Description
Warm autumn spices dance through this Spiced Chai Pumpkin Meringue Pie, blending creamy pumpkin with aromatic chai notes. Delicate meringue crowns this seasonal dessert, inviting you to savor each luxurious, comforting bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 (15-ounce / 425 grams) can pumpkin puree
- 1 pie crust
- 4 large eggs
Spices and Flavoring:
- 2 tablespoons chai spice mix
- 1 cup (200 grams) granulated sugar
Binding and Texture Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup (30 grams) cornstarch
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) heavy cream
- 4 egg whites (for meringue)
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 375°F and carefully press the pie dough into a 9-inch pie dish, crimping the edges elegantly.
- Whisk together the pumpkin puree, aromatic chai spice blend, granulated sugar, and rich heavy cream until the mixture becomes smooth and uniform.
- Gently pour the spiced pumpkin filling into the prepared pie crust, ensuring an even distribution and smooth surface.
- Bake the pie for 40-45 minutes until the filling sets with a slight wobble at the center, then remove and allow to cool completely at room temperature.
- In a clean metal bowl, vigorously beat egg whites until soft peaks form, gradually incorporating sugar to create a glossy, stable meringue.
- Spread the silky meringue over the cooled pie, creating decorative peaks and swirls with the back of a spoon.
- Return the pie to the oven and bake at 350°F for 10-12 minutes, watching carefully until the meringue turns a delicate golden brown.
- Remove from oven and let the pie cool for at least 2 hours before serving to allow the filling and meringue to set perfectly.
Notes
- Select a high-quality, pure pumpkin puree for the richest flavor and smoothest texture.
- Toast chai spices briefly before mixing to enhance their aromatic qualities and deepen the warmth of the pie.
- Stabilize meringue by adding cream of tartar, which helps create a more glossy and stable peak.
- For a gluten-free version, swap traditional pie crust with an almond flour or gluten-free graham cracker base.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg