Whip Up A Haunting Rooibos Pumpkin Pie For Halloween

Whip up a hauntingly delicious Rooibos Pumpkin Pie for Halloween that’s so good, it might just raise the spirits and lower the blood pressure.

Infused with the warm, earthy flavors of rooibos tea, this pie blends creamy pumpkin puree with aromatic spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger—basically the

Avengers of fall flavors. And because rooibos is naturally caffeine-free, you can enjoy a slice (or three) without worrying about turning into a pumpkin at midnight!

Serve it warm with a dollop of whipped cream and a sprinkle of crushed pecans, and watch your guests disappear one by one as they go back for second helpings.

Keep an eye on those black cats; with their discerning stares and natural talent for haunting, they might be scheming to stake their claim on the last slice of pie. Consider offering the kitties a special something inspired by the season like these salmon and pumpkin cat treats to distract them from any pie-stealing plans!

Pairing Pumpkins with Rooibos Tea

With the pumpkin being a popular symbol of this celebration, the team from Laager Rooibos has put a local spin on the traditional American pumpkin pie, and also shared some fun activities to try!

“We want to bring a taste of South Africa into this year’s Halloween and there’s nothing more South African than Rooibos!” says Candice Sessions, Laager Rooibos Marketing Manager. “Whether you’re participating in the Halloween-inspired costumes and treats, or just getting together as a family, this delicious Laager Rooibos Pumpkin Pie recipe is a must-try. We’ve also put together some fun pumpkin-related activities that will keep the little ones entertained as well.”

Laager Rooibos Tea Pumpkin Pie

Recipe by Stoned Citizen

Servings

4

servings

Prep time

30

minutes

Cooking time

40

minutes

Calories

300

kcal

Total time

1

hour 

10

minutes

This Rooibos tea pumpkin pie recipe combines the warm, spicy flavors of traditional Halloween pie with the naturally sweet and slightly nutty notes of rooibos tea.

Ingredients

• 1 sheet shortcrust pastry

• 250 g cream cheese, softened

• 410 g pumpkin puree

• ½ cup butter melted and cooled

• 2 tsp vanilla essence

• 3 eggs

• 1 cup icing sugar

• 1 tsp cinnamon

• 1 tsp allspice

• 1 Laager Pure Rooibos teabag (cut open bag and remove leaves)

• ¼ tsp salt

• 2 cups heavy cream

Directions

• Pre-heat oven to 190 degrees Celsius.
• In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese for 5 minutes until light and fluffy, scrape the sides down often with a spatula.
• Add pumpkin and mix for another 5 minutes.
• Add melted butter and vanilla and mix for 1 minute.
•  Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each one.
• Add icing sugar, cinnamon, allspice, tea leaves and salt.
•  Place short-crust pastry in a deep-dish pie pan. Blind-bake for about 10-12 minutes.
• Once out of the oven, pour pumpkin pie filling into the pie crust.
• Place the pie dish onto a baking sheet. Bake for 15 minutes
• Reduce oven temperature to 175 degrees Celsius and bake for an additional 35-40 minutes. Cover the pie with foil to prevent too much browning.
• Leave to cool for about 1 hour. Then, let chill in the refrigerator for 4 hours.
• Top with freshly whipped cream.
   

Pumpkin Decorating Activities

Making the Laager Rooibos Pumpkin Pie will only require the inner goodness of the pumpkin. This leaves the shell of the pumpkin which can be used for some fun children’s Halloween activities.

1.       Carving Pumpkins

Carving pumpkins into jack-o-lanterns is a traditional Halloween activity, just remember to help younger children with the cutting and carving. Get the children to design and draw the face on the pumpkin, as well as scoop out all the seeds* before you carve. You can then place candles inside the pumpkin and set them outside to get in the spirit of Halloween.

2.       Pumpkin Painting

If you want to bypass the hassle of carving or have much younger children, then they can do some pumpkin painting instead! Give the children some permanent markers or paint and let them interpret Halloween in whatever way they please. They can even add stickers, leaves, flowers… anything to add a bit of Halloween flair.

3.       Pumpkin Centrepieces

Another great pumpkin decorating idea, particularly if you’re hosting guests, is crafting a pumpkin centrepiece. Cut a hole at the top of the pumpkin and place a jar or glass inside. Then get the children to go around the garden collecting wildflowers, grasses, branches, and any other natural decorative items which they can use to create the centrepiece.

*Don’t forget you can also have a lot of fun with the pumpkin seeds so don’t through them away! Hang onto them and let them dry out so they can be used for arts and crafts – or even toasted as a delicious snack!