Author Archives: Adrienne
Super-Simple Chocolate Pie Crust
It’s as easy as adding sugar and cocoa to your pastry dough, but the result has a major wow factor for both looks and taste. Using chocolate pie dough adds a colorful, delicious, and unexpected element to your favorite pie. Below is a super-simple recipe for a buttery, flaky chocolate pie dough. Best of all, […]
Bake a Blackberry Balsamic Pie this Weekend
A few years ago we shared a recipe for blackberry balsamic pie with sea salt and walnut crumble on Design Sponge. Due to popular request, we decided to post it again! We are in the thick of blackberry season right now and this pie is definitely worth making. It’s simple, yet sophisticated. The balsamic and […]
The Finishing Touches: Pie Crust Wash
The process of making a pie from scratch is certainly a rewarding one. And as with anything you bake, the preparation and process is so important to the outcome. You’ve spent time and effort putting the pastry together, so don’t sell yourself short by skipping the final step — the wash! Pies with a […]
The Easiest Pie Dough You’ll Ever Make
Looking for a quick and easy pie dough recipe? We’ve got you covered. This is our tried-and-true recipe for perfect pie dough. It’s not the fanciest, but it’s flaky, buttery and works every time. We even captured Adrienne making it on video to prove it! Ingredients – 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour – 4 […]
How to Make Herb-Infused Whipped Cream
Fresh berries topped with whipped cream is one of our favorite summertime treats. It’s a quick and easy dessert that’s relatively healthy and always a crowd pleaser. And while whipped cream with just a touch of vanilla and sugar never disappoints, it’s remarkably easy to turn this everyday delight into a special treat. […]
Does My Pie Plate Fit?
At PieBox, we want to help you transport your pie or cake to your event in one beautiful piece. Our handcrafted wooden pastry carriers are the answer to this predicament. Regardless of how you plan to get to your gathering – bike, train, bus, car, or simply by walking – PieBox has you covered. […]