How to Make Cold Set Pies | Bake It Up a Notch with Erin McDowell

We saved the most colorful, fun, and (above all) creamy pies ever for the final episode in our four-part "Bake It Up a Notch" pie spectacular. This #bakingtutorial is all about cold set pies! As usual we'll run through all the equipment, ingredients, techniques, and where things could go wrong. Share your beautiful custard, cream, chiffon and other cold set pies with #bakeitupanotch. Happy baking!
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RECIPES IN THIS EPISODE:
Milk Chocolate Cream Pie: f52.co/2KvQqWN
Peanut Butter and Jelly Pie: f52.co/3fjMHXr
Lemon Raspberry Chiffon Pie: f52.co/3nJbck0
Striped Citrus Pie: f52.co/3fjGdYP
Milk & Cookies Tart: f52.co/332eA1n
Mallomar Pie: f52.co/35MBdZk
Baby Chocolate Strawberry Cream Pie: f52.co/2UJoq3s
Vanilla Cream Pie With Pretzel Crust and Raspberry Whipped Cream Peonies: f52.co/3nGymHB
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0:00 - Intro
2:17 - Gather a few tools
3:19 - It starts on the stovetop
3:59 - Pudding 101
5:24 - Cream pie
6:13 - A lesson on curd
7:03 - Whipped cream-based filling
12:03 - Gelatin-set fillings
15:35 - Let's talk crust
18:45 - Lay it on me
20:37 - Is my pie set?
22:37 - Mistakes happen
30:29 - Save it for later
31:25 - A photo finish
34:24 - Getting the perfect slice
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[@alisongrable7209]

Loved this. Not a pie maker but after watching … I will make a pie. And will watch this over and over again. I’m a 63 year old woman. I want you to be my Mom❣️

[@sonnilloyd5693]

This woman is such a star! I love watching her. Her name says “Irish or Scottish”; her hands say “Italian”!

[@BaskinRootwalla]

food52 is the foster home for all the orphans of Bon Appetit

[@TracaRafferty]

lol 100% accurate

[@BorislavVeselinov]

Don't forget babish. For miss el-waylly, at least.

[@k.leetalon742]

Yup!

[@katrinaarmitage4485]

100%!!

[@charmainesantos1801]

🥰

[@hannaht6224]

I could watch bake it up a notch all day

[@food52]

Hannah Toy feel free to! :) thanks for watching

[@tmackie1694]

Erin is such a queen already, and now she’s giving credit where credit is due (to her assistant, Katie). Just wonderful! 👍

[@backyardq1850]

I’m with ya I love people that understand it takes a village

[@lorassorkin]

Erin's enthusiasm for pie is infectious! I'd never even considered baking pies myself until I started watching this series. Now I'm making one a week!! What a wonderful (and fun) teacher!

[@michellereager6927]

"Worst case scenario....just eat that pie out of the pie plate with a spoon! " Now you're speaking my language!!!!

[@JPKoutloud]

This is such an amazing mention to backstage folks.

[@glittergloss94]

Bought her book and already baked from it. It’s truly a masterpiece.

[@LyricsMom]

I'm going to make that pumpkin pie and top it with those homemade marshmallows!😯😍

[@MrsRoper2015]

It's SO good!

[@JudyCZ]

I'm thinking about it, does it please have the measurements in metric as well? :)

[@MrsRoper2015]

@@JudyCZ yes. It has everything in grams.

[@JudyCZ]

@@MrsRoper2015 Excellent, thank you for telling me. Then I'm definitely going to buy it.

[@vanmorse9812]

from an ex-english teacher: it's 'either, or' OR 'neither, nor' .....lol Love watching your videos on baking & all the glorious info you bestow upon us!!

[@thomasdegroat6039]

Made my first pie ever using The Book on PIe and even though I burned the crust and messed up the pudding, it was still sooo delicious and so much fun to make. Thank you Erin for letting me find a new passion in baking.

[@alisha4191]

Yum these look very Good. I also appreciate how you are giving credit to the people who are not seen that much

[@adlidanish2506]

i usually play her tutorials as background noise while i read articles and finish my assignments, but not today. my malaysian ass had to stop my work when she said agar-agar, and i felt the need to watch this whole video.

[@ritafedele9594]

I love Erin she is truly a professional. She is also a excellent teacher and very personable. I always use some thing new.

[@hisomebodytrackingmuch1309]

Who on Earth would give this a thumbs down? Erin taught me how to make a great hand made pie crust! My first ever without the food processor crutch

[@user-px7nh7vs4b]

Erin is great but I am still crutching with the food processor. Maybe one day I too will break free. (Not!) It is good to know all the tricks though.

[@dsoules4749]

I can’t get enough of Erin she is the best baking instructor! Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

[@backyardq1850]

I tell ya this was on point sista girl. I have been wanting to get into baking but it is a bit out of my element. But with your channel I feel that I may surprise my wife one day with something u got a fan here. You go sista girl.

[@kateyoung4021]

I adore your praise for your team!!!! Thanks for reminding everyone to be kind and grateful!

[@cathylewis4753]

May we please have a Meat PIe episode? British, Aussie, NZ style hand-held meat pies? Thank you, Erin, you are the best teacher and give me confidence that I can bake!

[@jesselejarzar5114]

So in love with this lady's personality. She makes me feel like I can bake anything, her enthusiasm is intoxicating and encouraging, they way she laughs off her mistakes is so endearing. This lady is a valuable personality that should be a food tv star!

[@pilarneary3526]

Erin, you are a wonderful teacher and you are a beautiful lady!! Thank you for all the knowledge you share with us 🌺🤗🌺

[@williammcculley5888]

Live you Erin, your really fantastic at explaining everything, keep your videos coming. Your video is the only one I watch.

[@debbismirnoff1424]

First you are adorable! Second, I just received this book and you put in an amazing amount of info! Every type of crust and exactly how to do it, equip, tools, pans and every type of pie imaginable! I love this book! Also the physical book is gorgeous! Opens flat, which I love and beautiful photography! Thank you Erin!

[@user-22-]

Your videos are second to none for clarity & helpfulness! Personally, I like my crusts quite a bit thinner & about half the darkness. Even though my crusts taste great, when I do a thicker edge to be fancy, my family will eat up *TO* the crust. Lol. I guess it’s like pizza, some don’t eat the crust, or toast, some like it dark, some light. Either way, you’re so helpful❗️thanks 😁

[@katieboyd5568]

Thank you all you behind the scenes heros! Erin, thank you for sharing your passion with us, it truly is very special to me!

[@catherinebhicks]

As a behind the scenes camera peep I loved this so so much! Already loved you Erin but I do a little more now and mad props to Katie - all those pies is no joke!

[@cheekysaver]

Thanks Katie and Erin!

[@mithulahiri4105]

I wish I lived next door to Erin. I'd be taking lessons every day...! Oooh...I am DEFINITELY making that Striped Citrus Pie (or as I call it, "Triple Citrus Curd Pie") this Winter...😋

[@margaretbatten3930]

I bought your book for my own Christmas present. I am not going to read it till Christmas, lol!

[@zoegeijsmans9158]

I love the little shout out to helps and the people you don't see on the camera. Love it

[@itslinziwalker]

This is the only video series that I have watched again and again, probably about half a dozen times each. I grew up in a catering family and you speak with the same joy about food as my family does. I can't wait to receive my copy of your book! 💗

[@backyardq1850]

I have been hit with the love bug for food also. For now it’s jus bbq but I’m trying to expand

[@PearlChen]

I'm so sad this pie series is over. Erin, thank you!!!

[@andreakhaid]

More more more! Love this series with Erin!

[@annarheimerl]

Erin, this incredible! You are so articulate, skilled, thoughtful and lovely. Thank you for sharing this series with us. I'm excited to get you cookbook!

[@hipflex168]

Oh how I love to watch the "e-pie-sodes with Erin. I will try my first pie crust ever tomorrow 🤗

[@delskinner3427]

I bought your Pie Book! And while I was at it I bought your other book as well!

[@JazzySaxPlayer22]

I’m sad that this pie spectacular is over. 😭💛 I made 2 of the pies from the series and 3 pies from the book so far, and I can’t wait to do more! Erin is a genius, and if you are thinking of getting the book, it’s wonderful! 😊

[@zmjw0504]

thank you Erin, i love the way you talk about all in this video, I buy your books today and I really happy to read all and I will try it soon, I hope after this I could make money with all your delicious recipe. sending you big hugs from Indonesia

[@jackiehiebert7064]

Honestly, Erin is the best teacher. So encouraging, empowering, and informative. Thank you all.

[@judymills873]

Just found you yesterday, I’m watching cold set pies on my iPad and also watching you make biscuits with your dad on the TV. lol

[@jessappetit]

Erin warms my heart ❤️

[@kathyreams3249]

I am a terrible baker, but I love this show!

[@m.a.franklin3763]

you are a true educator love ya Erin!!

[@manallmanall6379]

Just found this chanel. Love her personality.Every thing I never knew bout pie. Love it.👍

[@TashJansson]

nooo this series was so good! loved erin's energy and all the pies I tried to make turned out DELISH

[@food52]

Not the end of the series-just the last episode of the pie spectacular! We'll be back in a few weeks with more Erin.

[@MrShinentwist]

Love the book! Beautiful and FULL of so much info and helpful instruction

[@8cupsCoffee]

Love these pie episodes

[@andreeamicu792]

This woman is a pie goddess and I'm here for it!

[@KarenLeon457]

Literally dropped everything i was doing to come watch your video!!!🥰😍🥰😍

[@hmc9354]

Me TOO!!!

[@lisaanderson135]

Me too! I just took a batch of Cruffin’s out of the oven and they are still sitting in my tins🤭

[@mominetti]

Same! 🙋🏻‍♀️

[@gijoyjoy]

This is such a great series! You're a wonderful teacher Erin!

[@kathleennelson181]

Oh Erin you are an amazing teacher that I just love love love. God keep you on baking videos forever.

[@gennyjackson7847]

I love Erin McDowell, what a gem

[@marcelacecil3036]

Love your pies and your book, Erin!

[@singe0diabolique]

Oooooo, you make baking fun!

[@11terr]

found my answer.... i was the one who wrote to you on instagram... about the german pecan pie thanks!!! ♥

[@melissapennington8154]

Watching this while a pie is in the oven! ❤️❤️

[@creepypapermultipack]

YAY IM SO EXCITED FOR ANOTHER EPISODE!!!

[@delaineellison1379]

I Love My Book On Pie ! Right now it is my most prized possession. Girl, you have done yourself proud ! You have literally thought of everything. Fantastic Job !

[@Nominals75]

Love you Erin, you're awesome. Wealth of knowledge mixed with an exceptional personality.

[@williammcculley5888]

Love you, Love your book, thank you really enjoy watching your videos. Wish you lived near me in Michigan. If you ever get to Michigan we should get together and bake up a STORM!!! KEEP up the good work, you know your way around in the kitchen, thanks again!!!!

[@lizmiller7681]

This is it! I’m HERE for this!

[@Debra309]

Just picked up your book. I love, love, LOVE it! Can’t wait to get started making pies!

[@tobidauenhauer7125]

Omg. I just love Erin! Thank you

[@le2382]

Awesome episode as usual, looking forward to the next episode! ❤️

[@112tessan]

I realy enjoy the you explain how to make your cooking I have learned a lot from your videos Thank-you From Sweden

[@debralarive]

Love the new book! Thanks Erin and all the helpers!

[@KateMH_]

As a person living alone, I actually make cold set pies in mason jars and keep them in the freezer for a grab and go sweet treat that’s portioned for one...also people think you’re amazing if you pull them out of the freezer, all ready to go 😁

[@venusreena2532]

My pie My pie its growing hair..... great show Erin

[@VioletFem]

I learned so much from this series. Thank you Erin!

[@maryinchauste5329]

This is the best! Her book finally arrived & it’s so great! Love !!!!

[@clairebillette6051]

Love you as much as I love pies. So interesting. I 've learned a lot by watching you. Thank you so much.🥧💕

[@katerlee516]

I just want to say how much I’ve enjoyed this series and how much I currently enjoy Erin’s book. I’ve rewatched the previous installations many times-such an invaluable resource. I am no longer afraid of pie crusts, and that’s a small miracle. My goal before the end of the year is to be able to do her party trick!

[@alospm]

I'm so excited for a new pie video from Erin! Got my book on pie last week!

[@orioborous]

i just discovered this series and i love it so much! you have such good energy and you make a great teacher!

[@jaimed3890]

“Pie children” 🤣 Erin you are such a delight!!

[@christinagianni5134]

I love her . I am from Greece and here pies are not so famous , so I start making them when I so her and every time they come out perfect and delicious . Thank you very much !!!

[@deniseshergold59]

I love your enthusiasm when talking about pies,you have the fun way to get everyone baking,well done you xx

[@annainaugusta]

This entire pie series has been so helpful and fun! One is never to old to learn (as is the case with me). Thank you Erin! 👏🏽

[@slowery4336]

Pre ordered your book and got it a couple days ago.....thank you....makes it easy.

[@Sheherazadeh91]

Erin is such a good teacher! Thanks for sharing her knowledge with us Food52 😊

[@Jakotorres]

I have loved each and every episode!! Sometimes I just play them over and over again in the background while baking pies (hahaha just great on refreshing my memory on so many tips you give!!). Thank you so much and I’m looking forward on getting your book!!! You have such a great personality and you are an awesome teacher!! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@radiah292]

Erin you are the best. Love every single video of yours. Very informative and helpful for someone new to baking like me.

[@Cmonmanny]

Thanks to you I’ve been making the best pumpkin pies. I barely get cracks and my crusts are on POINT 😭👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾. I appreciate you so much

[@63raff]

Omg I ordered my book 3 weeks ago and I’m so excited to receive my book so I can start testing. Thanks Erin for generous knowledge!!! Eagerly waiting my pie book😆

[@evageline01]

Nooo...I don't want it to end. Thank you so much! Xx

[@Dcgirl737]

Love your videos! I am mostly a cookie, brownie, and French macaron baker so these videos have been so helpful and I may just have to add pies to my home baking business menu! Thank you.

[@jocelyndaniels1818]

Hey! I love your pie series. They really did help me learn so much about pies and pie dough. I’ve been afraid of them for 10 years and I can finally now make my own dough

[@andresvazquez2902]

Erin, you’ve Inspired me to bake. I love, love, love you.

[@maggiealena]

Im ready for another book.🎉

[@bubbadeaux1671]

Erin, your book arrived on the release date. I've already used it several times, and all I have to say is it's an amazing book!! Your rough puff was perfect and easy. I felt so gourmand!!!

[@debrariley2057]

Me to !!!!! I love your videos.you are just brilliant and you team .!!

[@kdonthetube]

Bought your cook book! It's fantastic!! Your a great teacher!!🥧

[@peggyruggles3754]

This such an amazing book!!!

[@kennethsearle2150]

Yay I love watching you!

[@ednalottering6544]

GREAT video. You are a great teacher. I learned a lot.

[@jandelricci637]

Erin, you are the BEST teacher ! I’ve already used one of your tips and got a compliment on my pie crust !! I’m not a good baker, but I’m trying, and plan to buy your books !! Thank you for your articulate teaching on all aspects of pie making !

[@chetlemon6528]

I absolutely love her.

[@maylien]

Love your baking vids! Especially how flubs happen and can be fixed (sometimes). Learned so much even though I’m an experienced home baker for last 60 years.

[@nbks6w8]

I just love you...and your book..it’s right on my bedside table!!!! Thanks a million for your great videos!!!!!

[@food52]

So happy to hear you're enjoying Erin's book and videos!

[@valep24]

Such a helpful episode! Thank you!