Chef Eldon Pumpkin Pie and More

One of the keys to enjoying the holidays is to have the treats without destroying the hard work you put in all year. Head Chef Eldon Pico from Renaissance ClubSport Aliso Viejo gave me this recipe to share with all of you to help you do just that. Chef Eldon is responsible for putting together the incredible menus we have at both hotel properties, as well as overseeing the two culinary teams.
It would be great if our Program-Marketing people figured out a way to share this recipe with our members.

SMART PUMPKIN PIE from Chef Eldon Renaissance ClubSport

1 2/3 cups plain fat-free cookies, ground into fine crumbs
3 egg whites, lightly beaten
1 16-oz can solid pack pumpkin
1/2 cup maple syrup
1 1/4 t cinnamon
1/4 t ginger
1/4 t cloves
Sprinkle of nutmeg
1 T arrowroot
12-fl oz can evaporated skim milk

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Moisten fingers with water and press
cookie crumbs over bottom and sides of a 10-in class pie pan. Chill
while preparing remaining ingredients. Combine egg whites, pumpkin,
maple syrup, spices, arrowroot and evaporated milk in a large bowl,
and mix until well blended. Pour mixture into prepared pie pan and
smooth top with spatula. Bake for 15 minutes, reduce temperature to
325 degrees F and bake an additional 40-50 minutes or until knife
inserted near center comes out clean. Serve warm or at room
temperature. Yields 8 servings.

Calories: 216, Fat: 0.4 gr, %CFF: 2%, Chol: 1.6 mg, Sod: 107 mg,
Dietary Fiber: 2 gr. (per Serving)
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I had the opportunity to have breakfast at Renaissance ClubSport Walnut Creek last Sunday with my wife. The omelet I had was beautifully presented and tasted great. The most notable thing about the experience was the upbeat vibe in C Blue the wait staff created. They were heads up, interactive, and having fun. They were all helping out wherever they were needed not just at their assigned tables which made for great service. Thank you gentlemen, nice job, it was an awesome meal after a long run in the rain.