Comments on The Cooking Photographer: 1960s Strawberry Cream Pie

love the idea of antique pies! My grandma made a ...

2010-12-02T11:57:07.283-08:00

love the idea of antique pies! My grandma made a Chess Pie that I make every year and think of her :)

Anne I am so glad! Thank-you for telling me. I thi...

2010-06-21T11:41:54.488-07:00

Anne I am so glad! Thank-you for telling me. I think that you can make it a day ahead next time and it will be fine. I know I make mine at least 12 hours ahead so it firms up, so another 12 hours would likely not hurt it at all.

Thanks again!
Laura

I decided to make it the day of, which was today. ...

2010-06-20T14:13:40.406-07:00

I decided to make it the day of, which was today. It turned out great, looked beautiful and tasted fab. The only issue I had was that the filling spreads a bit once you cut the pieces, so they were a bit messy on the plates. Thanks so much Laura for sharing this one. Well worth the effort. I just caught my husband licking his plate.

Ok, thanks for the info, sounds like it will be ok...

2010-06-19T08:37:00.501-07:00

Ok, thanks for the info, sounds like it will be ok. I'd really rather make it the day of, but not sure how long it will take. I've already got the pie shell baked and cleaned the strawberries. Hmmm.

Hi Anne, I think that should be just fine as long...

2010-06-19T08:33:34.530-07:00

Hi Anne,

I think that should be just fine as long as you don't cut into it. The filling is pretty thick and the strawberries are protected by the glaze.

I hope this helps.

Laura

Does anyone know if it's ok to make this pie a...

2010-06-19T07:01:57.176-07:00

Does anyone know if it's ok to make this pie a day prior to serving?

Oh good! I'm so glad. I had the same response ...

2010-04-29T07:17:27.227-07:00

Oh good! I'm so glad. I had the same response too and almost freaked out making it!

Laura

Just wanted to let you know that the pie turned ou...

2010-04-29T07:10:31.614-07:00

Just wanted to let you know that the pie turned out great! Everyone loved it (including me). Thanks again for your quick response during my panic time! :)

Thank you so much for responding so quickly! I ha...

2010-04-25T12:02:54.485-07:00

Thank you so much for responding so quickly! I had to interrupt my pie-making to take someone to the airport, so I can still move forward with my first batch...you've saved me! Thanks again. (This looks marvelous, by the way; the perfect use for the millions of strawberries I picked yesterday!).

Don't start over! I know it's crazy, but t...

2010-04-25T10:06:25.155-07:00

Don't start over! I know it's crazy, but that's exactly how it's supposed to be.

Laura

By "very gelatinous," do you mean "...

2010-04-25T09:18:28.179-07:00

By "very gelatinous," do you mean "almost as firm as a tapioca ball"? I am partway through making this and my cream filling (before folding in the whipped cream) is pretty dang solid (does not drip off fork, even after being beaten). Should I abort and start over?

I think by now I have successfully stolen every si...

2010-04-10T00:40:27.415-07:00

I think by now I have successfully stolen every single cookbook from my mom's cupboard including all those publicity recipe pamphlets from the 60's and 70'. I mean, she doesn't cook, does she? And I love the recipes! This is a great pie and now that strawberries are starting to show their pretty little faces at the market... MMMM.

Hi Amy, I hope your pie turned out well! Laura

2010-04-09T07:58:08.155-07:00

Hi Amy,

I hope your pie turned out well!

Laura

I'm making this pie right now and your instruc...

2010-04-08T12:56:32.352-07:00

I'm making this pie right now and your instructions/comments are making me laugh. I love your sarcasm. Hope mine looks as good as your pictures. :)

Mmm, that looks de-lish!

2010-04-08T11:13:40.348-07:00

Mmm, that looks de-lish!

Gorgeous! Oh, how I would love to have a slice!!

2010-04-07T08:59:18.673-07:00

Gorgeous! Oh, how I would love to have a slice!!

this sounds so great! i love finding vintage cook...

2010-04-06T04:54:42.912-07:00

this sounds so great! i love finding vintage cookbooks and finding the greatest recipes in them! i'll be on the lookout for this one!

Thank-you Debby.

2010-04-05T09:17:33.084-07:00

Thank-you Debby.

I used to have this cookbook, but it disappeared. ...

2010-04-05T08:52:15.819-07:00

I used to have this cookbook, but it disappeared. I have lamented it for a long time. Thanks so much for posting this recipe, which I've made long ago and now I can make it again. Lovely, lovely-- then again, you are a professional photographer and that's why I love your blog.

Thanks! I already have a request to make this aga...

2010-04-04T18:45:00.911-07:00

Thanks!

I already have a request to make this again for an upcoming dinner hah

You did it perfectly. It's very gelatinous aft...

2010-04-04T18:27:45.963-07:00

You did it perfectly. It's very gelatinous after chilling and before beating and folding in whipped cream. I think to hold up all those strawberries.

Laura

I just made the pie for Easter and it was AMAZING!...

2010-04-04T18:00:29.957-07:00

I just made the pie for Easter and it was AMAZING! It was much simpler than I thought and I got rave reviews from my family.

I was a bit worried once my cream filling chilled because it turned into a bizarre gelatinous texture. But I just whipped it a lot and it turned much creamier. Did this happen for you too? Maybe I am using the wrong milk or something?

Thanks for the recipe! I love your pics :)

What a fine sounding fate for strawberries. Bookm...

2010-04-03T20:40:53.534-07:00

What a fine sounding fate for strawberries. Bookmarking this one, for when the season strikes. Thx!
Molly
http://www.remedialeating.com

Absolutely mouthwatering pie! I'm so excited a...

2010-04-03T20:33:44.967-07:00

Absolutely mouthwatering pie! I'm so excited about all the fruits and vegetables coming into season now or soon.

What a lovely pie! It's absolutely stunning in...

2010-04-03T13:29:43.576-07:00

What a lovely pie! It's absolutely stunning in all its strawberry goodness. Hair pulling and mountains of dishes?? But, it was all so worth it by the looks of this delicious treat. Those berries are speaking to me...