Stir the nuts and cookies with a fork to blend; add the melted butter and stir to combine. Press the cookie/nut mixture evenly onto the sides and bottom of the pie plate. Bake in the preheated 375°F oven for 5 minutes. Remove and let cool on a rack while continuing. Lower the oven temperature to 350°F. Place the eggs and remaining ingredients in the blender jar in the order listed; cover the blender jar. Set on Low and blend until smooth, about 10 to 15 seconds. Pour the pumpkin mixture into the prepared cookie crust. Bake in the preheated 350°F oven for 55 to 60 minutes. Center of the pie may appear slightly jiggly – it will continue to set as the pie cools. Place the pie on a rack and cool completely before serving. Refrigerate after completely cool. Nutritional information per serving: Calories 252 (41% from fat) • carb. 33g • pro. 5g • fat 12g • sat. fat 4g • chol. 42mg • sod. 117mg • calc. 129mg • fiber 2g CLASSIC CHERRY CLAFOUTIS This traditional country French dessert can be made with cherries, plums, peaches, pears or any other berry. We have added finely ground almonds or hazelnuts for that certain “je ne sais quoi”. Preparation: less than 5 minutes, plus baking time. Makes 8 servings 2 teaspoons unsalted butter, melted 1/4 cup + 4 teaspoons granulated sugar, divided 1 ounce almonds or hazelnuts (toasted gives best flavor) 3/4 cup evaporated fat free milk (not reconstituted) 1/4 cup heavy cream 3 large eggs 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 1 tablespoon brandy or amaretto 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 12 ounces pitted cherries (thawed if using frozen) Arrange the rack in the middle of the oven. Preheat oven to 325°F. Brush a six-cup oval baker or gratin dish with the melted butter. Dust with 2 teaspoons of the granulated sugar. Place 1/4-cup of the sugar and the nuts in blender jar; cover blender jar. Set on Low and pulse 10 to 15 times to chop the nuts. Add the evaporated milk, cream, eggs, vanilla, brandy, salt, flour, and cinnamon. Blend for 10 seconds. Mixture will be smooth and creamy – do not overblend. Arrange the cherries in the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Carefully pour the batter over the cherries. Place in the preheated oven and bake for 35 minutes. After 35 minutes, sprinkle evenly with the remaining 2 teaspoons of sugar. Continue to bake for an additional 15 to 20 minutes, until the Clafoutis is puffed and golden brown. Remove from the oven and cool for 10 minutes before serving. Serve with sweetened whipped cream. Nutritional information per serving: Calories 211 (40% from fat) • carb. 23g • pro. 8g • fat 10g • sat. fat 3g • chol. 92mg • sod. 113mg • calc. 158mg • fiber 1g QUICK BERRY SAUCE Serve with ice cream or cheesecake. Makes about 2 cups 12 ounces fresh or frozen, thawed strawberries or raspberries 1/2 cup red berry preserves 1 tablespoon sugar 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice Place all ingredients in blender jar; cover blender jar. Set on High. Blend until smooth and completely pureed, 20 to 30 seconds. Strain mixture through a fine sieve to remove seeds; discard seeds. Store in an airtight container in refrigerator. Serve with desserts, pancakes or waffles. Nutritional information per serving (based on 8 servings): Calories 128 (0% from fat) • carb. 33g • pro. 1g • fat 0g • sat. fat 0g • chol. 0mg • sod. 5mg • calc. 14mg • fiber 2g CHOCOLATE SAUCE Change the Vanilla to Mint for Mint Chocolate sauce. Makes 1-1/4 cups / 20 tablespoons 4 ounces good quality bittersweet or semi-sweet chocolate, broken into 1/2" pieces 4 ounces good quality milk chocolate, broken into 1/2" pieces 2 tablespoons sugar 1/2 cup fat-free milk, heated until just bubbling around the edges 11. teaspoons vanilla 2 Place the chocolates in the blender jar; cover blender jar. Set on Low. Pulse to chop the chocolates, 10 to 15 times. Add the sugar; process to chop, 20 seconds. With the blender running, remove the measured pour cup. Pour the hot milk slowly and carefully through the pour spout and blend, until the chocolate is melted and smooth, 1 minute. Add the vanilla; blend to combine, 10 seconds. Serve warm or let cool; place in an airtight container and refrigerate. Reheat before serving. Nutritional information per serving (1 tablespoon): Calories 65 (50% from fat) • carb. 8g • pro. 1g • fat 4g • sat. fat 2g • chol. 1g • sod. 3mg • calc. 11mg • fiber 0g LIMITED THREE-YEAR WARRANTY This warranty supersedes all previous warranties on Cuisinart® SmartPower Premier™ 600-Watt Blenders. This warranty is available to consumers only. You are a consumer if you own a Cuisinart® SmartPower Premier™ 600-Watt Blender that was purchased at retail for personal, family, or household use. Except as otherwise required under applicable state law, this warranty is not available to retailers or other commercial purchasers or owners. We warrant that your Cuisinart® SmartPower Premier™ 600-Watt Blender will be free of defects in material or workmanship under normal home use for three...