Strawberry Gluten-Free Pie

This pie was a bit of an experiment. I used a pie recipe from Ginger Lemon Girl's blog, replacing the gelatin in the pie filling with xanthan gum, and a gluten free crust recipe from Betty Crocker.

The pie crust was a total failure. It wouldn't congeal together. The cold butter was a problem. Then trying to smooth out a layer of cream cheese on the bottom of the cooked crust completely disintegrated it. I think I may try this recipe next time: cream cheese pie crust.

The xanthan gum is a bit gross to work with. I doubt that syrupy Jello would be much better, but I couldn't get the image of crushed up bone marrow out of my head. :p Not very appetizing.

Tastes great though :) The crust is weird, but not inedible. The strawberries are fantastic, and just don't think too much about the filling.

Mocha Walnut Pie

I pulled this recipe from AllRecipes.com, and it turned out pretty well!

I am damned proud that it stayed pie shaped.

Don't overdo the nuts. I used 1 1/2 cup of walnuts, and it was very, very nutty.

More Recipes from Movies

Looking for the icing recipe from the pink cake in Black Swan? They've got it here: http://www.movierecipes.net/

It's like IMDB for recipes!

Also Google has a Recipe filter now on the left hand side. Nice!

Old Joe's Horny Past Pie

I read online that someone else imagined this as a double cherry pie. That sounds fantastic! Good double cherry pie recipes are hard to come by. Here is a chocolaty version from Betty Crocker. I think Joe would approve.

Recipe: Double Chocolate-Cherry Torte

INGREDIENTS

• 2 packages (8 oz each) semisweet baking chocolate, coarsely chopped
• 1 cup butter or margarine
• 6 eggs
• 8 oz white chocolate baking squares, coarsely chopped (about 1 1/2 cups)
• 1 1/2 cups whipping cream
• 4 oz cream cheese (from 8-oz package), softened
• 1 can (21 oz) cherry pie filling
• 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
• 2 tablespoons amaretto

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Heat oven to 400°F. Spray 9-inch springform pan with cooking spray. In 3-quart saucepan, melt semisweet chocolate and butter over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until smooth. Cool 30 minutes.
2. In medium bowl, beat eggs with electric mixer on high speed about 5 minutes or until about triple in volume. Using rubber spatula, fold eggs into cooled chocolate mixture. Pour into springform pan.
3. Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until edge is set but center is still soft and jiggles slightly when moved. Cool completely in pan, about 1 hour 30 minutes. Then cover and refrigerate 1 hour 30 minutes.
4. In medium microwavable bowl, place white chocolate and 2 tablespoons of the whipping cream. Microwave uncovered on High 20 to 40 seconds, stirring after 20 seconds, until chocolate is melted. Stir until well blended. In medium bowl, beat cream cheese on medium speed until smooth. Gradually beat in white chocolate mixture until smooth. Add 1 cup of the pie filling; beat on medium speed until well blended and cherries are broken up.
5. In chilled medium bowl, beat remaining whipping cream and almond extract on high speed until stiff peaks form. Fold in cherry-chocolate mixture until well blended. Spread over semisweet chocolate layer. Refrigerate at least 2 hours but no longer than 48 hours.
6. In small bowl, stir remaining pie filling and liqueur until well blended. Remove side of pan. Cut torte into wedges; place on individual dessert plates. Top individual servings with cherry sauce.

Source: http://www.bettycrocker.com/recipes/double-chocolate-cherry-torte/4320198e-a7c1-4323-85cd-ce74e6aa1f8d

Disclaimer: I work for General Mills in the Betty Crocker Cookbook Library. I am not being paid to or asked to promote their recipes, but I thought you should know.

Jenna's First Kiss Pie

Another pie we have to speculate at, but with this one, I think we can take the "kiss" as a clue.

Recipe: HERSHEY'S Chocolate Pie with Chocolate Petal Crust

INGREDIENTS

• CHOCOLATE PETAL CRUST 
• 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter or margarine, softened
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup HERSHEY'S Cocoa
• 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1-1/3 cups (8 oz.) HERSHEY'S MINI KISSES Brand Milk Chocolates 
• 1/3 cup milk 1-1/2 cups miniature marshmallows 
• 1 cup (1/2 pt.) cold whipping cream 
• Sweetened whipped cream 
• Additional HERSHEY'S MINI KISSES Brand Milk Chocolates

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Prepare CHOCOLATE PETAL CRUST. 
2. Microwave chocolate pieces with milk in large microwave-safe bowl at MEDIUM (50%) 1 minute; stir until well blended. Stir in marshmallows. Microwave 30 seconds; stir. If necessary, microwave an additional 15 seconds at a time, stirring after each heating until marshmallows are melted. Cool to room temperature.
3. Beat whipping cream in medium bowl until stiff; carefully fold into chocolate mixture. Spoon into prepared crust. Refrigerate until firm, about 4 hours. Garnish with sweetened whipped cream and chocolate pieces. Cover; refrigerate leftover pie. 8 servings. 

CHOCOLATE PETAL CRUST Recipe

1. Beat butter, sugar, egg and vanilla in large bowl until fluffy. Stir together flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt; beat into butter mixture. Shape soft dough into two rolls, about 7-1/2 inches long. Wrap each roll in wax paper or plastic wrap; refrigerate several hours or overnight.
2. Heat oven to 375°F. Grease 9-inch pie plate.
3. Cut one roll into 1/8-inch-thick slices; place on bottom and up side of prepared pie plate, edges touching. (Spaces between slices of dough in crust fill in during baking.)
4. Bake 8 to 10 minutes. Cool completely. Enough dough for 2 crusts.

Source: http://www.hersheys.com/recipes/6171/HERSHEY'S-Chocolate-Pie-with-Chocolate-Petal-Crust.aspx

Car Radio Pie

I suppose I'll have to use some imagination for this pie as it's only mentioned in passing. We haven't had an apple pie yet, and this one looks beautiful!

Recipe: Apple Pie for Someone You Love by Marcy Goldman

INGREDIENTS

• Enough butter pastry for one nice size tart pan
• 6 to 8 apples, such as a combination of Golden Delicious because they keep their shape well and Cortland or Macintoshes. 
• Cinnamon.
• Butter. 
• Smidgen of apple cider .

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Pare your apples. 
2. Butter your pan.
3. Arrange your apples on the pan bottom. Dot with butter and dust with sugar. Put a dash of cinnamon on top, and one smaller dash of lemon juice.
4. Roll your crust out. Use a heart shaped cookie cutter (or any shape you like).
5. Lay the dough out on the apples, press lightly - properly rolled dough will naturally curve itself around the apples. Make sure it all nestles together just so. Bake in a hot stove ...not scorching but just enough heat.
6. Reduce heat and let things settle. Bring it out of the oven. Flip it over on a serving plate. 

Source: http://thismovieismylife.blogspot.com/2008/01/apple-pie-for-someone-you-love-kitchen.html

Lonely Chicago Pie

Simple description: Cinnamon, spices and sugar underneath rich melted chocolate and smashed berries.

Recipe:

INGREDIENTS

1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 tbsp cornstarch
1 tbsp ground cinnamon
1 dash of nutmeg
1 egg, beaten
2 tbsp butter, melted
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups milk
1 unbaked 9-inch deep-dish pie crust
1/4 cup fresh strawberries, lightly crushed
1/4 cup fresh blackberries, lightly crushed
3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 tsp butter


INSTRUCTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 400F.
2. In a large bowl, combine the sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Add the beaten egg, butter, and vanilla. Mix well and add the milk.
3. Pour mixture into crust.
4. Bake for 15 minutes, then reduce heat to 350F and bake 40 minutes.
5. Top pie evenly with crushed berries, return to oven and bake 10 minutes longer.
6. Let cool completely on rack.
7. Melt together chocolate chips and 1 tsp butter, pour thoroughly over baked pie. Allow to chill in fridge before serving.

Source: http://www.dashofnutmeg.com/2010/04/lonely-chicago-pie-pi-day-2010.html

Alternate recipe: http://pieinspired.blogspot.com/2009/02/lonely-chicago-pie.html (Photo source)