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In my family, dessert is serious business. Especially pie. (Remember Avery’s Pie themed birthday party? Yeah. Serious.) Cherry pie is my favorite. Growing up I’d always ask my Nana if I could just eat the cherry pie filling, right out of the can. She’d tell me that I was being crazy, and absolutely not. I can still picture the look on her face when I’d ask. It was as if I was asking her to spread margarine on my toast or something. Completely absurd!!
Years later, after she was diagnosed with cancer, I came into her kitchen one evening and she was sitting at the table, with a can of cherry pie filling and a spoon. I looked at her quizzically and she smiled and said “You only live once, might as well enjoy it!” we both laughed, and then I sat and ate that can of cherry pie filling, and it was just as delicious (albeit, sickeningly sweet) as I’d always dreamed it to be!
My Nana always made the best pies, and my aunt has carried on that tradition. I on the other hand? I can’t make a pie crust to save my life! I don’t know what my issue is, but no mater how hard I try, my pie crust always comes out terribly. Not just bad, but completely un-edible!
After my Nana passed away, I compiled some of her recipes in a little book to give to family and dear friends. One of those recipes was for her pie crust. Even using this tried and true recipe I was still a pie crust failure. I figured it just wasn’t meant to be, and sought out the best store-bought pies I could find.
My favorite brand is Mrs. Smith’s! These pies aren’t your ordinary supermarket pie. Mrs. Smith’s pies truly have that delicious homemade taste and perfectly flaky crust! I think it’s the butter. That’s another thing my Nana taught me. EVERYTHING is better with butter–REAL butter!
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With Thanksgiving just a few short days away, I headed to Walmart to grab a few pies for dessert! I picked up a traditional pumpkin pie, and, of course, a cherry pie! I also picked up a tub of Cool Whip! Because pie just isn’t complete without Cool Whip on top!
Following the directions on the box I baked the pies and they came out beautifully. I wanted to do something more with these pies, though. Something fun! Something different!
I decided to make Deconstructed Pie Shooters! It is an incredibly quick & easy way to make it look like you spent hours on dessert! You just layer the pie and the Cool Whip to your little heart’s content then top them with sprinkles or crushed nuts or cinnamon or whatever else you can think of! The shooters are the perfect size (one serving of pie based on recommended serving size) and they are easy for your guests to grab and enjoy! They look super cute, too!
- 1 Mrs. Smith’s Pie-any variety
- Cool Whip whipped topping
- Sprinkles, nuts, or cinnamon (optional)
- Small cups or jars
- Bake pies according to instructions on box.
- Allow pie to cool.
- In a large bowl, cut, chop, or otherwise smash the pie.
- Scoop pie into small cups or jars.
- Layer pie, then Cool Whip, then another layer of pie, until filled.
- Top with a scoop of Cool Whip and sprinkle with whatever toppings you’d like.
- Serve.
I was really happy with how they came out, and I know my nana would love them too!
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I could literally sit down and eat a dozen of those – in one sitting LOL. They look so good.
Oh how fun. I love them and love the idea of deconstructing a pie 🙂 How awesome. Thanks for sharing
What a great idea! I want to make these for Thanksgiving.
Oh how fun! These are perfect for holiday parties!
My kids would love these! What a clever twist!
Wow does these look to die for!!! Totally delish!
Brilliant! That looks so good, I’ll take 2 please!!
That is MY kind of dessert. It’s total happiness in a jar!
So awesome! It looks so time consuming and difficult to make and it couldn’t be easier! You are a genius! Thanks for the incredible recipe!
Oh my goodness those look amazing! Love this brand pies and it’s amazing how you changed them up a bit!
Awww, I love your story <3 And I'm in charge of pie this Thanksgiving so this sounds great!
My family and I love Mrs. Smith’s pies! These not only look tasty, but they are pretty too! I bet they make for great party desserts!
These look so yummy
They look so yummy! I may need to go get some apple filling asap!
This is such a delicious post, Making my tummy growl. I love this recipe and must try it with my kiddos. Thanks for sharing it!
Wow. Those look absolutely delicious. If I made them I would be a rock star in this house. Happy Thanksgiving!
My kids would love to help with the pie smash part of the recipe. Awesome way to reuse some leftover Thanksgiving pie too!
What a beautiful story! I’m always so intimidated by pie crust so I will have to see if they sell Mrs. smith’s by me.
Those look very yummy. Ive never had this brand before ill have to keep an eye out for it.
I may be dreaming of pie shooters tonight. These look amazing.
Those look so good! Great idea! Thanks!
We had a pie birthday too, so I know I’m in good company. These look like a great idea and so cute for the holidays!
These look amazing! And, you don’t have to worry about getting the pie to a a new location without cracking the top!
What a super cute idea for a dessert. I would truly be thankful for a dessert like that to come my way.
What a great idea. Be awesome to if you are the one bringing dessert to a party.
These are so cute and delicious looking. I love this idea for my holiday dinner.
YUM! These look so good! You are becoming quite the chef and food photographer! LOVE IT! #Client
I could totally be happy eating a few of those! 🙂
That is so my kind of dessert! I’ll take 2 to go…
These look to die for! What gorgeous photos! I’m thinking it would be way more fun to eat pie this way! Happy Thanksgiving!
What an awesome idea, especially for entertaining! I would love to make these for my next get-together!
Oh My Goodness – these look amazing! Thanks so much for the fabulous recipe! #client
Nice back story to this. This looks like a great recipe to make for the holidays. Kids will really enjoy these.
Nom… what a cute idea! You can never go wrong with any kind of dessert that involves pie.
What a neat idea! These seem so simple to make. I imagine everyone really enjoyed these!