Recipe: Pumpkin Pie Revisited

A reinterpretation of a classic, featuring refined textures, balanced spices, and a modern presentation. This recipe delivers seasonal comfort in a format that meets the standards of high-end patisserie - while still preserving the warmth and nostalgia of the original. The use of Callebaut Gold chocolate couverture in the pumpkin ganache adds caramelized depth and intense flavor, turning this autumn dessert into a truly luxurious experience.

Make the Pumpkin Pie

Easy 7 steps

Step 1 - Make the Cinnamon Crumble

Crispy cinnamon crumble - ideal as a base for tarts or as a crunchy element in desserts.

Ingredients

  1. Butter - 280 g
  2. Demerara sugar - 350 g
  3. Wheat flour (Type 405) - 350 g
  4. Ground cinnamon - 8 g
  5. Salt - 8 g

Preparation

  • Briefly combine the sugar, flour, cinnamon, and salt in a food processor (pulse).
  • Add the butter and process until a crumbly texture forms.
  • Fill 16 cm round silicone molds with 100 g of crumble each and bake at 160 °C for about 20 minutes, until golden brown.
  • Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely.

Step 2 - Make the Pumpkin Filling

Smooth, creamy pumpkin filling with a well-balanced spice note.

Ingredients

  1. Eggs -195 g
  2. Brown sugar - 195 g
  3. Whole milk - 78 g
  4. Cream 35% - 92 g
  5. Pumpkin purée (finely strained) - 429 g
  6. Ground cinnamon - 5 g
  7. Ground ginger - 3 g
  8. Ground nutmeg - 3 g

Preparation

  • Combine all ingredients and mix until smooth and homogeneous.
  • Pour onto the pre-baked crumble in the silicone molds.
  • Bake at 150 °C for about 25 minutes, until the mixture is set.
  • Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely.

Step 3 - Make the Almond Sponge Cake

Light, moist, and stable - ideal as an insert.

Ingredients

  1. Almond flour - 160 g
  2. Powdered sugar - 140 g
  3. Eggs - 120 g
  4. Egg yolks - 200 g
  5. Olive oil - 50 g
  6. Warm, melted butter - 50 g
  7. Egg whites - 300 g
  8. Sugar - 240 g
  9. Wheat flour (Type 405) - 200 g
  10. Cream 35% - 220 g

Preparation

  • Whip the almond flour, powdered sugar, eggs, and egg yolks until light.
  • Incorporate the melted butter and olive oil.
  • Whip the egg whites with the sugar into a dense, stable meringue.
  • Combine both mixtures, then gently fold in the flour like a fine “rain.”
  • Finally, carefully fold in the cream.
  • Bake at 180 °C for about 12 minutes, until golden brown and set.
  • Allow to cool completely, cut out 14 cm rounds, and place each one on top of the baked pumpkin filling in the silicone molds.

Step 4 - Make the Pumpkin Whipped Ganache

Light, aromatic ganache with Callebaut Gold - ideal for piping.

Ingredients

  1. Callebaut Gold - 87 g
  2. Pumpkin purée (finely strained) - 246 g
  3. Honey - 27 g
  4. Cream #1 - 235 g
  5. Cream #2 - 366 g
  6. Gelatin mass 5:1 - 38 g

Preparation

  • Bring the first quantity of cream to a boil. Pour over the chocolate and gelatin mass, then blend until smooth.
  • Add the remaining ingredients and blend until homogeneous.
  • Refrigerate for at least 12 hours.
  • Whip until the desired volume is achieved, then pipe into the silicone molds and fill to the rim.
  • Freeze for unmolding.

Step 5 - Make the Caramel Glaze

Glossy glaze with caramel notes, ideal for coating frozen pumpkin mini cakes.

Ingredients

  1. Water - 200 g
  2. Glucose syrup - 200 g
  3. Callebaut Gold - 170 g
  4. Callebaut Milk Chocolate Recipe No. 823 (33.6%) - 35 g
  5. Salt - 1 g
  6. Baking soda - 1 g
  7. Vanilla bean, seeds - 1 pc
  8. Caramelized sugar - 165 g
  9. Caramelized sugar - 165 g
  10. Gelatin mass 5:1 - 95 g

Preparation

  • Bring the water, caramelized sugar, and glucose syrup to a boil.
  • Pour the boiling liquid over the remaining ingredients.
  • Blend with an immersion blender until smooth and homogeneous.
  • Chill overnight.
  • Reheat to 35 °C, blend again, and glaze the frozen pumpkin mini cakes.

Step 6 - Make the Cinnamon Chantilly

Delicate cinnamon notes for an elegant finish.

Ingredients

  1. Sugar - 30 g
  2. Ground cinnamon - 0.5 g
  3. Crème fraîche - 75 g
  4. Cream #1 - 112 g
  5. Gelatin mass 5:1 - 22 g
  6. Cream #2 - 149 g
  7. Semi‑whipped cream - 112 g

Preparation

  • Bring the first quantity of cream to a boil with the sugar, cinnamon, and gelatin mass.
  • Remove from the heat and stir in the second quantity of cream and the crème fraîche.
  • Allow to cool to about 20 °C, then gently fold in the semi‑whipped cream.
  • Portion into silicone molds and freeze. Coat while frozen with neutral glaze.

Step 7 - Make the Neutral Spray Glaze

For a fine, protective sheen - ideal for spraying onto frozen items.

Ingredients

  1. Water - 160 g
  2. Invert sugar - 4 g
  3. Glucose syrup - 24 g
  4. Sugar - 64 g
  5. Dextrose - 46 g
  6. Pectin NH - 3 g
  7. Citric acid solution - 1 g

Preparation

  • Heat the water, invert sugar, and glucose syrup in a saucepan to 40 °C.
  • Mix the sugar, dextrose, and pectin, then sprinkle in while stirring vigorously.
  • Bring to a rolling boil for 2 minutes, then add the citric acid solution and continue boiling for 1 more minute.
  • Remove from the heat and allow to cool slightly.
  • Use for spraying at approx. 60 °C (fluid but not too hot). Spray onto frozen items.
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