Brazilian recipe
Creamy Pumpkin Pie with a Biscuit Crust
A classic, no-fuss dessert that pairs a crisp biscuit base with a velvety, smooth pumpkin filling—a sophisticated yet simple treat for any occasion.
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Ingredients
200g plain biscuits (like digestive or tea biscuits)
4 tablespoons butter or margarine
2 tablespoons milk
500g pumpkin, cubed
1/4 cup ricotta, crumbled
150g cream cheese
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 sachet unflavoured powdered gelatin
1 tin table cream (creme de leite), drained
4 tablespoons butter or margarine
2 tablespoons milk
500g pumpkin, cubed
1/4 cup ricotta, crumbled
150g cream cheese
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 sachet unflavoured powdered gelatin
1 tin table cream (creme de leite), drained
Where to find ingredients
For the biscuits, standard tea biscuits or digestive biscuits found in the 'cookies and crackers' aisle work best. Ricotta is readily available in the deli section of most supermarkets. Table cream (creme de leite) can usually be found in the international or baking aisle; if unavailable, a thick heavy cream or a mixture of sour cream and double cream can be a suitable substitute. Use any firm orange pumpkin variety like butternut or sugar pumpkin from the produce section.
Preparation method
- Preheat your oven to 200°C
- Crush the biscuits until they resemble fine breadcrumbs
- Combine the biscuit crumbs with the butter and milk, mixing until you have a damp, uniform dough
- Press the mixture firmly into the base and up the sides of a 25 cm pie dish
- Bake for 15 minutes and let it cool completely before moving to the next step
- Steam the pumpkin until fork-tender and mash it thoroughly while still warm
- Blitz the ricotta, cream cheese, and sugar in a blender until the mixture is perfectly smooth
- Prepare the gelatin according to the package instructions
- In a mixing bowl, gently fold together the mashed pumpkin, table cream, the blended cheese mixture, and the prepared gelatin until combined
- Pour the filling into the cooled crust and chill in the fridge until the pie is firm and ready to serve
Observations
If you're looking for a fuss-free dessert that hits the spot with its perfectly balanced flavour, this pie is your go-to. It's incredibly straightforward to prepare and results in a light, creamy treat that's a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.
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