are almost stiff and mix in 1/2 cup of sugar, a little at a time.
  12. Fold into the pumpkin mixture and place in the pie shell and chill until firm.
  13. In the meantime, beat the whipping cream, adding the 4 tablespoons of sugar in addition and continue to beat until the whipping cream is light and fluffy.
  14. Remove the pie and cover it with whipped cream and return back to the refrigerator until ready to serve.
  15. Enjoy!