5 Unique Summer Pie Recipes to Delight Your Taste Buds
5 Unique Summer Pie Recipes to Delight Your Taste Buds
Summer is the perfect time to enjoy refreshing snacks and appetizing desserts that can delight your taste buds or impress your friends. While there are countless recipes for classic pies, adding a unique twist to your baking can make it even more special. If you have a sweet tooth and want to diversify your summer menu with healthy and delicious desserts, our selection of 5 bright and simple recipes is sure to please. We’ve gathered some of the most unique pies that are perfect not only for sweet lovers but also ideal for hot summer days. All of these recipes are quick to prepare and offer plenty of room for creative decoration.
1. Chilled Lime Pie
A perfect option for a hot summer day is a frozen lime pie. After the well-known apple pie, lime pie is a classic in its own right. The tangy taste of citrus and the delicate chilled base will invigorate you in the heat. This pie is very easy to prepare and can be decorated however you like. Treat yourself to a fresh summer dessert and surprise your guests with your inventiveness.
Ingredients:
- 1 pack of cookies
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 egg yolks
- 210 ml milk
- Zest of one lime
- 1/3 cup lime juice
- 1 bar of chocolate
Instructions:
To prepare the crispy base, mix crushed cookies and melted butter in a large bowl. Press the mixture into a pie dish, covering the bottom and sides. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and bake for 10 minutes. Once the base is ready, let it cool.
For the filling, mix egg yolks and milk in a medium bowl using a mixer on medium speed for 3 minutes. The texture should be white and airy. Add lime zest and juice, then mix well. Pour the mixture onto the cooled crust and freeze overnight.
To make the glaze, melt the chocolate and mix well. Drizzle the chocolate over the pie slices or dip each slice individually. You can decorate the pie in any way you like; you don’t have to cover it entirely with chocolate. For variety, you can also add white chocolate.
2. Coffee Pie
If you love coffee, this recipe is for you. Coffee pie is very simple to prepare and can be made in just a couple of minutes, but its unique flavor will be remembered for a long time. This dessert is perfect for any time of day, whether it’s a hot summer morning or a cool evening tea party.
Ingredients:
- 1.5 cups crushed chocolate cookies
- 3 tbsp melted margarine
- 1 pack chocolate pudding
- 1 pack vanilla pudding
- 1.5 cups milk
- 1 tub coffee ice cream
Instructions:
In a large bowl, mix the cookies and margarine until it forms a paste. Press the mixture into a pie dish and bake in the oven for 10 minutes.
In a bowl, mix vanilla and chocolate puddings with milk using a mixer on medium speed for 2 minutes. Then add the ice cream and continue mixing. Pour the mixture onto the crispy crust and freeze.
3. Cherry Cola Pie
Dedicated to cherry cola lovers, this cherry pie with the taste of your favorite drink is a very unusual recipe. The abundance of berries and the sweet cola soaking will surely surprise you and your friends. This recipe will help you diversify the old classic with a modern twist.
Ingredients:
For the dough:
- 2 cups flour
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup chilled butter
- 6 tsp cold water
For the filling:
- 4 cups pitted cherries
- 240 ml cola
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 1 egg
- 1 tbsp water
Instructions:
To prepare the dough, take a large bowl and mix flour, sugar, and salt. Cut the butter into small pieces and add to the mixture. Combine all the ingredients into a homogeneous mass. Then add cold water and continue mixing. Form two balls from the resulting dough and refrigerate.
Pour the cherries into a bowl and cover with cola. Refrigerate for 45 minutes.
On a floured surface, roll out one of the chilled dough balls. You can choose any shape for the form: rectangular, round. Don’t forget to make the edges.
Separate the cola and cherries. Mix the berries with sugar, cornstarch, and salt. Spread the filling on the dough and distribute evenly. From the remaining dough, you can cut out stars or any other shapes for decoration. Place them on the berries, sprinkle with sugar, and bake in the oven at 400°F (200°C).
Meanwhile, take the remaining cola and put it on the fire. Stir until it turns into a syrup.
When the pie is ready, pour the syrup over the berries. Let it cool.
4. Chocolate Caramel Pie with Hazelnuts
This pie will be very caloric due to the nuts and chocolate, but it’s definitely worth trying. If you’re tired of standard chocolate desserts, try this simple recipe with homemade caramel. The tender chocolate filling combined with crispy fried nuts is a wonderful option for those who love sweets.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 1.2 cups 30% cream
- 1 bar dark chocolate
- 1 tbsp butter
- 2 tsp vanilla
- 1.5 cups nuts
- 1 pack cookies
Instructions:
Crush the cookies with melted butter to prepare the crispy base, as in the previous recipes.
In a large bowl or skillet, heat water and sugar until a brown syrup appears.
Heat part of the cream in the microwave, and cool the other part.
Add the heated cream to the syrup, stirring until caramel appears.
In a separate bowl, mix melted chocolate, butter, vanilla, and nuts.
Combine the chocolate mixture with the caramel and spread on the crispy surface. Let it cool.
To prepare the top layer, take the remaining cream, whip with a mixer until cream forms, and spread on the pie. You can sprinkle crushed nuts on top.
5. Apple Caramel Pie
The classic recipe for French pie will look completely new this time. You can deviate from the standard recipe and show creativity in choosing fruits and fillings. But if you prefer a light and vitamin-rich dessert, this simple recipe is what you need.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup apple juice
- 6 tbsp butter
- 2 tsp vanilla
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 8 apples
- 1 pack frozen puff pastry
Instructions:
In a skillet, heat sugar and apple juice until syrup appears. 2 minutes should be enough for the sugar to melt, then continue stirring carefully until a viscous mixture forms. Remove from heat, add butter, and stir until the butter melts. Add vanilla and salt.
Slice the apples and place them on the prepared dough with the rounded side up, pressing the pieces tightly together. Pour the prepared syrup, cover with foil, and bake for 45 minutes at 400°F (200°C).
After baking, let it cool.
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