Now that Spring is finally here it’s time to trade in those heavy holiday cakes for a more lighter fare – Pies! Don’t get me wrong, I love cake but sometimes I can really go for a Cherry, Blueberry or Apple pie. If I knew how to make it (or could find one in the store) I would love to have a Rhubarb pie too. MMM…
My husband is a big fan of chocolate pies, like Chocolate Cream Pies. Those are yummy too.
If you like to make pies (or purchase pre-made pies), I thought you might enjoy these tips from the experts at Edwards Desserts and Mrs. Smith’s. That have some great advice on how take your dessert from amateur to expert without spending the entire day in the kitchen. All you need to do is thaw or bake one of their delicious treats and finish off with these tips:
Slice Pie Like A Pro: To avoid a crumbly mess, start with a sharp chef’s knife, and store both the knife and a pie server in boiling water, thoroughly drying them before cutting into the pie. The water will heat the metal, so as you cut, the knife will slightly dissolve the sugars in the pie, making for a clean break. If you’re cutting multiple slices, precut the entire pie before using the pie server to scoop the pieces out of the tin.
Transport Your Pie Without The Mess: The last ingredient you’d expect to pair with your beautifully baked cream pie is pasta, but just hear us out. Instead of risking a mussed-up whipped cream topping with a close-fitting cover during transport, stand a few strands of uncooked spaghetti or linguine in the pie and suspend a sheet of plastic wrap over the pasta. Don’t try this with toothpicks, which are likely to sink down into the pie.
Ace The Final Presentation: Once your pie is ready, scoop it into ramekins and top with whipped cream, fruit toppings or your favorite sprinkles. (As an added bonus, with each Mrs. Smith’s purchase, you’ll receive $1 off Cool Whip!) Or, why not add a fun design? Try the Cinnamon Fork – start with a clean plate and fork. Then, dust cinnamon over the fork and remove the fork. Lastly, plate the pie!
I love these tips! I especially like using pasta to keep the plastic wrap off of the pie. I would have never thought to do that. I have done it with toothpicks in the past, but I don’t always have them on hand. I always have pasta in my pantry.
I like the tip for the presentation in the ramekins. I have a few of them and I never know what to do with them. I’m going to have to try that tip one day.
We’ve been enjoying some pies from Edwards Desserts and Mrs. Smiths, compliments of free product coupons I received. Actually the Edwards Dessert pie was purchased by my husband (he forgot to bring the coupon with him) so technically the Mrs. Smith pie was free to review. There was also no compensation.
My husband just HAD to have the Hershey’s Chocolate Cream Pie. It is really good, but too chocolatey for me. That didn’t stop my husband and kids from finishing off the pie in a matter of two days! I barely had a chance to take a photo of the pie before they inhaled all of it.
It’s not that I don’t like this pie – I DO! It’s just that I am a bit lactose intolerant (not with everything, just certain things) and too much chocolate does’t sit well in my tummy. “I” love this pie – my stomach didn’t. 🙂 The regular Edwards Desserts Hershey Cream Pie (Vanilla, not chocolate) works better for me. My hubby just picked this one up because he really wanted the chocolate version.
I used my free coupon to pick up a Mrs. Smiths Blueberry Pie. My kids wanted me to get apple pie but I opted for blueberry since they never had blueberry pie before and I though they would enjoy it.
This pie is PACKED with blueberries! I have never had a blueberry pie this filled with blueberries before. It was amazing! If you love blueberries and blueberry pie then you must try this pie.
I’m sorry the photo didn’t turn out so great. I had broke the crust when I was cutting slices into it (as per the instructions) so serving it got a wee bit messy. I also couldn’t find my cake server so I had to use the same utensil I use to serve ziti and lasagna which was way too big for the pie pan.
The pie was topped with Cool Whip. I should have picked up some Vanilla ice cream. I think that would have been the perfect compliment to this pie.
Both pies never stood a chance with my family. They loved them both. Best of all I am able to serve my family mouth-watering desserts without spending hours in the kitchen. All I need to do is let it thaw on the counter (Edwards Dessert Pie) or bake in the oven for an hour (Mrs. Smith Pies).
Both brands are carried by grocery stores across the country.
For more information about Mrs. Smith’s products please visit www.MrsSmiths.com. You can also find the brand on Facebook and Pinterest. Be forewarned… the Pinterest page will make you drool!
You can also check our Edwards Desserts at www.EdwardsDesserts.com. You can also follow the brand on Facebook and Twitter.
I have two FREE product coupons I can award to a lucky reader. The means a FREE Edwards Dessert and a FREE Mrs. Smith’s pie of the winner’s choice.
This giveaway is open to US residents and will end on April 14, 2013 at 11:59 PM (EST). The winner will be chosen at random using a random number generator from all eligible entries. The winner will be notified via e-mail and will have three days to reply or a new winner will be chosen in their place.
To enter please leave a comment on this post and tell me which you are most anxious to try (or what is your favorite) – Edwards Frozen Desserts or Mrs. Smiths Pies.
For extra entries you can use the Rafflecopter widget (below) but you must complete the initial entry requirement or the additional entries won’t qualify (I do check). Extra entries are optional.
Kimberly
*I received coupons to try the products free to review, however one product was paid for with my own money. There was no compensation. The opinions expressed are my own and are not influenced in any way.
ANN*H says
I would like to try the Edwards key lime pie
Margaret Smith says
I’d love to try the Edwards Frozen Desserts
Yona says
I NEED to tr the Mounds Coconut Creme Edwards pie
Rae says
They all look good. I would like to try the chocolate pie.—
Katie Roch says
I’m most excited to try the Edward’s Hershey’s Chocolate Cream Pie
Ann Fantom says
I would like to get MRS. SMITH’S Signature Deep Dish Cherry Pie with Butter Fudge Sauce
Catie says
I want to try the Mrs. Smith’s Apple Pie!
Virginia Rowell says
My favorite is Edwards Turtle Pie.
angie says
Classic Apple Pie
Michelle H. says
I like Mrs. Smith’s peach pie.
Mendy Dinsmore says
Edwards strawberry cream
dan williams says
mrs smith
Amanda Hoffman says
i never tried edwards but i love mrs smith
Brandi H says
I love the Edwards chocolate pie. I would like to try the key lime pie.
Donna George says
I love chocolate. I want the Hershey’s chocolate pie.
Sandy VanHoey says
Dutch apple is my favorite but I’m hoping to win for my sister and she would definitely say chocolate is her favorite
Crystal says
I’d love to try the Mrs. Smith’s Classic Pumpkin Pie!
runinboise says
That blueberry pie looks pretty good to me!
Marti Parks says
I would like to try the Edwards Reese’s pie, I love Reese’s and it looks really good.
Anastasia says
I’ve never actually had either brand, but I’m going to go with your husband and say I’d love to try that Hershey’s Chocolate Cream Pie 🙂
Jackie says
I’d love to try the Mrs. Smith’s Pre-Baked Cherry Pie
Thank you!
debbie says
I would like to try their key lime pie.
tammigirl says
Edwards Key Lime is a favorite in this house.
Nancy says
Since hubby adores blueberries, I’d have to say the Mrs. Smith’s Blueberry Pie.
Josephine D says
I really want to try that Hershey’s Chocolate Cream pie! It looks like it would be wonderful. I’ve had the regular cream pie before and really loved it so I can only imagine that the chocolate version is a bit better (chocolate!!!).
BeckyM says
I want to try the Turtle Pie!
Kathy Lane says
Edwards Desserts is my favorite!I love their pecan pie!
Margie says
Mrs. Smith’s blueberry pie sounds amazing. Thanks for the giveaway.
Dorothy Teel says
Edwards makes a marvelous Key Lime Pie that is delicious…yummy
Carol says
I would like to try any of the Edwards pies.
Kristie says
The Edwards Hershey Cream Pie looks amazing! 🙂
Jennifer B says
I would love the edwrds hershey creme pie!
McKim says
I’d like to try the Edwards brand.
Cody Anderson says
I’m most excited to try the Edward’s Hershey’s Chocolate Cream Pie
Cheryl Abdelnour says
I LIKE BOTH BRANDS. BUT IT’S BEEN A WHILE SINCE WE HAD THE EDWARD’S PECAN PIE. LOVE IT!
Sonya says
I would love to try the Edwards Key Lime Pie
Dawn k says
I’d like to try the hershey’s special dark pie.
Melissa Hartley says
I’ve never tried Edward’s pies but anything coconut would be good for that brand..as for Mrs. Smith’s ..
those pies/cobblers are amazing!! My favorite is cherry or peach but the coconut custard looks tempting, too .. my, my .. decisions 🙂
Thank you.
DARIJA V says
I love all the pies, but would like to try the Mounds Coconut Cream Edwards one
Andrea Williams says
I love the Edwards Key Lime Pie.
carol says
I have to say a Peach Pie is my fave. I had one in Pennsylvania Dutch Country, smothered in real whipped cream. YUMMY!
Zan Caperton says
Edwards Key Lime would be great to try!
EMMA L HORTON says
I LOVE THE EDWARDS KEY LIME PIE
JEAN HOLLAND says
Oh my, I would like to try Edwards Boston Cream Pie. I haven’t had a Boston Cream Pie in so long.
Michele P. says
I really want to try the Edwards brand since I have seen them in the store but never tried them before!
Kate F. says
I’m excited to try Edward’s turtle pie.
Tami Valentine says
I think I’d like the Edward Hershey’s vanilla pie
Karen R says
I want to try Edwards Georgia Pecan Pie!
Amanda Kinder says
Being huge chocolate lover, I’d have to go with Edwards!
Debra Hall says
Hershey’s Chocolate Cream Pie
Claire says
Mrs Smith’s! I always see them in the store and have never gotten around to trying one
Nori S says
I’d love to try Mrs. Smith’s Apple Pie.
Vicki Wurgler says
I have always loved the Mrs smiths Classic Cherry Pie
Diane F says
I want to try Edwards Frozen Desserts. I would love to try the Chocolate Cream Pie
sherri crawford says
i want to try the edwards pie. i never have
clarissa says
i think the Mrs Smiths choices look great
Jennifer T. says
I’ve never tried Edwards pies. So, I’d like to try them, especially the Salted Caramel Pie.
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Courtnie says
Edwards is my favorite.
laurie nykaza says
Edwards key lime pie
Ttrockwood says
I would love the mrs smiths deep dish pumpkin!!
Janna Johnson says
Turtle
Thanks! Janna JOhnson jannajanna@hotmail.com janna@feedyourpig on gfc
Vera S says
I like Mrs Smith pies.
Kiara says
I would like to try the Edward’s Hershey’s Chocolate Cream Pie.
deb c says
I want to try the Mrs. Smith’s Pre-Baked pie.
Lindley A says
My family loves the Edwards Oreo cream pies- thanks!
Anne says
I’ve had Mrs. Smith’s pies, and they’re very good. So I guess I’d like to try an Edward’s pie, just to see what they’re like. They have some great varieties!
Susan Broughton says
I really want to try the Mrs Fields. I like hot pie right now. When summer comes I will prabably change to the cold one.
Mary Casper says
I want their lemon merangue pie
Kelly Blackwell says
I have only had Edward’s pies often. I would love to try their turtle pie. 🙂
Ari says
I’ve tried Edwards, but I haven’t tried Edwards Reese’s pie yet, so I’d love to try that one!
Thanks for this lovely giveaway!
falses1gns at gmail dot com
Brynn says
I really want to try the Mrs. Smiths brand
Becca says
I would love to try Edwards Boston Cream pie 🙂
april yedinak says
I love them both! We just had the same exact Edward’s chocolate pie you all did and we loved it! And Mrs. Smith’s Dutch Apple Crumb is my all time favorite.
Karen Gonyea says
Gotta go with the classic dutch apple 🙂
Marysa says
I would like to try Mrs. Smith’s Razzleberry Pie!
mell morgan says
Edward’s Key Lime Pie is my favorite.
Stephanie Larison says
I’d love to try the Edwards Turtle Pie
Amanda Rauch says
I really want to try the Mrs Smiths Blueberry pie you photographed!! I was not aware they made a blueberry pie-i love all things blueberry-my favorite food 🙂
Daniel M says
mrs smiths apple pie (apple is my fav)
Tina Bartunek says
Hershey’s Chocolate Cream Pie would be awesome!
Kristen says
I’d like to try Mrs Smith’s Peach PIe.
June L says
Mrs. Smiths Pre-Baked Dutch Apple Pie sounds so amazing right now. And I know I can get that brand where I shop. Not sure if I can find Edwards.
Linda Meyers-Gabbard says
One of each please!!!!!
Edwards Boston Cream Pie
Patti Hess says
Reese’s
pattifritz2000 at yahoo dot com
thank you
Claudia says
I love key lime pie.
Sally Parker says
The Hershey Chocolate Pie
David Haug says
Both are great. Mrs. Smith’s Cherry, and Edward’s Key Lime are my favorites!
Kyl Neusch says
Mrs. Smith’s peach pie
Nicole C. says
I would love to try MRS. SMITH’S® Classic Coconut Custard Pie.
Desiree Dunbar says
I love Mrs. Smiths Cherry Pie.
w.t.door says
the key lime pie looks tasty
jen says
my favorite is the edwards key lime!
Rachael Henzman says
I would LOVE to try the chocolate cream pie! Thanks for the giveaway!
Hannah Pitts says
I love Edwards Frozen Desserts!!
Cindy says
I would like to try Hershey®’s* Special Dark® Crème Pie.
Kristy Thiel says
I’d love to try the Edwards Pie, I never have before!
Carolyn D. says
Edward’s Hershey®’s*
Special Dark® Crème Pie
Thank you,
sue says
would love to win come pie yum yum
sue says
some pie ha ha ha
Janet W. says
I’d love to try the Edward’s Reese’s pie! Looks delicious!
Cody Anderson says
My favorite is the Edward’s Hershey’s Chocolate Cream Pie.
diane says
my favorite is the chocolate pie
susan wiener says
luv to try their chocolate pies. thx
Julia Goldberg says
I want to try the cherry pie, pretty sure my Mom has purchased Edwards pies in the past
Marci says
Mrs Smith for me!
Donna L says
My favorite is Mrs. Smith’s cherry pie.
Katherine Donovan says
I would love to try the Key Lime Pie!!!!
danielle lima says
I would love to try both companies. My favorite pies are key lime and dutch apple
Ttrockwood says
Commented on saffron road review post
Jill Ed says
They are both great but Edwards chocolate cream pie is delicious and my favorite
kelly nicholson says
Mrs. Smith’s Classic Pumpkin Pie
Debra Guillen says
I haven’t tried either, but Mrs. Smith’s blueberry looks awesome!
beth says
I would love to try Edwards
kendra mcbride says
the hersheys chocolate cream pie
Tracy Pryor says
I love Edwards key lime pies.
Charlotte Padgett says
We’ve always used Edwards Pecan pies for our holliday dinners. Love them.
darla says
Hershey’s Chocolate Pie. IT’s chocolate.
Jessica To says
I really like Mrs. Smith’s apple pies!
brandy g. says
I really wan to to try the Blueberry Pie
LOIS PAYTON says
MRS. Smith cherry pie, GOD BLESS YA’LL
Allison Downes says
Edward’s
thanks for the chance to win!
Christine says
Would like to try Hershey’s Chocolate Cream Pie!
Katherine says
I am excited to try products by Edward
PAIGE CHANDLER says
I want to try Mrs. Smiths Blueberry pie…Mmmmmnm
Cori Westphal says
Key Lime Pie for sure!
coriwestphal at msn dot com
Deborah Mireles says
Mrs Smiths is our favorite
Louis says
I love Edwards Pie (key Lime Pie)
Thank you for hosting this giveaway
Louis
pumuckler {at} gmail {dot} com
Saver Sara says
Edward’s Key Lime!
Rebecca Peters says
the edwards pies look so good
Christine says
blueberry pie
Gloria says
Love the blueberry pie.
BusyWorkingMama says
I’d like the cherry pie.
shayne livingston says
mrs smiths pecan pie
ky2here says
The grandkids would go for that Edward’s hershey’s chocolate cream pie but I’d go for the Mrs. Smith’s blueberry (and your photo is just fine BTW)
ky2here at msn dot com
Linda Lansford says
Edwards Frozen Desserts are my fave
Robin says
I would love to try Mrs Smith’s cherry pie
alyce poalillo says
I want Edwards Banana Crème Pie
cyndi br says
key lime
Belinda Shaw says
Blueberry Pie
Jackee says
Mrs. Smith’s peach pie
diane Baum says
Can’t wait to try the chocolate cream
Kim Reid says
I would love to try the Hershey’s Chocolate Cream Pie!
Thanks 🙂
Holly Kennedy says
Edward’s is awesome. Haven’t tried the other yet.
kelly g says
Mrs. Smiths
Renee G says
I am looking forward to trying the Mrs. Smith’s Blueberry pie
Lynne T. says
I have tried both and I really like Edwards. My favorite is the Key Lime.
Brittney House says
Edward’s Hershey’s Chocolate Cream Pie
Susan C says
Love the Edwards Turtle Pie
Brenda Elsner says
I would love the Hersheys chocolate pie
denise says
edwards
kelley c says
I want to try the Edwards Hershey pie.
kelleyc76(at)live(dot)com
Gennie Lancaster says
Hershey’s Chocolate Cream Pie looks so yummy!
Susan Smith says
I’m most excited to try the Edward’s Hershey’s Chocolate Cream Pie
Melanie Montgomery says
The Edwards turtle pie
Anthony says
Mrs. Smith’s Apple Pie
kathy dalton says
EDWARDS CHOCOLATE CREAM PIE 🙂
Samantha says
I am craving that Hershey Creme Pie right now!
william stage says
We love both pies when we can afford them on our budget its a special treat
Storm, the Psychotic Housewife says
That Blueberry Pie from Mrs Smith’s looks divine!
Valerie Taylor Mabrey says
Edwards Reese’s
vmkids3 at msn dot com
Lle Schreiber says
I really want to try Mrs. Smith’s Pecan Pie!
karen mayernick says
I want to try that blueberry pie! It looks delicious about right now !
Sheryl says
I want to try the Edwards Boston Cream Pie.
Karen says
Mrs. Smith’s blueberry pie.
vickie fowler says
Edwards key lime pie
Maryann says
I like Mrs. Smiths Blueberry Pie
krystal wethington says
Edwards reeses pie
s riches says
I would like to try the blueberry pie.
Lisa says
I’d love to try Edwards
susan smoaks says
i would like to try the edward’s turtle pie, it looks simply delightful!
mary gardner says
i love their lemon merengue pie!
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Ed Nemmers says
The EDWARDS HERSHEY’s Special Dark Creme would be my pie of choice!
Jaque Richards says
I would really like to try Edwards’ brand…have not yet tried their products. 🙂 Thank you.
cassandra (rab pom) says
I would like to try the Smith’s brand because I have never tried it before but I really love Edwards yum!!!
amy deeter says
Hershey’s chocolate pie.
Erica C. says
Now I really want your blueberry pie!
Sandra K321 says
I would try the Mrs. Smith’s blueberry pie.
Ann Council says
I like the Key Lime pie.
Gianna says
Hershey’s Crème Pie.
Kayla M says
Mrs Smiths
James Coyne says
My favorite is bananna cream pie
Lauren Harmon says
I would love to try the Edward’s Hershey’s Chocolate Cream Pie! That sounds too delicious! 🙂
Vikki Billings says
I would like to try the Turtle pie made by Edwards
Lucy Schwartz says
I know and have bought Mrs. Smith’s products , but have never heard of Edward’s before. So Mrs. Smith it is.
cassandra mccann says
They all look good. I would like to try the chocolate pie. thank you
James Beck says
Mounds Coconut Creme Edwards pie
Jacob LaFountaine says
Prebaked Blueberry sounds good
Pixel Berry Pie says
I’ve bought the Edwards pies before, in fact we’ve already eaten 2 this year for birthdays. 🙂 Looking forward to trying Mrs. Smith’s as well!
Breanne says
I love Edward’s Hershey pie
Allison says
Chocolate cream pit