Chocolate shavings and curls are the simplest way to finish a show-stopping cake or other special occasion dessert. To create chocolate shavings and curls, you need a good-sized block of chocolate at room temperature. You can use dark chocolate, milk chocolate, or white chocolate for your curls. Look for larger […]
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
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.
Pecan Pie
This classic Pecan Pie can be fancied up with bourbon, melted chocolate, or even toasted coconut. Make it a day ahead so it has time to fully cool for neat slices. Makes one 9-inch pie
Picking Apples for Baking
Over 2,500 varieties of apples are grown in the United States, and of those, only about 100 are grown commercially. This means that the best apple for baking in your region might be different than the best apple halfway across the country. But there are some basic guidelines you can […]
Pumpkin Cheesecake Pie
Makes one 9-inch pie Why should you have to choose between two perfect desserts? With this Pumpkin Cheesecake Pie, you don’t have to! Pie Crust
Salted Caramel Chocolate Tart
Makes 8 – 10 servings Filling Caramel Topping Filling Caramel Topping Vanilla Tart Dough Dough Unbaked Tart Shell Blind-baked Tart Shell
Salty Caramel Apple Pie
Makes one 9-inch pie The flavor combination of caramel and apples is a natural pairing that has become a popular choice for pies—a trend that hopefully is here to stay. The salt in this recipe enhances th flavors. Use a high-quality flaked sea salt, such as Maldon.
Savory Pies for Any Time of Day
Pies typically fall into one of three categories: fruit, cream, and custard. But there is one often-overlooked member of our pie family that deserves more attention than it gets. Savory pies! Pies can be filled with nearly any vegetable, cheese, or other savory ingredient, though the most familiar version is […]
Say “I Love You” with Chocolate
We don’t know about you, but when we think about Valentine’s Day, we think chocolate! Chocolate candies, chocolate cookies, chocolate brownies. Hm. Cookies and brownies… If one is great, how good would they be combined!? This Valentine’s Day, if you want to bake something for a special person – maybe […]
Shoo-Fly Pie
Makes one 9-inch pie This pie is made with alternating layers of streusel-like crumbs and molasses filling, resulting in a cakelike texture with a base of gooey and flavorful molasses. It is a type of traditional Amish pie that is called “wet bottom,” for the layer of molasses that settles […]
