Sugar-free Pumpkin Pie and Holiday Coffee

Pumpkin pie is one of my favorites and it is a dessert that is easy to make sugar-free.

A) Simply substituting sugar for Splenda does not change the texture or flavor.

B) Prepare some homemade whipped cream with whipping cream, vanilla and Splenda

C) For a crustless version, bake the pie custard in small ramekins. You can put butter and sugar-free maple syrup in the bottom for a flan effect.

Raspberries make a perfect garnish and the tartness compliments the spicy sweetness of the pumpkin.

For holiday coffee, reminiscent of pie, put crushed cinnamon sticks and ground cloves in with the coffee in the Moka... I've also tried cocoa powder. Other ideas; vanilla bean, hazelnuts, almonds, pistachios, allspice, nutmeg, coconut, etc.