No one turns down an invitation to a pie party!
Its a brilliant way to end the mealit extends the celebration and gives people a reason to linger.
It has quickly become everyones favorite tradition, the party friends ask about, hoping for an invitation.
Simply Recipes / Marianna Fierro
Over the years, Ive learned a thing or two about hosting a pie potluck that goes smoothly.
Here are some of my tips:
1.
Making a handful of pies takes some planning.
Choose a mix of baked pies and some that only needs the bottom crusts baked, likecream pies.
Make the dough three days ahead andblind bakethe crusts up to two days before your party.
Custard fillings can also be made ahead of time.
Then, all you have to do is bake the last of the pies the night before the party.
Avoid Duplicate Pies
Everyone loves apple pie, but you dont want to end up with five of them.
Create an online spreadsheet for guests to add the pie they plan to bring.
This way, people can see what others will bring and you wont have duplicates.
A pie potluck isnt a sit-down meal.
Don’t Use Paper Plates
Just because the party is informal doesnt mean you should use flimsy serving plates.
Pie is heavy and most paper plates cant hold the weight of a few slices.
Instead, bring out all your plates and forksits okay if they are mismatched.
If you dont have enough, grab a bunch from a thrift shop.
Youll also need many pie serversyour guests wont remember to bring their own.
Your guests will thank you for it.
Whip up Lots of Cream
People lovewhipped creamwith pie.
