Frozen Pumpkin Mousse Pie
While pumpkin pie deserves respect as a Thanksgiving icon, it's fun to shake up tradition. Surprise your family and friends with a frozen pie this year--it just might become one of their holiday favorites. No need to let them know how easy it is.
Ingredients
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30 small gingersnap cookies, (about 7 1/2 ounces)
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2 tablespoons raisins
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1 tablespoon neutral oil, such as canola or avocado
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1 cup canned pumpkin puree
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⅓ cup packed brown sugar
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½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
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¼ teaspoon ground ginger
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¼ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
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2 pints (4 cups) frozen low-fat vanilla ice cream, softened (see Tip)
Description
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a 9-inch deep-dish pie pan with cooking spray.
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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.
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Bake the crust until set, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
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To prepare filling: 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.