[snugs]

I had a cream pie when I was in New England in 1997 did not really care for it.

I suspect is was a bought in resaturant catering pack one one day I will make one amongst my many cook books I am certain I have several recipes. Maybe then I will see why people rave over them. :o)

[GretchenM]

The only two cream pies I like are: 1) chocolate and 2) lemon. Can't hack the banana ones.

You can make a more complicated (and richer) filling, or you can make a simple version with chocolate pudding mix in the filling, topped with whipped cream around the perimeter. I've made them this way and the only baking that's needed is of the crust before adding the chocolate and whipped cream. I go for simplicity in these things.

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