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This dessert is a festive finale. 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Best recipe.. thank you for putting this online !","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2015-03-07","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"twinsfla"},"reviewBody":"Question please--doesn't the pie crust need to be pre-baked and cooled?","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2009-11-24","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Chrise68"},"reviewBody":"I make this pie every Thanksgiving and Xmas. Everyone loves it. 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I am for sure making it this year.Friends are coming soon, will make it then.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-11-22","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"HeatherFrancis"},"reviewBody":"I make this every year for Thanksgiving. It's easy to make and is so creamy and smooth. It's like custard but in a pie. Delicious!! I add a layer of homemade whip cream but other than that I like it just the way it is!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-12-09","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Esther"},"reviewBody":"This is a favorite in our home. 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Question please--doesn't the pie crust need to be pre-baked and cooled?<\/p>","CommentId":1,"DateRated":"03\/07\/2015 20:22","GUID":"96c4e4c0b7fa4839b4f2a4496f380ab2","MemberId":2583200,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"twinsfla","SubmittedDate":"03\/07\/2015 20:22"},{"Comment":"
Made this for Christmas this year and it was such a big hit my 20 yr old son went out and bought 6 boxes of French Vanilla pudding for me to have on hand. This will be a Christmas must make from now on! And the rest of the year too.<\/p>","CommentId":2,"DateRated":"01\/08\/2015 18:23","GUID":"352334081f6b4db0867e8b4f9187bf15","MemberId":1596164,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"LisaTennis","SubmittedDate":"01\/08\/2015 18:23"},{"Comment":"
This is a favorite in our home. Bonus is that we can make this all year around even when eggnog is not in season to buy in grocery store.<\/p>","CommentId":3,"DateRated":"12\/09\/2011 17:40","GUID":"3fd2f7a547f64b6c9d3c53a32e71a2c6","MemberId":4621346,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Esther","SubmittedDate":"12\/09\/2011 17:40"},{"Comment":"
I make this every year for Thanksgiving. It's easy to make and is so creamy and smooth. It's like custard but in a pie. Delicious!! I add a layer of homemade whip cream but other than that I like it just the way it is!<\/p>","CommentId":4,"DateRated":"11\/22\/2011 01:35","GUID":"f3086f02e6134cc69d6bd9ff693a6a90","MemberId":5754379,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"HeatherFrancis","SubmittedDate":"11\/22\/2011 01:35"},{"Comment":"
My Mother made this pie every Christmas and we all loved it. I am for sure making it this year.<\/p>
Friends are coming soon, will make it then.<\/p>","CommentId":5,"DateRated":"12\/06\/2010 19:52","GUID":"1f74c2adc6a34d81b2fa963237783206","MemberId":3474297,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"glitzylinda","SubmittedDate":"12\/06\/2010 19:52"},{"Comment":"
I have made this pie numerous times and have always received rave revies. As a matter of fact, I have been asked for the recipe every time that I took this pie to an event or gathering. It has become a Thanksgiving and Christmas staple in our family. I love the light, yet flavorful, texture.<\/p>","CommentId":6,"DateRated":"11\/23\/2010 10:45","GUID":"669d8b64049a4c4cb68a4ab74ab4b4b5","MemberId":1201178,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"jkimp","SubmittedDate":"11\/23\/2010 10:45"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":7,"DateRated":"12\/26\/2009 11:43","GUID":"8377a8fbe8384235ab259019d07140d6","MemberId":4371293,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Miss Jen","SubmittedDate":"12\/26\/2009 11:43"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":8,"DateRated":"12\/22\/2009 09:24","GUID":"FE46B61DF3A847F19967BAFC2E7581BC","MemberId":543879,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Lisa McDermith","SubmittedDate":"12\/22\/2009 09:24"},{"Comment":"
I make this pie every Thanksgiving and Xmas. Everyone loves it. And it so easy to make.<\/p>","CommentId":9,"DateRated":"11\/24\/2009 13:34","GUID":"88014a157f5e45a5964b32326cd6b1a2","MemberId":2369192,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Chrise68","SubmittedDate":"11\/24\/2009 13:34"},{"Comment":"
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