Orange Chiffon Pie Filling

Sep 3, 2026 · By VanillaGoods

Baking Pies tarts Origin: Tahitian Vanilla: Extract Medium

A classic orange chiffon pie filling for one 9-inch pie. Best with Tahitian vanilla (floral, cherry, anise); any pure vanilla works. Makes one 9-inch pie (8 servings).

Prep 30 min

Cook 10 min

Chill 5 hr

Total 5 hr 40 min

Servings 8

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Ingredients

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1.0fully baked 9-inch pie crust, cooled
2 ¼ tspunflavored gelatin, 1 envelope
¼ cup (60.0 ml)cold water
1.0 cup (240.0 ml)fresh orange juice
¼ cup (50.0 g)granulated sugar, for the fruit base
3.0 (99.0 g)large egg whites
½ cup (100.0 g)granulated sugar, for the meringue
1.0 tsp (5.0 ml)VanillaGoods pure vanilla extract
⅛ tspfine sea salt

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Instructions

Sprinkle the gelatin over the cold water and let stand for 5 minutes.
Warm the orange juice with the sugar for the base in a small saucepan until the sugar dissolves. Remove from the heat, stir in the gelatin until dissolved, then add the vanilla.
Refrigerate, stirring every 10 minutes, until it thickens to the consistency of raw egg whites, 30 to 45 minutes.
Meanwhile, whisk the egg whites, the sugar for the meringue, and the salt in a heatproof bowl set over simmering water until the mixture reaches 160°F, about 4 minutes. Remove and whip on high speed to stiff, glossy peaks.
Fold the meringue into the thickened base until no streaks remain.
Mound into the crust and refrigerate until set, at least 4 hours.

Tips

Vanilla swap: use vanilla bean paste 1:1 in place of the extract for visible specks, or the seeds of 1 vanilla bean for each tablespoon of extract.
Best vanilla for this: Tahitian (floral, cherry, anise), or Madagascar (rich, creamy, classic). Any pure vanilla works.
Storage: Refrigerate for up to 2 days.

Recipe FAQ

How long does it take to make orange chiffon pie filling?

Plan on 30 minutes of prep and 10 minutes of cooking, plus 5 hours to chill. It makes one 9-inch pie (8 servings).

How should I store orange chiffon pie filling?

Refrigerate for up to 2 days.

Can I use a different form of vanilla?

use vanilla bean paste 1:1 in place of the extract for visible specks, or the seeds of 1 vanilla bean for each tablespoon of extract.

A classic orange chiffon pie filling for one 9-inch pie. Best with Tahitian vanilla (floral, cherry, anise); any pure vanilla works. Makes one 9-inch pie (8 servings).

Estimated · per serving

Nutrition

Per serving = 1 of 8 servings this recipe makes.

249 Calories / serving

9.6g Fat

36.9g Carbs

4.1g Protein

21.8g Sugar

Whole recipe (8 servings): ~1992 cal · 77g fat · 295g carbs · 33g protein · 174g sugar

Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.

Per serving · 249 calories

What it takes to burn one serving

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Moderate cycling 25 min·5.0 mi
Swimming laps 35 min
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Stair climbing 23 min·~2050 steps
Dancing 40 min
Bodyweight circuit training 25 min
Cleaning, errands, or playing with the dog 58 min

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