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Aaargh!
I am starting to feel the pressure. Turkey Day is almost here, and I want to do as much as I can the day before. I already have my gravy and rolls in the freezer. Wednesday I will brine and prep the turkey, and he will spend the night sitting on a beer can, ready to grill Thursday. Stuffing will be prepared, along with Mashed Tater Casserole and Cranberry Relish.
On Thursday I need to make 2 Coconut Cream Pies. I know I can't make the whole pie ahead of time, but do you think I can make the Graham-Coconut Crust the day ahead and just make the filling Thursday morning?
Ahhh ok! Well, you can definitely do the crust ahead. If the pie is cooked though, just make sure that pie plate comes to room temp before putting it in the oven!
How did you make the gravy before you made the turkey?
LOL, I wondered at that, too! Usually people make the gravy from the broth of the turkey. Maybe she/he made broth from the turkey neck etc. already? Or used prepared broth? It can be harder getting broth from a grilled turkey.
To the OP, I'm sure you could just make the pie crust ahead of time. I do that, too. Good luck!
I always make the pies the day before (2 pumpkin, 1 apple, 2 macademia nut cream), right along with the cornbread for the stuffing. I bought really nice pie carriers to store them in too.
I just make the whipped cream just before serving.
I also do all the chopping (onions, celery, carrots) the day before and make as much as possible before Thursday.
I feel like a fish out of water today - my first Thanksgiving I won't be cooking the big meal in more than 8 years. *sigh* But I'll still make a couple pies!
Why can't you make the pies today? Just wondering..... Tonight I am making my 3 pies and the potato salad. Dessert is the main thing I do ahead.
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Stacy I think Sizzly is afraid of the crust getting "soggy" from the custard.
Yes. Fear of soggy pie!
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Ahhh ok! Well, you can definitely do the crust ahead. If the pie is cooked though, just make sure that pie plate comes to room temp before putting it in the oven!
The pie does not go in the oven.
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How did you make the gravy before you made the turkey?
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Originally Posted by andthentherewere3
LOL, I wondered at that, too! Usually people make the gravy from the broth of the turkey. Maybe she/he made broth from the turkey neck etc. already? Or used prepared broth? It can be harder getting broth from a grilled turkey.
To the OP, I'm sure you could just make the pie crust ahead of time. I do that, too. Good luck!
I made the gravy from wings. It was the make ahead turkey gravy recipe from Cuisine At Home, jazzed up with wine and herbs. It is pretty tasty.
Thanks everybody and Happy Thanksgiving!
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