Monday, November 23, 2009

Happy Thanksgiving - Pumpkin Chiffon Pie

1 1/4 cup pumpkin
3/4 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 cup sugar
3 eggs
1 tablespoon gelatin
1/4 cup cold water
Baked 9" pie shell

Combine pumpkin, milk, salt, spices and half the sugar in a double boiler. Then add slightly beaten egg yolks. Return to heat and cook stirring until thick. Add gelatin dissolved in cold water and blend thoroughly. Cool the mixture to slightly above room temperature. Beat egg whites with remaining sugar until stiff and fold into the pie mixture. Turn into pie shell and chill. Garnish with whipped cream. Happy Thanksgiving!