How do you keep pumpkin pie from curdling?

Turn the Oven High to Low Most pumpkin pie recipes call for a high oven temperature to expedite cooking time. But as we've learned, baking any custard at high heat has its dangers. Once the temperature of custard rises above 185°F it curdles, turning the filling coarse and grainy.

How long does pumpkin pie take to cool?

After baking, pie should be left at room temperature to cool for 2 to 4 hours . Within 4 hours, the pie should then be placed in the refrigerator and covered loosely with plastic wrap. Pie may be refrigerated for 2 to 3 days.

What happens if you put too much evaporated milk in pumpkin pie?

Pies with too much evaporated milk formed blisters on top . Though the interior of the filling had a great, creamy texture. The flavor was ever-so-slightly muted and had a hint of milkiness to it.

Why won't my pumpkin pie set in the middle?

But the center may not have reached the temperature it needs to fully set . Another reason could be that the pie hasn't quite cooled enough before slicing. Pumpkin pie needs lots of time to cool and set before you can slice it.

Can I leave pumpkin pie out overnight to cool?

FDA says to leave pumpkin pie out no more then 2 hours and then put it in the refrigerator. It's a good idea to cover it up also.

Why are store bought pumpkin pie not refrigerated?

Why Are Store-Bought Pies Not Refrigerated? So that brings many of us to the question: Why are the pumpkin pies at the grocery store sitting out? Store-bought pumpkin pies include shelf-stable ingredients such as preservatives which allow them to last longer, even at room temp .

Does pumpkin pie get firm up as it cools?

During the pie's cooling period, between 1 and 2 hours at room temperature, the filling continues to bake and firm up . After 2 hours, a good chill in the refrigerator allows the pumpkin custard to set further.

Why did my pumpkin pie split in the middle?

Eggs start to coagulate (turn solid) at 160°F (which is how they thicken the filling); but the longer they cook, the more they tighten up. Those cracks you see in your pie are the result of overcooked eggs, eggs that have tightened up so much, in an uneven way, that they've created fissures in the filling .

What does it mean when pumpkin pie splits?

The reason pies crack is often due to the eggs in the pumpkin pie recipe - if they get over baked, the protein in them tightens up, and as it cools, it causes cracks in the pumpkin pie.

Why is my pumpkin pie separating?

You overbaked the pie Eggs , when cooked, thicken and set the custard, but when overcooked the egg proteins will tighten up quickly and create cracks. The key to perfectly baking a pumpkin pie is to pull it out of the oven before it's actually finished cooking.

Why did my pie filling curdle?

Curdling Occurs When The Eggs In Your Filling Overcook When you bake your pie at too high a temperature for too long, the eggs will overcook, turning a potentially light, fluffy filling into one that's chunky and uneven.

No-Bake Pumpkin Pie Bliss Balls Recipe (2024)

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These Pumpkin Pie Bliss Balls taste like fall in every little bite. This easy treat is made with a few simple ingredients and a great way to get in a energy boost. This no bake treat is a great snack for people who love fall flavors but only want to eat the good stuff!

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Calling all pumpkin spice groupies!

If you love all things pumpkin, have I got a treat for you! These Pumpkin Pie Bliss Balls are like a pumpkin spice latte in bliss ball form. Made with old-fashioned oats, protein powder, pumpkin puree, peanut butter, a touch of honey and topped with a healthy chocolate drizzle, this recipe is delicious any time of year, not just red cup season.

Why you’ll love this recipe ..

They taste just like mini chocolate-coated pumpkin pie!
No baking is required!
Made with healthy fats and all-natural, simple ingredients and no refined sugar.
These pumpkin protein balls have only 135 calories and 6 grams of protein each.
Perfect snack to curb your sweet tooth.

What are bliss balls?

Bliss balls are sometimes also called energy balls or energy bites. They’re typically made with wholesome ingredients full of vitamins, minerals, and healthy fats. These pumpkin pie balls check off all those boxes.

With a combination of healthy ingredients like oats, pumpkin puree, peanut butter, and coconut oil topped off with my favorite vanilla protein powder you’ll have the perfect little balls of energy in no time.

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Pumpkin spice trick

You guys, homemade pumpkin pie spice is a thing. To make your own: combine cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves. Incredibly easy and you can add it to coffee, oatmeal, or pumpkin cookies. My favorite recipe for homemade pumpkin spice is Sally’s Baking Addiction Pumpkin Pie Spice. Of course, if you prefer, store-bought is always there for those who don’t have these spices on hand.

Dairy and gluten-free info.

Gluten-free. These bliss balls are gluten-free as long as you ensure your chocolate chips, oats and protein powder are gluten-free.

This recipe is dairy-free if you use dairy-free chocolate chips and protein powder. Enjoy Life makes dairy-free chocolate chips that taste great. Note, that sometimes dairy-free chocolate melts differently. Keep that in mind when making with an alternative chocolate chip.

Ingredients:

These are the main ingredients for pumpkin spice bliss balls. See the recipe card below for the full ingredients list and instructions.

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Variations and Substitutions

My favorite protein powder is PEScience Gourmet Vanilla. You can omit and replace it with an extra 1/4 cup of oats. If using a different protein powder and the texture is not dry/thick enough add either more protein powder or additional oats to the desired consistency so the balls hold together.
Use your favorite natural PB or substitute with any preferred nut butter or PB2.
Substitute honey with pure maple syrup. To lower calories, use lite maple syrup.
Add dried fruits, mini chocolate chips, different nuts, etc into your pumpkin pie bliss balls.
Swap the chocolate coating with milk chocolate, white, dark, or butterscotch.

How to make bliss balls (a visual step-by-step guide):

Step 1: Pulse oats to flour and add protein powder

In a food processor, pulse the oats until they become a coarse flour-like texture. Combine with the protein powder in a mixing bowl.

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Step 2: Add main ingredients

Next, add the pumpkin puree, peanut butter, honey, pumpkin pie spice, and a pinch of salt to the bowl and mix until well combined.

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Step 3: Add optional ingredients

Add to the oat and protein mixture and combine until the dry powder is fully incorporated with the wet and it creates a sticky dough. If you’re adding any optional mix-ins like chopped nuts, dried cranberries, or mini chocolate chips, fold them into the dough.

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Step 4: Roll into balls

Using a cookie scoop or spoon, scoop equal portions of the mixture and roll them into 10 bite-sized balls, approximately 32 grams each. If the mixture is too sticky, you can wet your hands slightly to make rolling easier. You want to roll them into tight balls to stick everything together.

Place the bliss balls on a plate or baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

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Step 5: Refrigerate

Refrigerate the bliss balls for at least 30 minutes to allow them to firm up prior to adding the chocolate coating. You can also freeze them for 10-15 minutes to speed up the process.

Step 6: Melt chocolate and coat bliss balls

Add the chocolate chips and coconut oil to a microwave-safe dish and microwave in 30-second intervals until the chocolate has completely melted.

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Add each ball separately to the chocolate sauce, coat it evenly with the sauce and place it back on the baking sheet. Repeat with all 10 bliss balls. Sprinkle the tops with flakey sea salt and return the bliss balls to the fridge or freezer to harder and set.

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Enjoy!

Finally, once chilled, the bliss balls are ready to enjoy! Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

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If you like this recipe be sure to check out some of our other easy recipes!

Protein Banana Bread
Chewy Chocolate Protein Granola Bars
Grilled Teriyaki Chicken
Buffalo Ranch Chicken Salad
Dairy Free Egg Casserole

If you make this recipe, please leave a rating and/or comment! Tag me on Instagram@ohsnapmacros, I love hearing from you!

Pumpkin Pie Bliss Balls

Danielle Lima

4.89 from 17 votes

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Course Dessert, Snack

Cuisine American

Servings 10 servings

Calories 135 kcal

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Ingredients

Bliss Balls

▢ 1 cup old fashioned oats 80g
▢ 1 scoop vanilla protein powder (PEScience) 31g
▢ 1/2 cup pumpkin puree 122g
▢ 4 Tbsp. creamy peanut butter 60g
▢ 1/4 cup honey 48g
▢ 1 tsp. pumpkin pie spice (or mix of cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger and cloves)

Chocolate Coating

▢ 1/2 cup Lily's dark chocolate chips 80g
▢ 1 Tbsp. coconut oil 14g
▢ flakey sea salt

Optional Mix-Ins

▢ chopped nuts
▢ dried cranberries
▢ mini chocolate chips

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Instructions

In the bowl of a food processor or high speed blender, pulse the oats until they become a coarse flour-like texture. Combine with the protein powder in a large bowl.
Add the pumpkin puree, peanut butter, honey, pumpkin pie spice, and a pinch of salt to the bowl and mix until well combined. Add to the oat and protein mixture and combine until the dry powder is fully incorporated with the wet and it creates a sticky dough.
If you're adding any optional mix-ins like chopped nuts, dried cranberries, or mini chocolate chips, fold them into the dough.
Using a cookie dough scoop or spoon, scoop equal portions of the mixture and roll them into 10 bite-sized balls, approximately 32 grams each. If the mixture is too sticky, you can wet your hands slightly to make rolling easier. You want to roll them into tight balls to stick everything together.
Place the bliss balls on a plate or baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Refrigerate the bliss balls for at least 30 minutes to allow them to firm up prior to adding the chocolate coating. You can also freeze them for 10-15 minutes to speed up the process.
Add the chocolate chips and coconut oil to a microwave safe dish and microwave in 30 second intervals until the chocolate has completely melted. Add each ball separately to the chocolate sauce, coat it evenly with the sauce and place it back on the baking sheet. Repeat with all 10 bliss balls. Sprinkle the tops with flakey sea salt and return the bliss balls to the fridge or freezer to harder and set.
Once chilled, the bliss balls are ready to enjoy! Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Notes

Nutritional info is always an estimate and will vary with substitutions.
Highly recommend using pulsed old fashioned oats as the recipe calls for. Using an alternative flour will result in a drier bliss ball.
The remaining chocolate sauce used to coat the bliss balls has been taken into account in the nutritional information.
Swap the peanut butter for preferred nut butter. Make into a creamy peanut butter texture mixed with water prior to adding to the balls.
If using a different protein powder and the texture is not dry / thick enough add either more protein powder or additional oats. This recipe has only been tested with the mentioned whey protein.
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Nutrition

Serving: 1ballCalories: 135kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 6gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 48mgPotassium: 59mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5g

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Photos: Marie-Catherine Dubé