festive and interesting pie for Xmas eve

[loraxc]

I'd like to mix it up a little bit this year and make something other than plain old apple, pumpkin, or pecan. Just something a bit out of the ordinary, or spectacular in some way. We're wedded to pie, though. Kids will be partaking but are relatively adventurous. One caveat--no chocolate (just not that popular with this group).

[youareabunny]

Conversation tart. It's a slight relic, simple, and has a pretty presentation.

Then again that may not fit your pie criteria. Well it's got crust on top and bottom and is a few inches thick. I'd just call it conversation pie.

Anyways I saw it on a French cooking show and it seemed nice. It's eggy.

[merrua]

I thought you might have meant a savoury pie (Id have suggested pheasent and chicken which is supposed to be great).
How about blackberry and apple tart, tasty and pretty?

[LaLa]

Oyster pie;)

[onrushpam]

This combo of pumpkin and pecan is my go-to holiday pie and is always loved...
http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/foo...

That said, buttermilk pie is also a favorite in our house, but I tend to make it in warmer months. It doesn't say "holidays" to me. But, my usual recipe has coconut and lemon. That egg-noggy recipe sounds wonderful!

[mawnyc521]

We always used to have Grasshopper Pie at Christmas Time (or Creme De Menthe pie).

[coll]

I second Grasshopper Pie! Decorate with something red maybe?

[foodieX2]

Will a tart do? This one is particularly good. I add crystallized ginger which elevates it even more.

http://m.epicurious.com/recipes/food/...

[chefj]

Shaker Lemon Pie
Buttermilk pie with Brandy and Nutmeg
Ginger Pear Pie
Pear and Cranberry Pie
or
http://www.chow.com/galleries/369/rec...

[loraxc]

I was thinking about something along the booze and nutmeg lines. I can't quite imagine a buttermilk pie--is it sort of like a cream pie?

[chefj]

Like a Custard Pie, with the Booze and Nutmeg it will taste like Eggnog.

[JungMann]

I second the buttermilk pie. Northerners never seem to realize what magical things Southern cooks can do with a little buttermilk. When made right, that tops caramelize and the center just barely holds together. It's like creme brulee, but with a lighter texture from the buttermilk.

[loraxc]

Mmm--sounds great. Now, anyone got a recipe for one with the booze and eggnog? (Nutmeg I could eyeball, though it's one of those spices you don't want to overdo, Booze seems like it could change the other proportions, though.)

[chefj]

Nah, just add a shot of brandy to the batter. You could add and extra egg yolk if your worried.

[LaLa]

Buttermilk pie rocks!!!!

http://hominygrill.com/wp-content/the...