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Preheat the oven to 350.
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In a medium bowl, whisk the pumpkin puree with the granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, allspice, cocoa powder and salt.
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Whisk in the eggs, cream, molasses and vanilla.
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Pour the custard into the Prebaked Pie Pastry, spreading it evenly.
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Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the surface is puffed, the edges are firm and the center is slightly shaky.
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Transfer to a rack and let cool completely.
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In a small cup, sprinkle the gelatin over the cold water.
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In a medium saucepan, combine the pumpkin puree, brown sugar, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg and salt.
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Put the egg whites in a clean medium bowl and cover with plastic wrap.
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Stir the egg yolks into the pumpkin mixture and bring just to a boil over moderately high heat, stirring gently.
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Whisk in the dissolved gelatin and the vanilla.
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Transfer to a bowl and let cool to room temperature.
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In a medium bowl, beat the heavy cream with the 1 1/2 tablespoons of granulated sugar until soft peaks form.
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Whisk the remaining 1/3 cup of granulated sugar into the egg whites.
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Set the bowl over a saucepan with 1 inch of simmering water; using an electric mixer, beat the whites at low speed until warm to the touch.
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Remove from the heat and continue beating at high speed until the whites are glossy and hold semifirm peaks.
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Fold the meringue into the pumpkin mixture just until incorporated.
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fold in the whipped cream.
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Spoon the chiffon over the pumpkin pie and refrigerate until set, at least 1 hour and up to 6 hours.