The Best Pumpkin Pie. Ever.

Before I begin rambling on about bloggertitis, I would like to say, that this post is dedicated to Halloween, Thanksgiving…

And, a certain man in my life.

No. It’s not my husband!

Wait. Before you call me any nice names, my husband is one of those men. I thank the universe, I’m lucky to have a few. They all share that pedestal, each in his own way.

But, this cake and post is dedicated to my brother Eli, because he’s just turned the wonderful age of 19! Oh, that number just brought back some memories: good and some bad! Let’s not mention, some really embarassing ones. Like when… No, I can’t bring myself to share it.

Ok.

Once I tried to speak in Chinese and failed miserably. I did it on live national television. No, one understood me as you can imagine. Not even the Chinese.

(From left; me, Eli (eating grass), Joslin, Addie in Baskinta, Lebanon. Our parents had a weird thing for OshKosh B’Gosh)

Eli is one of the sweetest guys. He’s generous, kind, loving and makes me laugh, a lot. Ok. I had to say all that because he’s my guinea pig and If I don’t he’ll stop testing my food.

Eli we wish you a Happy Birthday and we all wish we were there with you to celebrate.

But instead, I’m here eating a chicken leg and writing this post.

Mowielicious.com Pumpkins

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And, experiencing severe twitches in my right eye, that my friend Mowie, diagnosed as bloggertitis. It’s not even Halloween yet, man!

I decided to go for an upside down cake, just because! One of things I love are ginger snaps and I thought they would go very well with the home made pumpking puree. Add some walnuts and I’m even happier. I dare you not to finish the brandy chantilly all on its own. I double dare you! I had to make a second batch.

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Upside Down Pumpkin Mousse Pie W/ Ginger-Walnut Crust
& Brandy Chantilly

*Breath*

Serves: 4

Time: 45 minutes

The Cast of Characters

Crust

200g ginger cookies
50g walnuts
80g sugar
100g unstalted butter, melted

Mousse

300g pumpkin puree
100g sugar
1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon Nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon Vanilla
300ml double cream (divided 250 ml/50ml)

Brandy Chantilly

250ml double cream
15ml brandy ( you could even go with 20ml if you’re brave
1 tablespoon sugar
4 mini pie trays with removable base

The Nitty-Gritty

In a pan, toast the walnuts for about 1 minute then add the sugar and caramelize for a further 1-2 minutes.

Add the caramelized walnuts & ginger cookies in a food processor and blitz for 1 minute.

Add the semi-cooled melted butter and blitz another 1 minute.

Now take the pumpkin puree & add the sugar, spices & 50ml double cream and cook on a medium flame for about 3-4 minutes, till well mixed.

Remove. Set aside and let cool for about 20 minutes or so.

In the mean time beat the double cream (250ml) to a soft peak.

Using a metal spoon, fold the whipped cream into the pumpkin puree mixture.

In a mini-pie tray, spread the cookie-walnut mixture.

Now, smooth over the pumpkin mousse.

Set in the fridge for 1-2 hours. In the mean time, make the brandy chantilly. Add sugar & brandy to double cream and whip to a firm peak. Add to a piping bag to decorate pies with, to taste.

Love,

Bethx

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19 Responses to “The Best Pumpkin Pie. Ever.”

Chris Bourne

21. Oct, 2009

Well this is simply yummy and the ginger is the super ingredient i would have never thought to use…Bravo!
Sunita

21. Oct, 2009

Beth, that looks so yummy. happy 19th to your brother
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Jamie

21. Oct, 2009

Ok, now for making me feel very old (your brother is 19, my SON is 19) you owe me one of these luscious pumpkin treats! They are gorgeous! And Happy Birthday Eli!
Eli

21. Oct, 2009

THATS SO SWEET I love youwith all my heart even after having to get food poisining insurance! JUST KIDDING GUYS!!! I know your not going to like that one but hey its my birthday so deal with it mwaah!
The Cooking Ninja

21. Oct, 2009

That looks awesome. Better than the one, me and my MIL tried to make 2 week ago.
Mowie @ Mowielicious

21. Oct, 2009

Beth my love that looks so yumo! Would be perfect with some of the vanilla ice cream I have here for dessert tonight. I’m so going to give this recipe a go as I’ve still got about twenty pumpkins from my last photo shoot.

And can I just say you’ve got one damn fine lookin’ brother! Same goes for your hunk of a husband. I think you and Chris are going to have the prettiest babies… competition for Hilda’s supermodel Papoose =)

Oh, and Happy Birthday Eli!

PS: How’s that bloggertitis? I still have it!
Global Patriot

21. Oct, 2009

Combining the ginger and walnut with the pumpkin is simply brilliant! The combination of tastes and textures are obviously magical – just what we expect from you Beth!
Cynthia

21. Oct, 2009

Beth, this is the most elegant pumpkin pie I have ever seen and I can just imagine how great it tastes.

You do have some hunks in your life don’t you

Happy Birthday Eli!
Sylvia

21. Oct, 2009

What a wonderful recipe and beautiful presentation, your brother must be proud to have a talent sister. Looks delicious
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22. Oct, 2009

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Colleen

22. Oct, 2009

Oooooh, oh oh!!! My goodness this looks stunning…be still my heart. O happy birthday Eli. xxx
Choosy Beggar Tina

22. Oct, 2009

Oh, wow. I’m a huge fan of pumpkin pie and this just looks so DECADENT!
Meeta

23. Oct, 2009

Now this is a lovely looking pie! Yes I remember 19 – soooo many – tooo many years ago. What an age Eli enjoy every bit of it!
Trissa

04. Nov, 2009

Yep – that looks like the best pumpkin pie ever! And I know what you mean about parents having a thing about certain brands to styles. My Mom made sure all her children only wore a certain brand of shoes and had short hair. We looked like we belonged to a cult.
Bethany

04. Nov, 2009

LOL! Yea. Cult kinda sums up what we looked like to
Rick

23. Nov, 2009

Would this recipe work in a standard tart pan? I believe there 9″, It looks great!!
shayma

12. Jan, 2010

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shayma

12. Jan, 2010

Beth, Happy New Year, many thanks for your visit to my blog, most appreciated as i am new to the blogging world. your blog is absolutely beautiful, i went through a few of the posts and then i saw ‘pumpkin pie’ i had to follow the link- pumpkin pie is one of my fave puddings in the world. and having spent a chunk of my childhood in dc, it is also associated with one of my fave holidays in the world- thanksgiving. i love the ginger accent to the pudding. it looks wonderful. i look forward to visiting your blog again, best wishes, shayma

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39 Responses to “Mad About Chickpeas-Hummus B’ Lahme”

Chris Bourne

12. Jan, 2010

Well all i can say is the wind in this part of the world has increased tenfold!….but its worth it. Lovin’ this
Sarah, Maison Cupcake

12. Jan, 2010

I love proper hummus and I love minced lamb too so the combination of them together is a real winner in my book.
Kerrin @ MyKugelhopf

12. Jan, 2010

I am so with you B ! I absolutely love chick peas, and always find myself adding them to any dish when possible, my latest was in a frittata with caramelized onions, mmm ! And hummus with lots of tahini is my fave. Love this post, makes me love chick peas even more. Can’t wait to try your recipe.

Do you make your own Arabic bread to serve with? Would love to see that recipe too… Beautiful pics by the way, as always !
Mustapha

12. Jan, 2010

Mmm.. This is one of my favorite breakfast meals! (yes breakfast), Of course, one shouldn’t forget the pickles, mint & Tomatoes on the side!
Bethany

12. Jan, 2010

Agreed. I’ve had it for breakfast…it is the ultimate!
Mowie @ Mowielicious

12. Jan, 2010

This is my ultimate favourite Lebanese dish. I could eat it all day and all night.

Having said that, I’ve never had it for breakfast!
Jamie

12. Jan, 2010

Oooh both chick peas and lamb? My absolute favorites and this dish looks so extraordinarily delish! Love it! Breakfast? Really? Interesting, but I see that I could eat this anytime, anywhere!

Congrats on the new blog! Wow! Truly dynamic you are!
shayma

12. Jan, 2010

huge huge fan of humus b’lahme. it’s not easy to photograph white foods, your photos came out lovely. i also like humus the way an egyptian friend has taught me- chickpeas, olive oil and a dash of cumin powder. sometimes the tahineh is too strong for me (only sometimes!) best wishes, shayma
Bethany

12. Jan, 2010

Hi Shayma and thanks for your lovely comment If the chicpeas are left chunky then I believe you are talking about this one http://www.dirtykitchensecrets.com/mad-about-chickpeas-hummus-balila/ I do love that version as well…
Jeanne @ Cooksister

12. Jan, 2010

Ooooh – I think I’m in love! Chickpeas are fantastically versatile ( I also serve thm instead of mashed potato – mashed with some slow-cooked sliced onions in lots of olive oil with amoky paprika). I like the etymology lesson too – I’m a sucker for words
Cherine

12. Jan, 2010

I’m mad about chickpeas too. Love the photos, they’re so appetizing!! Congrats on the new blog. I’ll take a peek at it.
Trissa

12. Jan, 2010

Congratulations on your new blog! I’ll head over to check it soon. In the meantime thanks for sharing the information on hummus! Who would have thought a chickpea could be so interesting. You managed to pull it off!
Asha@FSK

12. Jan, 2010

Sighhh.. if this isn’t comfort food, I don’t know what is!! Add to that, home cured lamb… you lucky lucky thing ) Does your dad sell them by any chance??
Kitchen Butterfly

12. Jan, 2010

You know what I’ll be making next as I have a huge bottle of Tahini, a rather large tin of chickpeas and some pomegranate molasses……Thanks for the inspiration!

Congrats on the Nomad Telegraph……………it looks gorgeous. Wow!!!!!!!!
Miranda

12. Jan, 2010

mmh…this looks incredible. i would love some of that about now!
Happy Cook

12. Jan, 2010

My daughter love chickpea too. When she was little she used to cakk them indian balls It is a really unique way of serving them with the meat.
Global Patriot

12. Jan, 2010

Beautiful dish, though I was expecting the savory lamb to stand on its own. What a surprise to see the pomegranate molasses on the list of ingredients, fabulous twist!
The Cooking Ninja

12. Jan, 2010

mmm…I love chick peas too. That dish is delicious.

Congrats on your new blog.
Maunika

12. Jan, 2010

Beth love hummus loads. I cud eat it with anything. Never tried it like this with minced lamb but have had it with diced lamb in restaurants. I definitely going to make this one. Your recipe looks really good.
Sarka

12. Jan, 2010

I don’t know if I love chickpea but I definitely like it! I bought a glass of tahini couple of months ago to make hummus (aka hummus b’ tahini) at home but never did it. Now you inspired me to try it.
Congrats of your new blog – wonderful!
Cynthia

12. Jan, 2010

I’m with you – a serious lover of chickpeas.

Hey, did you hear that feature on the BBC about the “row” over whose hummus is the best – Lebanese or Israeli?
Ben

13. Jan, 2010

Very nice post! I must admit that I don’t know much about hummus, other than eating them once or twice at parties, but I really want to make something with them now.
Bethany

13. Jan, 2010

Hey Cynthia! Yes I did and I’ve actually been thinking about writing up a post on my thoughts on the whole thing…I think I will now.
Katherine

13. Jan, 2010

I like chickpeas too. What a great combination, chickpeas, pinenuts and lamb mince. Now I’m hungry.
shayma

13. Jan, 2010

hi beth, the recipe from your link is very nice- but different than the one i am referring to. the hummus w/o tahineh she taught me involves whizzing the chickpeas and adding lemon, salt and cumin powder, that’s all. in fact claudia roden has the simple decription/recipe for it in her book, The New Book of Middle Eastern Food. x shayma
The Grubworm

13. Jan, 2010

Oh my word, i am in Hummus heaven! Hummus is one of those things i can eat over and over again, and there is nothing like the home made stuff. I’m excited by the recipe for Hummus B’Lahme – the combination of lamb and pinenuts works so well. Those photos are great too.
meeta

13. Jan, 2010

i love chickpeas too in almost any form and especially served with tahini! this with the meat looks great too and i can’t wait to get to dubai to start eating this stuff!
Su-yin

13. Jan, 2010

This looks fabulous – I love pine nuts as well and I think it’s brilliant that you’ve added this to the hummus. And you have meat in it as well, could it get any better?
deeba

13. Jan, 2010

I adore the ‘cast of characters’…you have me craving for some right now Beth! I love your foodie adventures! YUM!!
Bethany

13. Jan, 2010

Shayma- sent ya an email x
Grubworm- AMEN!
Su-yin: it’s diiiiiivine!
Deeba: I wanna hold youuuur haaaaand! XX
Bethany

14. Jan, 2010

I’m bringing you some this weekend
Barbara Bakes

14. Jan, 2010

The pine nuts sound like a great addition. I really need to get more brave about using chickpeas. This looks delicious!
tasteofbeirut

15. Jan, 2010

I too love hummos and sizzling pieces of fatty lamb! Yum! Your photos are splendid!
Chris Bourne

15. Jan, 2010

Need your food need your food!
Manggy

18. Jan, 2010

I went to an all-hummus restaurant in NY a few months ago and I absolutely loved it! This looks fantastic!
Ladybird

19. Jan, 2010

Hummus rocks! And it is sooo good for you, always a bonus
Kate/Kajal

19. Jan, 2010

I can see myself wiping this dish clean. I am a huge fan of Lebanese/Arabic food, and this is absolutely delcious ! The the kinda stuff that i love ! Awesome post, gr8 pictures I’m loving it !!!
diva

19. Jan, 2010

oh beth! ME TOO!! mad about chickpeas. i used to eat em outta the can just like that. lol.
beautiful houmous. i like having houmous wraps or sandwiches. so yummy!
barbara

08. Feb, 2010

I’m on a chick pea love fest at the moment. Too. I’ve been making a similar dish with pork mince served with rice. The lamb version sounds delicious.

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