Individual Crustless Pumpkin Pie
There’s a time for crusts and ends and corners, but that time isn’t all the time. Sometimes you just want what’s in the middle without having to bother with anything else. If you’re a big pumpkin fan like I am, you might prefer no-holds-barred, maximum pumpkin, especially at this time of the year when it’s okay to see how many ways you can serve it. (Seeing as pumpkin pie doesn’t go over too well in the sweltering heat of August…)
Enter, then, the crustless individual pumpkin pie, served in ramekins, crocks, or custard cups. They’re practical and cute!
Crustless Maple Pumpkin Pies
1 envelope unflavored gelatin
1/4 cup cold water
3 eggs, divided into yolks and whites
1/2 cup maple syrup, preferably Grade B
1/2 cup whole milk, preferably organic/local (if you’d like to make this dairy-free, use whole coconut milk)
1/2 tsp. sea salt
2 tsp. cinnamon
15-oz. can of pumpkin, preferably organic
Chopped pecans for garnish
Dissolve the gelatin in the water in a small saucepan over low heat OR microwave water and gelatin in a small microwave-safe bowl for 30 seconds, then stir. Microwave for another 30 seconds and stir again, repeating once more if necessary. Set aside.
Separate yolks from whites, placing the yolks in a medium saucepan and the whites in a large mixing bowl. Set whites aside.
Stir the yolks with a whisk. Blend in maple syrup, milk, salt, cinnamon, and pumpkin. Heat mixture over low heat, stirring constantly, until it’s thick and smooth. (This will take about 6 minutes.) Add the dissolved gelatin, stir thoroughly, and remove from heat. Let cool.
Beat the egg whites for about 3 minutes or until they’re tall and white and form stiff peaks. Using a spatula, carefully fold the whites into the pumpkin mixture, then carefully spoon pumpkin into individual ramekins, crocks, custard cups, or even small bowls. Garnish with pecans and a drizzling of maple syrup.
These pies can be served fresh or can be kept in the refrigerator for about 4 days. (They make good breakfasts, too!)
Enjoy!
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Tags: breakfast, crustless pie, dessert, gluten-free, holiday, maple syrup, pumpkin, sugar-free
