My ideal Thanksgiving dinner is pretty simple. Give me some mashed potatoes, asparagus, butternut squash and corn casserole and I’m happy. Add on some apple pie and I’m in Thanksgiving heaven.
It should be noted that nowhere in that perfect day is pumpkin pie. I’ve just never been a fan — but if you’ve read this blog more than twice, you probably know that’s not because of the actual pumpkin flavor. It’s just the texture that throws me off.
Dan, on the other hand, loves pumpkin pie. To him, if Thanksgiving passes without it, it might as well just be called “Thursday.”
So, in an effort to maintain a harmonious marriage, I endeavored to make a pumpkin pie that satisfied both of our palates.
Ginger Snap Pumpkin Pie
Ginger Snap Pumpkin Pie by pursuitofhealthfulness
Ingredients:
— Crust
3 C ginger snap cookies
6 T buttery spread, melted
— Filling
1-15 oz. can pumpkin (not pie filling)
12 oz. extra-firm silken tofu
1/2 C sugar
2 T pumpkin pie spice
1 t vanilla extract
2 T pure maple syrup
1 t salt
— Topping
1/4 C oats
2 T brown sugar
1/4 C chocolate chips
Directions:
— Crust
In a food processor, combine ginger snap cookies and butter. Pulse until well combined.
Pour into a greased springform pan (a pie pan should also work). Press down evenly and set aside.
— Filling
Clean out the food processor to use again. Combine all filling ingredients. Blend until everything is combined and smooth.
Pour filling over the crust. Spread it smooth with a spatula.
— Topping
In a small bowl, combine all topping ingredients until crumbly. Sprinkle evenly over the pie.
— To bake
Bake in a 375 degree oven for 45-50 minutes, until the filling is set in the middle.
Ginger Snap Pumpkin Pie by pursuitofhealthfulness
Dare I say that I’d pass on a slice of apple pie for a slice of this?
Ginger Snap Pumpkin Pie by pursuitofhealthfulness
Although it’s not just for me. It’s for the marriage.
Questions: What does your ideal Thanksgiving meal look like? What’s your favorite Thanksgiving dessert?
Tagged: pumpkin, pumpkin pie, ginger snap pumpkin pie, Thanksgiving, recipes
Comments
ChristineMetz (Christine Metz) says…
Wow, that looks amazing. Thanks for sharing.
guppypunkhead (anonymous) says…
My vote is for sweet potato pie! Great recipe on my blog- http://frugaltownie.blogspot.com/2011...