Director of Food Service Sumer Smith shares her top tips for a stress-free holiday, from prepping your turkey the night before to embracing Pennsylvania Dutch classics like potato filling and scalloped pineapple. Plus, discover seasonal favorites like pumpkin ice cream and cranberry relish that make this time of year unforgettable.

Pumpkin Cream Cheese Pie is a Thanksgiving favorite at Shady Maple Bakery. Each pie starts with a rich pumpkin filling and a swirl of sweet cream cheese, then bakes to perfection for a creamy, spiced dessert. At home, you can recreate this treat by combining pumpkin puree, sugar, egg, and spices for the base, adding a cream cheese mixture on top, and baking at 360°F before finishing at 300°F. It’s the perfect blend of classic pumpkin flavor and velvety cream cheese for your holiday table.

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