I love pumpkin pie that is baked but this might be one to try and see what raves you get.
- Graham crust – ready made or make your own.
- 1/4 cup caramel ice cream topping plus 2 tbsp. for the topping
- 1/2 cup chopped pistachios, plus more for the topping
- 2 pkgs. of Vanilla Instant pudding
- 1 cup cold whole milk
- 1 cup pure canned pumpkin (not pie mix)
- 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg
- 1 1/2 cups whipping cream, whipped and lightly sweetened
On the bottom of the cracker crust, drizzle 1/4 cup of the caramel topping, and sprinkle with 1/2 cup of the pistachios.
Whisk the pudding mixes, milk, pumpkin, cinnamon and nutmeg together until smooth. Stir in 1 cup the whipped cream and now spoon into the prepared crust. Refrigerate until set (1 hour approx.). Top with the remaining cream, nuts and caramel sauce.
Oh my goodness! This is one delicious dessert.
Celebration Rum Cake
I had this for the very first time at Michelle’s (Don’s niece) many years ago and, believe me, you will want to devour it all at once. It actually starts with a cake mix, but don’t tell and no one will know.
- 1 cup finely chopped pecans
- 1 yellow cake mix
- 1 pkg. vanilla instant pudding mix
- 4 eggs
- 1/2 cup each of cold water, Crisco oil and light rum
Preheat oven to 325 degrees and grease and flour a 10 inch tube pan or large Bundt pan.
Sprinkle the bottom with the chopped pecans. Mix the remaining ingredients together and beat on medium for about 3 minutes. Pour the batter over the nuts and bake for one hour.
Cool and invert on to a pretty serving plate. With a fork, prick the surface all over.
Rum Glaze
- 1/2 lb. butter (do not use margarine)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup light rum
Melt butter in saucepan and stir in the water and sugar. Boil for a full 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and VERY CAREFULLY add the rum. Now carefully drizzle the glaze over the top and down the sides. This will take a little time but repeat until ALL the glaze is used up.
I promise you, add a dollop of whipped cream and this will become your very favourite birthday cake, or anniversary, or Sunday evening dinner or OMG breakfast….get the idea?