Milk Street Digital Class: No Ordinary Pie with Stacey Mei Yan Fong

Stacey Mei Fong, creator of the 50 Pies, 50 States project and new cookbook of the same name, doesn’t settle for the ordinary when it comes to pie—and neither should you. In this livestream class, Stacey will teach you a pie that deserves a spot on your holiday table: the chess pie, Stacey’s celebration of the flavors and history of Virginia. Stacey’s version gives you the best parts of this classic pie—a one-bowl filling, low-cost pantry ingredients, make-ahead ease—with a touch of her characteristic pizzazz. As a nod to Virginia’s historical role as the country’s #1 peanut producer, Stacey tops this pie with a generous sprinkle of candied peanuts. Combine it with a dollop of vanilla-spiked whipped cream and you have a dessert that hits all the high notes of both flavor and texture. You’ll also learn to mix, chill, roll, crimp and prebake a perfect pie crust that can serve as the base for all your future pies, be they sweet or savory. Plus, as we cook, you’ll get to hear about Stacey’s journey designing a pie to represent each and every state, drawing inspiration from state fruits, foods, traditions, landscapes and more.

What's Included: You will receive a .zip file that includes the cooking school video as well as PDFs of the recipe instructions.