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Happy Pi Day

hayseed00 — Thu, 14 Mar 2019 12:49:24 GMT

Layered Lemon Pie

* 1 pkg (8 oz,) cream cheese softened

* 1/2 cup sugar

1 can (15-3/4 ounces) lemon pie filling, divided
1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
1 graham cracker crust (9 inches)

Directions

In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Beat in half of the pie filling. Fold in the whipped topping. Spoon into crust. Spread remaining pie filling over cream cheese layer. Refrigerate for at least 15 minutes before serving.

Re: Happy Pi Day

JYWilliams — Thu, 14 Mar 2019 12:48:48 GMT

That looks so good.

Re: Happy Pi Day

PINKdogWOOD — Thu, 14 Mar 2019 12:56:47 GMT

@hayseed00 Mmmm - love pie, LOVE LEMON PIE!

Re: Happy Pi Day

Krimpette — Thu, 14 Mar 2019 13:31:17 GMT

My local Trader Joe's had pumpkin pie when I was there yesterday. In honor of Pi Day, it was on sale for $1.99!!!!!!!!!! YUM!!!!!!!

Re: Happy Pi Day

Yahooey — Thu, 14 Mar 2019 13:40:12 GMT

Banana Cream Pie - recipe from ATK

5 ripe bananas

1 TBS unsalted butter

3 TBS unsalted butter

2.5 cups half and half

1/4 cup sugar

6 large egg yolks

1/4 tsp salt

2 TBS cornstarch

1 tsp vanilla extract

1 Pie Crust or Graham Crust

2 TBS orange juice

1 cup heavy cream

2 TBS confectioner's sugar

1. Slice 2 bananas into 1/2 inch thick pieces. Melt 1 TBS butter in medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add sliced bananas and cook until bananas begin to soften, about 2 minutes. Add 2.5 cups half and half, bring to boil, and boil for 30 seconds. Remove from heat, cover, and let sit for 40 minutes.

2. Whisk sugar, yolks, and salt together in large bowl until smooth. Whisk in cornstarch until incorporated. Strain half and half mixture through fine mesh strainer into yolk mixture - do not press on bananas - and whisk until incorporated; discard cooked bananas.

3. Transfer half and half mixture to clean medium saucepan. Cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, until thickened to consistency of warm pudding (if cooked too long, scrambled eggs will form) 4-6 minutes. Whisk in remaining 3 TBS butter and 1 tsp vanilla, and transfer pastry cream to bowl. Press plastic wrap to directly to surface and set aside to cool slightly, about 1 hour.

4. Prepare Pie Crust per directions.

5. Peel and slice remaining 3 bananas 1/4 thick slices and toss with orange juice. Whisk pastry cream briefly, then spread 1/2 of pastry cream over bottom of pie shell. Arrange sliced bananas on pastry cream, then top with remaining pastry cream.

6. Using stand mixer, whip 1 cup heavy cream with confectioner's sugar. Top pie with cream and refrigerate until set, 5-24 hours.

Re: Happy Pi Day

twinny70 — Thu, 14 Mar 2019 13:56:49 GMT

Hayseed0, lemon pie is my favorite. Our dgd is celebrating her 14th birthday today and we are celebrating our 49th wedding anniversary today with dear friends. I am heading out for a hair cut and then we are off to Applebee's.

SF pi is the plan.

Re: Happy Pi Day

hayseed00 — Thu, 14 Mar 2019 14:08:09 GMT

@twinny70 Happy Anniversary to you and your hubby, enjoy your special day !!!!!

Re: Happy Pi Day

Bhvbum — Thu, 14 Mar 2019 18:21:47 GMT

Pi day Recipes from the Washington Post:

https://wapo.st/2TxWtO3?tid=ss_mail&utm_term=.f9ec55151a7f

Re: Happy Pi Day

deepwaterdotter — Thu, 14 Mar 2019 23:00:23 GMT

My favorite coconut cream pie recipe:

Crust:

12 whole rectangular graham crackers

1 stick melted butter

3 tbsp sugar

Filling:

1 can coconut milk

Enough half and half added to coconut milk to equal 3 cups

3 egg yolks

3/4 cups sugar

1/3 cup cornstarch

1/4 tsp salt

1 tsp vanilla

1 tsp coconut extract

Topping:

1 cup flaked coconut

1 1/2 cups heavy cream

1 1/2 tbsp powdered sugar

3/4 tsp vanilla

Finely crush crackers in Ziploc bag with meat pounder or rolling pin. Pour into bowl and mix with sugar. Mix in butter with fork until evenly moist. Press into sides and bottom of pie plate. Bake for 15 minutes at 325 degrees.

Bring half and half/coconut milk mixture, egg yolks, 3/4 cup sugar, cornstarch, and salt to boil over low heat until very thick, stirring constantly. Off heat, stir in 1 tsp each coconut and vanilla extracts. Pour into cooled pie crust and refrigerate for 2-4 hours.

Spread coconut in even layer on baking sheet. Bake for 15 minutes at 325 degrees. tossing often. Whip cream, powdered sugar, and 3/4 tsp vanilla with electric mixer on medium-low speed until foamy. Whip on high speed until forming stiff peaks. Top pie with whipped cream and sprinkle with toasted coconut.

Re: Happy Pi Day

meallen616 — Fri, 15 Mar 2019 12:59:45 GMT

@hayseed00,

Re: Happy Pi Day

hayseed00 — Fri, 15 Mar 2019 13:49:07 GMT

@meallen616 That pie looks so good, I could go for a piece this morning !!!!