Blog - Petee's Pie Co.

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Hello, Brooklyn! Petee's Café Has Arrived!

Just days ago, we opened Petee’s Café in Clinton Hill, where we’re excited to offer a more extensive menu in a much larger space. In addition to our signature pies, we have a brand new savory menu,...

Black Currants: The Superfruit You Didn't Know You Were Missing

Black currants have a lot going on. From their unique tart flavor, to their amazing health benefits, to their interesting past as an American outlaw- there is so much to learn about these delicious...

Julekake: A Christmas Tradition

The holidays wouldn't be the same without family traditions, and Petee's Julekake is no exception. Julekake is a Norwegian Christmas Bread baked with cardamom, raisins, orange peel, and candied ...

Recipes

Make the perfect pie crust at home!

We recently went on NYC Life's Potluck with Ali Rosen to show you our recipe for making the best pie crust in your own kitchen. Check out the video below!

Pie History

The Revival of Nesselrode

Unique and forgotten, Nesselrode pie was a New York signature in the 1940’s through 1960’s, and holds the appeal of something nostalgic you can’t find anywhere else. This is a pie that quickly blew...

Storage

HOW LONG DO THE PIES KEEP?

Fruit pies are best stored on the counter and eaten within 4 days of purchase.

Custard pies (including pumpkin and sweet potato) are best eaten within 2 days of purchase if stored on the counter, however they can also be refrigerated for up to a week.

Chess and nut pies can last up to a week on the counter.

Cream pies must be refrigerated and are best eaten within two days of purchase.

Meringue pies also must be refrigerated and are best eaten within 4 days of purchase.

WHAT’S THE BEST WAY TO REHEAT MY PIE?

The pies are fulfilled at room tempature (or cold in the case of our Ice Box Pies). You can reheat a pie by putting it uncovered in a 350 degree oven for 20 minutes. The chess, nut, fruit, and even custard pies are lovely served warm. They can also be enjoyed at room tempature.

Pie Times