The Perfect Pumpkin Pie
Posted by Sidra Forman on Thu, Nov 26, 2009
Turkey and the tasty sides get all the attention on
Thanksgiving—but you can't forget about dessert! The following recipe
will satisfy your sweet tooth and won't derail your diet.
Pumpkin Pie
Makes 8 servings
Prep time: 15 minutes
Total time: 55 minutes
INGREDIENTS
5 ounces (9 sheets) graham crackers
2 tablespoons trans-fat-free Crisco
4 eggs, beaten or 1 cup Better'n Eggs
3 cups cooked mashed fresh pumpkin, or canned, such as Libby’s 100 percent pure pumpkin
1/2 cup sugar
1 tablespoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ginger
DIRECTIONS
1. Heat oven to 375 degrees.
2. Combine graham crackers, Crisco and 1 tablespoon water in a food processor until smooth, about 1 minute.
3. Press mixture into the bottom of an ungreased 9-inch pie tin.
4. Bake crust, until lightly browned, about 7 minutes.
5. Combine eggs, pumpkin, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg and ginger. Pour pumpkin mixture over graham crackers.
6. Bake at 375 degrees for 40 minutes. Serve at room temperature.
Nutritional Information
1 serving
Calories: 219
Protein: 6 g
Carbohydrate: 34 g
Dietary Fiber: 5 g
Total Fat: 8 g
Saturated Fat: 1.8 g
Cholesterol: 106 mg
Calcium: 44 mg
Sodium: 146 mg
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