Flaky crust, flavorful filling, artful accents—the perfect pie is no mean feat, and thankfully you don't have to wrestle with pastry yourself. Leave it to the experts and bring one of these beauties to your next holiday feast for all the deliciousness and none of the fuss.
1. Chocolate Peanut Butter Cream Pie
The Buttered Crumb
6937 Route 309, New Tripoli | 610.298.1105 | Facebook
That match made in heaven, peanut butter and chocolate infuse every bite of this decadent dessert from The Buttered Crumb in New Tripoli. Fluffy whipped cream and smooth cream cheese carry loads of peanut butter in a filling that sits on a layer of chocolate ganache. Dressed up with whipped cream, chopped peanuts and drizzled ganache, this pie manages to be rich and light at the same time.
2. Pumpkin Pie 2.0
Vegan Treats
1444 Linden St., Bethlehem | 610.861.7660 | vegantreats.com
The Valley's standby for those who like their desserts devoid of dairy, Vegan Treats makes this holiday pie in both standard and personal sizes for occasions big and small (like sitting in your car between errands). The pumpkin pie as we know it is leveled up with a spicy gingerbread crust and topped with pumpkin mousse and whipped cream, ideal for eaters of every stripe.
3. Jumble Berry Pie
Jumbars
1342 Chelsea Ave., Bethlehem | 610.866.1660 | jumbars.com
Jumbars is a hidden gem nestled on a North Bethlehem street famous for its scratch-made breakfast and lunch. It fuels this fare with a stellar bakery full of seasonal treats and the year-round specialty, Jumble Berry Pie. Packed with a luscious mix of apples, blueberries, raspberries and blackberries, this classic berry pie is divine with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
4. French Apple Pie
Pappy's Orchard
2576 Cassel Rd., Coopersburg | 215.679.3981 | pappysorchard.com
The ingredients for these farm-fresh pies come from the abundant ranks of Pappy's Orchard, which also sustains Snicklefritz Cidery. From lemon sponge to funny cake, traditional local pie varieties are alive and well here, along with a fine choice to finish off a feast, the French Apple Pie. Apples, cinnamon and raisins are baked in a full crust drizzled with white icing.
5. Brown Butter Bourbon Pecan Pie
Pie + Tart
444 Northampton St., Easton | 484.202.0235 | 2inhand.com
The Aussie pie queens at Pie + Tart make sweet as well as savory crusted creations, like the increasingly popular Thanksgiving Dinner Pie (exactly what you imagine). After, consider the Brown Butter Bourbon Pecan Pie, infused with bourbon that's been steeped with vanilla for six to eight months and is rich with brown butter to kick this classic up another notch.
Published as “5 Things” in the November 2023 edition of Lehigh Valley Style magazine.
