Chaga Chai Pumpkin Pie

Chaga Chai Pumpkin Pie will kick your Thanksgiving up a notch!  Adding some chaga with chai spices to this seasonal pie has no impact on the flavor and packs it full of amazing health benefits. 

Health Benefits of Chaga 

Chaga has been used in Eastern medicine for centuries. In the West, we’re now beginning to understand the health benefits of this superfood mushroom. 

• Immune support 
• Beta-D Glucans speed up or slow down the immune system as necessary 
• Cancer prevention 
• Activates cells involved in combating cancer initiation 
• Pain relief 
• Supports integrity of blood vessels 
• Support gastro-intestinal health 
• Soothes ulcers and gut inflammation 
• Normalize blood pressure and cholesterol 
• Breaks down LDL (the bad cholesterol) 
• Anti-microbial 
• Protect DNA from damage 
• Antiviral 
• Protects skin from harsh blemishes 
• Antioxidant 
• Highest ORAC score of any superfood 
• Reduces free radical in the blood 
• Improve diabetic health 
• Reduce inflammation 

Where Does Chaga Come From 

Chaga grows on birch trees in colder climates and requires proper harvesting to prevent damaging the tree. You may have seen it while out walking. It looks like a large, bumpy node projecting out from the trunk of the birch tree. If you didn’t know it was a mushroom, you might think the tree is sick. Really, that node is a powerful healing mushroom!

 Troy Ryerson in Maine will ship chaga directly to you. This is perfect for this chaga chai pumpkin pie recipe – or anything else you want to make with chaga. Maybe serve a cup a chaga chai tea with this amazing dessert?  

Chaga Chai Pumpkin Pie

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Prep Time 25 minutes mins

Cook Time 40 minutes mins

Total Time 1 hour hr 45 minutes mins

Course Dessert

Cuisine Dessert

Servings 8 Pieces

Ingredients

  

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• 15 Ounce Can Pure Pumpkin Puree*
• 1 1/4 Cups Evaporated Milk**
• 3 Large Eggs
• 1/4 Cup Granulated Sugar
• 1/4 Cup Light Brown Sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoon Ground Cardamom
• 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
• 3/4 teaspoon Ground Ginger
• 1/2 Teaspoon Ground Chaga
• 1/4 Teaspoon Ground Cloves
• 1/8 Teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
• 1/4 Teaspoon Salt
• 1 Pie Crust

Notes

*Making your own pumpkin puree is easy.  First, cook your pumpkin by roasting or boiling.  Then you simply mash and smoosh until your pumpkin is pureed.  Easy!  Of course, some people prefer the convenience of pumpkin puree in a can.  That’s fine as well!

**If you don’t have evaporated milk, you can substitute by making your own.  Add 1 cup of dried milk with water to make 1-1/4 cups of evaporated milk.

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Chaga Chai Pumpkin Pie Recap:

Your Chaga Chai Pumpkin Pie can be stored for up to 4 days in the refrigerator.  However, we’re sure it’ll be gone in one sitting!

Chaga Chai Pumpkin Pie tastes wonderful on its own or topped with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.  Don’t forget – it’s got superfood in it as well!