Old Fashioned Pumpkin Chiffon Pie Recipe
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It’s December so you may be wondering why I’m sharing a pumpkin recipe. I made Pumpkin Chiffon Pie for Thanksgiving this year and I just had to share it now instead of waiting until next year. If you’re like me, you can eat pumpkin any time of the year. Pumpkin is always amazing in my book!
Every year at Thanksgiving, we have pumpkin pie. It is a favorite of mine and my husband’s, for sure. But this year, I decided to switch it up when I came across a 1950s recipe for Pumpkin Chiffon Pie. I love a good chiffon pie and I had never heard of Pumpkin Chiffon!
This pie is definitely a little more time-consuming than regular pumpkin pie because it involves making Jell-O and pudding and letting them set. The good thing is that modern Jell-O and pudding set a lot faster than the original.
Ingredients
- Orange Gelatin
- Salt
- Pumpkin Pie Spice
- Sugar
- Water
- Light Cream
- Milk
- Vanilla Pudding Mix
- Pumpkin
- Pie Crust
Equipment You May Need
- Glass Bowls
- Egg Beater
- Measuring Cups and Spoons
Helpful Tips
- With gelatin, it is important that the water is hot, so I boiled my water with a tea kettle on the stove and then measured it. When I added the cold water I actually used my 1/2 cup measuring cup as an ice scoop and then added water to fill it. The ice helps it set even faster, which is a trick I learned from my mom. I chilled the gelatin in the fridge for about 10 minutes before using it for the last part of the recipe.
- This recipe says to use an egg beater, but I used a hand mixer, and was just fine. It also says to set the bowl of gelatin in ice and water while you whip with the egg beater, which can be tricky. It is important to keep the gelatin cold, though, so it is an important step. I used two bowls that were close in size to make it easier.
Other Recipes You May Enjoy
If you’re not a pumpkin pie fan, you may like Old Fashioned Coconut Cream Pie, Heavenly Lime Pie, or Blueberry Pie instead. You may also enjoy this Fresh Squeezed Lemonade. Add this French Onion Stuffing to your Thanksgiving feast, too.
Final Thoughts
My family absolutely loved this pie and requested I make it again next year instead of regular pumpkin pie! I would have to agree, it’s definitely a keeper!
What is your favorite kind of pie? Let me know in the comments below!
Pumpkin Chiffon Pie
Ingredients
- 1 Package Orange Gelatin 4 serving
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- 2 teaspoons Pumpkin Pie Spice
- ¼ Cup Sugar
- 1 Cup Hot Water
- ½ Cup Cold Water
- 1 Cup Cold Light Cream
- ½ Cup Cold Milk
- 1 Package Vanilla Instant Pudding Mix 4 serving
- 1½ Cups Canned Pumpkin
- 2 8-or 9-Inch Pie Shells baked
Instructions
- Combine gelatin, salt, pumpkin pie spice, and sugar.
- Add boiling hot water and stir until completely dissolved.
- Chill for 5 minutes or until slightly thickened.
- Pour light cream and milk into separate bowl.
- Add pudding mix and beat slowly with egg beater until mixed well, approximately 1 minute.
- Let set, approximately 5 minutes.
- While pudding is setting, set bowl of gelatin in a slightly larger bowl of ice and water.
- Whip gelatin with egg beater or hand mixer until thick and fluffy.
- Use mixer to add pumpkin and instant pudding mixture; mix well.
- Pour into pie shells.
- Chill until firm; approximately 1 hour.
- Makes two 8- or 9-inch pies.
Notes
- With gelatin, it is important that the water is hot, so I boiled my water with a tea kettle on the stove and then measured it. When I added the cold water I actually used my 1/2 cup measuring cup as an ice scoop and then added water to fill it. The ice helps it set even faster, which is a trick I learned from my mom. I chilled the gelatin in the fridge for about 10 minutes before using it for the last part of the recipe.
- This recipe says to use an egg beater, but I used a hand mixer, and was just fine. It also says to set the bowl of gelatin in ice and water while you whip with the egg beater, which can be tricky. It is important to keep the gelatin cold, though, so it is an important step. I used two bowls that were close in size to make it easier.
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26 Comments
Rita
It’s definitely not an average pumpkin pie and the orange gelatine is was a huge surprise for me. No wonder your family loved it. 🙂
Heidi Bruaw
Thank you so much! The orange gelatin definitely adds some fun flavor. 🙂
S.S. Mitchell
This looks really tasts, I think it’d go great with some single cream poured over it as well!
Heidi Bruaw
Thank you! I agree. That would be yummy! 🙂
Fransic verso
Wow, this looks really yummy. We never tried it before but knowing your family loved it. Confirm it for us, it’s delicious pie. Well done!
Heidi Bruaw
Thank you!
Sara
I love pumpkin Pie but have never eaten or baked a Chiffon Pumpkin pie. I hope it is more delicious than a regular one.
Thanks for sharing. Happy Holidays
Heidi Bruaw
It is even better!
Corinne
I’ve never had any type of pumpkin pie before. This looks delicious!
Corinne x
Heidi Bruaw
If you’ve never had pumpkin pie, you definitely have to give it a try!
Charity
Oh this pie sounds delicious. I love regular pumpkin pie so I will defintely have to try this one out too. Thanks for sharing the recipe!
Heidi Bruaw
If you love pumpkin pie, you will enjoy this one too!
Jodie
This sounds like a great alternative to the traditional pumpkin pie! I’m intrigued as to how the pudding and Jello change the recipe. Thanks for sharing.
Heidi Bruaw
Thank you! It is a great alternative. I’m not sure if I will make regular pumpkin pie anymore!
Simona
First of all, welcome back Heidi! Secondly, I LOVE pumpkin pie, and sad to see people dismiss it as an autumn dessert only. Like you, I could easily eat it all year round! We only made a orange chiffon pie before, so definitely need to try and make this one!
Heidi Bruaw
Thank you! If you like orange chiffon pie and pumpkin pie, you will definitely love this!
Charlotte Birchall
This sounds amazing. I have never tried pumpkin pie before. I love the idea of this pumpkin chiffon pie. I cant wait to make and try this recipe. Thank you for sharing.
Heidi Bruaw
Thank you! You will have to try it and let me know what you think! 🙂
Vourneen
I’ve actually never had pumpkin pie before! But this one sounds and looks delicious! Thanks for sharing the recipe.
Heidi Bruaw
If you’ve never had pumpkin pie, you will have to try it sometime soon! 🙂
michael
I never thought of adding jello to my pumpkin pie recipes, i will be sure to give this a try.
Heidi Bruaw
It was a tasty addition, in my opinion. 🙂
Linda M Purcell
This looks yummy. I have lots of pumpkin pie recipes. This looks so different. I love trying new ones.
Heidi Bruaw
Thank you! Let me know if you give it a try. 🙂
Karla R Petersen
My kids love pumpkin pie. I will have to try this with them. Thank you.
Heidi Bruaw
Thank you! I hope you like it. 🙂