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Chai Masala Pumpkin Pie

 

Chai Masala Pumpkin Pie

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No Thanksgiving meal is complete without pie and no Indian meal is complete without chai! This recipe truly represents me: American with Indian spices and flavors. I think it’s best to pre-bake the pie crust the day before then make the filling and refrigerate it overnight.
Servings: 8
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes

Ingredients 

  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup coconut oil, (cool enough to be solid)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon cane sugar
  • 1/3 cup ice water
  • 1 can pure pumpkin puree, (15 ounces)
  • 8 ounces silken tofu
  • 2/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons chai masala
  • 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • Fine salt
  • Pecans (for garnish)

Instructions 

  • To make pie crust, place all-purpose flour, salt, and sugar in a bowl of food processor fitted with an “S” blade and pulse to combine.
  • Add solid coconut oil and pulse until the mixture is crumbly and sticks together.
  • Pulse in ⅓ cup water or until dough visibly starts to come together in the food processor.
  • Remove the dough from the food processor and transfer it to a floured surface.
  • Roll dough into a big round ball.
  • Using a rolling pin, roll out from side to side into a giant round that can fit over a pie dish.
  • Carefully lift and place over the pie dish, tucking in along the sides of the pie dish to fit properly.
  • Trim off any excess dough using scissors and refrigerate for 10 minutes.  
  • Remove from refrigerator and bake at 450 degrees F for 10-15 minutes until lightly browned. (If not using pie crust right away, cool and wrap with plastic wrap and freeze.)
  • To make pie filling, process all filling ingredients in a food processor until completely smooth, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
  • Pour filling into pre-baked pie crust and bake at 400 degrees F until firm and set (about 40-45 minutes).
  • Garnish with pecans and let cool completely on a rack. Chill for at least 2 hours or overnight before slicing and serving.

BON APPÉTIT!