A few months ago I saw a pie image on Twitter so creepy, and
disturbing, that I actually questioned whether it was too terrifying to post as
a video. Usually, Halloween-themed recipes have the opposite problem, as they
are almost never actually scary, but that’s not an issue here. By the way, can
someone get sued for giving people nightmares?
Anyway, I eventually traced the image back to what I assumed
would be some sort of food blog, but it was actually someone’s Etsy shop, where
they were selling inedible versions of this basic design. So, I wasn’t able to
see how it was made, but did use their “face” as a rough guide, and despite being somewhat anatomically challenged, I thought this came out looking great.
And by great, I mean terrible.
If you’re disturbed enough to make this, you can use our tourtière recipe for the crust and filling, which is exactly what I did here, except for
whatever reason I added a touch of ketchup to the meat. Of course, this
technique would work for topping any pie, including all your favorite fruit
versions, and the next time cherries are in season, I may just have to give
this one more try. Or not. We’ll see. In the meantime, if at all possible, please
enjoy!
This is yet another reason why I keep telling everyone I meet to check out your stuff. There are many famous masters of cooking, and that's a fine thing, we all learn from them; but among them, Chef John has some kind of special extra indgredient that has the same effect as Prozac.
Reminds me of once upon a time living in a NYC apartment above the Erotic Bakery. Couldn't unsee those daily samples in the window either (but they sure were popular!).
Can't wait to try this beautiful dish! Thanks for what you're doing. Was wondering if you could give divinity a try.... The old fashioned way with no thermometer.....because fortunately that's my current situation. I do everythingby hands. No tech to help (except one hand blender). The old days they used a glass of water to check... Good luck with the world's most difficult candy! Can't make it on humid day!
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This looks wonderful! I will make a keto friendly one substituting cauliflower for the potato... You are best Chef John!
Dear Lord, that's awful!
... I love it.
This is yet another reason why I keep telling everyone I meet to check out your stuff. There are many famous masters of cooking, and that's a fine thing, we all learn from them; but among them, Chef John has some kind of special extra indgredient that has the same effect as Prozac.
OMG! That's terrifying!
Add some gold leaf and you've basically got a death mask of the Mycenae!
Chef John,
You're great.
George L.
Reminds me of once upon a time living in a NYC apartment above the Erotic Bakery. Couldn't unsee those daily samples in the window either (but they sure were popular!).
I may not be disturbed enough to make this, but I'm creepy enough to save the pic in my files for future reference. THANK YOU!
Can't wait to try this beautiful dish! Thanks for what you're doing. Was wondering if you could give divinity a try.... The old fashioned way with no thermometer.....because fortunately that's my current situation. I do everythingby hands. No tech to help (except one hand blender). The old days they used a glass of water to check... Good luck with the world's most difficult candy! Can't make it on humid day!
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