Cream pie
Cream pie
Cream pie (/kri:m paɪ/) is a type of pie filled with a rich custard or pudding that is made from milk, cream, sugar, wheat flour, and often contains eggs. It is distinct from a custard pie, which has an uncooked custard filling.
Etymology
The term "cream pie" is derived from the English words "cream", which is from the Old English "crēam", and "pie", which is from the Middle English "pye". The first known use of the term "cream pie" was in the 19th century.
Varieties
There are many varieties of cream pie, including, but not limited to, banana cream pie, chocolate cream pie, and coconut cream pie. Each variety has a unique combination of ingredients, but all are based on the basic cream pie recipe.
Related Terms
- Pie: A baked dish typically with a top and base of pastry that encloses a filling of fruit, meat, cheese, or other ingredients.
- Custard: A dessert or sweet sauce made with milk, eggs, and sugar.
- Pudding: A sweet or savory steamed dish made with flour, milk, and eggs.
- Banana cream pie: A variety of cream pie with a filling made from bananas, cream, sugar, and eggs.
- Chocolate cream pie: A variety of cream pie with a filling made from chocolate, cream, sugar, and eggs.
- Coconut cream pie: A variety of cream pie with a filling made from coconut, cream, sugar, and eggs.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Cream pie
- Wikipedia's article - Cream pie
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