Grandma's Pumpkin Chiffon Pie

5 from 2 votes

Grandma's Pumpkin Chiffon Pie is a simple, creamy no-bake alternative to the traditional pumpkin pie. This silky, smooth pumpkin chiffon pie was a staple on our family's Thanksgiving dinner table throughout our childhood.

Prep Time20

Cook Time10

Total Time30

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

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Servings: slices

Calories: 244kcal

Author: Barbara

Ingredients

1 9-inch pie crust baked
1 envelope unflavored gelatin
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves can be omited
2/3 cup evaporated milk
3 eggs separated
15 oz. can pumpkin
1/4 cup sugar To be mixed with egg whites

Instructions

Choose your pie crust: traditional, graham cracker crumb or crustless. If using a frozen pie crust, bake the 9-inch pie crust according to package instruction. Usually this involves pricking the bottom of the pie crust and baking for approximately 10 minutes. Let cool.
Separate the yolks from whites in all 3 eggs.
In a medium saucepan, mix together gelatin packet, 1/2 cup sugar, salt, nutmeg, ginger, cinnamon and cloves. Stir in evaporated milk and egg yolks.
Place over low heat and cook, stirring constantly until the gelatin is completely dissolved and the mixture starts to thicken slightly, approximately 5 to 8 minutes.
Remove from heat; stir in pumpkin.
Let sit on counter to cool until the mixture forms a mound when dropped from a spoon.
While pumpkin mixture cools, beat the egg whites until stiff but not dry. Gradually add the remaining 1/4 cup sugar, and beat stiff.
Once the pumpkin mixture begins to mound, fold in the egg whites gently.
Turn into cooled pie crust and chill until firm.
Top slices with whipped cream or Cool Whip.

Notes

This is a light, airy version of pumpkin pie. If you want a traditional version, try our Impossible Pumpkin Pie.
Gelatin is typically found in the baking section.
Use a regular pie crust, graham cracker crust or go crustless.
The nutritional information is auto-calculated and can vary depending on the products (and crust) used. It should not be used for specific dietary needs.

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