7 Desserts to Give Thanks For
Every feast deserves a happy ending; these pies add a plot twist... Plus, we've added an Oprah.com exclusive: wine pairings for each treat.
By Celia Barbour and Rachel Mount
Pumpkin Gingersnap Pie
The great pumpkin (pie) has come at last. A crust of crushed walnuts and gingersnap cookies makes the perfect counterpoint to a smooth and spicy filling drizzled with cranberry glaze and sugared cranberries.
Continue this 'normal with a twist' combination with café correcto—a classic Italian duo of coffee or espresso with a bitter digestif.
Try: Fernet Branca liqueur ($30), Snooth.com (Fernet is known for its medicinal qualities, especially helpful after a heavy holiday meal.)
Get the recipe: Pumpkin Gingersnap Pie
Continue this 'normal with a twist' combination with café correcto—a classic Italian duo of coffee or espresso with a bitter digestif.
Try: Fernet Branca liqueur ($30), Snooth.com (Fernet is known for its medicinal qualities, especially helpful after a heavy holiday meal.)
Get the recipe: Pumpkin Gingersnap Pie
From the November 2009 issue of O, The Oprah Magazine