Contents
Introduction
PART 1: Not-So-Humble Beginnings
Chapter 1: Pastry and Cookie Crusts
Flaky Pie Crust
Mealy Pie Crust
Cream Cheese Pastry Crust
All-Butter Pie Crust
Pepper Jack Pastry Crust
Almond Pastry Crust
Lard Crust
Traditional Graham Cracker Crust
Pretzel Crust
Short Crust for Tarts
Lemon and Lavender Short Crust Pastry
Spicy Cheddar Crust
Graham Pecan Crust
Ginger Snap Crust
Chocolate Cookie Crust
Blitz Puff Pastry
Cornmeal Tart Crust
Parmesan Pastry Crust
Brown Butter–Graham Cracker Tart Crust
Chapter 2: Toppings
Butter Crumble
Oat Crumble
Pecan Streusel
Cinnamon Streusel Topping
Foolproof Meringue
Sour Cream Topping
Stabilized Whipped Cream
Spiked Whipped Cream
Biscuit Topping
Salted Caramel Sauce
Spiced Chocolate Sauce
Chocolate–Peanut Butter Fudge Sauce
PART 2: Sweet-as-Can-Be
Chapter 3: Creams, Custards, and Chiffons
Pomegranate Cream Cheese Pie
Chocolate Acai Chiffon Pie
Cantaloupe Cream Pie
Mango Chiffon Pie
Cookies and Cream Mousse Pie
Brandied Sweet Potato Pie
Maple Walnut Pie
White Chocolate Chiffon Pie
Orange and Dark Chocolate Cheese Pie
Zucchini Pie
Cardamom and Saffron Chiffon Pie
Tiramisu Pie
Vanilla Rum Meringue Pie
Butternut Squash Pie
Limoncello Mousse Pie
Pineapple Chiffon Pie
White Chocolate and Prosecco Mousse Pie
White Chocolate Lime Mascarpone Cheese Pie
Key Lime Coconut Pie
Strawberry Chiffon Pie
Chocolate Almond Pie
Parsnip Custard Pie
Black-Bottom Tiramisu Pie
Triple-Layer Mousse Pie
Sweet Potato Meringue Pie
Chapter 4: Fruits, Nuts, and Berries
Bourbon Pecan Pie
Apple Pie with a Spicy Cheddar Crust
Blood Orange Curd Pie
Brandied Pear Pie
Vanilla Pear Pie
Orange Honey Pecan Pie
Lavender-Infused Lemon Curd Pie
Peach Ginger Hand Pies
Honey Lavender Apple Pie
Roasted Hatch Chilies, Apple, and Ricotta Hand Pies
Tea-Infused Pear Pie
Toffee Almond Pie
Peach Sour Cream Pie
Apricot and Walnut Pie
Pineapple Macadamia Nut Pie
Honey Cardamom Banana Nut Pie
Brandied Black Cherry Pie
Pineapple Coconut Chess Pie
Bourbon Caramel Apple Pie
Brandied Berry Pie
Strawberry Silk Pie
Green Tea Passion Fruit Mousse Pie
Triple-Berry Cream Puff Pie
Apricot Macaroon Pie
Chapter 5: Tarts, Tartlets, and Rustic Pies
Ginger Pear Tart
Pear Gorgonzola Tart
Fig Tart
Torta della Nonna (Italian Cheese Tart)
White Chocolate Ganache Tart with Brыlйed Bananas
Toasted Almond, Coconut, and Chocolate Tart
Vanilla Bean and Saffron Poached Pear Tart
Praline Crиme Tart with Mocha Whipped Cream
Homemade Ricotta and Berry Compote Tart
Grilled Peach Puff Pastry Tart
Pumpkin Rum Mousse Tart
Strawberry White Chocolate Ganache Tart
Fresh Blackberry Tart with Spiked Crиme Anglaise
Sour Cream Ganache Tart
Bourbon Peach Tart
Apricot Tart with a Coconut Crumble
Black Cherry Meringue Tart
Caramel Pineapple Tart
Apple Rose Tart
Blueberry Ricotta Tart
Quince Tart Tatin
Raspberry Curd Tart
Lemon Pistachio Tart
Honey Tarragon Peach Tart
Chocolate Coconut Caramel Tart
Lime Curd and Kiwi Tart
PART 3: Savory Situations
Chapter 6: Dinner Pies
Herbed Chicken Pie
Apple, Brie, and Bacon Tart
Tomato, Basil, and Mozzarella Tart
Goat Cheese and Roasted Red Pepper Tart
Onion Tart
Sharp Cheddar and Mushroom Tart
Apple and Brie Tart with Bacon Crumble
Sun-dried Tomato, Pesto, and Mozzarella Tart
Butternut Squash and Kale Pie
Herb, Fennel, and Cheese Pie
New England Clam and Potato Pie
Seared Ahi Tuna and Wasabi Crиme Tartlets
Smoked Salmon and Dill Tartlets
Mushroom and Goat Cheese Tart
Caramelized Onion, Potato, and Pancetta Tart
Polenta Pie with Italian Sausage and Roasted Peppers
Spinach and Artichoke Tart
Shredded Beef Hand Pies with Spiced Cheese Sauce
Creamy Prosciutto and Leek Pie
Steak and Black Truffle Pie
Lobster Pie
Caramelized Onion and Gruyиre Tart
Individual Eggs Benedict Tarts
Roasted Heirloom Tomato Tart
Duck Confit Tart
Prosciutto, Date, and Chorizo Hand Pies
Chapter 7: Spicy, Salty, and Exotic Pies
Salted Lime Curd Tart
Chipotle Fudge Pie
Salted Peanut Pie
Raspberry Chipotle Crumb Tart
Chorizo Empanadas
Strawberry Jalapeсo Pie
Mexican Hot Chocolate Pie
Salted Chocolate Meringue Pie
Habanero Passion Fruit Pie
Chai Cream Pie
Chipotle Peanut Butter Cheese Pie
Spiced Nut Pie
Chocolate Coconut Curry Pie
Ancho Chili, Pecan, and Chocolate Toffee Pie
Bitter Chocolate and Salted Marshmallow Pie
Salted Caramel Pumpkin Pie
Meyer Lemon and Serrano Chili Meringue Pie
Salted Peach Crumble Pie
Salted Brыlйed Apple Tart