"Not everyone has time to make a delicious pie from scratch. Fortunately, some store-bought versions can be pretty delicious - and pass for homemade if you know a few handy tricks. So, Business Insider spoke with chefs, bakers, and other culinary professionals about their favorite ways to elevate premade pies. Here are a few of their best tips that you may want to write down before your next neighborhood potluck or holiday dinner."
"Add fresh fruit to cream pies for a vibrant touch. Liven up drab cream pies by topping them with chopped fresh fruit for added texture and color. "Find a fruit that would complement the type of cream pie you purchased," Lamagna said. "Cherries tend to go well with chocolate cream, and coconut works with banana cream." Other tasty combos include peaches with vanilla cream, raspberries with lime cream, and bananas with peanut-butter cream."
Store-bought pies can be quickly elevated to taste and look homemade using a few finishing techniques. Melting a bit of butter or sprinkling salt on top helps balance excessive sweetness. Visual enhancements such as a dusting of powdered sugar, frosted lettering, or a caramel drizzle add polish and appeal. Fresh chopped fruit can brighten cream pies and provide texture and color. Thoughtful fruit pairings enhance flavors, such as cherries with chocolate cream, coconut with banana cream, peaches with vanilla, raspberries with lime, and bananas with peanut-butter cream.
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