My Pumpkin Mousse Pie is made with a crunchy graham cracker-pecan crust filled with light and luscious pumpkin mousse. You can add optional bourbon for a kick or use water for alcohol-free version. The pie is topped with a mountain of luscious toasted brown sugar meringue. Before we get full-swing into the next season, let’s…
Pies & Tarts
Chocolate Bourbon Pecan Pie
Chocolate Bourbon Pecan Pie! When those four things come together in one recipe you know it’s gonna be good. The filling is flavored with 100% chocolate to keep the sweetness in check. Disclaimer: I have received products from sponsor companies to use in my recipes. All opinions and recipes are mine. Welcome to day 5…
Apple Walnut Linzer Tart
Apple Walnut Linzer Tart is a twist on the traditional raspberry-hazelnut tart. The crust is made with walnuts and the filling is made with fresh apples and cinnamon. Linzer Tart, traditionally made with a hazelnut crust and filled with raspberry preserves, is a wonderful, warming dessert. I have taken the essence of the traditional recipe and…
Apple Bourbon Pot Pie (or alcohol-free version)
Apple Bourbon Pot Pie is a truly special treat. This is where comfort food meets dinner-party-worthy dessert. All the elements can be made ahead for easy entertaining (includes an alcohol-free option). What I love about this recipe is that it has all the great attributes of a good Apple Pie, but it looks fancy enough…
Peanut Butter Mousse Pie
My Peanut Butter Mousse Pie is made with a crunchy graham cracker-peanut crust filled with light and luscious peanut butter mousse. You can add optional jelly or chocolate for another layer of flavor. Me, I’m partial to hot-pepper jelly for a sweet-heat treat. Because we can’t have too many pies in the world, and because…
Sweet Corn Buttermilk Pie with Lime & Cinnamon
Sweet Corn Buttermilk Pie is made with flaky pastry and is filled with sweet corn and buttermilk custard. For an extra special flavor, the filling is scented with vanilla, lime zest and cinnamon. This is a heavenly summer treat. Have you ever had dessert made with fresh sweet corn? If not, I urge you to…
Fresh Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream Pie
Ice cream with pie is great, ice cream IN pie is even better! Check out this Fresh Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream Pie made with a dark chocolate pie crust filled with homemade mint chocolate chip ice cream. Top the pie with a mound of lightly sweetened cream for a luscious treat. I’ve said it before,…
French Onion Tarte Tatin
French Onion Tarte Tatin. Thickly-sliced sweet onions are cooked with butter & white wine until golden brown. The caramelized onions are topped with Gruyere cheese and baked under a pie crust. Would you just take a moment and admire those gorgeous rings of golden brown, delicious, caramelized onions? Can we all just agree that, nothing,…
Apple Frangipane Tart
Apple Frangipane Tart is a classic and elegant treat fit for any dessert table. A crisp, sweet-crust is filled with rich almond frangipane filling, baked with sliced apples and finished with apricot preserves. I know you probably hate that “If you had to choose” question. I mean, most of the time it’s impossible to answer….
Glazed Maple Apple Pie
Glazed Maple Apple Pie is the perfect fall dessert. Get a double dose of maple with your apples; in the filling and in the glaze. The pretty maple leaf border is a special finishing touch. Pie, pie, pie. I can’t get enough pie! The only thing better than a perfect All American Apple Pie is…