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Editors' Picks — Non-Pie Thanksgiving Dessert
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- Editors' Picks (these are the ones we've tested — congratulations!)
- Apple Clafouti/Apple Flan
- Creme Vermont
- Maple Persimmon Upside-Down Cake with Maple Cream
- Gingerbread with Burned Caramel Sauce
- Editors' Pick Candidates (these are the ones we want you to test)
- Amaretto Affogato
- Spiced Fig and Quince Flaugnarde
- Hazelnut-Buckwheat Crepes with Pear-Ginger Compote and Creme Fraiche
- Cardamom Rice Pudding
- Four-Layer Pumpkin Torte
- Orange-Pumpkin Torte with Cranberry Jelly and Ricotta-Mascarpone Whipped Cream
- Tipsy Tart
- Pumpkin Crepes
- Apple Cake for the Masses
- Pumpkin Cheesecake
- Castagnaccio
- Ricotta and Pumpkin Mousse Parfaits
- Steamed Chocolate-Cafe Latte Pudding
- Apple, Pear and Cranberry Crisp
- Pumpkin Cupcakes with Chai Cream Cheese Frosting
- Cider Donut Bread Pudding with Applejack Sauce
- Pumpkin Creme Caramel
- Butternut Squash and Bourbon Ice Cream
- Persimmon Pudding
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Comments (31)
over 2 years ago Food52
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Looks like these 3 recipes are still up for grabs: Hazelnut-Buckwheat Crepes with Pear-Ginger Compote and Creme Fraiche, Four-Layer Pumpkin Torte & Persimmon Pudding
over 2 years ago MaryMaryCulinary
First time tester here! I'll give the hazelnut-buckwheat crepes a go.
over 2 years ago Food52
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Welcome! Let us know if you have any questions at editors@food52.com
over 2 years ago adamnsvetcooking
I'll try the four-layerd pumping torte
over 2 years ago andrew_stone
I would be happy to take the Pear-Ginger Compote if it is still available.
over 2 years ago andrew_stone
Sorry, meant the Persimmon Pudding.
over 2 years ago Food52
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Great -- thanks everyone!
over 2 years ago Sagegreen
Is butternut squash and bourbon ice cream still available? If so, I'd be happy to take that.
over 2 years ago Food52
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All yours!
over 2 years ago AppleAnnie
Orange-Pumpkin Torte with Cranberry Jelly and Ricotta-Mascarpone Whipped Cream
(how lucky am I --I put a comment on this when I first read it!!)
over 2 years ago sftestcook
Spiced fig and quince flaugnarde. Can't wait!
over 2 years ago fiveandspice
Emily is a trusted source on Scandinavian Cuisine.
Apple cake for the masses, please! And thanks for the EP!
over 2 years ago Stockout
I think I can fit in the Pumpkin Creme Caramel, thanks
over 2 years ago Stockout
This works out well, I can test it and get all the compliments when I bring it for T-day dinner. Well, I will tell them eventually.
over 2 years ago Stockout
You test my recipe, I will do the dishes. How many points for scrubbing the pots?
over 2 years ago Lizthechef
Apple, pear and cranberry crisp - please.
over 2 years ago cheese1227
I'll try Cardamom Rice Pudding please.
over 2 years ago monkeymom
I'd like to try Castagnaccio please!
over 2 years ago WinnieAb
Darn! Wanted that one. But I'm glad you took it because I don't know if i can find chestnut flour...
over 2 years ago gabrielaskitchen
Pumpkin Cheesecake!
over 2 years ago coloterp
Ever since my boyfriend sent me to a crepe making class 7 years ago he's been bugging me to make him crepes. Therefore, I'd like to put dibs on the pumpkin crepes, please!!
over 2 years ago TheWimpyVegetarian
Ricotta and Pumpkin Mousse Parfaits please!
over 2 years ago cookinginvictoria
May I have the Pumpkin Cupcakes with Chai Cream Cheese Frosting?
over 2 years ago adamnsvetcooking
oh you beat me to it!
over 2 years ago cookinginvictoria
So sorry -- I couldn't resist. I love any kind of cupcakes, and I am really intrigued by the Chai Cream Cheese Frosting! Can't wait to try it.
over 2 years ago adamnsvetcooking
My sister and I are planing to bake these during Thanksgiving break... they are very intriguing in a very yummie way
over 2 years ago JoanG
I would love to try the TIpsy Tart!
over 2 years ago AntoniaJames
AntoniaJames is a trusted source on Bread/Baking.
Please, please, please, I'd like to try the Steamed Chocolate-Cafe Latte Pudding. Thank you! ;o)
over 2 years ago TheWimpyVegetarian
Rats! You beat me to it :-). It looks killer!
over 2 years ago TiggyBee
Amaretto Affogato, please!!
over 2 years ago sticksnscones
I would like to put my dibs in to test the Cider Donut Bread Pudding with Applejack Sauce