Flapper Pie: an old Prairie Favourite - Alberta Milk (2024)

FAQs

What is flapper pie made of? ›

A custard pie made with a graham cracker crumb crust and topped with meringue.

Meringue pies will ''weep'' water because of the interaction between the filling and the whipped meringue. If one or the other is overcooked, water beads will form and weep. Egg whites can also weep if they are over-beaten or are from old eggs. Refrigeration (unfortunately) speeds up the process of weeping—oops!

There are a few origin stories behind the name, which more than likely earned the name Flapper Pie because its rise in popularity occurred in the 1920s when Flapper Girls and their short dresses and haircuts were all the rage — at this point in Canadian history, Flapper Pie was served in every cafe across the prairie ...

Nutritional Facts

Per serving (1 square) : Calories: 230.

Flipper pie, also known as seal flipper pie, is a traditional Eastern Canadian meat pie made from harp seal flippers. It is similar to a pot pie in that the seal flippers are cooked with vegetables in a thick sauce and then covered with pastry.

Dolly Parton Pie is the world-famous singer's favorite, a walnut pie with a rich, sweet filling you can enjoy whenever you get the Mule Skinner Blues! Buttery, crunchy, and melodic, Dolly Parton Pie is just what you need most when it's time to tuck into dessert.

Why does my egg custard pie taste like scrambled eggs? Overbaked custard can lead to an eggy flavor and rubbery consistency. Make sure to bake the custard pie until slightly jiggly in the center. It will continue to set as it cools.

Some recipes call for a small amount of cream of tartar or cornstarch, which helps stabilize the meringue and prevent it from deflating.

Refrigerate your meringues in a wide and shallow container.

Placing warm meringues in the freezer right after cooking can reduce the temperature of surrounding items and cause them to thaw and refreeze, which can ruin the texture and taste of some foods.

The famous Milk Bar "Crack Pie" shall henceforth be known as "Milk Bar Pie," after the name of the pie was slammed in a column published by the "Boston Globe." In a letter published on the Milk Bar website Monday, pastry chef Christina Tosi announced that her company had changed the name of the pie.

Why is it called funeral pie? ›

Funeral Pie is also known as Raisin Pie and Rosina Pie (German for raisin). For many years Funeral Pie or Raisin Pie was served with the meal prepared for family and friends at the wake following a funeral. When a friend or neighbor passed away, it was common to take a gift of food to pay your last respects.

In 1907, English actor George Graves explained it to Americans as theatrical slang for acrobatic young female stage performers. The flapper was also known as a dancer, who danced like a bird—flapping her arms while doing the Charleston move. This move became quite a competitive dance during this era.

Canadian flapper pie, aka Prairie pie, is a must-bake for anyone who loves rich custardy desserts. Featuring a delicious graham cracker crumb crust filled with decadent custard and topped with a beautiful light meringue, flapper pie is a wonderful take on the old school custard pie.

Outer Layers: The cakey, soft outer layers of a Whoopie Pie are primarily made from flour, sugar, eggs, cocoa powder (for a chocolate whoopie), and buttermilk or similar. These ingredients contribute to the overall calorie count of the dessert.

Since it was invented it has become one of the most popular desserts in the world probably. Crack Pie is made of an oatmeal cookie crust filled with rich buttery pudding made mostly out of sugar, butter, cream and egg yolks. After baking it receives a golden top that is especially attractive and tempting.

The meal, which originated in the Canadian provinces of Newfoundland and Labrador, tastes as strange as it sounds. The meat is dark, tough, gamey and apparently has a flavor similar to that of hare (appropriate for America's favorite Easter mascot, no?).

Combine huckleberries, sugar, tapioca, lemon juice, lemon zest, and cinnamon, if using, in a large bowl. Toss to evenly distribute the sugar, then let the mixture sit for 20-30 minutes so the tapioca can soften slightly. Add the filling to the pie crust, then dot with butter.