Pumpkin Cream Pie: A Velvety Thanksgiving Classic
Indulge in a sophisticated, chilled dessert featuring a light, spiced pumpkin mousse encased in a crisp, buttery pastry crust. This elegant alternative to traditional pie offers a cloud-like consistency and perfectly balanced fall flavors. Each slice is stabilized to perfection, creating a silky mouthfeel that is both refreshing and comforting, making it the ideal centerpiece for any holiday gathering or seasonal celebration.
- Prep Time: 30
- Cook Time: 15
- Total Time: 285
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: breakfast
- Method: No-bake filling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
1 pre-baked 9-inch pie crust
15 oz canned pumpkin puree
2 cups heavy whipping cream, chilled
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 tbsp gelatin powder
2 tbsp water
2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
Instructions
Bake the pie shell according to package or recipe instructions until golden brown and cool completely.
Bloom the gelatin in two tablespoons of water in a small heat-proof dish.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, half of the sugar, and the pumpkin spice until smooth.
Melt the bloomed gelatin over a double boiler until liquid and whisk it into the pumpkin mixture.
In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream with the remaining sugar and vanilla until firm peaks form.
Gently fold the whipped cream into the pumpkin base using a rubber spatula until fully incorporated.
Pour the filling into the cooled crust and smooth the top.
Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours until the pie is firm and set.
Notes
Ensure your heavy cream is very cold before whipping to achieve the best volume. You can substitute the granulated sugar with brown sugar for a richer, molasses-infused depth of flavor. For a crunchier base, a graham cracker crust works beautifully as a contrast to the soft filling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
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