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The Best Pumpkin Pie Recipe

Rich and creamy, but not too heavy this pumpkin pie is the best I have ever tasted. I love the subtle, natural sweetness of the pumpkin paired with the perfect blend of cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and nutmeg. It’s full of autumn flavor and nostalgia and is sure to be the talk of your Thanksgiving gathering this year. Plus, it’s one of the easiest pies to make. There’s little to do before you pop it in the oven and wait, all while enjoying the lovely aroma as it bakes.

Not all pumpkin pies are equal. They vary quite a bit in taste and texture. Some are ok, some are good, and some are just heavenly. After a lifetime of taste-testing pumpkin pies holiday season after holiday season, I decided it was time for me to create my own recipe. I tested and tested, playing with spices, sugars, the number of eggs, and different kinds of milk. This recipe is what I came up with and, trust me, it was worth all of the trial and error. The result is pure perfection. Try it. You’ll see.

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The Best Chocolate Cream Pie with Oreo Crust

Thick, creamy, and bursting with chocolate flavor this chocolate cream pie will become your new favorite. From the chocolate crust, to the creamy filling and fluffy whipped cream, the combination of textures is amazing. And it isn’t just delicious, it’s also easy to put together.

Why You’ll Love This Chocolate Pie

• Chocolate crust – The chocolate crust really compliments the chocolate filling. And I love the extra texture it adds.
• Thick, creamy filling – The filling is creamy, but also holds it’s shape. And the combination of eggs and cornstarch creates a perfectly thickened filling that’s also rich and full.
• Perfect chocolate flavor – The filling isn’t bitter and it doesn’t lack chocolate flavor. Semi-sweet chocolate with a touch of vanilla and salt create the perfect flavor.
• Easy decor – You can spend time on fancy chocolate curls, if you like. But all you really need is a good chocolate bar and vegetable peeler to have simple chocolate shavings and curls that make this pie look as good as it tastes.

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Easy Pecan Tassies Recipe

Pecan Tassies are a cross between a cookie and a pecan pie and are WAY more delicious than they look. They combine a delightful cream cheese-based crust with decadent pecan filling into an adorable bite-sized package. The result is a dessert that’s easy to transport for holiday gatherings and to feed a crowd. Perfect for Christmas, Easter, or any family event.

I love making this pecan tassies recipe for Christmas because I can make a lot in a short amount of time. They are also great for making ahead because they last really well for several days. The outside is crisp and the inside is moist and delightful. You can add them to your cookie tray or even ship them. Either way, they’ll be a hit!

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The Best Homemade Apple Pie

This Homemade Apple Pie is going to become your go-to apple pie recipe! It’s absolutely delicious, easy to prepare ahead of time, and bakes beautifully. It also solves common pie problems such as having an undercooked filling or experiencing the dreaded pie gap!

After testing LOTS of apple pie recipes, I can say with total certainty that this is the BEST! With this apple pie, you’ll experience simple and classic flavors that are anything but boring. The apples are tender without being mushy and have enough sauciness to hold things together without being runny.

The apples in this recipe are pre-cooked. Before you run, hear me out! While it’s common to add uncooked apples to apple pie, it’s also common to experience epic failures when making apple pie. Even though it’s an extra step, precooking your apples eliminates those issues. 

Plus – and this is my favorite part – precooking the apples actually makes prepping your pie ahead of time even easier. You can prep your pie crust and the filling several days ahead of time and then assemble and bake the day you want to serve it.

As with any homemade pie recipe, this apple pie is a labor of love and time. But the satisfaction you’ll experience when you take that first bite of apple goodness will be worth every minute!

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