I was never one to order or make a pie. After joining TWD (Tuesday's with Dorie) a few years ago, I began to break out of my cake/cookie mold and started to try new things, including pies. While I need serious work on my pie crust skills, I must say I really enjoy homemade pie!
The last time I made this pie, I made a ton of alterations-adding a peanut butter layer and a chocolate ganache layer. It was SOO good but I wanted to just try making a simple version as I was already tackling a few other desserts for Easter.
I made sure I read my notes from the last time I made this--I had a bit of trouble with the custard layer curdling on me. This time, I was greatly prepared for this and as soon as this started to remotely bubble, I yanked it off the stove as quick as possible and ran it through a sieve over a clean cool bowl. The custard was a complete success! I was very pleased with the taste of the cinnamon! One shortcut I had to make--the pie crust. I bought a pie crust at Trader Joe; it is very close to homemade if you are in a pinch. I will say, this pie was excellent...but would have been perfect had I made my own crust.
Click here for the recipe, I followed it to a T with exception of the pie crust.
For my alternative version with peanut butter and chocolate ganache, click here.
I made sure I read my notes from the last time I made this--I had a bit of trouble with the custard layer curdling on me. This time, I was greatly prepared for this and as soon as this started to remotely bubble, I yanked it off the stove as quick as possible and ran it through a sieve over a clean cool bowl. The custard was a complete success! I was very pleased with the taste of the cinnamon! One shortcut I had to make--the pie crust. I bought a pie crust at Trader Joe; it is very close to homemade if you are in a pinch. I will say, this pie was excellent...but would have been perfect had I made my own crust.
Click here for the recipe, I followed it to a T with exception of the pie crust.
For my alternative version with peanut butter and chocolate ganache, click here.
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