Pumpkin Pie Question

[MommaB]

Hey Umpa!

I always make Doug's crustless pumpkin pie (http://www.fattoskinny.net/index.php?topic=1216.15) during the holidays and I'm wondering if I can use Zero instead of xylitol!?! If so, is it 24 drops = 1/2 cup?

Thanks for the help! Looking forward to enjoying pumpkin pie without the sugar alcohol side effects! lol 

[shawn116]

Hi MommaB

My bottle of FTS zero lists 24 drops = 1/2 cup

For Thanksgiving I made some crustless pumpkin pie using the zero.   It came out absolutly wonderful    I like mine a bit sweeter than this calls for though.  If it were me I would taste for sweetness before you bake to be sure   

[umpa]

yes mommaB  I like to use the pumpkin pie recipe for tarts too and I either use the goldenflax for the crust or walnuts 
But are you making fudge?

[MommaB]

I have to choose the sweets that I make, because it's soooo easy for me to go overboard!! Really working hard not to do that because that's what gets me in trouble every time!! lol  With that said, I would love to make fudge, but in a small quantity! Any ideas!?!

[umpa]

Cut the recipe in half or in quarters and make a small pan. I make alot of cookies and cheesecakes so I can keep them in the freezer.That way when I want something I just take it out of the freezer.The thaw time slows me down!

[Andrea]

And then again, some of them are better frozen.

[MommaB]

Oooooo, good idea!!! Didn't think of that, I will cut it down and/or freeze them!!! Of course, zero will not give me the sugar alcohol issues either!! <grin>

[romarc]

I also used the same recipe and used Zero - delish!  I baked my pumpkin pie in muffin tins - tasted just as good and cut the carbs due to portion control - seems like I had 16 - 18 pies versus 8 slices.   

[shawn116]

Hey that is a great idea Romarc!!  Thanks for sharing that    I never thought of using a muffin tin...haha  I'm going to give that one a shot for Christmas day!  

[morgan]

I use a muffin tray to make Doug's berrydelicious cheesecake in.  Easier to serve and of course portion control.  Get 12 individual cheesecakes versus approx 8-10 slices 

[MommaB]

So, do you use paper liners so you can store them in the fridge!?! Pretty dumb question, I'm sure, but just making sure I do it right!! lol   

[shawn116]

I was wondering the same thing MommaB 

[morgan]

I don't know about the pumpkin pies, but I do for the cheesecakes.

[umpa]

Great idea RoMarc!

[romarc]

I didn't use liners - just sprayed the muffin tin. 

I also made some in silicone muffin cups (sprayed the silicone) and they were fancier with the ridges on the side.  We put Walden's caramel on top of the little pies, added chopped pecans and whipped cream - yum!  Tried chocolate syrup/whipped topping - wasn't crazy about this combo...

Have some mini pies baking in the oven right now!!   Hmmm, Wonder how they would turn out in those electric mini muffin makers that alot of purchased last year?...