I’m not normally such a fan of molasses, with its thick texture and intense almost-savory syrup flavor, but a great article on relish.com called “Sweet As Molasses” really got my taste buds watering. Yes, I was salivating! The article listed a whole bunch of really interesting recipes, such as Lemon-Dijon Glaze and Anadama Bread, but the Molasses Cream Pie made me want to give molasses another chance. Â The recipe was very quick and simple so I, of course, spruced it up a little bit with some homemade flair and it was absolutely delicious! Oh, and if you’re drooling over the wildly colorful plate underneath the pie, it’s a lazy susan and I got it at Breezy’s. I am obsessed!Â
Pecan Molasses Cream Pie Ingredients
2 Tbsp molasses
1/2 cup canned pure pumpkin
1/4 cup sugar
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp ground ginger
1/4 tsp ground clove
1 pint softened Butter Pecan ice cream or frozen yogurt (I used Tofutti “Better Pecan” for a parve option)
chocolate cookie pre-made pie crust (you can also use graham-cracker or gingerbread)
Vanilla Mousse Garnish:
8 oz. whipping cream
2 Tbsp vanilla mouse or pudding powder
dash pumpkin pie spice
I mixed together the canned pumpkin, sugar, cinnamon, salt, ginger and clove to create a pumpkin pie filling. Then I mixed in the thick molasses and combined.
I folded the pumpkin mixture in to the softened Better Pecan ice cream and spooned it in to the pre-made chocolate cookie pie crust.
I put the cream pie in the freezer and let it set for a couple of hours. You are very welcome to make your own crust but I think the pre-made options are delicious and great for freezing.
When I was ready to eat the pie, I took it out of the freezer for a few minutes to thaw. I decoratively piped the vanilla mousse on to the pie as garnish and sprinkled some extra pumpkin pie spice over the top for an extra special touch.
I cut a creamy molasses-spiced slice of cream pie and drizzled it with some pre-made dulce de leche topping. Yum!
Note: You can make any of the pre-made items in this desert by yourself but sometimes the pre-made stuff is just as good, or even better! Enjoy.
