Debate: Creampie

Because they contain dairy and eggs, these pies have a short shelf life. Most enthusiasts agree that a cream pie is best consumed within 24 hours of assembly.

Traditionalists believe a savory, flaky lard or butter crust provides the necessary contrast to the sweet filling. creampie debate

This is the standard for most "cream" pies (like Chocolate or Banana Cream). The debate here is usually over stabilized whipped cream versus fresh, which can weep over time. Because they contain dairy and eggs, these pies

Since the filling isn't baked in the crust, the crust must be fully "blind baked" (baked empty with weights) to prevent it from becoming soggy. Because they contain dairy and eggs