The Southern Pie Book
Your Complete Guide and Recipe Source For All Types of Southern
Pies
BY
Martha Stone
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Table of Contents:
An Introduction To Southern Pies
The History of Southern Pies
The Characteristics of Southern Pies
Learn to Make Southern Pies
Southern Pie Recipes
Minty Strawberry and Cream Pie
Refrigerated Berry Cheesecake
Nutty Choco Silk Pie
Cheesy Cake Fruit Tarts
Vanilla Cream Filled Banana Pie
Meringue Topped Pineapple Pie
Creamy Banana-Berry Ice Cream Pie
Orangey Chess Pie
Chess Pie With Grape Fruit
Chess Pie With Tangerines
Key Lime Pie
Granny's Apple Pie
Creamy Coconut Pie
Layered Pumpkin Pie
Peach Cobbler
Mississippi Mud Cake
Southern Chocolate Pie By Nancy
Chocolate Chip Pie From Kentucky
Layered Chocolate Pie
Trifle Pie Layered with Cookies and Chocolate
Pecan Pie Southern Style
Peanut Butter Pie
Nutty Caramel Pie
Macadamia and White Chocolate Pie
Mocha Walnut Pie
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An Introduction To Southern Pies
Southern pies are heavenly. Ask any pie lovers and they will tell you exactly the same thing about
southern pies. In fact, it is one of the all-time American favorites when it comes to sweets and
desserts. Southern pies are part of the Southern cuisine of the United States which refers to a cuisine
specific only to states located south of the Mason-Dixon Line which include Delaware, Mississippi,
Arkansas, Maryland, Missouri, Kentucky, Oklahoma, North Carolina, Louisiana, Tennessee and
Virginia to name a few.
Southern cuisine is heavily influenced by different cuisines such as English, French, Irish, German,
Native American and African American. It has existed and flourished during the colonial era and
during the time when cotton plantations expanded in North America. The fusion of different world
cuisine has created eclectic flavors of Southern cuisine which led to the creation of different types of
Southern cuisines including Creole, Cajun, Floribbean and Low Country.
The History of Southern Pies
Nobody knows who created Southern pies. It was the pilgrims who first bought pie to America and the
colonists eventually adapted and created their own flavor of pies. The reason why Southern pies have
taken a long journey in history is the fact that the Southern region is the center of trade and commerce
in America during the colonial era. It is natural for the affluent to have something sweet on their
dinner tables.
Today, traditional families down South have their own secret recipes of Southern pies that they pass
down from one generation to the other. Southern pies become the centerpiece of joyous occasions
including Thanksgiving and Christmas time. What makes Southern pies interesting is that they are
made traditionally. Even today, many women who make Southern pies eschew shortcuts and would
really roll out their sleeves to create the dough and fillings to create homemade goodness in their
kitchens.
There are many variations of Southern pies and these include refrigerated fruit pies, baked fruit pies,
chocolate pies and nut pies. Examples of refrigerated fruit pies include creamy strawberry mint pie,
icebox cheesecake and banana pudding pie while baked fruit pies include chess pie, lime pie, coconut
cream pie and peach cobbler. On the other hand, examples of baked chocolate pies include the
infamous Mississippi mud cake and trifle pie while examples of baked nut pies include pecan pie,
macadamia nut pie and bourbon raisin pie.
It is interesting to take note that the many variations of Southern pies are created as the adaptation to
Southern cuisine to the varied landscape of the region. For instance, the mountainous regions of the
South yield nuts which are used to create the baked nut pies while the areas near river deltas yield a lot
of fruits which inspired them to create fruit pies.
The Characteristics of Southern Pies
Southern pies are unlike any other. Although they do come in different kinds of varieties, they almost
have the same characteristics that define them as part of the Southern cuisine. In essence, Southern
cuisine is characterized by having rich and full flavors. They are also packed with a lot of ingredients
that make them filling and satisfying. Moreover, Southerners pride themselves for using original and
natural ingredients and this is the reason why they make do of what nature provides for them.
Southern pies do come with flaky homemade pastry dough topped with either sweetened fruit or nut
fillings. The main ingredients of Southern pie fillings include pecans, peaches, berries; pumpkins lime
sweet potatoes and chocolates. On the other hand, most using corn meal in creating pies is unique only
to this particular region. Corn meal is considered as one of the staple ingredient in Southern cuisines
and it is also used in making sweet desserts.
The rich pies are usually served in generous portions and this is the reason why most food-lovers love
eating Southern pies for desserts. Aside from the mouthwatering pastry and filling, no Southern pie is
complete without the light and sweet meringue peaks to complete the flavor and presentation.
Another characteristic of Southern pies is that most of the pies are made with chocolates and nuts.
Moreover, it is only unique to some Southern pies to add bourbon to them to make them taste more
interesting. Apparently, Bourbon is considered as the secret ingredient in Southern cuisines and this
means Southern pies as well.
Learn to Make Southern Pies
Southern pies are the epitome of traditional American desserts. In fact, most people think that no meal
is complete without having a slice of key lime pie of coconut cream pie. Because of its popularity, it is
now available all over the country but why buy if you can make your very own Southern pie using a
few ingredients and some elbow grease? Making Southern pies is not as difficult as you might think
and if you are interested, then you should consider getting this book.
In this book, you will be able to learn different mouthwatering recipes of Southern pies. From tasty
refrigerated fruit pies to nut pies, this book contains more than twenty (20) famous Southern pies that
will surely make you famous when you invite guests over for dinner. To get you excited even more,
this book will teach you classic favorites such as peanut butter ice cream pie, cheesecake tarts,
pineapple meringue pie, strawberry smoothie pie, chess pie, classic apple pie, coconut cream pie,
pumpkin pie, pie cobbler and chocolate chip pie. These various recipes will surely make your kitchen
smell good at all time.
Aside from the original recipes, you will also learn important tips and tricks on how you can make
your pie taste just like the authentic Southern pies. Making Southern pies is different from making
other types of pies so you will learn important secrets to make your pie taste just like the original. You
will find that this book is formatted for easy navigation so that you can find the recipe that you are
looking for. By the end of this book, you will definitely be making lovely Southern pies just like a
true-blue Southerner.
Southern Pie Recipes
Minty Strawberry and Cream Pie
Sweet ripe strawberries paired with the energizing flavour of mint makes this a perfect dessert for
those especially warm days. Mint leaves a fresh feeling after each bite. This is so easy to do and will
surely impress your guests over dessert.
Ingredients:
Fresh strawberry slices, for garnish
Strawberry sauce, for garnish
2 tbsps chopped fresh mint
2 tbsps powdered sugar
1 (16-oz) package fresh strawberries, hulled
1 qt. Low fat or fat-free strawberry frozen yoghurt
2 tbsps butter, melted
22 cookies, reduced-fat cream filled chocolate sandwich cookies
Directions:
1) Lightly grease a 9-inch spring foam pan and heat oven to 350oF
2) In a food processor, combine butter and cookies together and pocess until thoroughly crumbled.
Press firmly on the prepared greased pan. Bake for 10 minutes and remove from oven and for 30
minutes let it cool. .
3) Place frozen yoghurt in room temperature to slightly soften.
4) In a food processor, blend mint, powdered sugar plus strawberries scraping down the sides often.
5) In a big bowl, cut frozen yoghurt into 3-inch cubes. Add strawberry mixture and fold into the
yoghurt until smooth.
6) Pour mixture into the pie crust. Put in the freezer until firm or for about 3 hours.
7) Before serving, let stand for about 15 minutes in room temperature. Garnish with fresh strawberry
slices and drizzle with strawberry syrup.
Refrigerated Berry Cheesecake
Simple and tasty, this is what best describes this recipe. This is the best cheesecake to do on a summer
day, also a great way to showcase and indulge on summer berries. This will surely make your family
berry happy.
Ingredients:
1/4 cup orange liquor
1/2 cup seedless blackberry jam
4 cups assorted fresh berries, sliced fruit or pitted cherries
1 baked Pretzel Crust or Butter Cookie Crust
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 (8-oz) container frozen whipped topping, at room temperature
1 cup powdered sugar
1 (8-oz) package softened cream cheese
Directions:
1) On medium pace, blend with a mixer the powdered sugar and cream cheese.
2) Stir in vanilla and whipped topping.
3) Fold in the cream cheese and sugar mixture.
4) Pour into pie crust, cover with foil and refrigerate for at least eight hours.
5) Mix together the liquor and jam.
6) Decoratively place the fruits as topping and drizzle with the jam mixture.
7) Serve and enjoy!
Nutty Choco Silk Pie
A scrumptious combination of coffee, peanut butter and chocolate ice cream in a pie, a sure fire way
to beat the summer heat. A definite crowd pleaser, delight your friends and family with this easy and
refreshing dessert.
Ingredients:
2 tbsps coffee liqueur (optional)
1/4 cup strong brewed coffee
1 (8-oz) jar fudge sauce
8 (1.6-oz) packages peanut butter cup candies, chopped coarsely
3 pints chocolate ice cream, softened
1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted
1/2 cup unsalted dry-roasted peanuts
21 cream-filled chocolate sandwich cookies
Directions:
1) Crumble the peanuts and cookies together in a blender. Stir in melted butter. Blend completely.
Put mixture in a deep 9-inch round pie plate and press firmly. Cover and freeze for 15 minutes.
2) Mix together the chopped candies and ice cream. Pour into the pie crust. Freeze again for at least
six hours.
3) On low fire, place a saucepan and warm the fudge sauce while stirring constantly. Turn off heat
and add the coffee and coffee liqueur.
4) Take out the pie and let stand in room temperature for 15 minutes and drizzle with the coffee
mixture before serving.
Cheesy Cake Fruit Tarts
Not only that this dessert looks beautiful on the table, it also tastes even better. Use with tropical fruits
like papaya, mango or kiwi; or with the traditional raspberries and blueberries. This is ridiculously
easy to prepare all year round.
Ingredients:
Fresh mint sprigs, for garnish
3 cups assorted fresh fruits
2/3 cup gingersnap crumbs (about 12-16 gingersnaps)
Vegetable cooking spray
1/4 tsp almond extract
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
2 large eggs
2 tbsps all-purpose flour
3/4 cup sugar
1 (8-oz) package fat-free cream cheese, softened
1 (8-oz) package 1/3-less-fat cream cheese, softened
Directions:
1) Grease 6 (4-inch) tart pans with removable bottoms with cooking oil spray.
2) With a mixer, beat the cream cheese at medium speed until smooth. Stir in the flour and sugar, mix
well. Stir in the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add the almond and vanilla
extract.
3) Coat the bottom of the pans evenly with gingersnap crumbs, shake to coat the sides of pans. Lay
the tart pans on a baking sheet. Pour cheesecake batter evenly on the pans.
4) Set oven at 350 degrees and bake the tart for 18 to 20 minutes or until done. Let it set on a wire
rack to cool. With a pancake turner, remove the tarts from the pans and set on a platter. Top the
cheesecake with fresh fruits. Garnish with the fresh mint sprig before serving.
Vanilla Cream Filled Banana Pie
A creamy and delicious after meal dessert that will definitely make an impression to the people
around the table, one will remember their summer days at home as kids. The vanilla cream filling
creates an imaginative twist to the usual and traditional banana pudding.
Ingredients:
For vanilla cream filling:
2 tbsps vanilla extract
2 cups milk
4 egg yolks
2 large eggs
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup sugar
For the pie:
1/2 cup sugar
4 egg whites
Vanilla cream filling
2 large bananas, sliced
1/2 cup butter, melted
1 (12-oz) box vanilla wafers, divided
Directions:
1) Prepare a 9-inch pie plate. Divide the vanilla wafers, and set aside 30 pieces. Process the remaining
wafers in a food processor until coarse. Add in the butter. Press the mixture firmly in the bottom of
the pie plate, and on the sides.
2) Turn oven to 350 degrees and bake for about 12 minutes or until lightly browned. Set to cool on a
wire rack.
3) Prepare the vanilla cream filling by: Placing a saucepan over medium-low heat, combine the sugar,
flour, eggs and milk together. Heat the mixture while stirring constantly for about 8 to 10 minutes or
until the mixture starts to bubble and thicken and can hold soft peaks when lifted. Turn off heat.
4) Put the banana slices on the bottom of the crust and arrange it evenly. Top it with hot vanilla cream
filling and spread evenly; arrange 20 vanilla wafers then put the remaining vanilla filling on top.
5) Return to the oven and bake for 10-12 minutes more or until slightly browned. Set to cool on a wire
rack for 30 minutes.
Meringue Topped Pineapple Pie
A bracing tropical summer dessert which will refresh your senses with the sweet and refreshing taste
of Pineapple; serve this fun and easy pie on your next cookouts or barbeque gathering.
Ingredients:
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tbsp butter
1 (20-oz) can crushed pineapple, drained
1 cup sugar, divided
3 large eggs, separated
1/4 cup cornstarch
2 cups milk
1/4 cup butter, melted
Directions:
1) Preheat oven to 350oF. Lightly grease a 9-inch pie plate.
2) Process together 1/4 of the melted butter, 1 cup coconut and the cookie crumbs in a food processor
until coarsely crumbled. Spread and press evenly the mixture on the bottom of the prepared pie plate,
including the sides until the lip of the plate.
3) Bake until lightly brown or for about 10 to 12 minutes. Let sit on a wire rack to cool.
4) In a heavy saucepan, beat the cornstarch and milk together until cornstarch is completely
dissolved. Add in 3/4 cup sugar and egg yolks; heat over medium-low heat, whisk continuously until a
chilled pudding-like thickness is achieved or about 8 to 10 minutes. Turn off heat and add the vanilla,
1 tbsp butter, and pineapple. Pour the mixture immediately into the cooled crust.
5) With a mixer, beat the egg whites at high speed. Stir in the remaining 1/4 sugar gradually, 1 tbsp.
At a time. Continue beating until the sugar is dissolved and stiff peaks are formed. Place the meringue
on top of the pie and spread while the filing the filling is still warm. Place the remaining 1/3 cup
coconut over the meringue.
6) Return to the oven and bake until golden brown or for about 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from oven
and let it completely cool on a wire rack for about 1 hour. Let it chill before serving.
Creamy Banana-Berry Ice Cream Pie
This may be quite a daunting recipe to make but it is definitely worth all your time and effort.
Especially if you see all the smiles that you will be getting from your friends and family after they've
tried this sumptuous pie.
Ingredients:
2 ripe bananas
1 pint fresh blueberries
1/4 cup powdered sugar, divided
1 (16-oz) container fresh strawberries, stemmed
2 (1 quart) containers, divided premium vanilla ice cream
1 tbsp granulated sugar
6 tbsps butter, melted
1 (7-oz) package waffle cones, broken into pieces
Garnish Ingredients:
Fresh blueberries
Fresh whole strawberries
Waffle cone pieces
Directions:
1) Combine the broken waffle cones, melted butter and granulated sugar in a food processor and
process until finely crushed. Place mixture in a greased 10-inch spring form pan and press tightly.
2) Turn oven to 350oF and bake for about 10 minutes. Remove from oven and let it cool on a wire
rack.
3) Soften vanilla ice cream, by letting it stand on room temperature.
4) Puree 2 tbsps powdered sugar and strawberries in a food processor, scraping down the sides when
needed. Remove and set aside. Do the same with the blueberries and set aside.
5) Mash together the remaining 1 tbsp powdered sugar and banana with a fork. Set aside.
6) In a large bowl, divide 1 quart of ice cream into 3 large pieces. Blend and fold the strawberry and
sugar mixture into the ice cream. Freeze until slightly firm.
7) Split the remaining 1 quart ice cream in half and place each in a separate bowl. Fold the blueberry
mixture on the half and the banana on the other half. Freeze both until firm.
8) Place half of the strawberry mixture in the pan and spread evenly. Freeze for 30 minutes or until
the strawberry layer is firm. Place the banana mixture and spread evenly on top of the frozen
strawberry layer. Freeze. Spread the blueberry mixture evenly on top of the banana mixture and return
pan to freezer for another 30 minutes. Put the remaining strawberry mixture over the blueberry layer
and spread evenly. Freeze for another 3 hours or until all the layers are firm. Let the pie soften before
garnishing with fresh strawberries and blueberries, sprinkled with crushed waffle cones.
Orangey Chess Pie
Chess Pie is a classic Southern Pie with a twist. It is with added fresh oranges for a fruity and yummy
twist.
Ingredients:
Orange slices and whipped cream for garnish
4 large eggs, beaten slightly
1 tbsp lemon juice
1/3 cup fresh orange juice
2 tsps grated orange rind
¼ cup milk
¼ cup margarine or butter, melted
¼ tsp salt
1 tbsp yellow cornmeal
1 tbsp all-purpose flour
½ cup sugar
1 package 15oz pie crust, refrigerated
Directions:
1) On a floured surface, unroll pie crust and make a circle, 12 inch in diameter. Transfer rolled crust
on pie plate, fit it in by pressing neatly down and crimp the edges over the edge of plate.
2) Follow manufacturer's instructions and bake pie crust. Remove from oven once done.
3) Meanwhile, in a bowl mix together the eggs, lemon juice, fresh orange juice, orange rind, milk,
butter, salt, cornmeal, flour and sugar until thoroughly combined.
4) Pour mixture over pie crust and bake for 40-45 minutes in 350oF pre heated oven.
5) Garnish as desired before serving.
Chess Pie With Grape Fruit
Living the Southern life is never complete without knowing how to create a Southern Pie. Chess Pie is
among the classic pies of Southern cuisine but this recipe adds a hint of grapefruit.
Ingredients:
Grapefruit rind and whipped cream optional
4 eggs lightly beaten
1 tbsp lemon juice
1/3 cup fresh grapefruit juice
2 tsps grated grapefruit rind
¼ cup milk
¼ cup butter, melted
¼ tsp salt
1 tbsp yellow cornmeal
1 tbsps all-purpose flour
1 ½ cups sugar
1pc 15-inch refrigerated pie crust
Directions:
1) On a floured surface, unroll pie crust and create a circle around 12-inches in diameter. Transfer
rolled crust into a pie plate and press firmly down and crimping edges over plate edge.
2) Following manufacturer's instructions bake pie crust until lightly browned before removing from
oven.
3) In a bowl, combine together the eggs, lemon juice, grapefruit juice, grapefruit rind, milk, butter,
cornmeal, flour and sugar. Mix until well-combined and pour over baked pie crust.
4) Return the pie in a 350oF oven and continue baking for forty to forty-five minutes more. Midway
between cooking, you can cover pie edges with foil to prevent burning.
5) Serve pie topped with grapefruit rind or whipped cream or both or none at all.
Chess Pie With Tangerines
The traditional Southern chess Pie is typically so sweet. What we did in this recipe is to temper down
the sweetness of the chess pi with a hint of tart tangerines!
Ingredients:
Tangerine slices and whipped cream optional
4 large eggs, beaten lightly
1 tbsp lemon juice
1/3 cup fresh tangerine juice
2 tsps tangerine zests
¼ cup melted butter
¼ tsp salt
1 tbsp plain yellow cornmeal
1 tbsp all-purpose flour
1 ½ cups sugar
1 package 15-inch pie crust
Directions:
1) On a floured surface, unroll packaged crust and create into a 12-inch circle. Transfer and cover a 9inch pie plate with it and tuck over the crust over plate edges and crimp.
2) Bake the crust according to manufacturer's instructions until light brown before removing from
oven.
3) In a bowl mix until thoroughly combined the following ingredients: eggs, lemon juice, tangerine
juice, tangerine zests, melted butter, salt, cornmeal, flour and sugar.
4) Return pie to a 350oF preheated oven and cook 40-45 minutes. You can cover the pie crust edge
after 25 minutes of baking to avoid burning of crust.
5) Once done, cool pie for an hour before serving and you can garnish with whipped cream and
tangerine slices.
Key Lime Pie
A collection of Southern Pie recipes will never be complete without the traditional key lime pie
recipe. This recipe has evolved into hundreds of different versions but this is your plain, typical and
delicious key lime pie.
Ingredients:
1 tbsps lime zest
2 tbsps powdered sugar
1 cup sour cream
2 whole large eggs
1 cup lime juice
2 cans of 14oz sweetened condensed milk
4 tbspsmelted butter
½ cup granulated sugar
1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
Directions:
1) Heat oven to 375oF.
2) Meanwhile in a medium bowl mix with your hands the butter, sugar and graham crumbs. Firmly
press mixture into a pie plate, 9-inches. Bake the crust for 20 minutes and let cool.
3) Lower oven temperature to 325oF.
4) In another bowl, mix thoroughly the following ingredients: eggs, lime juice and condensed milk.
5) Place in the oven and cook for 15 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to cool to room
temperature before refrigerating for another two hours.
6) After two hours, mix powdered sugar and sour cream then with a spatula spread over the pie.
7) Before serving, garnish pie with lime zest.