It is that time of the year we get invited to potlucks or friendsgiving. I know for a fact that I always wonder what I’m going to bring and share with others. Obviously, we are students so we are so busy and we need something delicious, quick, and easy to make. Here are a few dessert recipes that are great for Thanksgiving get-togethers.
Cheesecake is my family’s favorite Thanksgiving dessert. If you are one of those people who do not like very sweet foods, this dessert is the one for you.
Cheesecake:
Servings:
8 servings
Ingredients:
Ready crust graham pie crust (9 inch), 1 pkg. (8 oz.) Philadelphia cream cheese, 2 eggs, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, 1 can evaporated milk, ½ can sweetened condensed milk. Optional for toppings: fruits and whip cream
Directions:
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Pre-heat the oven to 350 degrees F.
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Whisk Philadelphia cream cheese, eggs, vanilla extract, evaporated milk, and condensed milk.
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Pour the mixture into the crust. Bake for 20 minutes.
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Continue baking for about 30 minutes or until knife inserted 1 inch from crust comes out clean.
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Cool for 20 minutes at room temperature.
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Refrigerate.
Time: 1 hr. 15 min.
Rice pudding:
Servings:
8 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup of rice, 3 cups of milk, ½ can sweetened condensed milk, 1 cinnamon stick, 1 clove, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Optional for toppings: fruits and ground cinnamon
Directions:
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In a medium saucepan, combine milk, cinnamon and clove. Cook over medium heat, about 10 minutes.
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Once boiled pour rice into the saucepan. Reduce heat to low.
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Stir frequently to avoid the rice from sticking to the bottom of the pot.
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In about 30 minutes, the rice is ready to serve once the rice is tender.
Time: 1 hr. 15 min.
Pumpkin pie:
Ingredients: 1 can pumpkin, 1 can sweetened condensed milk, 2 large eggs, ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon, ½ teaspoon ginger, ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg, ½ teaspoon salt, 1 (9 inch) unbaked pie crust. Optional for toppings: whip cream
Servings:
8 servings
Time:
1 hr. 10 min.
Directions:
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Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
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Whisk pumpkin, sweetened condensed milk, eggs, spices and salt.
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Pour into crust. Bake for 15 minutes.
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Reduce temperature to 350 degrees F and continue baking for 30 to 40 minutes or until knife inserted 1 inch from crust comes out clean.
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Cool for about 20 minutes at room temperature.
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Refrigerate.
I haven’t tried bread pudding and had not heard of it until I was having a conversation with my roommate about the Thanksgiving dishes her family make. Then, she started to describe and explain what it consists of, so I cannot wait to try it for myself.
Bread pudding:
Ingredients:
10 cups croissant rolls, cooked, cut into 1 inch pieces, 2 cups milk, 2 cups heavy cream, 1 cup sugar, 1 cup brown sugar, 3 eggs, 3 teaspoons, vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Servings:
10 servings
Directions:
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Spray a 9×13 inch baking dish with cooking spray.
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Place croissant cubes in the bottom of pan.
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In a medium mixing bowl, combine milk, heavy cream, sugar, brown sugar, eggs, vanilla, and cinnamon.
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Pour the mixture over the croissants.
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Cover with foil and refrigerate for an hour.
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
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Bake uncovered for 35-40 minutes.
Time: 1 hr. 30 min.
I hope you all have a great time preparing these desserts and enjoying them with friends and family. Happy Thanksgiving!