22 April 2012

Strawberry Pies are the Best Pies

Every pie that I've made that includes strawberries, is the best. These strawberry and cream tarts were no exception, and they were so easy to make! They have a basic pie crust, a layer of pastry cream (which is super easy to make), and then fresh strawberries on top. I also think they're so pretty! Hence why I took so many pictures.




08 April 2012

Weird Easter Pies

I've come to the point in my pie journey, where I've made all of the safe pies. Now, if I intend to finish this project, I'm going to have to make some of the weirder pies in the book. The two pies for Easter definitely seemed more strange to me, but turned out alright!

1. Neapolitan Easter Pie
The filling is made with wheat berries, pastry cream, and ricotta cheese. The flavor was good, and they are visually appealing, but the wheat berries were an odd addition. I don't think this will become an Easter tradition.

2. Easter Passover Tart
Supposed to be gluten, and dairy free; I made it just gluten free. The crust is made of coconut, and the filling is pastry cream, cream cheese and almond flour, topped with fresh berries. Again, it was different, but oddly tasty!
3. The Sunday before Conference, I made this Strawberry Bandana Pie. It was delicious! These are the kinds of pies I like, fruity and double crusted!