Whimsical Gingerbread Delight Pie
This Whimsical Gingerbread Delight Pie reinvents the classic holiday dessert with a delightful twist. Infused with rich molasses, aromatic spices, and a velvety texture, this pie is sure to impress your holiday guests. The buttery filling is perfectly complemented by charming gingerbread man cutouts, adding an enchanting visual appeal and playful element to your dessert table. Whether you're hosting a festive gathering or enjoying a cozy evening at home, this gingerbread pie is the perfect way to celebrate the season with warmth and love. Unleash your creativity and elevate your holiday baking with this unique recipe, perfect for creating lasting memories with family and friends. More festive recipes await you at www.tenderflake.ca.
6
Servings
N/A
Calories
15
Ingredients
Ingredients
Tenderflake frozen deep dish pie shells
2 (defrosted)
Egg
1 (lightly beaten)
Unsalted butter
3/4 cup (cubed)
Brown sugar
3/4 cup (packed)
Whipping cream
3/4 cup (fresh)
Molasses
1/4 cup (unsulfured)
Egg yolks
3 (separated)
Cornstarch
1/4 cup (sifted)
Ground ginger
1 teaspoon
Ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon
Ground clove
1/4 teaspoon
Salt
1/2 teaspoon
Milk
1 1/4 cups (whole)
Whipped topping
1/2 cup (for serving)
White icing
for decorating
Instructions
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1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
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2. Bake one of the defrosted pie shells according to the package instructions until golden brown. Set aside to cool.
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3. For the gingerbread men, remove the second pie shell from its foil pan and roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface. Use a 2" (5 cm) gingerbread man-shaped cookie cutter to cut out 8-10 pieces. Place them on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Brush the cutouts lightly with the beaten egg and bake for about 10 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from the oven and let cool.
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4. In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Once melted, add the brown sugar and stir occasionally until bubbly and well combined. Gradually whisk in the whipping cream and molasses, stirring until the mixture begins to simmer.
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5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, cornstarch, ginger, nutmeg, clove, and salt until smooth. Slowly add a small amount of the hot butter mixture into the egg mixture while stirring constantly to temper the eggs. Once combined, transfer the egg mixture back into the saucepan with the hot butter mixture, and continue to stir over medium heat until the filling thickens and is just starting to boil.
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6. Carefully pour the warm filling into the baked pie shell. To prevent a skin from forming, cover the surface of the filling with plastic wrap, pressing it gently right onto the filling. Chill in the refrigerator for at least four hours, or until completely set.
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7. Before serving, decorate the cooled gingerbread men with white icing. When ready to serve, top the pie with whipped topping and arrange the gingerbread men on top for a festive presentation.
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Whimsical Gingerbread Delight Pie?
This is a holiday-themed dessert that reinvents the classic gingerbread flavor into a velvety pie filling, topped with whipped topping and charming gingerbread man pastry cutouts.
How many servings does this recipe provide?
The recipe is designed to yield 6 servings.
What oven temperature is required for baking the pie shells and cutouts?
The oven should be preheated to 375°F (190°C).
Which brand of pie shells is recommended for this recipe?
The recipe recommends using Tenderflake frozen deep dish pie shells.
How do I make the gingerbread man decorations?
Use the second defrosted pie shell, roll it out, and use a 2-inch gingerbread man-shaped cookie cutter to cut out 8-10 pieces.
How long should the gingerbread man cutouts bake?
They should be brushed with a beaten egg and baked for about 10 minutes or until golden brown.
What are the primary flavorings in the pie filling?
The filling is flavored with molasses, ground ginger, ground nutmeg, and ground clove.
What type of molasses should be used?
The recipe calls for 1/4 cup of unsulfured molasses.
How do I start the filling process?
Melt butter over medium heat, add brown sugar, and stir until bubbly and well combined before whisking in whipping cream and molasses.
What is the purpose of tempering the egg yolks in this recipe?
Tempering involves slowly adding a small amount of hot butter mixture to the egg yolks to raise their temperature gradually, preventing them from scrambling when added to the saucepan.
How do I know when the pie filling is cooked enough?
Continue to stir the mixture over medium heat until the filling thickens and is just starting to boil.
How long does the Whimsical Gingerbread Delight Pie need to chill?
The pie must chill in the refrigerator for at least four hours, or until it is completely set.
How can I prevent a skin from forming on the filling while it cools?
Cover the surface of the filling with plastic wrap, pressing it gently directly onto the filling before refrigerating.
What type of milk is used in the recipe?
The recipe requires 1 1/4 cups of whole milk.
How are the gingerbread men decorated?
They should be decorated with white icing once they have cooled.
Is salted or unsalted butter used in this pie?
The recipe specifies 3/4 cup of cubed unsalted butter.
What ingredients are used for the thickener?
1/4 cup of sifted cornstarch is used as the thickening agent for the filling.
When should the whipped topping be added?
The whipped topping and gingerbread men should be arranged on top of the pie right before serving.
What category does this recipe fall into?
This recipe is categorized as a Pie.
Are there specific holiday tags for this recipe?
Yes, it is tagged with terms like holiday pie, festive baking, autumn, and winter.
Can I use fresh whipping cream?
Yes, the recipe specifically calls for 3/4 cup of fresh whipping cream.
Do I need to sift the cornstarch?
Yes, the recipe specifies that the cornstarch should be sifted for a smooth mixture.
How many egg yolks are needed for the filling?
The recipe requires 3 separated egg yolks.
What amount of ground ginger is used?
The filling includes 1 teaspoon of ground ginger.
Is the brown sugar packed or loose?
The recipe calls for 3/4 cup of packed brown sugar.
What is the texture of the Whimsical Gingerbread Delight Pie?
The pie features a buttery filling with a velvety texture.
Does the recipe require salt?
Yes, 1/2 teaspoon of salt is included in the spiced filling mixture.
What is the size of the gingerbread man cutter?
A 2-inch (5 cm) gingerbread man-shaped cookie cutter is recommended.
How many gingerbread men should I cut out?
You should aim to cut out 8 to 10 gingerbread man pieces from the second pie shell.
Where can I find more festive recipes like this one?
You can find more festive recipes at www.tenderflake.ca.