The problem with pumpkin pie

[mb23100]

The crust. Why do they all have the same bland, tasteless, chalky crust? You have to eat the crust first otherwise it will ruin it if its your last bite. I cant think of any other dessert like this. The crust is usually my favorite part. It has potential to be the GOAT dessert but instead it's a mid tier, seasonal thing that needs whipped or ice cream to help it along. Why don't they ever do a Graham cracker crust or a flaky one like apple pies have? I can't be the only one who's up all night pondering this.....

 

[GSP_37]

I want to tell the Sam's Club bakers to make Dutch apple pie. Sometimes I want something other than lattice top crust.

 

[Get To Da Choppa]

The problem with pumpkin pie​

Is that it doesn't feel as good as apple pie

 

[Batjester]

Is that it isn't Key Lime pie.

 

[bandicoot]

Idk where you're getting or who's making your pumpkin pies. I got a slice of homemade pumpkin pie from my friend last week for Thanksgiving and the crust was delicious.

 

[boingyman]

I agree. They should make it with a puff pastry crust like some bakeries do with egg/cheese tart. I would take a freshly baked Hokkaido cheese tart any day over a slice of pumpkin pie.

 

[emefer]

I prefer a sweet potato poon but you need to work on your pie dough skills

 

[Osculater]

I enjoy the pumpkin pie crust, so no complaints from me

 

[Osculater]

I prefer a sweet potato poon but you need to work on your pie dough skills

Sounds hot!

 

[My name is]

I agree. They do have a lot of potential but the crust usually is the problem

 

[Iron Mang]

My wife hates all store pumpkin pie, so she makes her own. That’s the problem OP, you need homemade pumpkin pie for that choice crust.

 

[Joshuaace]

Why do they all have the same bland, tasteless, chalky crust?

Because the pre-made pie shells are right next to the Pumpkin filling in every store.

 

[mb23100]

My wife hates all store pumpkin pie, so she makes her own. That’s the problem OP, you need homemade pumpkin pie for that choice crust.

Because the pre-made pie shells are right next to the Pumpkin filling in every store.

Other store bought pies don't have this issue

 

[Kaybee]

Other store bought pies don't have this issue

I guess I've just been spoiled to grow up in a family where pies were generally expected to be homemade, but does a supermarket pumpkin pie not use the same shell crust as their pecan pie or custard pie? I understand fruit pies are typically enclosed and require a different crust type, and certain pies like key lime are made with cracker crusts, but everything else seems to be the same, no?

 

[Jack Reacheround]

I like the crust on pumpkin pie. I’ve never had a problem with it. Did you just get a shitty pie?

 

[Joshuaace]

Other store bought pies don't have this issue

You bought a ready made pumpkin pie?

 

[mb23100]

You bought a ready made pumpkin pie?

They serve it in our work cafeteria. I have no clue where they get it.

 

[IDGETKTFO]

Eww, who the fuck eats the crust? I break that shit off before i even start eating. But if im baking, im making pumpkin cheesecake with gramcracker crumb. A few years ago i made a pumpkin cheesecake with pecan Praline topping.

 

[Nameless Ghoul]

I know that this is about Pumpkin Pie..but I want to throw shade in my mother's direction. She only made apple pie for Thanksgiving this year, and the crumble topping was almost non-existent which made the pie basically inedible. Honestly, historically she's been a great cook/baker but as far as this year goes...it was trash. (I can't find it on new Sherdog...insert "exaggerated pounding fist/laughing face)

 

[Fluffernutter]

The crust. Why do they all have the same bland, tasteless, chalky crust? You have to eat the crust first otherwise it will ruin it if its your last bite. I cant think of any other dessert like this. The crust is usually my favorite part. It has potential to be the GOAT dessert but instead it's a mid tier, seasonal thing that needs whipped or ice cream to help it along. Why don't they ever do a Graham cracker crust or a flaky one like apple pies have? I can't be the only one who's up all night pondering this.....

Ditch the crust.

Make a custard from the pumpkin pie filling.

You're welcome