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Cream Pie Recipes

May 01, 2011
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Fluffy and light, these confections make the perfect ending to a delightful meal.
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Our Favorite Cream Pies

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Fluffy topping, silky filling, and crisp crust: Cream pies are dreamy. Lightened versions are tricky to pull off, though, since you don't have loads of fat and sugar to hide flaws. A good custard is the key.

Our recipes offer a formula that yields a smooth, rich filling that's sturdy enough to slice whether you like your pie chocolate, lemon, or exotic chai.

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Mexican Chocolate Cream Pie

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Ground red pepper adds a subtle but distinct kick to the pie, while instant espresso powder intensifies the flavor. Omit either or both if you prefer a standard chocolate cream pie.

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Chai Cream Pie

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Spoon the filling into the crust, and place plastic wrap directly onto custard to prevent a film from forming on top.

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Coconut Cream Pie with Pineapple

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Pineapple adds a tropical twist to this pie. Dish it up for a sweet summer treat.

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Peanut Butter Pie

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Mary Frances Noveh from River Ridge, Louisiana, sent us this dessert recipe, which first appeared in December 2001. She noted it was like a "peanut butter and chocolate candy bar." We loved the results, and since it makes two pies, you can share one with a friend and keep the other for yourself. Several tasters in our Test Kitchens enjoy serving this pie frozen.

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Chocolate-Cream Pie

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This lightened version of classic chocolate cream pie features a smooth, rich chocolate filling and a creamy topping, but has only 8 grams of fat per serving.

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Banana Cream Pie

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This pie is a classic. Add it to your dessert repertoire and you (and your guests) won't be sorry.

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Boston Cream Pie

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Our version boozes up the chocolate glaze with a bit of Cointreau (orange-flavored liqueur), but feel free to omit it.

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Frozen Peanut Butter Pie

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Lightly coat hands with cooking spray to press the slightly sticky crust into the pie plate. The filling may be thin after mixing, but will harden in the freezer.

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Chocolate-Berry Cream Pie

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This can be prepared a day in advance, but wait to spread the topping until you're ready to serve.

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Café con Leche Cream Pie

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Brew triple-strength coffee for the best flavor. The combination of sweetened condensed milk and cream cheese will cut any bitterness.

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Graham Cracker Pie

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Pair with fresh seasonal berries for a light and delicious dessert that won't leave you feeling like you've overindulged.

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Double-Chocolate Cream Pie

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You can use the cookie crust from Peanut Butter-Banana Pie if you don't want to make this homemade pastry crust. Grate the chocolate with a handheld grater or zester, or use the smallest holes on your box grater.

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Black Bottom Banana-Cream Pie

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Make the ultimate cream pie by adding a chocolate layer to the creamy banana pie filling and topping with chocolate curls.

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Lemon Meringue Pie

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This pie is so good that you'll want to eat it right away, and that's a good idea--the delicate meringue will start to collapse after about a day.

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    1 of 15 Our Favorite Cream Pies
    2 of 15 Mexican Chocolate Cream Pie
    3 of 15 Chai Cream Pie
    4 of 15 Coconut Cream Pie with Pineapple
    5 of 15 Peanut Butter Pie
    6 of 15 Chocolate-Cream Pie
    7 of 15 Banana Cream Pie
    8 of 15 Boston Cream Pie
    9 of 15 Frozen Peanut Butter Pie
    10 of 15 Chocolate-Berry Cream Pie
    11 of 15 Café con Leche Cream Pie
    12 of 15 Graham Cracker Pie
    13 of 15 Double-Chocolate Cream Pie
    14 of 15 Black Bottom Banana-Cream Pie
    15 of 15 Lemon Meringue Pie

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