What is a Black Pie?
We’re coming up on Black Friday, or as it is more commonly known to pastry lovers, Black Pieday!! Why settle for deals on bargain-bin gadgets when you could have a deliciously dark deal on pies?
But going beyond the discounts, what is a Black Pie? 🥧 No, it’s not a bake that's been left in the oven too long, and it's also not a gothic answer to piemaking, (though we’re definitely leaning into the black magic of special offers)! Think midnight-inspired ingredients, surprising flavours, and a dash of intrigue for every bite.
It's time to get into what makes the Ultimate Black Pie!
Dark Fillings That (Literally) Rock
Let’s talk dark fills- we’re not talking about your usual chicken filling for these bad boys! No, we’re diving deep into the realm of true dark ingredients that’ll make your pie stand out from the crowd🌟
1) Mushrooms- Not just any mushroom, but those deep, dark ones that give a perfect earthy punch. Great for a veg-friendly pie, they being layers of intense flavour that bring out your inner forest-dwelling forager🍄🟫 It might not be the darkest filling, but look at our Mushroom Stroganott Pie for instance... pure vegan excellence!!
2) Black Pudding- Perhaps a love-it-or-hate-it filling, but no one can deny it adds some moody richness. Think of it as the rockstar ingredient, bringing that intense, savoury flavour that pairs loads of traditional fillings. Bung it in with your favourite pie to make your own brilliantly black pie!
3) Steak- Okay, we're cheating a bit here! But while steak by itself isn't a black filling, it is still very dark and when combined with some killer ingredients can make the ultimate black pie! For example- a Steak and Ale or even Guinness? The dark boozy combo is completely unmatched 🍺
Sweet & Sinister: The Dark Side of Dessert Pies
Not all black pies need to stay savoury. The dessert realm’s got its own line-up of goodies that take “rich and intense” to another level.
1) Blackberry (and Cherry!)- Sure, they’re classic berry fillings, but these dark gems are deliciously dramatic🍒 Rich, almost wine-like, they practically scream for a splash of cream or a dusting of powdered sugar. Want to push it further? Combine them in one pie - now we’re talking dangerously delicious!!
2) Liquorice and Blackcurrant- If you’re feeling real bold, here’s a combo to try. The punchy tang of blackcurrant tempered by the sweet-bitter liquorice creates a flavour pairing that’ll leave you wondering why you hadn’t thought of it before. Warning: not for the faint of heart (or tastebuds)!
And a special mention to Dark Crust...
How could we forget about black pastry?! Squid Ink and Charcoal are the go-to dyes for the ultimate dark finish on your pie (without burning it to a crisp in the oven)! Just imagine cracking open a pie with black-as-night crust.
Charcoal lends a subtle smokiness, while squid ink adds a hint of briny flavour, pairing best with seafood or earthy fillings for that gourmet twist. And fun fact: our co-founder Simon has actually been toying around with the idea of Squid Ink pies!!😲
Get Involved in our Black Pieday Deal!
Now that you’re hungry for all things black pies, here’s the good news: our Pieday deal is coming in hot! We’re celebrating in style, serving you up a solid 10% off and Free Delivery on your next order over £40!
Bonus Alert: For the first 100 orders over £40 that include that code will get a 'The Big Apple Pie' for free!! (And that one's a gift, no need to add it to your basket!)
Want to get involved in time for Friday? No worries! Just sign up to our Mailing List at the bottom of our website and you'll get your very own discount code to join in the fun. The offer runs out on Sunday 23:59pm- don't miss out!
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So, please don't burn your pies- if you want to celebrate Black Pieday in style, we’ve got you covered!
Go on- Take a Chunk!
