It's no secret that the crust can make or break a homemade pie. The crust is the pie's foundation after all. Does it crumble easily and taste good? Is it the perfect balance of flaky, buttery, and ...

Hoosier Pie (milk, sugar, flour) I became intrigued with these old fashioned American”desperation” pies, made without fruit or nuts, relying on pantry staples. Then I heard through the ever effective ...

These Lemon Bars strike the perfect balance between a buttery shortbread crust and a zingy homemade lemon curd filling. With the help of cream of tartar, the filling thickens enough to stay in place.

These tender and delicious pecan pie bars, from pastry chef Sarah Jordan, have an effortless press-in shortbread crust and a simple, custard-like filling packed with pecans. Unlike their pie ...

Sweet and buttery, this gluten-free crust is reminiscent of a shortbread cookie, with a sandy texture and deep toffee flavor from the inclusion of brown sugar. Paige Grandjean is a food editor, recipe ...

Pumpkin pie is the quintessential Thanksgiving dessert. Most people eat it just once a year, and that's after first gorging themselves on turkey, mashed potatoes, yams, and about ten other side dishes ...