How to Make a No-Bake Pumpkin Pie
Pumpkin pie is a staple of the American Thanksgiving dinner. The only thing better than eating pumpkin pie is making this no-bake dessert. When you make this no-bake pumpkin pie it doesn't take up room in the oven. Does this Spark an idea?
Things You'll Need
- 3 eggs, separated
- Large bowl
- 1 envelope unflavored gelatin
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. ginger
- 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp. nutmeg
- 2-qt. saucepan
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 1/4 cup pureed pumpkin
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- Electric beaters
- Prepared, baked pie shell
- Plastic wrap
Instructions
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Separate the three eggs. Put the egg whites into a large bowl and set aside.
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Combine 1 envelope of gelatin, 3/4 cup of brown sugar, 1/2 tsp. of salt, 1/2 tsp. of ginger, 1/2 tsp. of cinnamon and 1/2 tsp. nutmeg in a 2-quart saucepan. Mix these ingredients together to combine them and remove any lumps.
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Add to the saucepan 1/2 cup of milk, the egg yolks and 1 1/4 cup pureed pumpkin. Mix well, combining all the ingredients.
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Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture comes to a boil. Turn off the burner and set the saucepan aside. Let it mixture cool.
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Beat the egg whites, slowly adding 1/2 cup of sugar, until they form stiff peaks.
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Fold the beaten egg whites into the cooled pumpkin mixture.
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Pour the mixture into a prepared, baked pie shell. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate till the pie is set, about 3 to 5 hours.
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