| Level: | Easy |
| Total: | 4 hr 10 min |
| Prep: | 3 hr 40 min |
| Cook: | 30 min |
| Yield: | 8 to 10 servings |
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, plus more for the pie plate
- 24 chocolate wafer cookies (about 5 ounces)
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon finely grated orange zest
- 2 ounces semisweet chocolate, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 1/4-ounce packet unflavored gelatin
- 3/4 cup whole milk
- 2/3 cup plus 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1 15-ounce can pure pumpkin
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 3/4 cups cold heavy cream
Instructions
- Make the crust: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and butter a 9-inch pie plate. Pulse the chocolate wafers, sugar and orange zest in a food processor until finely ground. Add the melted butter and pulse to combine. Press the crumb mixture into the bottom and up the side of the prepared plate. Bake until set, 15 to 20 minutes, then transfer to a rack to cool completely.
- Combine the chocolate and heavy cream in a small microwave-safe bowl and microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring after each, until smooth. Pour into the cooled crust and spread over the bottom and up the side; set aside until the chocolate sets, about 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, make the filling: Sprinkle the gelatin over 3 tablespoons water in a large bowl; let sit 5 minutes. Combine the milk, 2/3 cup sugar, the egg yolks, pumpkin, cinnamon, ginger and salt in a medium saucepan. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring, until the mixture bubbles, 6 to 8 minutes. Carefully whisk the milk mixture into the gelatin mixture until combined. Let sit at room temperature, stirring frequently, until cool but not set, 30 to 45 minutes.
- Beat 3/4 cup heavy cream in a bowl with a mixer until soft peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cooled pumpkin mixture, then pour into the prepared crust. Press plastic wrap directly on the surface and refrigerate until firm, at least 3 hours or overnight.
- Beat the remaining 1 cup heavy cream and 1/4 cup sugar until stiff peaks form. Spread on top of the pie.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size | 1 of 10 servings |
| Calories | 416 |
| Total Fat | 26 g |
| Saturated Fat | 15 g |
| Carbohydrates | 42 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 34 g |
| Protein | 7 g |
| Cholesterol | 102 mg |
| Sodium | 173 mg |
Reviews
My husband loved this so much at Thanksgiving, that I made it again for a party with friends. It was a huge hit. I didn’t know exactly what chocolate wafer cookies are, so I used one sleeve of chocolate graham crackers for the crust. The second time I made it I put a little orange zest in the whipped cream. So good!
I thought this was excellent, will make it every year!! Airy and scrumptious!! I was a little nervous about the first review stating that it didn’t have any flavor so I doctored it up, added 1/4 tsp nutmeg and allspice. Also added a tsp of vanilla and cream of tartar to the chiffon. It is important to make sure that the gelatin is melted, I put in a warm water bath until I was ready to use it. The crust had me nervous too I thought it was going to , I almost threw it out but it was also great after setting in the fridge with the filling. Looking at other ways to cook chiffon online I found that you just need to cook the filling for 10 minutes, still stirring constantly, not 30 to 40.
OMG! This was so good. The peeps kept coming back for more. Used Oreos instead of choc wafers since I couldn’t find them in my local market. Have orders for this pie for Xmas!
We loved this! I don’t know why the other reviewers thought it lacked flavor – maybe their spices were old? It definitely has a more delicate flavor and texture than traditional pumpkin pie. Our family fought over the last piece; it was that good. Will definitely make again.
This was terrible. We ended up throwing half the pie away (after everyone tried a slice). The crust was decent. The filling itself lacked any real flavor, and had a strange texture. Way denser than jello, and nothing like a pie. Awful Awful Awful. I was so embarrassed.