Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays, for many reasons. I love the opportunity we have to reflect on our blessings and the things that we're thankful for. I love that it's a low pressure holiday, no stress about finances or the obligation to purchase crap we don't need. I love the family time, and last but definitely not least, I LOVE the feast.
On rare occasion I've met people who don't like thanksgiving food and I don't get it, it's shameful really. I mean what kind of person doesn't love turkey, stuffing and fresh baked rolls? To "those people" I say, come to my house, I'll convert you.
What's almost as fun as eating the meal is cooking it, I love spending the day cooking the amazing meal that I know everyone will enjoy. I especially enjoy the pies, so for the last few years, that has been my assignment.
This year I'll be making six pies, Pecan, Banana Cream, Coconut Cream, Cranberry, Lemon Meringue, and of course Pumpkin. Now I've always liked pumpkin pie but never LOVED it, but I was determined to find a recipe that I would love so I tried several recipes and alas, I have found one, and after a little tweaking, it is in my opinion, perfect! So for anyone who's interested, here you go...
Epic pumpkin pie
1 1/2 C pumpkin puree (1 can) fresh pumpkin is even more fabulous if you're feeling ambitious.
1 12 oz. can evaporated milk (cream will work too)
2 eggs
4 oz cream cheese
3/4 C white sugar
1 tbsp all purpose flour
1/2 tsp salt
2 tsp vanilla
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1 unbaked pie crust
Put all of your ingredients into a food processor (a blender or hand mixer works too) then pour it into the pie shell. Bake at 450 for 20 min then drop the temp to 350 and continue baking 40 more minutes. cool completely before serving
Before serving I drizzle a little caramel over it and top with cinnamon whipped cream. Oh, and if you add a little greek yogurt or sour cream to the whipped cream it makes it a little thicker :) This one is fool proof!
I don't know about y'all but I plan on weighing about 5 lbs more by the weekend (I'll deal with that later), So with that in mind, Happy Thanksgiving everyone!
On rare occasion I've met people who don't like thanksgiving food and I don't get it, it's shameful really. I mean what kind of person doesn't love turkey, stuffing and fresh baked rolls? To "those people" I say, come to my house, I'll convert you.
What's almost as fun as eating the meal is cooking it, I love spending the day cooking the amazing meal that I know everyone will enjoy. I especially enjoy the pies, so for the last few years, that has been my assignment.
This year I'll be making six pies, Pecan, Banana Cream, Coconut Cream, Cranberry, Lemon Meringue, and of course Pumpkin. Now I've always liked pumpkin pie but never LOVED it, but I was determined to find a recipe that I would love so I tried several recipes and alas, I have found one, and after a little tweaking, it is in my opinion, perfect! So for anyone who's interested, here you go...
Epic pumpkin pie
1 1/2 C pumpkin puree (1 can) fresh pumpkin is even more fabulous if you're feeling ambitious.1 12 oz. can evaporated milk (cream will work too)
2 eggs
4 oz cream cheese
3/4 C white sugar
1 tbsp all purpose flour
1/2 tsp salt
2 tsp vanilla
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1 unbaked pie crust
Put all of your ingredients into a food processor (a blender or hand mixer works too) then pour it into the pie shell. Bake at 450 for 20 min then drop the temp to 350 and continue baking 40 more minutes. cool completely before serving
Before serving I drizzle a little caramel over it and top with cinnamon whipped cream. Oh, and if you add a little greek yogurt or sour cream to the whipped cream it makes it a little thicker :) This one is fool proof!
I don't know about y'all but I plan on weighing about 5 lbs more by the weekend (I'll deal with that later), So with that in mind, Happy Thanksgiving everyone!
I am going to have try this. You are an excellent cook.
ReplyDeleteThanks for this easy and fool proof recipe!! Well definitely be trying it this weekend!
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