Pies and Tarts
Whoopie Pies
You know how gluten free finds in stores and restaurants are always so tiny? Why is it that it has to be miniscule just because it's gluten free? Bread, buns, donuts, cookies, you name it. We came across an Amish bakery at our farmer's market and were ecstatic to see they had whoopie pies! They had two piles.... regular, and gluten free. And guess what? The GF whoopie pies were half the size! ! Why? ! Well, I've got you covered friends. This is our tried and true recipe for the best gluten free whoopie pies out there, and they are HUMUNGOUS! You are going to love these chocolatey tender pies filled with the most scrumptious marshmallow frosting! Because they are life size, you may just die and go to heaven.
Chocolate Cream Pie
If our family could pick only one pie to have at Thanksgiving, this is the winner! Of course, that will never be the case, because don't we all love to have a little slice of all the pies? This Chocolate Cream Pie is light, creamy, and just the right amount of sweetness. It's a cinch to make and is always a huge hit with kiddos and adults alike. It makes any holiday or special occasion one to remember.
French Apple Cream Pie
When you want a really unique and extraordinary pie to serve, give this a try. My mom would make this many Thanksgivings along with pumpkin and banana cream pies. I love it because it's a mix of apple pie and cheesecake, two of my favorites! You can make your favorite pie crust, or use a premade one, which makes it super easy!
Chocolate Truffle Pie
Do you have a go-to pie? One that you can usually whip up with ingredients on hand whenever needed? For me, this Chocolate Truffle Pie is the one. It makes it's own crust, is dense and chocolaty, and easily made gluten free! Mostly chocolate and eggs, you can't go wrong with this pie. It's perfect for birthdays, pi-days, Sundays, gray days, chocolate fix days, and social distancing days. Ok, any day really. Enjoy!
Blueberry Pie Bars
We've made this recipe twice in the past week because it's THAT GOOD. All the goodness of a blueberry pie, but in bar form. They are naturally gluten free AND vegan, which is a bonus because we have a vegan friend who loves good desserts. No weird ingredients, just a super awesome method to making them. If you still haven't taken advantage of blueberry season, I suggest you start now and try these bars!
Cherry Cheese Pie Recipe
As I've mentioned before, if you put all the desserts in front of me, I will go for cheesecake first every single time. It's a weakness, and has been since I was a kid. My very favorite cheesecake of all time is this Perfect Cheesecake that is baked and a little time consuming, but worth it. This Cherry Cheese Pie is the cheesecake recipe my mom would make for my birthdays growing up. It is simple, no baking is involved, and it still has a huge place in my heart. In fact, it's what we enjoyed on Mother's Day this year. You can use any pie filling, although cherry is my personal favorite. Blueberry is also delicious!
