Pumpkin Pie With Triple Sec Recipe

Name: Pumpkin Pie With Triple Sec
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 14-2 cups ground gingersnap cookies; 14-½ cup softened butter; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1 ¼ cups canned pumpkin; ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon; ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg; ½ teaspoon ground ginger; 1 envelope knox gelatin; ⅔ cup sugar; ½ teaspoon salt; 3 eggs, separated; ½ cup triple sec or ½ cup Cointreau liqueur or ½ cup Grand Marnier; ½ cup heavy cream, whipped

Servings: persons

1 14-2 cups ground gingersnap cookies
14-½ cup softened butter
1 tablespoon sugar
1 ¼ cups canned pumpkin
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
½ teaspoon ground ginger
1 envelope knox gelatin
⅔ cup sugar
½ teaspoon salt
3 eggs, separated
½ cup triple sec or ½ cup Cointreau liqueur or ½ cup Grand Marnier
½ cup heavy cream, whipped

1
Mix ground ginger snap cookies with softened butter, more or less to taste.
2
Add 1 TBS sugar.
3
Press into a 9-inch pie pan and bake at 375 degrees for 8 minutes.
4
MAke sure that the pie shell doesn't burn and try not to have it crack.
5
Set aside to cool.
6
In a heatproof bowl, mix the gelatin, 1/3 cup of the sugar, the salt and cinnamon and nutmeg and ginger.
7
Stir in 1/4 cup water.
8
Place the bowl over 2 inches or more of boiling water in a pot over medium-high heat.
9
Add liqueur and stir constantly until the gelatin is dissolved and the mixture is slightly thickened.
10
Remove from heat.
11
Stir in pumpkin.
12
Cool.
13
Beat egg whites that are at room temperature until stiff but not dry.
14
Gradually add remaining 1/3 cup of sugar and beat whites until very stiff and glossy.
15
FOLD IN cooled gelatin mixture.
16
FOLD IN the whipped cream.
17
Turn into pie crust and chill until firm.
18
Garnish with additional whipped cream and candied ginger.
19
NOTE: you can just break up the ginger snap cookies and scoop the chilled pumpkin mousse in alternating lawyers in a pretty serving glass or a trifle bowl -- .

2885

kcal

Calories

302

Fat

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 14-2 cups ground gingersnap cookies, 14-½ cup softened butter, 1 tablespoon sugar, 1 ¼ cups canned pumpkin, and more.

Yes, Pumpkin Pie With Triple Sec falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Pumpkin Pie With Triple Sec

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