Visit Kaua`i: The Right Slice

I'm not much of a pie person, but I'm always game to look in sweet shops in case something catches my eye.  I went into The Right Slice, and saw an array of pies - sweet and savory, and then I saw the Liliko`i Cheesecake.  

I love cheesecake, so I didn't hesitate to buy a slice.

It was really good - rich, creamy, and a pleasant liliko`i flavor.  

Check out The Right Slice to satisfy your pie (or cheesecake!) cravings.

The Right Slice

2-2459 Kaumualii Hwy

Kalaheo, HI 96741

 

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Visit Kaua`i: Kauai Kookie Bakery & Kitchen Desserts

Although most people are familiar with Kauai Kookie's popular cookies, which you can find all over stores in Hawaii, at their Bakery & Kitchen, you can get local style foods, as well as some incredible desserts! 

@hasian_val (one of the most authentic influencers who doesn't feel the need to call herself an "influencer") told us about the Kauai Kookie's pies during a recent trip to Kaua`i.  Coincidentally, at a gathering, one of the guests had brought Kauai Kookie's Pistachio Cream Cheese Pie.  

It sure was delish!

We went to the Kauai Kookie Bakery & Kitchen the next day so Val could buy pies, and she was so thoughtful to have gotten a Strawberry Jello Cream Cheese Pie for us to try.  

It's definitely one of those childhood faves that you can never tire of.

Although pricey, it's definitely a treat worth indulging in!  Thank you, Val!

Kauai Koookie Bakery & Kitchen
2-2436 Kaumualii Hwy
Kalaheo, HI 96741(808) 631-6851

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Breakfast and Pie at SunnySide

Nearly two years ago, Wahiawa mainstay SunnySide re-opened after being closed for renovations.  It is one of my favorite places to go to for breakfast and pie!

Two Eggs Breakfast

Fried Rice Special

Side Order Hash Browns

Pancakes

Fried Mahi Mahi

Chocolate Cream Pie

I ordered the Two Egg Breakfast, which comes with a choice of starch (I opted for Fried Rice) as well as meat.  They were out of bacon, but SPAM is always good too!

The Fried Rice Special comes with one egg and a hot dog (no substitutions).

The Chocolate Cream Pie is one of my faves.  The Chocolate is just so silky smooth, and the crust is buttery and flaky.

Prices are very reasonable, and the food at SunnySide always satisfies!

SunnySide
1017 Kilani Avenue
Wahiawa, HI 96786
(808) 621-7188

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Sunnyside Reopens in Wahiawa

Chocolate Pie

Locally owned Sunnyside in Wahiawa reopens today after a 2 year renovation!  Help them celebrate their soft opening with their famous pies and take out from 6am to 2pm.

Sunnyside
1017 Kilani Avenue
622-FOOD (3663)

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Mini Galette Recipe

Galette is a French cuisine term for freeform pastry with just about any fruit for filling.  I have always been drawn to the rustic charm of the open faced tarts.  When I found a recipe for mini galettes by Live Laugh Rowe, I was excited to try it and make different fillings for the family.  You can find the original recipe here. 

For the pastry, you'll first need to whisk together: 1.5 cups flour, 2 tsp sugar, and 1/4 tsp salt.  Cut 1/2 cup of cold butter into cubes.  Cut into flour with pastry cutter.  I just use my hands to do this.  Use a fork to mix in 1/4 cup sour cream.  Divide the dough into 8 parts and roll into balls.  Sprinkle with flour and wrap separately in plastic wrap.  Chill in the refrigerator for an hour minimum.

Once the dough is ready, take out of the refrigerator and let sit out for a few minutes.  Preheat your oven to 375 degrees.

For the filling, mix 2 cups cut strawberries with 1 tablespoon orange juice, 2 tablespoons sugar, and 1 tablespoon cornstarch.  I followed this recipe to make a blueberry filling as well.  Since my daughter doesn't like fruit, I looked online and found a recipe for a chocolate pecan filling.  Instead of using butter and sugar like the recipe said, I added salted caramel and it worked great.  Set aside the filling.

Prepare to roll out the dough by flouring your surface.  Roll each ball into a 5-6 inch diameter circle and place on a parchment lined baking sheet.  Fill the center with 1/4 cup of your filling choice.  Be sure to leave about 1 inch around the edge.  Fold this part towards the filling and brush with egg wash.  Bake for 25 minutes or until golden brown and the filling is bubbling.  Cool and enjoy looking at your beautiful creations!

Circles don't need to be perfect since it adds to the look!

Love the mini size so you can play with different fillings!

They are ready to for the oven!

These galettes were so yummy and fun to make!

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Aloha Maui Day Trip: Maui Pie

If you love pies, check out Maui Pie while on Maui!

The shop offers fruit, cream, and even savory pies as a whole pie, mini pie, or by the slice.

Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie

If you love chocolate + peanut butter, you must try the Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie.  The silky smooth peanut butter and creamy chocolate in the flaky, buttery crust was just heavenly.

I'd definitely want to try the savory pies next time!


Maui Pie
1280 S Kihei Rd #101
Kihei, HI 96753

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Hawaiian Pie Company Ready-to Bake Pies

I know Nat and Nadia are fans of Hawaiian Pie Company, but I never tried Hawaiian Pie Company's pies until I sampled one at an event late last year.  I immediately became a fan myself.

Nat was at that same event and noticed how much I loved the pie.  A couple of months later, she brought over a frozen Ready-to-Bake Passion Pear Pie!

I actually forgot that I even had the pie, and it wasn't until just recently (four months later!) that I finally baked the pie!

It was so easy - just pop the pie out of the box, place on a baking sheet and bake for an hour according to instructions.

After letting it sit for 30 minutes, slice the pie, and give yourself the biggest piece.  It's so good!

The Passion Pear Pie is a best-seller at Hawaiian Pie Company.  Pear & lilikoi is combined and topped with their signature Hawaiian topping to create an unbelievable pie.

Hawaiian Pie Company's frozen pies are perfect to have on hand for when you have last-minute guests or need a no-fail dessert for a get-together!

You can find out what other pie flavors they have available on their website.

Thank you Nat!!

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Visit Portland: The Pie Spot

 

After some shopping, my daughter and I needed a treat so we looked up dessert places nearby and found The Pie Spot.  We lucked out and scored some parking in the front.  There are lots of pie choices; sweet pies, vegan pies, gluten free pies, and savory pies.  My daughter got their popular s'mores pie while I got the apple pie warmed up and a latte.  My pie was delicious, but the latte was stellar!  My daughter LOVED the s'more pies.  

The sweet pies ($4.50 each and $54 for a bakers dozen) are just the right size and no sharing is needed.  You can also add on whipped cream or ice cream.  They also sell whole pies, but with 24 hours notice.

The Pie Spot

521 NE 24th Ave

Portland, Oregon

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Mini Pies at the Hawaiian Pie Company

Need something delicious to bring to the office or next potluck?  Look no further than the Hawaiian Pie Company!  Their buttery pies are my go to dessert and come in a variety of super yummy flavors that will be sure to satisfy any pie lover. 

You can get their 9-inch pies either baked or frozen.  While you are there, get a mini 4-inch pie (or 2) for yourself!  I recommend the Hawaiian Sunrise - sweet pineapple and mandarin oranges topped with their special Hawaiian topping! 

Follow them on social media to be the first to know about Grandpa Yasu's specials that include turnovers, tarts, and more.

Hawaiian Pie Company

508 Waiakamilo Road

808-988-7828

Tuesday-Friday 7am-4pm; Sat 9am-4pm

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Mango Cream Cheese Pie Recipe

After seeing pictures of this beautiful layered mango dessert made recently by two different friends, I was intrigued.  And since I still had some mangoes, I thought I'd give it a try.  

First off, this recipe needs to come with a warning.  Here's my suggestion:  WARNING.  This recipe has many steps and no time allotment guidance besides the directions of cool and chill so if you are making this for the first time, it might take you the entire night.  And you won't get to enjoy it until the next night (because it needed to chill) after you have tortured yourself all day wondering if it turned out okay, but you don't know because you are stuck at work.  Good luck. 

We start with the crust.  Sift together 2 cups of flour and half cup of powder sugar.  Cut 1 and 1/2 sticks of butter into dry ingredients.  Pat into a 9x13 pan and bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes.  Cool. 

At this point I would normally start the second step, but I didn't want the cream cheese layer to be sitting around for the baking time plus the cooling time.  I guess I could have just stuck it in the fridge, but I didn't and instead started dinner for the kids.

As the kids were eating, I started the cream cheese layer.  Use a mixer to combine 8oz cream cheese (softened), 1/2 cup sugar, and 1/2 tsp vanilla.  Fold in 8oz cool whip (defrosted).  Chill.  You want this layer to be firm before adding the last layer.

The next layer involves cooling gelatin so I started this last step while the second layer was chilling.  Mix 2 packages of knox gelatin in 1 cup of water and add 1 cup of boiling water, 1 cup sugar, and 1/4 tsp salt.  Keep mixing until dissolved.  Add 4 tablespoons of lemon juice and cool.  After cooling, add this mixture with 4 cups of firm, diced mango.  Chill until mixture begins to gel. 

Ladle over the cream cheese layer and refrigerate until the top layer is firm.   

The next night when I finally cut into the pie, it was delicious!  Definitely not as pretty as the ones my friends made, but I admit I made a ton of mistakes: I halved the recipe, used overripe mangoes, omitted the lemon juice, and accidentally let the mango layer solidify too long before topping the dessert. Still, it turned out delicious! 

 

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