Рецепт Roasted Pumpkin Cream Pie
It's Fall and all is well, now comes the question, Sweet Potato or Pumpkin Pie? The polls seem to always lean towards the sweet potato, leaving poor pumpkins to sit idly by, watching the party from the sidelines.... Not anymore!
This recipe quickly became popular with my family. As picky as some children are, even my nephew Braelyn and daughter Genesis loved it! I am particularly proud of my 'baby' too. For a while, I considered saving this recipe for my private archives and for special family affairs, but I finally figured a recipe like this should be enjoyed by all. The pumpkin for this recipe was hand picked by me and roasted off in a 400* oven. The recipe from there on, is relatively easy and makes two deep dish, 9 inch pies.
I created this recipe with more than just a dollop of cream on top, as I felt like the best part of a pumpkin pie was a bit the whipped cream mixed with the bite of pie. At least until now!
The cream of this pie is a combination of flavors, warm, tangy, not too sweet and harmonious with the spices of the pie. I actually came up with the topping for another recipe of mine, and loved it so much, I wanted to find other places that it would work well. I hope your family enjoys this recipe as much as mine does. I feel good about the prospect of someone outside of my normal circle of friends and family appreciating something that I created and quite literally, tasting my passion for cooking, on a plate! Get ready to change your whole opinion about Pumpkin Pie!! Fresh Pumpkin is cut into equal parts, drizzled with a little light tasting oil, and sprinkled with a scant amount of kosher salt. Roast uncovered in a 400* oven until soft, about 30 minutes. Allow pumpkin to cool slightly. Cut or peel rind away from pumpkin meat and the roasted pumpkin is ready to use.
Recipe:
2 c. roasted pumpkin
1 can evaporated milk
2/3 c. brown sugar
1/2 c. granulated sugar
1 tbsp. ground spice blend*
3 large eggs
1 tsp. Madacascar Bourbon vanilla bean paste or pure vanilla extract
2- 9 inch deep dish pie crusts
For Spice Blend:
1 1/2 tsp. Roasted Cinnamon Spice
1/2 tsp. Freshly crushed Cardamon, pods removed and seeds ground in mortar and pestle
1/2 tsp. Freshly grated Nutmeg
1/4 tsp. ground Ginger
1/4 tsp. freshly ground Allspice
Mix spices together in a small bowl or in the pestle, pour contents into pumpkin blend
Preheat oven to 350*F.
Place all of ingredients into bowl and blend until smooth, about 2 minutes.
Pour equal amounts into pie crusts.
Bake on baking sheet for about 40 minutes, or until toothpick inserted, comes out clean.
If the edges of the pies brown too quickly, cover with foil for the remaining baking time.
Remove from oven to cool for 1 hour before placing in the refrigerator to cool an additional 1/2 hour.
Meanwhile, prepare the topping.
Cream Topping:
8 oz. whipped topping
8 oz. sour cream
1c. confectioner's sugar
pinch of kosher salt
Zest of one lemon
Freshly grated Nutmeg
In a medium bowl, combine the sour cream, confectioner's sugar and salt.
Once blended, add whipped cream.
Zest the lemon atop whipped cream.
Grate a scant amount of nutmeg atop also.
In a FOLDING fashion, combine the sour cream mixture with the whipped cream mixture.
Taste For Balance.
Place in refrigerator while pies cook and cool.
After pies have cooled for at least 1 hour and a half, divide the Cream topping and spread evenly atop pies.
Add toothpicks if desired to keep plastic wrap from sticking to top.
Chill for at least another 1 1/2 to 2 hours for best slicing results.
Makes 2- 9 inch pies.
Note:
*If you are unable to freshly grind above spices, store bought ground will substitute. Also, plain canned pumpkin.
*Lighten the recipe by adding fat free evaporated milk, light sour cream and egg substitute!!