There are two Thanksgiving dessert philosophies...
1. It is simply NOT Thanksgiving without Pumpkin Pie!
2. Thanksgiving desserts should be light considering the preceding meal.
I am torn, I love pumpkin pie but I also like fitting into my pants. My family usually does both pumpkin pie and apple pie, and I try to have a sliver and no more. Whether you make the authentic pumpkin pie or a lighter dessert I have a link for you.
Traditional:
Light:
Excuse me while I wipe the saliva off of the keyboard... tomorrow, look forward to a wine post!