Pumpkin Pie with Gingersnap Crust
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Pumpkin Pie with Gingersnap Crust
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Pumpkin Pie with Gingersnap Crust brings together a spiced pumpkin filling made with eggs, brown and granulated sugars, cinnamon, ginger, allspice, nutmeg, and evaporated milk, baked in a crust made from finely crushed gingersnap cookies mixed with butter and powdered sugar. The gingersnap crust offers a firm, slightly crunchy base with warm spice notes complementing the creamy, smooth pumpkin custard filling. The pie can be topped with pine nut brittle and maple bourbon whipped cream for added sweetness and richness.
Description
This recipe features a gingersnap crust formed by processing gingersnap cookies into fine crumbs combined with powdered sugar and melted butter, pressed firmly into a tart pan and baked briefly to set. The pumpkin filling consists of pumpkin puree blended with eggs, sugars, salt, and warming spices like cinnamon, ground ginger, allspice, and nutmeg, then combined with evaporated milk to create a creamy custard.
The filling is poured into the cooled crust and baked until just set with a slight jiggle in the center, indicative of a creamy texture after cooling. The spiced gingersnap crust provides a sturdy, flavorful base with deeper molasses and ginger notes, contrasting pleasantly with the smooth pumpkin layer.
This pie can be served chilled with optional accompaniments such as pine nut brittle for crunch and a whipped cream flavored with maple syrup and bourbon to enhance the autumnal flavors. The recipe includes tips for baking the pie in a standard 9-inch plate and emphasizes cooling the pie fully before serving to achieve firm texture.
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Ingredients
FOR GINGERSNAP CRUST:
- 8 ounces gingersnaps (about 2½-3 cups whole cookies)
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- 7 tablespoons butter melted
FOR PUMPKIN TART:
- 15 ounces pumpkin puree not pumpkin pie filling, can be homemade or canned
- 3 large egg
- ½ cup light brown sugar
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- ¼ teaspoon ground allspice
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 12 ounces evaporated milk not sweetened condensed
FOR PINE NUT BRITTLE:
- ½ cup sugar
- ½ cup pine nuts
FOR MAPLE BOURBON WHIPPED CREAM:
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 2 teaspoons bourbon
Instructions
FOR THE GINGERSNAP CRUST:
- Preheat the oven to 375°. Place an 11" tart pan on a parchment lined baking sheet. (You can also use a regular pie plate -- but the cooking times will change... see note at the bottom of the recipe.)
- Add the ginger snaps to the bowl of a food processor and pulse until you have fine crumbs. Add the powdered sugar and butter and pulse until the mixture resembles wet sand.
- Transfer the crumbs to the tart pan and spread evenly in the pan. To finish, use the bottom and sides of a dry measuring cup (one with straight sides) to tamp down the crumbs into an even layer, as well as the sides so that the crust is sturdy.
- Bake for 7 minutes or until just set. Remove from oven and cool.
- Increase oven temperature to 425°.
FOR THE PUMPKIN FILLING:
- In a large bowl, combine the canned pumpkin and eggs. Whisk together until well combined. Add the brown sugar, granulated sugar, salt, cinnamon, ginger, allspice and nutmeg. Whisk to combine. Stir in the evaporated milk until you have a homogeneous batter.
- Pour the batter into the tart shell and bake for 15 minutes. REDUCE THE HEAT TO 350° and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until firm, but still slightly jiggly in the center. Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature.
FOR THE PINE NUT BRITTLE:
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- Add the sugar to a small, clean, heavy-bottomed saucepan and shake slightly, so that the sugar is in an even layer in the bottom of the pan. Turn the heat to medium high and let the sugar start to melt and caramelize.
- Do not stir until the sugar begins to melt and starts to take on a golden color. When all of the sugar has melted and the color of the caramel is a dark golden, stir in the pine nuts until well coated. (Be careful not to burn yourself -- caramelized sugar is like molten lava.)
- Pour the pine nut brittle in a single layer onto the parchment paper and let cool to room temperature. Break up the pine nut brittle into shards. Store in an airtight container.
FOR THE MAPLE BOURBON WHIPPED CREAM:
- Chill a glass bowl and beaters for 20 minutes before making the whipped cream. I usually just stick it in the refrigerator when the tart comes out of the oven -- giving the pie time to cool before garnishing with the cream.
- With the hand mixer, beat the chilled whipped cream until soft and pillowy. Add the powdered sugar and beat a bit more until well combined, about 30 seconds. Add the bourbon and maple syrup and beat to soft peaks.
TO SERVE:
- Slice the pie into servings and put each on a plate. Garnish with a dollop of whipped cream and a few shards of the pine nut brittle.
Notes
- For a 9-inch pie plate, bake initially at 425°F for 15 minutes, then reduce heat to 350°F and bake 35-40 minutes until the center is just set and slightly jiggly.
- Allow the pie to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate until fully firm before slicing and serving.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
500kcal
(25%)
Carbohydrates
58g
(19%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
27g
(42%)
Saturated Fat
13g
(65%)
Cholesterol
119mg
(40%)
Sodium
372mg
(16%)
Potassium
367mg
(8%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
41g
(82%)
Vitamin A
7375IU
(148%)
Vitamin C
2.6mg
(3%)
Calcium
158mg
(16%)
Iron
2.9mg
(16%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 500 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 500kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 58g | 19% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 27g | 42% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Cholesterol | 119mg | 40% |
| Sodium | 372mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 367mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 41g | 82% |
| Vitamin A | 7375IU | 148% |
| Vitamin C | 2.6mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 158mg | 16% |
| Iron | 2.9mg | 16% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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