Posted at: 11/07/2009 12:15 PM
Updated at: 11/07/2009 12:21 PM
By: WNYT Staff

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Pumpkin Chiffon Pie from Luvins Muffins

Thaddeus Pickney from "Luvins Muffins" makes pies and has a new program called "Pie for the People" or "Buy a Pie, Give a Pie."

Pumpkin Chiffon Pie

1 envelope unflavored gelatin

3/4 cup sugar

1/2 tsp. salt

1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon

1/2 tsp. ground allspice

1/4 tsp. ground ginger

1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg

3/4 cup milk

2 large eggs, separated, yolks beaten

1 cup canned pumpkin

1/2 cup heavy cream, whipped

1 (9-inch) graham cracker crust

Topping:

2 pints heavy cream, whipped

Shaved dark chocolate

Combine gelatin, 1/2 cup sugar, salt, cinnamon, allspice, ginger and nutmeg in a saucepan. Stir in milk, egg yolks and pumpkin. Cook over medium heat until thick. Chill saucepan in refrigerator until partially set (about 1 hr.)

In a bowl, beat egg whites until soft peaks form. Gradually add 1/4 cup sugar and continue beating until stiff peaks form. Fold in 1/2 cup of whipped cream. Fold egg white mixture into filling. Pour filling into pie crust and chill for 1 hr.

Just before serving, top with remaining whipped cream and sprinkle some shaved dark chocolate on top.

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