Chocolate Pumpkin Chiffon Pie

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   Crust: In a medium-size bowl, stir melted butter into cookie crumbs until moistened.

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   Press into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch deep-dish pie plate.

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   Refrigerate until ready to fill.

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   Filling: In a small glass measuring cup, sprinkle gelatin over water.

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   Let stand.

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   In a heavy-bottomed medium-size saucepan, whisk together pumpkin puree, evaporated milk, brown sugar, egg yolks, pumpkin pie spice and salt until smooth.

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   Cook over medium heat, whisking, for 8 minutes or until temperature registers 140 degrees on an instant-read thermometer.

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   Continue stirring over low heat for 3 minutes, maintaining 140 degrees.

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   Microwave gelatin mixture on high for 10 seconds, until melted.

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    Whisk into the pumplin mixture and remove from heat.

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    Pour filling into a large bowl.

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    Set into a larger bowl of ice water and cool for 10 to 12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the consistency of honey.

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    Whip cream on medium high until stiff peaks form.

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    Gently fold into the cooled pumpkin mixture.

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    Pour filling into the cooled crust.

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    Refrigerate overnight.

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    Garnish with chocolate curls, if desired.

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    Allow to stand at room temperature for 15 minutes.

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    With a very sharp knife, cut into 8 servings.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.