Posts Tagged ‘pie’

pear pie

Posted on: November 20th, 2012 by Two Tiny Kitchens 9 Comments

This is our family’s absolute favorite pie.  If you’re looking for something a little different this Thanksgiving, but still full of fall flavor, and super easy to make, look no further!  You may have noticed I’m not much of a pie maker, but every time I eat this pie, I have to wonder why we don’t have it each and every day.  By the way, we totally had this pie for breakfast as kids.  It’s not terribly high in calories and, like I said, so simple to throw together.  So take it to a brunch, or a Thanksgiving feast!  (more…)

chocolate peanut butter pie with cookie crust

Posted on: May 1st, 2012 by Two Tiny Kitchens 7 Comments

Baked was one of the first bakeries I tried when we moved to Brooklyn, and it remains a favorite, from their Deep Dark Brownie to their Sweet & Salty Cake. They come up with the best flavor combos, so it’s no surprise that this peanut butter & cream cheese & hot fudge pie was thought up by Baked. For me, making this pie was a no-brainer: Whenever peanut butter and cream cheese come together, it’s a winning combo (like these peanut butter banana cupcakes). Be forewarned, this pie is pretty decadent. Personally, that’s what drew me in, but if you tend to be easily overwhelmed by rich desserts, you may want to try skipping the chocolate layer between the crust and the peanut butter, or halving the recipe and making it in a tart pan.   (more…)

blueberry pie bars with lemon sugar

Posted on: May 29th, 2010 by Two Tiny Kitchens 2 Comments

I’d describe these as a very rich, very decadent, yet very portable cobbler.  Not so much a pie bar.  But delish.  Next time I’m going to try 3/4 recipe in the same size pan, I think they’ll be a little more manageable that way.  (I’m getting pretty good with those fractions on the fly!)  (more…)