Dad's Pumpkin Chiffon Pie

Name: Dad's Pumpkin Chiffon Pie
Yield: 1 9-inch pie
Ingredients: 1 cup pumpkin puree; 3 large eggs eggs; ½ cup white sugar; 1 cup milk; ½ teaspoon salt; 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 (.25 ounce) package unflavored gelatin; ¼ cup water; ½ cup white sugar; 1 (16 ounce) package gingersnap cookies

Rating: 4.36 stars

33 Ratings
28 Reviews
1 Photo

Deliciously different pumpkin chiffon pie with a gingersnap crust! My family has used this pumpkin pie recipe exclusively for all the 43 years I have been around! Originally submitted to ThanksgivingRecipe.com.

By Jennifer Powell

Gallery

Recipe Summary

Servings:

Yield:

1 9-inch pie

Nutrition Info

Directions

Step 1

Line one 9 inch pie pan with whole gingersnap cookies, breaking as necessary for fitting.

Advertisement
Step 2

In a saucepan over medium heat cook pumpkin puree to heat through, stirring frequently.
Step 3

Separate the eggs. Combine the egg yolks, 1/2 cup sugar, milk, spices and butter or margarine. Add to pumpkin and cook, stirring frequently until mixture is of custard consistency. Remove mixture from heat.
Step 4

Soften gelatin in the cold water and stir into the pumpkin until dissolved. Chill mixture until it begins to stiffen (about 1 1/2 hours).
Step 5

Whip egg whites with the remaining 1/2 cup sugar until stiff. Fold whipped egg whites into the pumpkin mixture. Spoon mixture into the prepared pan and chill until set (about 3 hours). Serve topped with whipped cream.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

343 calories; protein 5.3g 11% DV; carbohydrates 54.9g 18% DV; fat 11.9g 18% DV; cholesterol 63.9mg 21% DV; sodium 331mg 13% DV. Full Nutrition

Reviews (28)

Most helpful positive review

DEBBIE CRAIG

12/23/2003

I made this recipe for Thanksgiving and it was SO yummy. My family loved it. It makes ordinary pumpkin pie look like mud. The gingersnap crust adds such a great flavor. THANKS! Will prepare this again!! Read More

Helpful

(16)

Most helpful critical review

ABASS

12/23/2003

I really did not care for this pie; pumpkin pie is my favorite and I was excited to try this new twist but I was disapointed. It is ok if it is all eaten right away but after a few hours the cookies get soggy and makes the pie taste nasty. Read More

Helpful

(8)

33 Ratings

5 star values: 17
4 star values: 12
3 star values: 3
2 star values: 1
1 star values: 0

Reviews: Most Helpful

Most Helpful Most Positive Least Positive Newest

DEBBIE CRAIG

12/23/2003

Helpful

(16)

SIMONAD

12/23/2003

I can't stand pumpkin pie. Ok with this pie I was sneaking back to the fridge for more. I used a baked pie shell rather than the cookie crust called for. The pie is wonderfully light and fluffy. Makes other pumpkin pies truly taste like... someone said mud Read More

Helpful

(16)

HGORRELL

12/23/2003

This is a very different but delicious pumpkin pie. Since I tend to like my pies lighter I thought it was very good. The ginersnaps really added flavor. The way the pumpkin mixture oozes into the ginger snaps it reminds me of a very fluffy banana pudding except that it tastes like pumpkin pie instead of banana. This recipe seems to be especially popular with children. I wound up having to use 2 pie pans for it though. It makes 2 pies or 1 very deep dish pie. Read More

Helpful

(15)

BEKAHSBOUTIQUE

12/13/2002

I used this pumpkin pie recipe last year so I'm making it again this year! It was absolutely superb! I crushed ginger-snaps and added butter for the crust and it tasted so much better than plain ordinary crust! Read More

Helpful

(14)

MARCH103

12/23/2003

This one's a keeper! This recipe does wonders to thick heavy pumpkin. I made it for a family dinner and coaxed everyone to try it - even the "non-pumpkin-pie-eaters" loved it! The filling fluffs up almost like mousse but is more substantial and has a marvelous lightly spiced pumpkiny taste. I would say the gingersnap crust MUST be used - for me it made the pie. I suggest buying quality cookies with lots of ginger (I used brand-name Mr. Christie Midget Snaps thin wafers) And next time I think I will even layer them a bit more to make a thicker crust. HOWEVER I am now signed up to make the pumpkin pie for my family dinners for the next 25 years... Read More

Helpful

(13)

Oobie

04/28/2006

Very very good. I love pumpkin and I really like how light and refreshing this dessert is. Everyone loved it. Read More

Helpful

(9)

Cyndy Blackledge Bauers

01/25/2007

VERY GOOD but VERY hard to make for someone who does not do a lot of cooking. I do not suggest this recipe for novice cooks. Read More

Helpful

(8)

CLOVERDALE1

02/01/2004

I think a little more spice would be nice but maybe thats just me. Read More

Helpful

(8)

ABASS

12/23/2003

Helpful

(8)

More Reviews

Back to Dad's Pumpkin Chiffon Pie

All Reviews for Dad's Pumpkin Chiffon Pie

- of Reviews

Nutritional Information

Dad's Pumpkin Chiffon Pie

Servings Per Recipe: 10
Calories: 343

% Daily Value *

protein: 11 %

carbohydrates: 18 %

exchange other carbs:

dietary fiber: 4 %

sugars:

fat: 18 %

saturated fat: 21 %

cholesterol: 21 %

vitamin a iu: 28 %

niacin equivalents: 15 %

vitamin b6: 3 %

vitamin c: 2 %

folate: 11 %

calcium: 6 %

iron: 12 %

magnesium: 3 %

potassium: 4 %

sodium: 13 %

thiamin: 3 %

calories from fat:

percent of calories from carbs:

percent of calories from fat:

percent of calories from protein:

percent of calories from sat fat:

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

Reviews for: Photos of Dad's Pumpkin Chiffon Pie

1 of 28

All Reviews

DEBBIE CRAIG

12/23/2003

Helpful

(16)

SIMONAD

12/23/2003

Helpful

(16)

HGORRELL

12/23/2003

Helpful

(15)

BEKAHSBOUTIQUE

12/13/2002

Helpful

(14)

MARCH103

12/23/2003

Helpful

(13)

Oobie

04/28/2006

Very very good. I love pumpkin and I really like how light and refreshing this dessert is. Everyone loved it.

Helpful

(9)

Cyndy Blackledge Bauers

01/25/2007

VERY GOOD but VERY hard to make for someone who does not do a lot of cooking. I do not suggest this recipe for novice cooks.

Helpful

(8)

CLOVERDALE1

02/01/2004

I think a little more spice would be nice but maybe thats just me.

Helpful

(8)

ABASS

12/23/2003

Helpful

(8)

1 of 1 Dad's Pumpkin Chiffon Pie

truckersmom

Add Photo

Dad's Pumpkin Chiffon Pie

Rate this recipe Your rating Couldn't eat it Didn't like it It was OK Liked it Loved it

Thanks for adding your feedback.

Congrats! You saved Dad's Pumpkin Chiffon Pie to your Favorites

Dad's Pumpkin Chiffon Pie

18 Easy Halloween Treats Kids Can Help Make

15 Warm Squash Soups for Cool Fall Nights

15 of the World's Best Savory Beef Stew Recipes

Dad's Pumpkin Chiffon Pie

Gallery

Recipe Summary

Ingredients

Directions

Nutrition Facts

Reviews (28)

Most helpful positive review

Most helpful critical review

All Reviews for Dad's Pumpkin Chiffon Pie

Account

More

Account

More

Dad's Pumpkin Chiffon Pie

Gallery

Recipe Summary

Ingredients

Directions

Nutrition Facts

Reviews (28)

Most helpful positive review

Most helpful critical review

All Reviews for Dad's Pumpkin Chiffon Pie