For a twist on the holidays, try this yummy Pumpkin Pie Cheesecake. This recipe is made in a pie pan rather than a springform pan, which is the reason why it's called a pie. But in all other ways, it's really a cheesecake. The recipe is based on my dad's cheesecake and my mom's ...[ get the full recipe ]
This chocolate coconut pecan pie, optionally with bourbon, is a jazzed up version of a southern tradition.
Servings: This recipe makes two pie crusts. Ingredients (shown in the yellow dish) 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter 1/4 cup vegetable shortening* 3/4 tsp. salt 5-7 Tbsp. ice cold water Variations: You can replace the 1/4 cup vegetable shortening with 1/4 cup of any of the following ingredients: 1/4 cup ...[ get the full recipe ]
Filling Ingredients 3/4 cup sugar 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon salt 3 cups milk (whole milk adds to the richness of this pie, but it works fine with lowfat or skim milk) 3 egg yolks, slightly beaten 3 tablespoons butter 2 teaspoons vanilla 4-5 oz. cut-up unsweetened chocolate (depending on how deep of a chocolate you prefer) whipping ...[ get the full recipe ]
