Zukie's Pies And Cakes Menu

Fruit pies

Double-crust, lattice and crumb-topped pies filled with baked fruit.

• Dutch apple pieVegetarianSingle-crust apple pie heaped with a buttery brown sugar and oat crumble in place of the top crust.
• Mixed berry pieVegetarianRaspberries, blackberries and blueberries baked together into a deep purple, tangy-sweet filling under a vented double crust brushed with cream.
• Blackberry cobbler pieVegetarian · SeasonalWild-style blackberries under a tender biscuit-like topping, rustic and juicy with a slight seedy crunch.
• Classic apple pieVegetarian · Popular pickDouble-crust pie with tart and sweet apples, cinnamon and nutmeg under a flaky, sugar-sprinkled top crust.
• Cherry lattice pieVegetarianTart red cherries thickened into a glossy filling beneath a woven lattice crust that bakes up crisp and golden.
• Blueberry pieVegetarianJuicy blueberries with lemon zest and a hint of cinnamon, bubbling up through vents in the flaky top crust.
• Fresh peach pieVegetarian · SeasonalSummer peaches sliced thick and baked with a touch of brown sugar and vanilla until soft and syrupy.
• Strawberry rhubarb pieVegetarian · SeasonalSweet strawberries balanced by tart rhubarb in a pink, jammy filling; a short-season spring favorite.

Cream & custard pies

Chilled pies with silky fillings, often crowned with whipped cream or meringue.

• Lemon meringue pieVegetarianSharp lemon filling capped with a tall, sweet meringue toasted until the peaks turn golden brown.
• Chocolate cream pieVegetarianCooked chocolate pudding filling, smooth and dense, chilled in a cookie crumb crust with whipped topping.
• Butterscotch cream pieVegetarianBrown sugar and butter custard with a deep caramel flavor, topped with lightly sweetened whipped cream.
• Coconut cream pieVegetarianRich coconut custard in a baked crust, topped with whipped cream and toasted coconut flakes.
• Banana cream pieVegetarianLayers of sliced banana and vanilla pastry cream in a flaky crust under a cloud of whipped cream.
• French silk pieVegetarian · Popular pickFluffy, mousse-like chocolate filling whipped until airy in a flaky crust, finished with whipped cream and shaved chocolate curls.
• Key lime pieVegetarianTart lime custard made with condensed milk and Key lime juice, set in a graham cracker crust.

Southern & heritage pies

Regional American recipes built on pantry staples like nuts, buttermilk and sweet potato.

• Shoofly pieVegetarianPennsylvania Dutch molasses pie with a wet, gooey bottom layer and a crumbly spiced topping.
• Classic pecan pieVegetarian · Contains nutsToasted pecan halves set in a gooey brown sugar and corn syrup filling inside a buttery crust.
• Chocolate bourbon pecanVegetarian · Contains nutsPecan pie enriched with dark chocolate chunks and a splash of bourbon for depth and warmth.
• Sweet potato pieVegetarianSmooth, spiced custard of roasted sweet potato, brown sugar and nutmeg; lighter and earthier than pumpkin.
• Buttermilk chess pieVegetarianSimple Southern custard of eggs, sugar, butter and buttermilk, baked until the top caramelizes into a thin crust.
• Hoosier sugar cream pieVegetarian · Egg-freeIndiana's creamy, eggless custard of cream and sugar dusted with nutmeg, sweet and gently set.

Holiday pies

Pies baked around Thanksgiving, Christmas and other gatherings.

• Mincemeat pieVegetarian · SeasonalOld-fashioned holiday pie of chopped apples, raisins, citrus peel and warm spices, made without meat.
• Pumpkin pieVegetarian · SeasonalSmooth pumpkin custard spiced with cinnamon, ginger and clove in a flaky crust, the Thanksgiving centerpiece.
• Cranberry apple pieVegetarian · SeasonalTart cranberries and sliced apples baked under a lattice top, bright red and pleasantly sour-sweet with a hint of orange.
• Eggnog chiffon pieSeasonalLight, airy filling flavored like eggnog with nutmeg and rum extract, set in a gingersnap crust.
• Spiced pear pieVegetarian · SeasonalRipe pears with ginger and cardamom under a crumb topping; soft, fragrant and less sweet than apple.
• Maple pumpkin pecan pieVegetarian · Contains nutsPumpkin custard topped with a maple-glazed pecan layer, combining two holiday classics in one slice.

Savory pies

Meat and vegetable pies, quiches and potpies for lunch or dinner.

• Chicken pot pieSavory · Popular pickTender chicken, peas, carrots and celery in a creamy herbed gravy under a golden, flaky top crust.
• Beef & mushroom pieSavorySlow-braised beef and mushrooms in a rich brown gravy, sealed in pastry and baked until bubbling.
• Shepherd's pieSavorySeasoned ground lamb or beef with vegetables, topped with mashed potatoes browned in the oven.
• Quiche LorraineSavoryClassic custard pie with smoky bacon and Gruyère in a buttery crust; served warm or at room temperature.
• Spinach & feta quicheVegetarian · SavoryEggy custard with wilted spinach, salty feta and onion, baked in a crisp shell until just set.
• Southern tomato pieVegetarian · SavoryRipe tomato slices layered with basil and a cheesy mayonnaise topping, baked until browned; a summer tradition.

Hand pies & minis

Single-serving pies and small treats for eating on the go.

• Cherry hand pieVegetarianFlaky turnover filled with tart cherries, vented on top and finished with a thin vanilla glaze.
• Fried peach pieVegetarianSouthern-style fried pastry pocket filled with stewed dried peaches, blistered and crisp outside, soft and cinnamon-scented within.
• Pecan tassiesVegetarian · Contains nutsBite-size cream cheese pastry cups filled with a gooey pecan mixture, like miniature pecan pies.
• Pie by the sliceVegetarianA single wedge of the day's whole pies, cut fresh and served plain or with a dollop of whipped cream.
• Apple hand pieVegetarianHalf-moon pastry folded around cinnamon apple filling, crimped and baked with a coarse sugar crust.

Frostings & finishes

The outer coat that sets the look and sweetness level of the finished cake.

• Rolled fondantPliable sugar paste rolled over the cake for a seamless matte surface, used for sculpted shapes and detailed themed designs.
• Stabilized whipped creamVegetarianAiry, lightly sweetened cream held firm with a stabilizer; well suited to fruit cakes and kept refrigerated until serving.
• Ganache dripVegetarian · Gluten-freeGlossy chocolate poured over a chilled cake so it runs down the sides in controlled drips, a popular modern finish.
• Semi-naked finishVegetarianThin scrape of buttercream that lets the cake layers peek through, giving a rustic look often dressed with fresh flowers or fruit.
• American buttercreamVegetarian · Gluten-freeWhipped butter and powdered sugar frosting, sweet and fluffy, easy to tint and pipe into borders, rosettes and lettering.
• Swiss meringue buttercreamVegetarian · Gluten-freeSatiny frosting made by whipping cooked egg whites and sugar with butter; less sugary and smooth enough for razor-sharp edges.
• Cream cheese frostingVegetarian · Gluten-freeTangy, soft frosting of cream cheese and butter, the traditional partner for red velvet, carrot and hummingbird cakes.

Drinks

• Cold brewVeganCoarse grounds steeped in cold water for twelve hours or more, yielding a smooth, low-acid concentrate served over ice with chocolatey undertones.
• Iced vanilla latteVegetarianChilled espresso and cold milk shaken or poured over ice with vanilla syrup; a sweet, refreshing staple of bakery counters in warm months.
• Hot chocolateVegetarianSteamed milk whisked with cocoa or melted chocolate, frequently topped with whipped cream or marshmallows; a caffeine-free favorite for kids with a cookie.
• Caffè latteVegetarianEspresso with plenty of steamed milk and a thin microfoam layer; mellow and creamy, often finished with latte art and offered with oat or almond milk.
• Flat whiteVegetarianA smaller, stronger cousin of the latte: a double ristretto under silky, barely-foamed milk for a dense texture and pronounced coffee flavor.
• MochaVegetarianEspresso, chocolate sauce, and steamed milk, sometimes crowned with whipped cream; a dessert-leaning drink balancing cocoa richness with coffee bite.