Are you in search of a delectable and visually appealing dessert that combines the flavors of fall with a touch of nutty crunch? Look no further than the Chiffon Pumpkin Pie with Pecan Brittle. This extraordinary pie features a delicate chiffon filling infused with the warmth of pumpkin puree and spices, nestled within a flaky pie crust. The crowning glory is a layer of crunchy pecan brittle, adding a delightful textural contrast to the smooth filling. This recipe will guide you through the steps of creating this autumnal masterpiece, ensuring that you impress your family and friends with a dessert that is both delicious and visually stunning.
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PUMPKIN PIE WITH PUMPKIN SEED BRITTLE
You'll make your own filling and crunchy topping for this pretty pie, but the dough is store-bought!
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories dessert
Time 2h
Yield 8 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Transfer the pie dough to a 9-inch pie plate and crimp the edges. Prick the bottom of the crust all over with a fork and line with foil and pie weights or dried beans. Bake until golden around the edges, about 20 minutes. Remove the foil and weights and bake until the bottom is dry, 10 to 15 minutes. Transfer to a rack to cool completely.
- Meanwhile, make the filling: Whisk the half-and-half, 2/3 cup sugar, the eggs and pie spice in a medium bowl. Whisk in the pumpkin. Pour the filling into the crust.
- Bake the pie until the center is just slightly jiggly but not loose, about 1 hour. Transfer to the rack to cool completely.
- Meanwhile, make the topping: Line a baking sheet with foil and mist with cooking spray. Cook the remaining 1/2 cup sugar and the water in a small saucepan over medium-high heat, swirling the pan a few times, until the mixture is light brown, about 5 minutes. (Brush down any sugar crystals on the sides of the pan with a wet pastry brush.) Stir in the pepitas (the mixture will be thick and sticky). Stir in the salt and cook, stirring, until the mixture thins and turns dark brown, 1 to 2 minutes. Pour onto the prepared baking sheet and smooth out any clumps. Let the brittle cool completely.
- Beat the heavy cream in a medium bowl with a mixer on medium speed until medium peaks form, 2 to 4 minutes. Top the pie with the whipped cream; break up the brittle and sprinkle on top.
PUMPKIN CHIFFON PIE
Nothing says fall like a pumpkin dessert, and this one features a light, fluffy mousse layered over a sweet gingersnap crust. It's no ordinary pumpkin pie-in fact, it's even better.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Pie & Tarts Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Make the crust: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Process gingersnaps, granulated sugar, and salt in a food processor until finely ground. Add butter, and process until combined. Divide mixture among six 5-inch pie plates, pressing into bottom and up sides. Place on a baking sheet, and bake until darkened and firm, 11 to 13 minutes. Let cool 5 minutes. Using an offset spatula, carefully unmold crusts, and return to sheet to cool. (Crusts can be stored in pie plates in airtight containers for up to 2 days.)
- Make the filling: Sprinkle gelatin over cold water in a bowl. Let stand until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Combine pumpkin, egg yolks, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, milk, salt, and spices in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring, until mixture begins to thicken, about 8 minutes. Do not boil. Remove from heat. Stir in gelatin mixture until dissolved. Let cool completely.
- Beat egg whites with a mixer until soft peaks form. Gradually add remaining 1/2 cup granulated sugar, beating until stiff peaks form. Whisk one-third of beaten egg whites into cooled pumpkin mixture. Gently fold in remaining whites. (Filling can be refrigerated, covered, overnight.) Spoon into pie shells, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (or up to 2 hours).
- Make the garnish: Using a vegetable peeler, shave pumpkin into thin, wide ribbons. Bring water, brown sugar, cinnamon sticks, and ginger to a boil in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook until reduced by half, about 5 minutes. Add pumpkin pieces, and reduce heat. Simmer gently until tender and translucent, about 8 minutes. Pour into a bowl, and let cool completely. (Garnish can stand at room temperature for up to 3 hours.) Top each pie with 3 or 4 pumpkin pieces, discarding syrup. Serve immediately.
- Variation: This recipe also can make two 8-inch pies; be sure to leave the crust in the pie plate before adding the filling.
PUMPKIN CHIFFON PIE
You will be the hit of your holiday dinner with this Pumpkin Chiffon Pie. It is a recipe that's been in our family for years, but I want to share it so everybody can enjoy it for the Holidays!!! You will never want to use any other pumpkin pie recipe from now on. A wonderful option is to sprinkle the finished pie with almond toffee brickle chips. (Note: This recipe contains raw eggs. We recommend that pregnant women, young children, the elderly and the infirm do not consume raw eggs. For more information visit our Hints and Tips pages.)
Provided by Carla A. Lightsey, Houston, Texas
Categories Fruits and Vegetables Vegetables Squash
Time 1h50m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Mix the gelatin and water in a small bowl, and set aside.
- In a medium bowl, beat the egg yolks until thick. Mix in 3/4 cup sugar, pumpkin, evaporated milk, salt, cinnamon, allspice, nutmeg and ginger.
- In a double broiler, cook the mixture over boiling water, stirring constantly, until thick. Mix in the gelatin. Stir to dissolve. Remove from heat and allow the mixture to thicken until it mounds when dropped by the spoonful.
- In a clean, dry medium bowl, beat the egg whites until soft peaks form. Gradually mix in the remaining 1/2 cup sugar, and continue beating until firm. Fold in the pumpkin mixture. Transfer to the pie crust. Chill until firm, about 1 hour.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 316.6 calories, Carbohydrate 47.1 g, Cholesterol 99.1 mg, Fat 11.8 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 7.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 250.6 mg, Sugar 34.9 g
CHIFFON PUMPKIN PIE
For a lighter and fluffier version of than a pumpkin pie, try this delicious recipe. The gingersnap crust and pumpkin mixture compliment each other well.-Lynn Baker, Osmond, Nebraska
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 20m
Yield 16 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine cookie crumbs and butter. Press onto the bottom of a greased 9-in. springform pan; set aside. , In a large saucepan, combine gelatin and milk; let stand for 5 minutes. Heat milk mixture to just below boiling; remove from the heat. Stir in sugar until dissolved. Add the pumpkin, salt, cinnamon, ginger and cloves; mix well. Fold in whipped topping. Pour over crust. Refrigerate until set, about 3 hours. , Remove sides of pan just before serving. Garnish with additional whipped topping if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 125 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 172mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
MAPLE-PECAN-PUMPKIN CHIFFON PIE
Make and share this Maple-Pecan-Pumpkin Chiffon Pie recipe from Food.com.
Provided by ratherbeswimmin
Categories Pie
Time 1h8m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Refrigerate pie crust until ready to use.
- In a bowl, combine the amaretto and water; sprinkle the gelatin over the liquid and set aside to soften.
- In a saucepan, combine the milk, egg yolks, brown sugar, maple syrup, pumpkin, spices, and salt.
- Place over medium to med-low heat and cook, whisking virtually nonstop, until the mixture thickens somewhat (the change will be subtle) about 8 minutes; do not let the mixture boil.
- Remove from the heat and immediately add the gelatin mixture, stirring well to blend.
- Place the bowl in a larger bowl of ice water and let the filling cool, stirring frequently, until cool to the touch (you may want to add more ice when the first cubes melt.
- Meanwhile, using a chilled bowl and chilled beaters, beat the whipping cream using an electric mixer until stiff but not grainy; cover and refrigerate; wash and dry the beaters.
- In a bowl, beat the egg whites using a mixer until they hold soft peaks; add the sugar and continue to beat until stiff and glossy but not dry.
- Add the whites and about 1/3 of the whipped cream to the chilling.
- Fold gently until evenly combined.
- Add the remaining whipped cream and fold again until evenly mixed.
- Fold in the chopped pecans; scrape the filling into the chilled pie crust, smoothing the top with a spoon.
- Cover with loosely tented foil and refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight.
- To serve: garnish pie with pecan halves and serve with a dollop of whipped cream.
HONEY-PECAN PUMPKIN PIE
Categories Dessert Bake Thanksgiving Pecan Pumpkin Fall Honey Bon Appétit
Yield Serves 8
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- Make pecans:
- Place large piece of foil on work surface. Stir sugar, honey, butter and salt in heavy medium skillet over medium-low heat until sugar dissolves, butter melts and syrup comes to simmer. Add pecans. Cook until syrup turns deep caramel color and bubbles thickly, stirring nuts occasionally to coat, about 9 minutes. Scrape onto foil. Working quickly, separate nuts with spoon. Cool completely. Place in airtight container. (Can be made 3 days ahead. Store at room temperature.)
- Make pie:
- Position rack in lowest third of oven and preheat to 350°F. Roll out dough disk on floured surface to 12- to 13-inch round. Transfer to 9-inch-diameter glass pie dish. Fold overhang under; crimp edge, forming high-standing rim.
- Stir sugar and next 5 ingredients in large bowl. Whisk in pumpkin and honey, then cream and 3 eggs. Beat 1 egg in small bowl to blend. Brush inside of crust with some of beaten egg. Pour filling into crust.
- Bake pie until filling is slightly puffed and begins to crack at edges, covering crust with foil if browning too quickly, about 1 hour. Cool on rack. (Can be made 8 hours ahead. Store at room temperature.)
- Make topping:
- Using electric mixer, beat cream and honey in medium bowl until stiff peaks form. Spoon into pastry bag fitted with star tip. Pipe rosettes of cream atop pie. Garnish with candied nuts. Serve, passing extra nuts separately.
PUMPKIN CHIFFON PIE WITH GINGERSNAP PECAN CRUST
Categories Dairy Egg Ginger Dessert Bake Thanksgiving Pecan Brandy Pumpkin Gourmet Kidney Friendly Peanut Free
Yield One 9 inch pie
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Make Crust:
- In a food processor grind gingersnaps, pecans, and sugar fine and add butter, blending until combined well. Press mixture onto bottom and up side of a 9-inch (1-quart) glass pie plate. Bake crust in middle of oven 15 minutes, or until crisp and golden around edge, and cool on rack.
- Make filling:
- In a small bowl sprinkle gelatin over brandy, rum, or water and let stand.
- In a heavy saucepan whisk together milk, brown sugar, yolks, pumpkin, spices, and salt and cook over moderately low heat, whisking, until mixture registers 160°F. on a candy thermometer. Remove pan from heat and immediately add gelatin mixture, whisking until gelatin is completely dissolved.
- Transfer filling to a metal bowl set in a larger bowl of ice and cold water and cool, stirring constantly, just until the consistency of raw egg white. Remove bowl from ice water.
- In a bowl with an electric mixer beat cream until it holds stiff peaks and whisk about one fourth into filling to lighten. Fold in remaining cream gently but thoroughly and pour filling into crust. Chill pie until set, at least 3 hours and up to 24, covered with plastic wrap after 1 hour.
- Top each serving with whipped cream and garnish with nuts.
PUMPKIN CHIFFON PIE
For a tasty treat during the fall, try this special dessert. The vanilla pudding makes is extra creamy.-Karen Grimes, Stephens City, Virginia
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 20m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add whipped topping and mix well. Spread into crust. , In another bowl, beat milk and pudding mixes on low speed until combined; beat on high for 2 minutes. Let stand for 3 minutes. Stir in pumpkin and spices; mix well. Spread over cream cheese layer. Chill. Garnish with nuts and/or whipped topping if desired.
Nutrition Facts :
PUMPKIN CHIFFON PIE III
A very light pumpkin pie. Great after the big Thanksgiving meal, or anytime. A tradition at our home for 15 years. Garnish with sweetened whipped cream if desired.
Provided by NFELTON
Categories Pumpkin Pie
Time 1h30m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C.) In a large bowl, combine oats, 1/3 cup brown sugar, 3/4 teaspoon cinnamon and butter. Press into 9 inch pie plate. Place 8 inch pie plate on top and bake 8 minutes. Remove top plate and set aside to cool.
- In a saucepan, combine gelatin, 2/3 cup brown sugar, salt, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, ginger and mace. Stir in egg yolks and milk. Bring to a boil and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute. Remove from heat and stir in pumpkin puree. Chill until firm.
- In a large glass or metal mixing bowl, beat egg whites until foamy. Gradually add cream of tartar and 1/3 cup white sugar, continuing to beat until stiff peaks form. Fold into pumpkin mixture. Pour filling into pie crust. Chill in refrigerator until ready to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 321 calories, Carbohydrate 48.9 g, Cholesterol 150.2 mg, Fat 11.9 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 6.8 g, SaturatedFat 6.3 g, Sodium 319.1 mg, Sugar 37.4 g
PUMPKIN CHIFFON PIE
This creamy pumpkin chiffon pie is great for any holiday feast.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 2h55m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In 1-quart saucepan, stir brown sugar, gelatin, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg and salt. Add pumpkin, egg yolks and milk stir until thoroughly mixed. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, just until mixture comes to a boil. Refrigerate 30 to 40 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened.
- In small bowl, beat egg whites and cream of tartar with electric mixer on high speed until soft peaks form. Slowly beat in granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, until stiff peaks form and mixture is glossy. Gradually add pumpkin mixture to beaten egg whites, folding with rubber spatula just until blended. Spoon evenly into graham cracker crust. Refrigerate 2 hours or until set.
- In medium bowl, beat whipping cream with electric mixer on high speed until stiff peaks form (do not overbeat). Spread or dollop whipped cream on pie. Store in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 390, Carbohydrate 43 g, Cholesterol 105 mg, Fat 3 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 9 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 280 mg, Sugar 28 g, TransFat 3 g
PUMPKIN-APPLE CHIFFON PIE
Provided by Joanna Pruess
Categories dessert
Time 6h45m
Yield Eight servings
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- To make the crust, butter a nine-inch Pyrex pie plate. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- Break the wafers into pieces. Place in processor and make fine crumbs, about one and one-third cups. Add the butter and pulse five to six times or until the crumbs are coated with butter.
- Empty the contents into the pie plate, reserving one tablespoon for garnish. Press the crumbs thickly onto the sides of the pan with a spoon, forming a half-inch border. Use a glass to press the remaining crumbs into the bottom of the dish.
- Bake for 8 to 10 minutes. The crust should set, but not brown. Cool and set aside.
- To make the filling, melt the butter in a heavy three-quart saucepan. Stir in the apples, sugars, spices and rind. Bring to a slow boil. Cover and simmer for five minutes. Remove the lid, raise heat slightly and continue to cook the apples for six to eight minutes or until the caramel syrup forms a six- to eight-inch thread when dropped from the tip of a spoon. Stir occasionally. Watch carefully: If the syrup becomes too hot, it will taste bitter and quickly burn.
- Immediately remove the pot from the heat. Stir in the pumpkin, gelatin and salt. Blend well and return to flame. Cook on low heat until the mixture is very hot, stirring constantly.
- Blend the yolks into the half-and-half. Gradually whisk into the filling. Heat slowly to just under boiling, about one-and-a-half to two minutes.
- Empty the filling into a processor. Puree for 45 seconds. Pour into a large bowl and place over ice for five minutes to cool to room temperature. Stir occasionally. The filling can also be cooled in the refrigerator.
- Beat the egg whites until soft peaks form. Add sugar, one tablespoon at a time, to form a meringue. Beat 30 seconds longer.
- Stir a quarter of the egg whites into filling. Fold in the remaining whites and the toasted pecans at the same time, reserving one tablespoon of nuts for garnish. Mound the filling into the pie shell. Smooth surface with a spoon. Chill until set, about six hours or longer.
- To make the garnish, whip the cream in a chilled bowl. As it starts to thicken, add the sugar and vanilla. Beat until fairly thick. Pipe or spoon around the edge of the pie. Sprinkle the top with the reserved crumbs and nuts.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 454, UnsaturatedFat 12 grams, Carbohydrate 50 grams, Fat 26 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 8 grams, SaturatedFat 13 grams, Sodium 225 milligrams, Sugar 39 grams, TransFat 0 grams
PECAN CHIFFON PIE
This recipe is from the SH Kress company. Helen Moore from the Charlotte Observer says this is one of her most requested recipes in her 40 years of cooking. This is a no-bake pie.
Provided by mary winecoff
Categories Pie
Time 30m
Yield 1 pie
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Spread nuts on a baking sheet to toast. Bake at 250 degrees for 10 to 15 minutes or until the nuts barely begin to brown. Cool.
- Combine brown sugar and 11/3 cups plus 2 Tablespoons water. Bring to a boil.
- Mix cornstarch and 1/4 cup water and stirring with a whisk, pour into the boiling brown sugar mixture. Stir constantly and cook until the mixture becomes clear and is the consistency of a thick pudding. Remove mixture from heat.
- Whip egg whites at high speed with mixer until peaks form. Slowly add 1/4 cup sugar and beat until peaks are stiff. Reduce mixer speed to low and gently add the hot pudding-like mixture and the toasted nuts. As soon as everything is blended, turn off mixture. Do not overmix.
- Pile filling lightly into baked pie shells.
- Whip cream until stiff. Add vanilla. Divide the whipped cream and spread over both pies. Refrigerate 1 to 2 hours.
- Pies are best served the same day they are made.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 2764.2, Fat 166.7, SaturatedFat 61.6, Cholesterol 326.1, Sodium 321.6, Carbohydrate 315.8, Fiber 10.8, Sugar 266.9, Protein 23.8
Tips:
- Make sure your pumpkin puree is smooth and free of lumps. You can use a food processor or blender to achieve this.
- Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can result in a tough pie crust.
- Bake the pie in a preheated oven. This will help to ensure that the crust is cooked through.
- Let the pie cool completely before serving. This will help to prevent the filling from becoming runny.
- Serve the pie with whipped cream or ice cream. This will add a delicious and creamy touch to the pie.
Conclusion:
This chiffon pumpkin pie with pecan brittle is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. The creamy pumpkin filling is complemented perfectly by the crunchy pecan brittle topping. This pie is sure to be a hit with your family and friends!
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