Valerie Confections
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The dish: Winter Luxury Pumpkin Pie
You could dig into a regular ol’ pumpkin pie at Thanksgiving dinner this year. Or you could feast on Valerie Gordon’s—which is made using Winter Luxury pumpkins, a special variety that, when roasted, boasts a deep underbelly of caramel flavor. Valerie, a chocolatier who’s developed artisanal truffles and other confectionery treats at her namesake shop since 2004, roasts and purees the gourds before adding her proprietary blend of winter spices. Poured into a pâte brisée crust—the French-style version of a classic, all-butter pastry crust—the nuanced pumpkin filling is garnished with pillowy whipped cream and freshly ground nutmeg for a highly sophisticated take on a timeless Thanksgiving treat.
How to order: Order online for pickup.
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