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I think I am in love with Thanksgiving. I shared this weekend that we are hosting Thanksgiving again this year. While it's not our first year hosting, there's something extra special about this year for me. I can't wait to spend the day cooking and preparing for dinner with our friends and family. I love all of the traditional thanksgiving recipes but dessert will always be my favorite meal of the day, no matter what time of year it is. Specifically, I love pie, especially topped with?Cool Whip!
For Thanksgiving, I look forward to pumpkin pie. My brother and I have always loved it. There may have been a time or two that a slice of pumpkin pie was our breakfast on the way to school. But as much as I love the traditional slice of pumpkin pie and Cool Whip, this year I wanted to brave the waters and try something new.
I love the way cooking shows always call something deconstructed when their recipe didn't turn out quite like they planned. This is not the case for this deconstructed pumpkin pie, it is very intentional and very delicious. This is such an easy dessert to make but it'll be sure to impress all of the guests you're hosting! Start by picking up a few pies at your local Walmart and grab some Cool Whip right next to the pies!
Then continue?by cooking the pie(s) according to the directions on the box. Allow the pies to cool slightly. While they are cooling, grab your containers, I chose some mason jars! Add a layer of Cool Whip to the bottom of your jar.
Then scoop out the pumpkin pie filling into the jar as the next later. Where you took the filling from, use your spoon to gently crush the crust into smaller pieces. Then add those as the next layer. Finally add the last layer of Cool Whip and then top with some finely crushed pieces from the crust.
The best part of these mini desserts is that they can easily be shared! Grab a few and share with coworkers at lunch or take some to the new neighbor as a welcome gift! These are perfect for spreading some love to those around you. I love the idea of getting to share a meal with someone even if you're not sitting in the same room. This quick gesture is sure to bring you closer.
You could easily turn this into a festive party or wedding favor too! Right now until December 10th you can save $1 on Mrs. Smith's Pies when you purchase with Cool Whip.
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Michelle Nahom says
What a good idea! Pinning! Thanks for sharing it with us at Foodie Fridays! Hope to see you again this Thursday night! Hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving!
Marissa Giddens says
What a great idea! I just baked three pumpkins and I had no idea what to use them for. I think I'll use some for this! Thanks for sharing!
Madison says
That's awesome! I am going to be making my own pumpkin puree this year for the pie!
Martha Kate Stratton says
I love anything that can be served in a tiny mason jar! I'll definitely have to keep this in mind for Thanksgiving week...because yes it turns into a week of meals with both of our families. A chocolate pie deconstructed with pomegranate topping is calling my name right now... Might just have to experiment with that!
Madison says
Me too!! That sounds amazing.. you should definitely make it!
Jessica Hughes says
Oh man oh man my husband would love this!!
Madison says
Do it! He'll thank you 🙂
Stephanie says
What a fun idea! I love that you can walk up to someone, sit down and share a pie. #client
Madison says
Yes! They're so much easier to eat this way than on a plate or something.
Susannah Brinkley says
These are gorgeous! I love the layered look in the mason jars! But I would definitely add some fudge sauce because I just love pumpkin and chocolate together.
Madison says
Woah woah woah. I love me some pumpkin chocolate chip bread but I don't know about fudge and pumpkin pie! I'll have to take your word for it 😉
Sarah White says
OMG these look so delicious! Pinning!
Madison says
Thanks Sarah!
Laura Rhinehart says
These would be perfect as little place settings! The perfect little portioned dessert with a cute little name tag!
Madison says
Oh so true!! That would be so cute 🙂
Susanna Barbee says
This is adorable! I'm hosting Thanksgiving at my house, and I may just have to make these.
Madison says
Do it! I think your guests will love it 🙂 It could easily work with pecan pie too!
Heather Smith says
Oh fun, these are awesome to take home...I always wish I had room for dessert after Thanksgiving dinner - these little jars would be awesome and i wouldn't have to feel like I had to load up when we're not at home for T-day!
Madison says
Exactly! That's a great idea!
MOMentous Mom; Perfectionist says
WOW this sounds amazing and is so simple. Great idea! I bet you could do this with a bunch of pies!
Madison says
Oh yes! I would love to do this for a shower or something and have lots of pies for people to choose from!
Sky @ Blonde Freedom says
This is such a cute idea!! I would much rather eat pumpkin pie if it looked like this!
Madison says
Right?! Anything is better when it's mini and in a mason jar 🙂
erica acevedo says
I love pumpkin pie and whipped topping, and easy parfaits are awesome. This is a great idea for a different, easy Thanksgiving dessert! Pinned!!
Madison says
Thanks Erica:) It switches up the usual dessert for T-day! 🙂
Stacia says
Trifles are such a wonderful type of dessert for any party! I love the idea of putting them in mason jars for each person to be able to keep and enjoy! Your food posts always look so delicious. I actually featured a couple of them recently in one of my posts.
Madison says
Yay Thanks so much for featuring me 🙂
Neatly-Packaged says
adorable!!! So cute! 🙂
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Madison says
Thank you!
Nelle Monaco says
beautiful post- these are adorable! i hope to try these too - thank you!!
Madison says
Thanks Nelle! I hope you enjoy them!
Leigh Powell Hines says
I am sorry. I meant Madison. I'm not sure why I wrote Meredith. I'll chalk it up to old age and exhaustion.
Madison says
Haha, it's okay! Thanks Leigh 🙂
Leigh Powell Hines says
This looks good, Meredith.
Amy says
oh YUMMM and i love the mini jar idea! SO CUTE
Madison says
Thanks Amy! Pumpkin pie and mason jars seemed like the perfect combo 😉
stephanie says
oh gosh!! the mini mason jars! brilliant! 🙂
Madison says
Thanks Stephanie! I love me some mason jars 🙂
Jenna Owens (@aSavoryFeast) says
I love trifles! They are so easy to throw together, and taste sooo good. I love your idea of putting them in mason jars. Too cute!
Madison says
Exactly! I love the deconstructed look! And anything in mason jars works for me 🙂
Nina B says
I love this. SO easy and cute!
Madison says
Thanks Nina! They were super fun!
Kelsey Fargher says
these are so cute! I love the deconstructed look in the mini jars! 🙂 now i want pumpkin pie for breakfast!
Madison says
There is nothing wrong with pumpkin pie for breakfast!