Mini Pumpkin Maple Tiramisu

A take on a classic dessert to bring something new to the traditions of Thanksgiving. Mini Pumpkin Maple Tiramisu is a delicious and easy way to achieve just that. 

MiPies (Hand Pies): Pumpkin and Bananas Foster Filled

   Lately I've found myself lost in dealing with matters of the heart, family, life directions, and the list goes on. Basically, I've been in need of solid comfort and nothing helps me more than spending some time in the kitchen. With Fall upon is it's been the perfect time to create some hearty comfort foods. Over the last few days I've been getting my therapy by cooking Fall Risotto (Zucchini, Mushroom, and Carrot), Broccoli Cheddar Ale Soup, and some comforting desserts. When it comes to Fall desserts I'm at my peak of sugar high happiness. To me, there is nothing better than warm, spicy and decadent desserts with a good sugar-spice balance to warm the soul. 

There are so many recipes on my list to try, to make my own, and to devour. So many that I got a little overwhelmed but I picked a starting point! 

Hand Pies…which I have decided to call…MiPies

UPDATE! Pumpkin Whoopie Pies

     These Pumpkin Whoopie Pies have been an amazing dessert that people just can NOT get enough of! I've made them 5-6 times since I did the original post. The first batch was the best until I made them again the other day. I decided to do an update on the recipe and post because I found a few tricks and adjustments that need to be made due to different ingredients. Here's what I've come up with...

Pumpkin Cheesecake

Pumpkin Cheesecake!

     

Pumpkin Whoopie Pies

I wanted to try something different with pumpkin so I started searching the net. I came across this recipe. I decided to give them a try. I did alter a few things and used a Whipped Cream Cheese Filling instead of the recipe filling. They were a total hit! I decided I would share my version of the recipe. The photo I took (above) was voted the 2nd favorite photo on allrecipes.com on October 1st!! I was only 4 votes behind the winner. Made me so happy!

Where's all the pumpkin?!

I don't know if I can explain enough about my love for pumpkin. I love pumpkin pie, muffins, and now cupcakes just to name a few treats. Pumpkin is another part of ringing in Fall for me. You can't have Fall without Pumpkin and it's spice spicy companions. I thought I was at my brink of excitement when that Carrot Cake was cooking but I was wrong. When these cupies started baking I can't even explain how happy I was. The house smelled amazing. The spices just filled the house with a smell no Autumn candle can match.