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It’s no secret that I don’t cook. Or that I love food. Or that I especially love dessert.
So, I thought, right in time for Thanksgiving, I would share with you my secret for simple, delicious, crowd-pleasing desserts: Marie Callender’s frozen desserts.
If you’re a pie fanatic, I’m sure you already know how yummy Marie Callender’s pies are. Well, for better or worse, everyone in my family has a different favorite. My husband is all about the banana cream, my son has a thing for the chocolate chip mint, my daughter is a chocolate silk girl and, me? Just bring on the coconut cream, please.
This means we could buy four whole pies, which we’ve done before but realize it’s probably not the best idea, even though – or, rather, because – they’re gone in a day. Or we could try to compromise on one flavor but someone will probably end up hangry. (Note: if you go out for Chinese food with us, let me warn you now we’re not big sharers and we each like to have our own dish. We will let you have a taste, though.)
Luckily, Marie Callender’s has come up with these brilliant little gems so everyone can have exactly what they want. The individual desserts come two in a package, and they take 15 seconds to microwave or you can let them thaw at room temperature for half an hour.
There was a minute when I panicked, worrying that what looks like an individual serving to me, would be considered a couple of servings to the rest of the world, but I checked the box and this generous portion is, indeed, meant for one. Hallelujah!
We chose to test the coconut cream pies (hey, I’m the one doing the writing here) and the double chocolate cakes (everyone likes chocolate). I also got an apple pie for my husband which smelled so delicious coming out of the microwave, I almost didn’t get to add the finishing touches of whipped cream and sugar crystals. If he didn’t know me better, he would have sworn I had slaved over this all day.
You can certainly pile on fruit or nuts or whipped cream or whatever else may appeal to you, and I do love the Frozen theme I created with pearl and glitter toppings in that top photo! It’s the only time guests would even associate the word “frozen” with these yummy treats because they’d never guess they weren’t baked from scratch.
Personally, I’m a purist and believe these desserts are perfect just the way they are. They don’t need any embellishments because they are already rich and flavorful. I see no reason to divert my taste buds from this coconut creamy goodness.
What makes them so special is that they taste like they’re homemade (actually, way better than my homemade) and they don’t require the hosts to spend a ton of time preparing them. Plus, you can pick them up in the freezer section of your grocery store.
Check out the wide variety of Marie Callender’s frozen desserts here — spoiler alert: you will drool — and end your Thanksgiving dinner or any meal on a sweet note.
Yep, just one more reason to be thankful.
I have had her pies many times and I agree – they are GOOD.
Sounds good, Lois. Especially for another non-cook like you!
Those are perfect for people who don’t cook – or have time to!
These look delicious and they’re so pretty! I’d happily serve them at family dinner – or eat them all myself.
I wish I could reach thru the screen and take one of those yummy looking chocolate ones!
They look amazing.
Oh, my. You’ve got me craving the Marie Callender’s chocolate silk pie sitting in my freezer as I type. It may not be there for long. Yum on your choices!
Yumm those coconut pies look so good. I need to pick some up ASAP!
Love these little jewel box size pastries! *Wiping the drool*
OH! I will totally be putting one or two or three of these in my basket the next time I’m in the grocery store. Thanks for sharing. I never knew about these before.
Wow, these are such tasty pies! I would love to taste them because i think it has been a while!
Omg! They look so good. I’m going to have to try them (And I thought Marie Callendar only made dressings!)
I love to cook, but in a pinch there is nothing like a Marie Calendars pie!
OMG, they have pecan! It’s so difficult to find pecan. I’m very psyched. Very psyched 🙂
Oh those look wonderful! I have many friends who also don’t cook but they know how to shop and that’s pretty much just the same! Yummy!
I love everything I have tried from Marie Callenders. I have a sweet tooth though so I have a soft spot for the frozen desserts.
They look delicious, I have never tried them, but I think now I have to…LOL!
Most of the Marie Callenders near me have closed in recent years, but it was always our go-to place for comfort food and a great pie. And it’s still a maker of great pies.
Is there anything that Marie Callenders makes that we do not want to eat. I have enjoyed everything I have ever tried of hers. Those look amazing.
For the other person who lives in my house, those yummy morsels are one bite wonders! And, for the record, you can make anything sound delicious :)!
These sound really good. Why am I making homemade pies when these look so amazing? Must remember for next year.
I definitely have a sweet tooth and I love pie. Chocolate and Boston Creme probably my favorite. I will have to try the Marie Callender option – I am glad to hear the portions are generous because I want a Big piece
I would not be ashamed to have these out on buffet table cut into small pieces for dessert.
Those would look good on a dessert buffet! I have never tried a frozen boxed dessert like this.
Oh my gosh those look delicious – I actually thought you had made them youself before I carried on reading. x
I will have you know I almost put my finger through the screen of my laptop trying to taste one of those! This post should come with a double warning:
1) Fabulous shortcut tip inside!
and
2) Pies are not as close as they appear.
I’m with Alex, all things chocolate mint, YUM!!! These all look so good though…hurry up Thanksgiving! Oh and I thought that looked like one serving too. What a fun thing to get to try!
Definitvely a reason to be thankful!
I am such a sweet tooth
Those look so yummy! I’m going to try to find these in my local store for sure!
I am huge fan of Marie Callendars. Her pot pies are delicious! I haven’t tried her pies as yet but I hope to.
Amazing pies, we love them! Awesome! They look sooo good!
I have tried their pies in the past and was pleasantly surprised how good they were! I haven’t tried these particular pies before, though.
Hmm this looks good. Love the sizes great for portion control.
I am very thankful for desserts. These all look so good.
Yum – I love a good dessert after a great meal. I have not tried those pies though – maybe I should start!
Those all look amazing. I want to grab a couple this week. Thanks for sharing. OHH can’t wait
Those frozen desserts look so delicious, I would love to have a few right now!
These look so yummy! I am a huge fan of anything coconut. I can’t wait to try one.
I love a good dessert. Even better when it’s easy to prepare!
WOW! Those look sooo good! I could probably put them on my cupcake stand and they would look awesome! Thanks for sharing!
I love these desserts. I agree: you can top it with nuts, chocolate and it will taste like heaven
These deserts look delicious. I can not wait to try them all.
Those look fabulous! I would buy these and pretend I made them LOL!
Those look so delish. I think I need to run to the store now…..
I never knew she even had pies. They look amazing.
These look super beautiful! Love the cream on it. Is it real cream?
These look so yummy. I wonder if I could pull this off.
I love Marie Callender’s frozen pies and entrees. We have a Marie Callender’s near us, but we still buy frozen pot pies. They are so good!