Ingredients for Pumpkin Orange Mascarpone Pie
- 1 ½ cups gingersnap crumbs
- ¼ cup melted unsalted butter
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 4 ounces mascarpone cheese, softened
- ⅔ cup granulated sugar, 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 ½ cups pumpkin puree
- 2 teaspoons orange liqueur
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- Lemon Zest (not used in recipe)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- A pinch of salt
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons crème fraîche
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How to Make Pumpkin Orange Mascarpone Pie
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
- In a 10-inch pie pan, combine 1 ½ cups gingersnap crumbs and ¼ cup melted unsalted butter. Press firmly into the bottom and up the sides of the pan to form a crust.
- Bake for 6 minutes. Remove from oven and set aside to cool.
- Increase oven temperature to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, beat together 8 ounces cream cheese (softened), 4 ounces mascarpone cheese (softened), and ⅔ cup granulated sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Add 2 large eggs one at a time, beating well for 30 seconds after each addition.
- Stir in 1 ½ cups pumpkin puree, 1 teaspoon orange liqueur (e.g., Grand Marnier or Cointreau), 1 tablespoon orange zest, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, ½ teaspoon ground ginger, ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg, and a pinch of salt.
- Mix until completely smooth and well combined.
- Pour the filling into the prepared crust.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the edges are set but the center still jiggles slightly.
- Let the pie cool completely to room temperature on a wire rack.
- Refrigerate for at least 6 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the filling to set completely.
- Just before serving, prepare the whipped cream: In a chilled bowl, beat 1 cup heavy cream, 2 tablespoons crème fraîche, 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, and 1 teaspoon orange liqueur until soft peaks form.
- Top each slice of pie with a dollop of orange whipped cream and serve immediately.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
20 g
Sugar
117g
Fat
102g
Carbs
22g
