Pumpkin chiffon pie (l a times)

6 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1Envelope unflavored gelatin
¾cupLight brown sugar, packed
½teaspoonSalt
1teaspoonGround cinnamon
½teaspoonGround nutmeg or mace
¾cupMilk
3Egg yolks, well beaten
cupCooked mashed pumpkin or canned pumpkin
3Egg whites
¼cupSuperfine granulated sugar
1Baked 9-inch pie shell
Whipped cream
Formatted by Manny Rothstein

Directions

Mix together gelatin, brown sugar, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg in top of double boiler. Stir in milk, egg yolks and pumpkin. Place over simmering water and cook, stirring often, until mixture is heated through, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat. Chill until 1 spoonful holds its shape.

Meanwhile, beat egg whites until stiff but not dry. Gradually beat in superfine sugar and continue beating until very stiff. Fold gelatin mixture into egg whites. Turn into pie shell, smoothing top. Cover and chill until firm. Just before serving, garnish with whipped cream.

Makes 6 to 8 servings.

Copyright Los Angeles Times, November 16, 1995 By Marilyn Kluger, Special to The Times

Submitted By MANNY ROTHSTEIN On 11-25-95