CHIFFON PUMPKIN PIE

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A wonderfully light, no bake, pumpkin pie. The recipe was given to me by my boyfriend's grandmother.

Provided by Rachelle Teller

Categories     Desserts

Number Of Ingredients 19

STEP ONE
1 1/3 c sugar
2 pkg knox gelatin
2 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp nutmeg
STEP TWO
6 egg yolks, slightly beaten
1 1/2 c milk
STEP THREE
1 can(s) pumpkin puree
STEP FOUR
6 egg whites
2/3 c sugar
STEP FIVE
2 pie shells, baked
STEP SIX
2 pt heavy whipping cream
sugar to taste (optional)

Steps:

  • 1. Combine ingredients from Step One in large saucepan, over medium heat, stirring constantly until sugar dissolves.
  • 2. Add ingredients from Step Two to saucepan. Cook stirring constantly until mixture thickens.
  • 3. Add ingredients from Step Three to the thickened mixture and stir until incorporated. Remove from heat and chill mixture until set.
  • 4. Meanwhile, beat egg WHITES from Step Four until SOFT peaks form.
  • 5. Add sugar from Step Four (a little at a time) and beat until STIFF peaks form.
  • 6. Fold chilled pumpkin mixture into egg white mixture. Pour into cooled BAKED pie shells from Step Five.
  • 7. Whip ingredients from Step Six until stiff.
  • 8. Cover pie with whipped cream, sprinkle with cinnamon, and refrigerate.

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