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Caramel Pumpkin Pot de Crème

This no-bake pot de crème is where custard meets pumpkin for an easy-to-make fall dessert. Simple in design and in flavor, this uncomplicated dessert may surprise you with its ability to leave you reaching for seconds.

As many of you know I spent this past weekend in Philadelphia eating and drinking my way through the city with some other bloggers. Along with discovering great eats and drinks, I also discovered—crap, I’m old. Not only could I not keep up with the 2AM pub crawl, but when I got home on Sunday night I couldn’t find the energy to post. Continue reading Caramel Pumpkin Pot de Crème

Pumpkin Praline Trifle

Fall is here so get ready for an onslaught of pumpkin recipes. First up is a simple trifle with layers of pumpkin and vanilla pudding with a praline crumble. Oh, yes, that’s a crumble made up of granola and kicked up with crushed pralines. Of course you can skip the praline crumble, but it provides a nice balance in flavor and gives the trifle a textural break with a bit of crunch.

I have to say, I love trifles, they are simple to make and can pack a lot of flavor and texture. Along with that it’s like an open canvas for mixing and matching desserts. The only thing about trifles is I have a real hard time with not being able to create perfectly even layers. But let’s not talk about my need for perfection.

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Pumpkin Pie Tart

Pumpkin Pie Tart ~ A modern twist on a classic Thanksgiving dessert.

Growing up my siblings and I weren’t allowed to eat many desserts. But there were always those certain times of the year like the holidays and birthdays that dessert came without the usual begging and pleading.

So pumpkin pie during Thanksgiving was always a highlight. And since no one really liked it but me, (how opportune was that), I developed an overindulgent habit for it that is still with me today. Continue reading Pumpkin Pie Tart