Welcome, Terry, take it away...
Thanks for hosting me today here at Mystery Lovers Kitchen. Today I’ll be sharing a recipe for mini pumpkin pies for two. After all, who doesn’t love pumpkin pie at this time of year? I know that my protagonist in the new Beachtown Detective Agency series, Jade Cavendish, loves them when her mom makes a batch (Jade’s not much of a baker!) One thing she didn’t love was learning that her dad decided (thanks to a minor midlife crisis) to turn over the agency to her.
On her first day as an entrepreneur, Jade realizes she had never reconciled herself to this whole concept of being an adult. She’s also sure that unless she can find new clients on her own, she’ll sink the agency her father built. Fortunately for Jade, she gets that client, a wealthy young woman who’s sure her husband is stealing money from her. Jade soon learns the ultra-wealthy have some very dark secrets. Her case draws her into the hunt for a man known as the Amorous Assailant and a showdown with a killer.
As soon as the nights cool down, we start looking forward to making little pies. A few years ago, we found this recipe on Food Network. It can easily be adapted to fruit pies. And the best thing is that you aren’t making a whole pie, so if it’s just you and your sweetie, this is a great way to go!
🎃 Pumpkin Pie for Two
Original recipe from Food Network
Cook
Time: 20 min Serves: 2 servings
Ingredients:
PIE CRUST:
2/3
cup all-purpose flour (we use Bob’s 1-1 Gluten Free)
3
tbsp unsalted butter, cut into small pieces, at room temperature
1
tbsp granulated sugar
1
tbsp confectioners' sugar
Pinch of salt
PIE FILLING:
2
large eggs
1/4
cup heavy cream
2
tbsp packed dark brown sugar
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
1/4
tsp ground cinnamon
1/4
tsp ground allspice
3/4 cup pumpkin puree
🎃
Preparation
Steps:
1.
Put a small baking sheet on a rack in the center of the oven, and preheat to
375 degrees F. Process the flour, butter, granulated and confectioners' sugars
and salt in a food processor until the mixture resembles wet crumbs and holds
together when squeezed in your palm, about 2 minutes. Divide the mixture evenly
between two 5-inch pie pans or ramekins. Firmly press the dough into the
bottoms, any corners, and up the sides.
2.
Place the tins on the hot baking sheet and bake the crusts until the bottom and
sides are golden brown. About 12 minutes for pie tins, about 18 minutes for
glass ramekins). Let cool completely on a cooling rack.
3.
After the crusts have cooled, whisk together the eggs, cream, brown sugar, vanilla,
cinnamon and allspice in a medium bowl. Stir in the pumpkin puree.
4. Mound the filling in the pie shells. Bake until puffed and the centers still look slightly wet but not loose, 25 to 30 minutes. Transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely before serving with whipped cream on top.
Note: If making fruit pies, there’s no need to cook the fruit, but the pies cook for 45 minutes.
Gina Rose, a wealthy young heiress, has a problem. Her new husband, a man she thought was her perfect match, is bleeding her dry. When Gina hires Jade to prove her husband is defrauding her, Jade quickly learns he's a terrible businessman. His investment properties are oozing money like open wounds.
On the surface, it appears Gina simply has bad taste in men. But Jade refuses to give up on her client so easily. Her investigation pulls her into a world filled with greed, one where secrets are a way of life, events are not always what they seem, and lies conceal deadly realities—including the Amorous Assailant’s true motive.
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Grandpalanu!
Welcome back to the Kitchen, Terry! The mini pumpkin pies are a great idea for this time of year. Happy Halloween to you and congrats on the launch of your new Beachtown Detective Agency series. It sounds terrific!
ReplyDeleteThanks for hosting me, Alice! It's so much fun to be back in the kitchen with all of you!
DeleteThank you so much for the recipe. Not only does it sound delicious, but with it now just the two of us, a big pie is just too much. I will be using this recipe - and soon.
ReplyDelete"The Case of the Amorous Assailant" sounds like a fabulous book and it's now on my TBR list. Can't wait for the opportunity to read and review it. Thank you for the chance to win a print copy.
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We were the same way, Kay. I hope you love the pies (they're very flexible in what you can do once you have the crusts)! Enjoy the book!
ReplyDeleteWelcome, Terry! The pies look yummy, which is exactly how the new series sounds.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Edith!
DeleteSounds like a book I will enjoy reading.
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Thanks for being here, Rita! Good luck in the contest!
DeleteI like the idea of pie with 2 servings! The recipe looks delicious. Pairing pie and a great book sounds like a good idea to me!
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Thanks for being here, Nancy! Good luck in the contest!
DeleteHow wonderful of you to start a new series, Terry. It sounds very intriguing and fun. Your pumpkin pie recipe is exactly what I need. We are only 2, and usually a whole pie is way too much for too long :-) We will try your recipe for sure! Thank you for sharing your writing talents with us eager readers!! Luis at ole dot travel
ReplyDeleteHow kind of you. Best of luck in the contest!
DeleteCongatulations to you, "Grandpalanu," for winning Terry's giveaway! Enjoy his new mystery, and thanks to Terry Ambrose for being our guest here at Mystery Lovers' Kitchen. Come back to our Kitchen anytime, Terry, cheers!
DeleteThis is great for just us when we don't want a whole big pie, or even fun for a gathering so everyone can have their own individual pie.
ReplyDeletekozo8989(at)hotmail(dot)com
Hey Alicia, the great thing about this for a gathering is that those with larger appetites can have the whole thing and those who don't want as much can share!
DeleteCongrats on the new series! Sounds like a fun read. While pumpkin pie is not my favorite, I can turn easily turn it into something we will enjoy. makennedyinaz(at)hotmail(dot)com
ReplyDeleteWe've used the same crust for apple, apple-berry, and berry pies. they all work!
DeleteI like the idea of a scaled down recipe for pie. Plus a crust that doesn't have to be rolled.
ReplyDeletelibbydodd at comcast dot net
Hi Libby, this is definitely a lot easier. Good luck in the contest!
DeleteI love the idea of a mini pumpkin pie.
ReplyDeleteThank you for this recipe.
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You're welcome, Linda! Best of luck in the contest!
DeleteCongratulations on your new series - and thanks for the recipe! I will likely be making these soon. aut1063(at)gmail(dot)com
ReplyDeleteThis recipe is ideal for the two of us and perfect for fall. Thanks. Your mystery is intriguing. saubleb(at)gmail(dot)com
ReplyDeletePumpkin is ideal for fall, but the crust works year round. My philosophy is, why limit pie to just the fall? Good luck in the contest!
DeleteBook sounds great. cheetahthecat1982ATgmailDOTcom
ReplyDeleteThanks, Kim. Good luck!
DeleteThe new series sounds captivating and unique. I will be making this delectable pie this season for friends to enjoy. elliotbencan(at)hotmail(dot)com
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping in! I hope you enjoy the pie (and, of course) the book!
DeleteSounds like a great new series. Looking forward to reading the book.
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Thanks, Dianne! Good luck in the contest!
DeleteA variation on the kissing bandit! Sounds fun!
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Thanks for the chance to win your book! lindaherold999(at)gmail(dot)com
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome, Linda. Good luck in the contest!
DeleteLove mini pies - thanks for the recipe. Congratulations on your new release!
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I love mini pies, too! Good luck in the contest.
DeleteThe pie sounds delicious, and the book sounds terrific. Thanks for the chance to try to win a copy and your recipe. lkish77123 at gmail dot com
ReplyDeletethanks, Linda! Thanks for stopping in, and good luck in the contest!
DeleteEnjoyed the recipe and would love to get a print copy! tWarner419@aol.com
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DeleteTerry so glad that you are on the kitchen and so glad that you are offering both types of books of course I would have to have print due to my RSD that I am battling and losing,. Thank you for sharing and welcome! peggy clayton
ReplyDeleteThanks, Peggy! I'm happy to be here! I wish you the best of luck in your battle. That's so hard to deal with.
DeleteThank you for the pie recipe and the book giveaway deborahortega229@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome! Good luck in the contest.
DeleteThanks to everyone for your comments! By random draw, the winner of Terry's giveaway of his brand-new Beachtown Detective Agency mystery is "Grandpalanu." Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteBig thanks to author Terry Ambrose for being our guest here at Mystery Lovers' Kitchen. Come back to our Kitchen anytime, Terry. We always enjoy your visits!