Tag Archives: Pie

Reese’s Fudge Pie

Posted on July 8, 2013 by sparecake

This pie is a really rich combination of graham cracker crust, fudge layer, and fluffy peanut butter top. As you’d imagine, those go really well together, and will leave everyone happily comatose. I made it with my friend Ted, who … Continue reading →

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Crack Pie

Posted on June 28, 2013 by sparecake

I’ve been kind of slacking on Daring Bakers‘ posts the last 2 or 3 months, because they challenges were things my family can’t (or I won’t) eat, but I’m back! Rachael from pizzarossa was our lovely June 2013 Daring Bakers’ … Continue reading →

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Lemon Meringue Pie

Posted on March 13, 2013 by sparecake

I really like recipes from my Cook’s Illustrated book, because you know they tried tons of different methods to get the best results. In this pie, for instance, they tried a bunch of things to prevent common problems with meringue. … Continue reading →

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Gluten-Free Pie Crust

Posted on March 8, 2013 by sparecake

Pre-baking I wasn’t too sure about this dough, but it actually makes a mighty fine pie crust! (Can you ever tell from tasting unbaked baked goods? Oh, yes, actually, cookie dough and cake batter are both often grand…) It doesn’t … Continue reading →

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French Silk Pie

Posted on March 6, 2013 by sparecake

Super simple, not very many ingredients, but dang. This is one smooth, chocolatey delight. Ingredients: 1 cup butter, room temperature 1 1/2 cups sugar 4 tablespoons cocoa powder 3 teaspoons vanilla, divided 4 eggs, room temperature 1 prebaked pie crust, … Continue reading →

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Fluffernutter Pie

Posted on July 11, 2012 by sparecake

One of the desserts I made for the wedding in Kansas City last weekend was a fluffernutter pie. The people that make Fluff have a whole cookbook, but I’ve never even really looked through it, for whatever reason, I just … Continue reading →

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Banana Blender Pie

Posted on June 4, 2012 by sparecake

I keep buying too many bananas, and I’ve had this pie bookmarked for ages, so…it was time! I had to do some alterations, because I just wasn’t going to go to the supermarket, but it came out well. If you … Continue reading →

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Paper Bag Apple Pie

Posted on October 26, 2011 by sparecake

While I am getting towards the bottom of my giant bag of apples from NH, there’re still enough for a few more recipes, including this one, an apple pie you bake in a bag. I’ve never been super confident when … Continue reading →

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Peanut Butter Pie

Posted on July 31, 2011 by sparecake

Last weekend in Philly it was way, way too hot to turn the oven on, but we still wanted to make something good. My friend Matt had a recipe for peanut butter pie that just required freezing, refrigerating, and a … Continue reading →

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Beach Pie

Posted on July 28, 2011 by sparecake

Nothing to do with beaches here, but “Beef Peach Pie” sounds aaaawful! I was looking for a simple meatloaf recipe this weekend, and found this instead. Step up? I think so. It’s delicious, and tasted sort of familiar, like something … Continue reading →

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