Alright kids, take a seat and get comfy. Today we are going to talk about what happens when you let your family try to style your photos. Let me just say, it’s not a good idea. Ever. It’s a bad idea for a few reasons:
1. They aren’t really there to help. They really just want you to hurry up and take the photos so they can eat the damn thing. Truth.
2. The pressure to hurry up will stress you out to the max, thus resulting in not your best photos.
and 3. They have no idea what they are doing. Case in point:
And
So, as you can see, family members + photo styling = bad idea. That concludes today’s lesson. I hope you took good notes.
Now, how ’bout this pie, eh? The day before Easter, I was in the kitchen at my mom’s house making 40 manicotti shells. One at a time. About halfway through the process, my mom who was at the store gave me a call and said that she didn’t think my brother’s key lime pie was going to be enough for 12 people for dessert. Earlier in the day, I was perusing some of my favorite blogs and I came across this Strawberries and Cream Pie from Lindsey of Gingerbread Bagels. Everything on Lindsey’s blog looks amaze-balls, but this pie really stuck in my mind that day, because, um, hello, it looks delicious! So, I told my mom to pick up some of the ingredients at the store so I could make it.
You might remember my story from my post last week about Mikey’s Key Lime Pie. Apparently Mikey was feeling threatened about this pie, but like I said before, both pies were the bomb! This Strawberries and Cream Pie is pretty simple to make and is so SO yummy! I think my favorite part is the crumb topping! Aside from my pie almost being burned, it came out pretty good, but Lindsey’s was way better-looking. I followed Lindsey’s recipe almost exactly except I used a little less sugar and refrigerated crust since I was so dang tired from already standing in the kitchen for 3 hours. Your second lesson of the day?! Make this pie!
Ingredients
- 1 refrigerated pie crust
- 2 pints strawberries, stems removed and sliced
- 1 cup sugar (I used 3/4 cup)
- 1/3 cup all purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 tbs. brown sugar
- 2 tbs. sugar (I used 1 tbs.)
- 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
- pinch ground nutmeg
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup plus 2 1/2 tbs. all purpose flour
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Roll out the pie crust and press into a pie dish. Shape the edges in to desired shape. Set aside.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine the flour and sugar together.
- Add in the eggs, sour cream, and vanilla extract. Mix for about 3 minutes.
- Place the strawberries into the pie crust. Pour the filling evenly over the strawberries.
- In a bowl, combine the brown sugar, sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Stir in the melted butter.
- Add in the flour and use your hands or a spatula to combine until the mixture has a crumbly texture.
- Distribute the crumb topping evenly over the top of the pie.
- Bake the pie for approximately 1 hour and 10 minutes.
- Let pie cool for at least 4 hours before serving.
Notes
Recipe from Gingerbread Bagels
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Your post cracked me up lol!!! Love the photos! The pie looks amazing and I am totally with you seriously everything Linsey makes looks amazing. No one can put a cookie into a recipe better than her.
I am sure that pie tasted as amazing as it looks!
Susie recently posted..Cookies and Cream Ice Cream Cupcakes
LOL, not gonna lie, I love the genie lamp photo! But those baby shoes? Hmmm. The pie totally makes up for it though!
Anna @ hiddenponies recently posted..Easy Cheddar Chive Biscuits
Wow if I had a genie bottle, I know what I wished for
This pie is stunning!
Cheers
Choc Chip Uru
Choc Chip Uru recently posted..Manipulation Before Breakfast
I LOVE this pie. I think I’m in love with the genie lamp too. Maybe I shouldn’t style photos.
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What a brilliant idea!
Jen recently posted..Comment on Betty’s Cafe Tea Rooms – A Taste of History by Jen
If I knew I would be served that pie, I would rush you to take pictures as well. Heh. This is a fantastic recipe. One that I’d love to try.
Baker Street recently posted..Roasted Banana Cinnamon Ice Cream
On behalf of the family; we knew exactly what we were doing, and it was hilarious.
Too funny! Did you submit any of those to Foodgawker et al???? Oh, this pie looks AMAZING!!! How did I miss this beauty???? I need to make it, too
Liz recently posted..Coconut Friands…French Fridays with Dorie~
Haha! I’m sure they would love the chinese shoes!
Love the recipe, Stephanie. I also love the comical props you’ve incorporated. Funny how that genie lamp does seem to amplify the delicious character of the pie..!
Keep the strawberry recipes coming. This pie looks delicious. I would almost hate cutting into it, but I think I would get over it. You are right about them just wanting to eat faster but with this pie in front of them can you really blame them?
Emily @ Life on Food recently posted..Friday’s Favorites Fun Things
What a lovely pie!! I am such a strawberry freak! I would so love this!!! Yum, yum!!
Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers recently posted..Choco Peanut Butter Banana Soft Serve
Holy yummy pie! And I actually like the genie bottle, I think it’s fun. But the baby shoes are a bit weird haha. I do have the problem of others staring over my shoulder as I take photos waiting to eat what it is I’m photographing which definitely results in me taking less time and not getting as good of pictures.
Erin recently posted..Garlic Bread Pizza Crust
I love the name of your blog!!! So happy I stopped by because I love strawberry cream pie!
Baby chinese shoes addiing color on this picture Lol,,,,yes I’m sure no body can’t wait for a sliice or more of this Yummy strawberry cream pie
Ridwan recently posted..Stir fried Tofu and bok choy
The genie bottle is awesome!!! The baby shoes are cool too, but prolly cuter on an actual baby
The pie looks fab!!
Andrea the Kitchen Witch recently posted..Tilapia in Papillote with leeks, asparagus and compound butter
This looks incredible, Stephanie. I would have no self-control over it!
Cassie recently posted..Spicy Three Pepper Pasta with Chicken Sausage and Broccoli
This pie looks incredible, and I think the genie bottle totally works! Bookmarking the pie! Maybe I can find a genie bottle to put in the background for my photos. hahaha.
Emily @ She Makes and Bakes recently posted..Steak Fajitas
Ha! I totally agree with my family being like “hurry up and take a picture so we can eat!” In fact, I think my husband said that to me this morning after I made breakfast
That pie looks really good. I can see why your family had a slice of both pies. They both look fantastic. Hope you had a nice holiday with your family!
Alyssa recently posted..Rhubarb and Apple Crisp
I know what you are talking about…
I try to make my recipes after giving some snacks to the kids or else I just cross my fingers that at least I get 1 decent picture ….
B/W this pie looks delicious!!!!
I love that you let your family try to style your photos. The pie looks delicious–perfect for spring!
Cucina49 recently posted..Better than Starbucks
Hahaha! Love your family’s eye for food styling! Hilarious post and a totally mouthwatering pie. This looks like heaven on a plate!
LOL!!!!!! Thank you for giving a good laugh today!! Those “family food-styling pictures” are hilarious. My mother is guilty of the ideology “more” is more too.
Okay… let me stopf giggling long enough to drool a little about that strawberry pie. The pie looks wonderful and I love crumb topping!! YUM!
Ramona recently posted..Eggplant Curry- Vegan
Wow, that is one pretty pie! It looks so incredible. And that crumble topping? Yum!
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This post cracked me up! I love the addition of chinese baby shoes and the genie bottle. Maybe they were trying to be ethnic. Btw, I love the word “amaze-balls.” -hilarious. This pie has some serious “amaze-ball” qualities. Thanks for sharing. Good luck with the next photo shoot.
Too funny!!! Chinese doll shoes! Priceless
When I have my Little One around, he just grabs at everything – I’m used to it now, and he even gets his little hands in my pictures…lol.. I don’t think I could have my hubby style a photo though!! Have a great weekend!
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This is one gorgeous pie, I’d eat a slice or three. I am loving your family styling for you. It’s totally adorable.
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OH. MY. WORD.
that’s it.
Oh Stephanie…..this pie looks so good! Really….it’s just beautiful. And I bet it tastes even better than it looks. And I love this post. Honestly…..how great that your family got into this with you….( no matter what their motives). And look….at least they did a good job with the color scheme! Too cute! : )
Anne@FromMySweetHeart recently posted..Peanut Butter and Jelly Ice Cream
Strawberries and cream = always a perfect match! I love the crumby look of this pie…
I will make sure I’ll keep your tips in mind about photo styling
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This is a tasty looking pie-I have never seen anything like this with the strawberry cream and crumble topping. I really like the different textures as well as the flavors-yum!.
Funny food styling from the kids, especially the shoes! Yes, they just want to eat and I am sure it is not easy with them all standing around wanting to sink their teeth into your creations immediately. Enjoy the weekend Steph!
Tina@flourtrader recently posted..Crunchy Rooftop Cupcakes
I know exactly what you mean and I love your pictures. My hubby is always glaring at me when I’m taking the food shots and wants to know why it’s taking so long. Love the Chinese doll shoes as they are the perfect complement to the pie.
CJ at Food Stories recently posted..Zesty Succotash – Lima Bean Respect Day
Ha! That’s too funny. I know what you mean though. My husband can be starving after work, but doesn’t get a bite until I’ve taken my photos. Love the pie!
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Whenever my friends come over they’re confused why I take more than one photo.
I feel your pain.
The pie looks delicious
Chinese shoes lol…your family may not be good at food styling but lucky them being able to eat this glorious pie! Seriously it looks and sounds amazing and I would love a large piece!
Amy @ FragrantVanillaCake recently posted..Roasted Sweet Potato and Spring Allium Hummus
A genie bottle and chinese shoes? I love it! Your family is just too cute.
Btw, this pie is freaking amazing. What I would do right now to grab a slice of that. I’d sell an arm. And a leg.
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Too funny!!!
But the best thing is that I see that, in my case, is the contrary!!
My boyf takes the photos, and even if I ask him for it, I want the photos fast, to eat warm!!
And I am alway saying: “We can put this here, or there”, and is he who says it’s too much.
So you can imagine how much can I laught with your experience, I think my boyf can understand you!!!
Sorry for my english, I never comment cos I speak sooo clumsy, but today, I can’t avoid it!!
PD: One point to your family for the chinese shoes!! They’re genious, bun anyone understand genious!
I never do such a mistake! I know that if I let my son or husband mess with my photos I am going to regret every second of it! The tart looks delicious and the photos are very innovative!
Katerina recently posted..Mediterranean Chicken Stir-Fry
I don’t know about the photo-styling, but the pie itself looks phenomenal!
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Ok, I have to admit, the Chinese baby shoes did seem like a bit of tenuous thread
*too* funny! Hey, you still managed to get a shot on Gawker out of it all – good for you! I’m the same way, I can’t stand being rushed (or even watched 
) when I’m taking photos… your pie looks spine tingling delicious!
Kelly @ Inspired Edibles recently posted..All Natural Almond Butter and Banana Ice Cream
I was waiting for this pie recipe! It looks amazing…even with the crazy styling
It’s totally something my family would do too!
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My kids do the same exact thing! I’ve learned to photograph all dessert shots while they’re at school so they don’t hover. My 7 year old especially – she thinks adding a Littlest Pet Shop toy to any photo is just what it needs! God bless her for trying…
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LOL!!! I love the booties, that is hysterical:-) Your crumble on top looks amazing….AND that pie sounds delicious:-) Hugs, Terra
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hahaha. This post had me LMAO
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Haha! Glad it make you smile!
How did your rim crust turn out golden when you baked the pie for over an hour. I thought the edges would blacken? Please help.
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Hey Michael, I have made this pie in my mom’s oven and in my own and have not had any issues with the crust burning. If your crust burned, then you might want to get an oven thermometer and double check that your oven temperature is correct. It’s possible that your oven may be getting hotter than what you are setting it at. Hope that helps!