Description
This spiced chai pumpkin meringue pie combines warm chai spices and creamy pumpkin filling, topped with light, fluffy meringue. A unique twist on classic pumpkin pie, this dessert blends comforting spices like cinnamon, ginger, and cardamom with a sweet meringue finish. Ideal for fall gatherings or Thanksgiving! Keywords: Spiced Chai Pumpkin Pie, pumpkin meringue pie, chai spiced pumpkin pie, fall dessert.
Ingredients
- Pie Crust:
- 1 pre-made pie crust (store-bought or homemade)
- Pumpkin Filling:
- 1 can (15 oz) pumpkin puree
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground ginger
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
- ¼ tsp ground cloves
- ½ tsp ground cardamom
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Meringue:
- 4 large egg whites
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ tsp cream of tartar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare the crust: Roll out the pie crust and fit it into a 9-inch pie dish. Trim and crimp the edges. Partially bake the crust for 10-12 minutes until lightly golden. Set aside.
- Make the pumpkin filling: In a large bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, brown sugar, eggs, heavy cream, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, cardamom, and vanilla extract until smooth and well combined.
- Bake the pie: Pour the pumpkin filling into the pre-baked pie crust. Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the filling is set but still slightly jiggly in the center. Let the pie cool completely.
- Make the meringue: In a clean, dry bowl, beat the egg whites and cream of tartar on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar, a tablespoon at a time, while continuing to beat until stiff, glossy peaks form. Beat in vanilla extract.
- Top the pie with meringue: Spoon the meringue over the cooled pie, spreading it to the edges to seal in the filling. Create peaks with the back of a spoon.
- Bake the meringue: Return the pie to the oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the meringue is golden brown.
- Cool the pie for at least 1 hour before serving.
Notes
- Make sure the pie is completely cooled before adding the meringue to prevent it from weeping.
- You can adjust the chai spices to your preference by adding more or less cinnamon, cardamom, or ginger.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 160mg