Frozen Pumpkin Mousse Pie

From EatingWell: November/December 2007

While pumpkin pie deserves respect as a Thanksgiving icon, it's fun to shake up tradition. Surprise your family and friends with a frozen pie this year—it just might become one of their holiday favorites. No need to let them know how easy it is.

READER'S COMMENT:

"This was an amazing recipe, easy to make, full of taste, the teenagers loved it as well as the adults! "

Makes: 10 servings

Active Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes (including freezing time)

Nutrition Profile

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Ingredients

Crust

30 small gingersnap cookies, (about 7 1/2 ounces)
2 tablespoons raisins
1 tablespoon canola oil

Filling

1 cup canned pumpkin puree
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
2 pints (4 cups) frozen low-fat vanilla ice cream, softened (see Tip)

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350°F. Coat a 9-inch deep-dish pie pan with cooking spray.
To prepare crust: Combine gingersnaps and raisins in a food processor and pulse until finely chopped. Add oil and pulse until blended. Press evenly into the bottom and up the sides of the prepared pan.
Bake the crust until set, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
To prepare filling: Combine pumpkin, sugar, cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg in a large bowl and mix well. Add ice cream and stir until blended. Spoon the mixture into the cooled pie crust. Freeze until firm, at least 2 hours. Let the pie soften slightly in the refrigerator for 20 to 30 minutes before serving.

Tips & Notes

Make Ahead Tip: Cover and freeze the pie for up to 3 days. | Equipment: 9-inch deep-dish pie pan

Tip: To soften ice cream quickly, microwave on Medium-Low for 30 to 60 seconds.

Nutrition

Per serving: 230 calories; 5 g fat ( 1 g sat , 2 g mono ); 4 mg cholesterol; 42 g carbohydrates; 4 g protein; 2 g fiber; 179 mg sodium; 165 mg potassium.

Nutrition Bonus: Vitamin A (80% daily value)

Carbohydrate Servings: 3

Exchanges: 3 other carbohydrate, 1 fat

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