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April 29, 2025

This Thanksgiving, get a jump-start on the big meal with a frozen make-ahead twist on classic pumpkin pie. It's like a combo of cookies, ice cream, and pie, all rolled into one. For easy slicing, remove it from the freezer 20 minutes before you're ready to serve. The recipe is a Yummly original created by Stephanie Spencer.

10 Ingredients
Recipe

Frozen Gingersnap Pumpkin Pie

Ingredients

Servings
0 allergens identified

Instructions

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Preheat the oven to 375°F.
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Set aside four whole gingersnaps for garnish. Process the remaining cookies in the bowl of a food processor until fine crumbs form, about 1 minute. Pour crumbs into a medium bowl and stir in the melted butter until evenly combined. Pulse the reserved gingersnaps in food processor to crush, then set aside in a small covered container for serving.
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Generously butter a 9-inch pie pan. Dust with flour, shaking out any excess. Pour the crumb mixture into the pie pan and press along the bottom and sides to form an even crust.
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Bake the crust on middle rack of oven until it begins to get a shade darker, about 10 minutes. The crust will look sunken, but will get its shape back as it cools.
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Check to see that crust is done. Remove from oven or add time as needed.
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Transfer the crust to a cooling rack and let cool completely, about 35 minutes.
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Combine one quarter of the heavy cream, brown sugar, and spice in a small covered container. Refrigerate for up to one week (you'll use it for the topping). Place the remaining cream, brown sugar, spices, and the salt in a stand mixer bowl. Whip on medium-high speed until stiff peaks form when whisk is lifted, 2-3 minutes.
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Place the pumpkin in a small bowl and stir in a few spoonfuls of the whipped cream mixture. Gently fold the mixture back into the remaining whipped cream until no streaks remain.
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Pour the filling into the cooled crust and spread into an even layer. Freeze until firm, at least 4 hours or overnight. Once the pie is fully frozen, wrap in foil. The pie can be frozen for up to two weeks.
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Uncover the pie and let stand at room temperature for 20 minutes. Pour the reserved whipped cream mixture into a stand mixer bowl. Whip on medium speed until thick. Transfer to a serving bowl.
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Cut the pie into slices using a sharp knife. If needed, use a table knife to be sure you've cut all the way through the crust. Serve the pie with the whipped cream, caramel sauce, and the reserved crushed cookies to sprinkle on top.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

  • Gingersnap Crust Perfection 🍪
    Crush gingersnap cookies to a fine, uniform texture using a food processor for the most even and crisp crust base.
  • Freezing Technique Magic ❄️
    Line your pie dish with plastic wrap before assembling, allowing for easy removal and clean slicing of the frozen pie.
  • Pumpkin Filling Smoothness 🥄
    Whisk the pumpkin puree thoroughly with heavy cream and spices to eliminate any lumps and ensure a silky-smooth filling texture.
  • Caramel Drizzle Pro Tip 🍯
    Warm the caramel sauce slightly before drizzling to achieve a more fluid consistency for beautiful, even decoration.
  • Make-Ahead Moisture Trick 🧊
    Cover the pie tightly with plastic wrap before freezing to prevent freezer burn and preserve the pie's fresh flavor.

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