Time to talk dessert. I have no idea what I’m going to do this year for dessert, so I can’t really give you my plan yet. I love dessert, but I always get so worn out from making the dinner that I tend to cheat a bit when it comes to the sweets. Hence, no real dessert insight here on the blog.
I WILL provide you with an amazing (and easy) French Silk Pie recipe from my sis-in-law Cora’s family (see below). And as far as pumpkin pie goes, I always just follow the directions on the can of pumpkin and it comes out just fine (and yes, I buy pre-made crust). See, I am certainly no Thanksgiving dessert expert. Today I’m counting on YOU to share your best Thanksgiving dessert recipes! Please post!!!
French Silk Pie
- 3. oz unsweetened chocolate squares (melted and cooled)
- 1/2 C butter
- 1 C sugar
- 1 T vanilla
- 4 Eggs
Melt and cool chocolate. Cream butter - add sugar and vanilla and mix. Add chocolate. Add 2 eggs and beat on high 5 mins. Add 2 more eggs beat on high 5 minutes. I use a pre-made graham cracker crust. Top with whipped cream. Keep refrigerated.
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Since I don’t have to make the whole meal, I’m going to be making desserts and a side. I think I have decided on a sour cream apple pie and a lemon meringue tart, but that might change in the next few days!
Comment by Deborah — November 19, 2007 @ 4:46 pm
my favorite part of any meal… desert! i’m sure you all have your favorites, but here are some newbies that are definitely worth trying! pumpkin gingerbread trifle & spice cake with coffee toffee crunch.
Comment by i'm kelly — November 19, 2007 @ 6:16 pm
this is my new no-fail pumpkin pie recipe. it is seriously the best pumpkin pie I have ever had. don’t be intimidated by the fact that you will have to bake a pumpkin. this recipe is really not hard at all, it will just take a little more time + planning. trust me, you’ll thank me later.
Comment by anna jo — November 19, 2007 @ 7:06 pm
My husband has requested a pumpkin cheesecake, so that’s the plan here…if I get to the store to get what I need for it.
Comment by Amanda — November 19, 2007 @ 8:02 pm
I’m making Pumpkin Bread, Cheesecake Cookies, and I’m going to attempt to make a cherry pie from scratch. I’m using frozen cherries and everything. Wish me luck!
Comment by Jessica — November 20, 2007 @ 8:45 am
You can’t go wrong with Chocolate Silk Pie!
Comment by Katrine — November 20, 2007 @ 11:19 am
In our family everyone makes a pie or two so there is usually quite a selection. I’m doing Pecan and French Apple.
Comment by Christie — November 20, 2007 @ 4:31 pm
thanks for all the ideas, recipes & links to recipes! so helpful and delicious sounding…and I’m sure a good resource for others as well. Keep it coming!
Comment by Jane Maynard — November 20, 2007 @ 5:44 pm