Synopsis: Move over cupcakes – whoopie pies have come to town! Not quite a cake, not quite a cookie, these delightfully squidgy treats are the new baking craze sweeping the world. Originally an Amish tradition, they can be enjoyed in a variety of flavours with different fillings. Classic Pies are the perfect indulgence. Deliciously simple recipes include Classic Chocolate and Marshmallow Fluff Pies, Pumpkin Pies, Red Velvet Pies and Pecan Pies. A chapter of less conventional but no less delicious Fruity Pies boasts a juicy Raspberry and Cream Pie, Key Lime Jelly Pie, Lemon Sherbet Pie and Banoffee Pie. Luxury Pies make perfect home-baked gifts and include chocolate-box pretty Rose and Violet Pies, refreshingly minty Grasshopper Pies, creamy Coconut Cloud Pies or grown-up Almond and Amaretto Pies, perfect for dessert with a cup of coffee. Ideal for any celebration, Party Pies offers plenty of creative inspiration. Try a Giant Whoopie Birthday Pie, a towering rainbow-hued Whoopie Pie Croquembouche or elegant Oyster Pies, each one complete with its own sugar pearl. Get baking today and create your own whoopie pie sensations.

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This little book has everything from the sophisticated Chambord raspberry pies, to the exuberant whoopee croquembouche; all tastes are catered for. We loved the almond and amaretto pies, lemon sherbet pies, key lime jelly pies, and many,many more of the mouth-watering desserts. If you are looking for something different to create as a dessert, or as a Mother’s Day present this is a perfect solution! A delightful collection of delicious concoctions!