Have any of you ever been asked to do pies? A lady at my husband's workplace has sent me a request for a coconut pie and a chocolate pie. That is all she said. I don't really do pies, but told her I could if she would give me some suggestions on what she would like and I could try to test them out before Thanksgiving. But coconut and chocolate are not very descriptive. That could mean anything. I am assuming (but we all know what that can mean) that she means a coconut cream pie and a chocolate cream pie. She usually buys her pies at a local Family restaraunt. I hate to keep emailing her back and forth. But I thought I was descriptive in my explaination asking for her to give me some suggestions. Maybe it just doesn't matter to her...she will take anything as long as one is coconut and the other chocolate.

Also, how much do you charge for a pie? LOL

I know I can figure this out...just thought I would throw it out there.

Thank you!
Leslie

Yep...I do lots of pies: pecan pie, apple pie, chocolate peanut butter pie, pumpkin pie, buttermilk pie and so on. Prices range anywhere from $15 to $20. I've never done a coconut pie, just a coconut cake!

I would do the pies as you know them to be.Coconut cream with whipped cream topping sprinkled with toasted coconut.Chocolate cream pie with loads of whipped cream on top and shaved chocolate.I think that is probably what she means!!Local restaraunts wouldn't be especially eloborate anyway!

I do pies for people, especially for one guy. He will buy me the fruit (eg, peaches), then I make him the pie, and he usually sends me $10.00. It's all relay.
Pastry is my forte.

The first thing that comes to mind is meringue pies. I have an excellent recipe for a meringue pie if you want it. The filling always sets and the meringue is really high. I use a piping bag with a big star tip to put it ontop of the pie filling.

Do the same for pies that you would to figure out the price. But I would charge anywhere from 15 to 20 for them. Find out what the prices are from the resturant where she usually buys if you can and go from there.

gma1956...I would love to have your recipe for lemon meringue pie. I have tried several with no success. I have luck with the meringue but not with the lemon part...it always runs! Argh!!

GMA1956....

Would you mind sharing your recipes? It seems that no matter what recipe I try it comes out runny, the meringue and the filling. [email protected]

Thanks a million!

At thanksgiving time I always make a coconut custard pie that everyone raves about. Maybe she would like that.

GMA, I would love your lemon merignue recipe too. Mine always tastes great, but can get a little runny. Thanks!!

When I make coconut cream pies, I put meringue on top....I tried it with whipped cream, and it just wasn't the same for me.....all that to say, maybe it would be better to get all the details, because what could seem little to someone, might be a big deal for another

That's funny..I put meringue on my coconut cream pie too. I don't know anyone else who does this, but I can't imagine it any otherway.

I've never had coconut pie with out meringue...i dont think i'd like it with whipped cream!

Gingoodies ~ Would you mind sharing your recipe for coconut custard pie? I would love to try it and see what it is like. [email protected]

My mouth is watering!! Since it looks like quite a few people would like the various recipes (including me), could we get them posted here?
Either in this thread or in a pie recipe section. MrsMissey, your list sounds delicious, too>

Cindy

GMA

Could I please have your recipe too? My favourite pie is lemon meringue!!

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THANK YOU SO MUCH!

Tammy

gma1956--
Please add me to the list for your lemon meringue pie: [email protected]

TIA--Pam

These are the descriptions from the bakery where she normally gets her pies:

Coconut Cream
Shredded coconut in a vanilla filling, topped with whipped cream.

Chocolate French Silk
A delicious blend of creamy chocolate, eggs, rich butter and sugar. Topped with real whipped cream and dark chocolate curls.

I went out on the internet last night and found some recipes that sounded similar to this.

GMA and Gingoodies....I would love to have the recipes you offered if you wouldn't mind...you can just pm me...if that's ok!

ALSO....Are the pies 10 inches or 9 inches? Normally?

Thank you all for your replies!!!
Leslie

...mine are 9" and fit perfectly inside the 10 x 2" pie boxes.

I'd love the recipes, too, please.

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Gingoodies--
Please add me to your coconut custard rcipe email list.
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TIA--Pam

Forgot to post my email fro Gma. It's [email protected]. Thanks!

Add me to that email list too [email protected] for the recipes please!!!

my brother-in-law is a major pie-lovin' guy. he recently purchased a marvelous book that i recommend to the novice and expert alike:
Pie: 300 Tried-and-True Recipes for Delicious Homemade Pie by Ken Haedrich

it is one of those fabulous volumes that has loads of recipes AND lots of editorial about why certain methods work, or fail, etc...the kind of tips you generally only find on fab sites like cakecentral.com.