Makes one 10-by-5-inch galette This recipe comes from friend-of-the-CIA, Erin McDowell, a 2009 graduate of our Hyde Park, NY campus. Erin is now a food writer, recipe developer, and talented food stylist, especially well known for her beautiful pies! She has shared this amazing summer berry recipe from her first […]
Fresh Blueberry Pie
Makes one 9-inch pie If you have never had a fresh blueberry pie, this is the classic recipe to try. The top crust is formed with overlapping star cutouts, making it perfect for the Fourth of July—high season for fresh blueberries! Ingredients One recipe All-Butter Pie Dough, unbaked double crust […]
Fudgy Walnut Brownie Pie
Makes one 9-inch pie The filling for this pie is reminiscent of a fudgy, dense brownie studded with walnuts and bittersweet chocolate chunks. The crispy chocolate crumb crust is an added bonus in both flavor and texture. If you prefer a moister, denser texture to the filling, bake for 35 […]
Gluten-Free Pumpkin Pie
Makes one pie, 8 servings Gluten-Free Pie Crust Ingredients 1 1/8 cups white rice flour 1 1/8 cups tapioca starch 1/2 cup plus buckwheat flour 1/2 cup sorghum flour 1/2 cup brown rice flour 2 1/4 tablespoons potato starch 4 sticks plus 4 tablespoons (18 ounces) cold unsalted butter 1 […]
Graham Cracker-Crumb Crust
Makes one 9pinch pie or tart pan Graham crackers come in a variety of flavors, including honey graham, chocolate, and cinnamon. If you do not have a food processor to create crumbs, use a resealable bag and a rolling pin to finely crush the crackers. Ingredients 1 cup (4 oz; […]
Kale, Bacon, and Onion Quiche
Makes one 9-inch quiche Kale, a member of the cabbage family, is widely available during the winter and early spring. It has a mild flavor, and its dark, richly colored green leaves add contrast to the salty bacon in this quiche. Ingredients One All-Butter Pie Dough, unbaked single crust 6 […]
Lemon-Glazed Blueberry Hand Pies
Pie Makes eight double-crust 4 1/2-inch round hand pies or sixteen single-crust 4 1/2-inch half-round hand pies Ingredients Cream Cheese Dough (recipe follows) 3 cups blueberries, rinsed and picked over for stems 1/3 cup granulated sugar 2 tablespoons cornstarch 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest 1/4 teaspoon […]
Many Berry Pie
Makes 8 Servings Filling All Butter Pie Crust Makes two rounds Hand Method Food Processor Method Stand Mixer Method
Maple Pecan Pie
Makes one 9-inch pie The complementary flavors of maple and pecan combine in this pie to create an earthy, buttery, robust dessert. Be sure to purchase Grade B maple syrup as the darker amber color and deeper maple flavor are essential to this pie. In the variation that follows, adding […]
Maple Pumpkin Pie
Makes one 9-inch pie Ingredients All-Butter Pie Crust, unbaked single crust, edges crimped or decorated with cutout shapes 3/4 cup Grade B maple syrup 3 large eggs 1 3/4 cups (one 15 oz can) pumpkin purée 1/2 cup heavy cream 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 […]
Mushroom and Leek Tart
Makes one 9-inch or 11-inch tart For this tart, select dark brown cremini mushrooms, which have a slightly more complex and fuller flavor than the common cultivated white mushroom. The cremini mushrooms’ earthy flavor balances the tanginess of the crème fraîche and makes for a memorable tart. Ingredients All-Butter Pie […]
Panna Cotta Pie
Makes one 9-inch pie When it is too hot to turn on the oven, this cool and creamy vanilla cream pie is perfect. For just a bit of kick, pair it with fresh strawberries or raspberries seasoned with a splash of aged balsamic vinegar. Ingredients Graham Cracker-Crumb Crust, baked and […]