Chai Pumpkin Meringue Pie Recipe
A delightful chai pumpkin meringue pie combining spiced chai flavors and rich pumpkin filling, topped with airy meringue. Perfect for autumn or holiday gatherings.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- For the crust: 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup sugar, 1/3 cup melted butter
- For the filling: 2 cups pumpkin purée, 1 cup brown sugar, 3 eggs, 1/2 cup heavy cream, 1 tsp chai spice mix (or ground cinnamon, ginger, cloves, cardamom), 1 tsp vanilla extract
- For the meringue: 4 egg whites, 1/4 cup sugar, 1/4 tsp cream of tartar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press into a pie dish and bake for 10 minutes. Let cool.
- In a large bowl, whisk together pumpkin purée, brown sugar, eggs, cream, chai spices, and vanilla. Pour into the crust.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes until set. Let cool.
- Whisk egg whites and cream of tartar until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar, beating until stiff peaks form.
- Spread meringue over the cooled pie and broil briefly until golden.
Notes
- You can adjust the chai spice levels to taste or use pre-made chai spice mix.
- Ensure the pie is completely cool before adding the meringue to avoid deflating it.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 180mg
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