Pumpkin Pie by Chef Andy
Description
Perfect for serving with tea and coffee. Pumpkin is a sunny vegetable. It has a beautiful, rich orange color, delicate aroma, and pleasant taste. Pumpkin is one of the most nutritious vegetables, containing B vitamins, fats, proteins, calcium, and more. So let's bake a pie with it. The pastry is ready. Serve it at the table.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Place the pumpkin puree in a bowl, add 3 egg yolks, vegetable oil, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and yellow food coloring (1 gram).
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Step 2
2. Place the egg whites (3 pieces) in a bowl and beat until bubbles appear, then add a little sugar and beat until soft peaks form.
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Step 3
3. After the egg whites, proceed with the mixture containing the yolks, beat for a couple of minutes, then gradually add the sifted flour in several batches, mixing each time, and add nutmeg or other spices.
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Step 4
4. Gradually add the beaten egg whites to the batter, folding gently from the bottom up to maintain the airy consistency of the whites.
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Step 5
5. Line a baking pan with parchment paper, pour the batter into it, spread it out, and place in the oven.
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Step 6
6. Bake in a preheated oven at 170 degrees for about 1 hour, checking doneness with a wooden skewer.
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Step 7
7. For the meringue: beat the egg white with sugar until stiff peaks form.
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Step 8
8. Decorate the cooled pie using a piping bag or spoon, then torch the meringue on top with a kitchen torch.