Berry Pie using Frozen Fruit
Here’s a simple pie recipe using frozen berries. It’s a quick and easy dessert that can be used with all of your favourite frozen fruits or berries.
Pies & Pastry
This section is my favourite on the blog! I crave everything pastry, buttery and flaky, and that’s exactly what you will find here. Making pastry from scratch may seem daunting, but with a little practice, anyone can master the techniques needed to create flaky pies and buttery pastries.
To give you my all time favourite pie and pastry recipe just may be impossible. Here are my top three, simple savoury leek galette, farmer’s cheese danish, and blueberry turnovers.
Adult Pop Tarts
Calling all adults these homemade pop tarts are made for you! They are made with a pie crust that is flaky and buttery which crumbles away from a light and sweet rhubarb ginger compote filling. And thin slices of fresh strawberries are layered in between creating a delicate pocket that a pastry lover could not resist.
South African Milk Tart
If you’ve never tried a traditional South African milk tart, it’s about time you did! Its made with a flaky sweet pastry and has a milky, velvety custard that’s light as air. It will easily become an exciting new dessert to share with friends.
Leftover Pastry Pinwheels
These little leftover pastry pinwheels are the perfect way to use up pastry scraps from another recipe. They are filled with a buttery mixture of brown sugar and cinnamon; add nuts or raisins if desired.
Cherry Pie
Here’s a summer fruit pie, piled high with fresh ripe, plump cherries and topped with a flaky lattice crust. You can’t beat a simple, classic and beautiful cherry pie!
Perfect Pastry Dough
This is the perfect pastry dough recipe for any pie or galette. It’s buttery, flaky and will melt in your mouth! This simple pastry recipe has been passed down through my family generations.
Strawberry Rhubarb Galette
Here’s an easy, quick summer dessert that you can make ahead of time. This strawberry rhubarb galette is a rustic version of a pie. The pastry is perfectly buttery and flaky and is filled with fresh sweet strawberries and tart rhubarb.
Farmer’s Cheese Danish
This farmer’s cheese danish will definitely become a staple! It’s simple to make and it’s the right amount of sweetness for a morning treat. The filling is light and refreshing and it pairs beautifully with the flaky, soft yet crisp pastry. Add your favourite jam or fresh fruit to make different varieties! The recipe makes two large danishes (you can freeze one for later, or share the other with a friend).
Homemade Pop Tarts
You’ll never buy store-bought pop tarts after making these homemade ones! These pop tarts are made with a buttery flaky pie pastry and filled with your favourite raspberry jam. Then they are slathered in a simple almond glaze icing and sprinkled with colourful sprinkles!
The Prettiest Pumpkin Pie
Here’s the prettiest pumpkin pie made with classic pumpkin spices and a flaky butter pastry. It’s topped with a simple yet beautiful leaf design made from the leftover pastry! This is a simple way to elevate a Thanksgiving dessert that the whole family will love.
Apple Roses drenched in Rum Caramel Sauce
These apple roses are made with a buttery pastry, sprinkled with cinnamon and sugar and drenched in a rum caramel sauce. They make a beautiful dessert perfect for entertaining. Make apple roses in advance, reheat and serve when ready.
The Prettiest Peach Pie
This is the prettiest peach pie you’ll ever bake! A fun way to dress up a classic peach pie is using the pastry scraps to create a pretty top that will impress your guests!
Mini Pumpkin Pies
These adorable bite-size mini pumpkin pies are the perfect treat to finish off that heavy Thanksgiving dinner! They are a little twist on the traditional pumpkin pie, literally little! 😉 The recipe makes a lot, perfect for a large gathering.
Individual Apple Galettes
These cute individual apple galettes can easily change from season to season by just switching up the filling. But everyone loves a classic like apples! The pastry is buttery and flaky and the simple apple filling is sweet and juicy. Add homemade caramel sauce to evaluate these apple galettes one step further!
