Category: Pies, Tarts + Crisps

Bourbon Banana Cream Pie

Bourbon Banana Cream Pie

A cream pie, of any kind, is actually a variation of an old-fashioned custard pie. But to me, a banana cream pie is a culinary work of art.  It is a magical combination of creamy vanilla custard, bananas and whipped cream all layered together. This 

Chocolate Cream Pie With Graham Cracker Crust

Chocolate Cream Pie With Graham Cracker Crust

Chocolate cream pie with graham cracker crust, be still my heart. Pies and tarts with edible pastry became popular during the court of Queen Elizabeth I. Americans taste for pies, both sweet and savory kinds, arrived in the New World along with colonists. Sweet pies 

Coconut Cream Pie

Coconut Cream Pie

Coconut cream pie falls in the “retro dessert” category. By retro, I mean an old fashioned/vintage dessert that evokes a feeling of nostalgia whenever I have it. This old-school dessert, may have fallen in-and-out of popularity over the years, but it should not be forgotten. 

Brown Sugar Peach Cobbler

Brown Sugar Peach Cobbler

Old fashioned brown sugar peach cobbler is the perfect, simple dessert you should be making for the July 4th holiday. A Cobbler is a dessert consisting of a fruit (every so often, they can be savory) filling poured into a large baking dish and covered 

Apple Crumble Pie

Apple Crumble Pie

Let’s talk about pie. Most love it. I have learned to enjoy it. My husband can eat it anywhere, anytime. I’m just more select. I’m picky about the crust, the filling and the topping, so if I’m going to eat pie and really truly enjoy 

Strawberry Rhubarb Galette

Strawberry Rhubarb Galette

Everyone has a prefered fruit, but not everyone will admit it. I have no secrets when it comes to food. Strawberries are my favorite summer fruit and this strawberry rhubarb galette is the perfect dessert to highlight beautiful summer berries. The Truth About Strawberries: Most