Pumpkin-and-White Chocolate Mousse Pie

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   Make the crust Preheat the oven to 325.

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   Toast the macadamias on a pie plate for 15 minutes, until golden.

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   Let cool.

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   In a food processor, pulse the graham crackers until finely ground; transfer to a bowl.

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   In the processor, pulse the macadamias until finely ground; add to the bowl.

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   Add all of the remaining ingredients to the bowl and mix well.

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   Press the crust over the bottom and up the side of a 9-inch pie plate.

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   Bake for about 20 minutes, until set.

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   Transfer to a rack and cool.

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    Meanwhile, make the filling In a bowl, sprinkle the gelatin over 1/3 cup of water; let stand for 5 minutes.

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    Place the white chocolate in a large bowl.

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    In a bowl, whisk the egg yolks with the granulated sugar.

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    In a small saucepan, simmer 3/4 cup of the heavy cream with the bay leaf, cinnamon stick, allspice, nutmeg and vanilla for 1 minute.

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    Discard the cinnamon stick and bay leaf.

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    While whisking constantly, slowly drizzle the heavy cream mixture into the egg mixture.

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    Whisk in the gelatin mixture.

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    Immediately pour the hot egg mixture over the white chocolate; let stand for 1 minute, then whisk until smooth.

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    Whisk in the pumpkin puree and salt until incorporated.

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    Refrigerate until cold, about 1 hour.

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    In a small bowl, whisk the remaining 1/4 cup of heavy cream until soft peaks form; fold into the pumpkin filling until incorporated.

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    Scrape the filling into the baked crust and spread in an even layer.

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    Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour before serving.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.