Description
Transform traditional pumpkin pie into a refreshingly modern, nutrient-rich dessert with our Frozen Pumpkin Mousse Pie. This creative twist combines the antioxidant power of pumpkin – rich in beta-carotene and essential nutrients – with a silky-smooth, frozen texture that’ll delight your taste buds. Perfect for health-conscious holiday hosts, this surprisingly simple recipe delivers both wholesome goodness and indulgent satisfaction.
Ingredients
- 30 small gingersnap cookies (about 7 ½ ounces)
- 2 tablespoons raisins
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- ⅓ cup packed brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
- ¼ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
- 2 pints (4 cups) frozen low-fat vanilla ice cream , softened
Instructions
STEP 1
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Coat a 9-inch deep-dish pie pan with cooking spray.
STEP 2
To prepare crust: Combine gingersnaps and raisins in a food processor and pulse until finely chopped. Add oil and pulse until blended. Press evenly into the bottom and up the sides of the prepared pan.
STEP 3
Bake the crust until set, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
STEP 4
To prepare filling: Take ice cream out of the refrigerator and leave at room temperature until soft. Combine pumpkin, sugar, cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg in a large bowl and mix well. Add ice cream and stir until blended. Spoon the mixture into the cooled pie crust. Freeze until firm, at least 2 hours. Let the pie soften slightly in the refrigerator for 20 to 30 minutes before serving.
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