19"Pre-Baked Tart ShellCheck out our sweet dough recipe
1 ¼CupsPumpkin PureeDo not use pumpkin pie filling
¾CupLight Brown Sugar
4LargeEgg Yolks(save the whites - you need these later in the recipe)
½CupWhole Milk
½teaspoonSalt
1teaspoonGround Cinnamon
¼teaspoonGround Ginger
¼teaspoonGround Nutmeg
1TablespoonPowdered Gelatin
3TablespoonCold WaterFor dissolving gelatin
4LargeEgg WhitesPreferably room temperature - the whites will whip better at room temp.
½CupGranulated Sugar
Instructions
Sprinkle the powdered gelatin over the cold water and set aside to allow gelatin to set.
Combine pumpkin puree, brown sugar, milk, egg yolks, salt, cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg into a heat-proof bowl. Whisk well to combine.
Fill a saucepan with 1" of water. Bring water to a low steam. Place the bowl on top of the pan of steaming water. Notes: 1) the bottom of the bowl should not touch the water, and 2) the water should not be boiling.
Stir pumpkin mixture occasionally (every 3 - 5 minutes). Continue to heat the mixture until it reaches 170° F - 180° F (approximately 15 minutes).
Add set gelatin to bowl and whisk until the gelatin is completely melted.
Remove bowl from heat and set aside to cool (approximately ½ hour).
Place egg whites in a clean bowl. Begin mixing using a hand mixer or stand mixer with the whisk attachment. Mix on medium speed until egg whites appear foamy. Continue mixing while slowly pouring in the granulated sugar. Continue to mix until egg whites reach medium peaks.
Gently fold egg whites into the cooled pumpkin mixture.
Pour pumpkin chiffon into the pre-baked tart shell and smooth the top.
Place tart in refrigerator until set (approximately 2 hours).
Decorated as desired (e.g. whipped cream, powdered sugar, etc...). Enjoy!