WHERE TO FIND NYC’S BEST THANKSGIVING PIES
By Patty Lee
Thanksgiving is right around the corner and with it come spreads of turkey, sweet potatoes and, of course, pie. New York City bakeries are rolling out a wide variety, both traditional (like Lafayette’s maple-pumpkin, $24; pictured above) and creative (babka pie, anyone?). Here’s our guide to finding the best of them, from apple to pecan to a few just-as-good alternatives.
PUMPKIN
A layer of torched meringue finishes Francois Payard’s stunning tart ($24-$48, pictured), which features pumpkin filling zipped up with crystallized ginger and orange zest. Reserve by 4 PM on Nov. 25 to make this your holiday centerpiece.
Danny Meyer’s Union Square Cafe has launched take-home pies for the first time. Inspired by her adopted city, pastry chef Sunny Raymond (a native of St. Lucia) bakes a hybrid pumpkin cheesecake pie ($39) featuring a silky cream cheese filling and graham cracker crust. Orders can be placed between now and Nov. 25 at 6 PM.
With a Greenpoint shop full of creative baked goods (cheddar mustard scones, date and cocoa bars), we fully expected Ovenly owners Erin Patinkin and Agatha Kulaga to give their pumpkin pie a little extra flair. Spiced with nutmeg and allspice, the creamy tart comes topped with a roasted cinnamon-marshmallow fluff.
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Thanksgiving Desserts
