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There was a heated discussion on Facebook amongst my neighbors recently. Cool Whip or Reddi-Wip for pumpkin pie as a topping? For me, I prefer Reddi-Wip for things like smoothies. Cool Whip I use for pies and other desserts. But this year I am doing something a little different and will skip the dairy based dessert topping and will try something a little fancier. Our Thanksgiving plans have changed once again, and while I'll still be hosting my daughter and her new beau for dinner, my in-laws decided that they wanted to have the family over for dessert this year. We're less than a week away from the holiday, so I've got my fingers crossed that these plans are final LOL. 3rd time's a charm, right? Anyhow, I am not up for baking complicated desserts this year because my store has to be open from 6am to 9pm the day after, and that's where my energies need to be focused. So, I thought it would be best to grab a store bought pumpkin pie, but spruce it up a little with a Cranberry Walnut Topping. This recipe I found on Golden Blossom Honey is such a fantastic way to elevate a pre-made pie from ho hum to yum.
This topping is such an easy way to class up a store bought pie. Seriously, it only takes 10 minutes from start for finish to whip it up. To speed up the cooling, I just tossed it into the freezer for a few minutes and I was ready to have my pie turned around from bland to glam. I didn't have any brandy on hand, but I did have a bottle of bourbon, so I substituted that portion, but I'm certain you could use either liquor and it will turn out beautiful either way. If you're short on time, burnt out, or just feeling a little lazy this year, there's absolutely nothing wrong with taking a few shortcuts to get dinner on the table. And this topping is soooo good, they'll all forget about the Cool Whip/Reddi-Wip debate and will certainly request this in its place going forward.
Ingredients
1/3 cup GOLDEN BLOSSOM HONEY
1/3 cup dried cranberries
3 tablespoons brandy
1 1/2 cups walnuts, halves or pieces, toasted
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Cool Whip or Reddi-Wip? Where do you stand on the pumpkin pie debate?
I’m a staunch Reddi Whip supporter, but my husband and daughter prefer Cool Whip. I personally think it tastes fake (cuz it is!) 🤣 but it’s good in some recipes where you mix it in.
ReplyDeleteI agree. It can taste chemical-y. That's why I will use it when mixing into desserts over using it for a topping.
DeleteYou decorated it so pretty. I have never actually seen in person real cranberries LOL We do not really grow them here, we stick to raspberries, blueberries and blackberries.
ReplyDeleteHope the holidays will go well in the end.
What is the difference between Cool and Reddi? I imagine both are liquid sweet creams for whipping? Since we are poor bastards, in my country we mostly use powdered whipped cream which you have to whip up with some milk or water.
We have cranberry bogs here, but I've never seen them in the wild. We just buy them in the bags at the stores and call it a day lol
DeleteYes, they are both dairy based whipping cream, but I think that Cool Whip adds in some other sweeteners or powder sugar to flavor it. Reddi is straight dairy whipped, I believe. And it's more stabilized, whereas the Cool Whip is soft and can liquefy and get runny faster over warm desserts.
Cool Whip. Reddi Whip is ok. But I mostly like whipping up some whipping cream and making my own.
ReplyDeleteJust in time for Thanksgiving! Thank you, of course I am in a rush, like always and this recipe is just what I need! Happy Thanksgiving! I can't wait to see what you have to shar on your blog next month!
ReplyDeleteIt's sure pretty. I have to be honest though, I'm so willing to make this because like you said it does go from ho-hum to yum, but I'd still put a little dollop of Cool Whip on there somewhere. I wouldn't be able to help myself. :). Happy Thanksgiving!
ReplyDeleteSe ve muy rico. Gracias por l receta. te mando un beso
ReplyDeleteThank you!
DeleteHi Theresa! I found you via Linda's blog. The pie looks amazing and the a honey-based topping sounds delicious. I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving with your family! Greeting from Germany.
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by! And for your lovely compliments!
Delete10 minutes is sure a win. Hopefully plans don't change for a 4th time. Umm i knew of cool whip, Reddi-wip though, hmmm lol
ReplyDeleteYou don't have Reddi in Canada? What is that nonsense?
DeleteI've never been a fan of whipped toppings
ReplyDeleteI never really eat pie
But can't stand whipped on a cake. Buttercreme for life
Yes! Buttercream every time on the cakes!
DeleteOh yum. My eldest has a nut allergy so we don't make a lot of nutty things at home.
ReplyDeleteNut allergies are so scary! Definitely best to keep those items out of the house!
DeleteThis looks so good. Thank you for sharing this recipe. Happy Thanksgiving!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much!
DeleteThis is such a good idea- it looks spectacular and much healthier than those whips!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Judee!
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