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Gingerbread Pumpkin Trifle
As we all know, Thanksgiving is about giving thanks and having a great feast. But what's a great feast without desserts? The possibilities for this category are endless, I know. But what are the best desserts? The most favorite?
A lot of people say apple or pumpkin pie, right? So if you have dessert dibs this year, you can make a pie. Here are six tips for the flakiest crusts. Because if the crust isn't good, how well will people enjoy the pie?
1. Mix until the dough forms large pieces. It should hold together when you squeeze it, with some dry crumbly bits remaining around the edges. If it seems too dry, just add a little more liquid.
2. To roll our pie dough, place between two sheets of lightly floured wax or parchment paper. Roll from the center to the edge, rotating the dough a quarter turn after each movement for an even, round crust.
3. To safely transfer dough, position a lightly floured rolling pin at the top of the circle of pastry. Gently roll the dough around the rolling pin, flouring if needed to prevent sticking.
4. Flute the crust by pressing a finger into the rim of the crust against two fingers on the other side of the crust to make an even impression. Repeat every 1/2-inch around the pie to create a ruffled edge.
5. Some recipes require blind baking, or baking the pastry shell before it is filled. To prevent the dough from rising, line it with a lightly greased sheet of parchment paper and fill with dry beans.
6. If crust begins to brown too quickly, make a pie shield. Fold a square of foil into quarters, then triangles. Measure the pie, then cut out the center of the foil. Press the outer ring around the edge.
Maybe whatever you do, the crust just never turns out right. So how about switching it up a little and making Paula Deen's pumpkin bars? Click here for that recipe. The pumpkin roll is a favorite in my family. (It's a cake, don't worry. Not a dinner roll.) The recipe doesn't call for cream cheese, but if you want to twist things up a little, you could add it like my family does. (Simply e-mail me for the recipe.) To find out how to make that dessert Paula Deen's way, click here. Or you could even try Paula Deen's Pumpkin Gingerbread Trifle. Just looking at the picture makes my mouth water. You can watch the video to see how she does it by clicking here. If you ask me, Paula Deen is the queen of desserts!
For more Thanksgiving desserts from the Food Network, click here.
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