Rachael Ray Season 13 Episode 47 Daphne Oz Is in the Kitchen, Fancying Up Your Store-Bought Pumpkin Pies With Easy, Decadent Toppings Like Chocolate and Caramel!
- November 14, 2017
In season 13 episode 47 of Rachael Ray, titled "Daphne Oz Is in the Kitchen, Fancying Up Your Store-Bought Pumpkin Pies With Easy, Decadent Toppings Like Chocolate and Caramel!" celebrities and chefs Rachael Ray and Daphne Oz come together to provide viewers with some fun and creative ways to spice up their store-bought pumpkin pies.
Daphne Oz, a New York Times bestselling author and television host, joins the show to share her tips and tricks for upgrading traditional pumpkin pie with easy-to-make and scrumptious toppings. Rachael and Daphne discuss the importance of utilizing store-bought pies for time's sake and focusing instead on customizing the toppings to add a homemade touch.
Daphne introduces viewers to her first pumpkin pie topping: a chocolate ganache made with chocolate chips and heavy cream. She explains that the ganache may be heated and drizzled over the store-bought pie, and then chilled prior to serving, providing an exciting twist on the pumpkin pie classic.
Next on the agenda is the caramel sauce, which Daphne explains is effortless to make with sugar and water. She also recommends adding sea salt to the caramel mixture, providing a savory depth of flavor to balance out the sweetness of the pie.
For those seeking a nontraditional addition to their pies, Daphne suggests adding a spiced Chantilly cream frosting. Simply by mixing together whipped cream, sugar, and spices such as nutmeg and cinnamon, viewers may swiftly dress up their pumpkin pie with a fluffy and flavorful topping.
As sugar is a vital ingredient in many of these toppings, Rachael also reminds viewers to always have an abundance of powdered sugar on hand. This allows individuals to effortlessly add sweetness to their creations, while simultaneously reducing the risk of an overly-sweetened dish.
Throughout the show, Rachael and Daphne provide additional tips for pumpkin pie preparation and presentation, including proper crust cutting techniques, serving platter ornamentation and much more.
This episode is perfect for viewers looking to add a personalized touch to their holiday desserts, without the time-consuming effort of starting from scratch. With Daphne Oz's creative take on store-bought pumpkin pie toppings, viewers will be sure to impress their guests while saving time in the kitchen.