Sunday, February 19, 2023

Guest Author Misha Popp, Biscoff Banoffee Pie #recipe, and #bookgiveaway!

 

 

Molly MacRae: Molly, here, welcoming Misha Popp and her to-die-for pie to the Mystery Lovers’ Kitchen today. A Good Day to Pie, Misha's second Pie Before Guys Mystery is just out. The series is a wicked delight. Thanks for being my guest, today, Misha, and thanks for offering a copy of your new book to one lucky U.S. or Canadian commenter!


Misha Popp: The only thing better than pie is pie that comes together in no time flat - and this one definitely does!

Daisy bakes a little magic (and sometimes murder!) into every pie she makes and you can too. Just because baking is a science, that doesn’t mean there isn’t room for improvisation – especially where pie is concerned. One of the best things about making pies is how easy they are to customize. Once you have your basic techniques, it’s a breeze to swap ingredients and flavors around to make something completely unique. Chances are you already have something in your pantry just begging to be worked into a pie!

Banoffee is an English classic consisting of a digestive biscuit crust layered with caramel, bananas and cream. In this version, we swap out the neutral digestives for warmly spiced Biscoffs, but you can just as easily sub in your favorite – Oreos, gingersnaps, or oatmeal would all work just as well!

What kind of magic will you be adding to your pie?


Biscoff Banoffee Pie

 

Ingredients

1 packet of Biscoff Cookies

5 tablespoons melted butter

1 tin dulce de leche

2-3 bananas

1 pint heavy cream

1/3 cup powdered sugar


Directions

Preheat oven to 350f.

Crush Biscoff into crumbs using your preferred method. (Food processor, rolling pin, etc) Reserve a bit for garnish if desired, then combine with melted butter and press into pie pan. Bake for 8 minutes.

While crust cools, whip heavy cream and powdered sugar to stiff peaks.



Spread dulce de leche across bottom of pie and top with sliced bananas and whipped cream. (Again, this is all customizable – addicted to caramel? Double it! Prefer a mountain of whipped cream? Go for it! The world is your pie!!)



What kind of magic will you be adding to your pie? Leave your answer in a comment for a chance to win a copy of A Good Day to Pie. Giveaway open for U.S. and Canada.


Misha Popp (she/her) enjoys writing about murdery women and over-the-top baked goods, but not so much about herself. She lives in rural Massachusetts where she bakes entirely too many pies and sculpts things out of chocolate. An unrepentant school nerd, she has a collection of degrees that have nothing to do with the jobs that pay her. Visit Misha at her website.


25 comments:

  1. Hubby isn't a fan of bananas. So I'd be switching the bananas for a can of well drained apple pie filling. You just gotta love caramel apple flavor! Since hubby is extremely partial to pies (over cake or most other desserts), this is going to be a must try for us.

    Thank you for the recipe and the fabulous chance to win a copy of "A Good Day to Pie"! On my TBR list and can't wait for the opportunity to read and review it.
    2clowns at arkansas dot net

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    1. Kay, you've GOT to read Misha's first book -- the fabulous caramel apple pie Daisy makes for the baking contest will make you drool on the page or screen!

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    2. Leslie's, right, Kay. I can't wait to make that apple pie.

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  2. A Good Day to Pie sounds like a delicious mystery book. I would love to read it. Thanks for the opportunity to do so.

    Nancy
    allibrary (at) aol (dot) com

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  3. I'd have to add some chocolate in there, maybe chocolate chips? Or some nuts and cherries on top for a banana split type pie. I love that it's so easily customizable!
    kozo8989(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  4. I don’t bake pies much but I like to add a bit of cinnamon to my chocolate chip cookies. sgiden at verizon(.)net

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  5. This looks yummy! Thanks for sharing and visiting Mystery Lovers' Kitchen!

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  6. I love Biscoff cookies! I would drizzle chocolate sauce over the whipped cream. aprilbluetx at yahoo dot com

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  7. As long as I don't have to make a pastry crust, I will give a pie a try and this one looks like fun, not to mention tasty! Thanks for the recipe and the chance to win. makennedyinaz(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  8. Thank you SO much for not relying on cool whip with all its questionable ingredients!
    This soumds like fun.
    libbydodd at comcast dot net

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  9. Welcome, Misha! I adored your first book -- a classic cozy with a modern edge, not to mention a twist of a trope or two -- and am delighted that you're our guest today!

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  10. My favorite addition is COOL WHIP which is already in this delicious pie.
    Thank you for this kind opportunity.
    lindalou64(@)live(dot)com

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  11. Misha, this pie is an absolute killer! I might cut back on the powdered sugar because that dulce de leche is rich and sweet! I'll take caramel over chocolate anytime. patdupuy@yahoo.com

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  12. I'm really looking forward to reading "A Good Day To Pie". I would add a drizzle of chocolate and roasted pecans on the top. Sounds delicious.
    diannekc8(at)gmail(dot)com

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  13. I love all these pie suggestions! Thanks for prompting them with your visit and recipe, Misha.

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  14. Yum... I'm going to dream about this recipe!

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  15. Oh, my goodness! What a lovely pie! I would drizzle some chocolate and caramel sauce on top. With some nuts. I'm so excited to read your book! Love the book cover! Thanks for the chance!
    jarjm1980(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  16. I would drizzle it with caramel. Thanks for sharing! Sounds delicious. cherierj(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  17. Chocolate and nuts
    Wskwared(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  18. Hello Misha! Thank you for sharing your delicious sounding (and looking) Biscoff Banofee Pie recipe! I love Biscoff cookies, bananas, and Dulce de Leche (in my native Chile we eat this almost every day). I also must read A GOOD DAY TO PIE... Happiness is reading a cozy and eat some yummy pastries for me. Luis at ole dot travel

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  19. Delectable and yummy. So irresistible. A complete delight. Perhaps shaved chocolate. elliotbencan(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  20. Pies give me such enjoyment. So many to savor. Your biscoff is unique and so appealing. I would dig in and share it. saubleb(at)gmail(dot)com

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  21. What a unique pie crust idea and that sweet buttery taste of Biscoff cookies is not one that I would have ever considered. Sounds so yummy and while I am not a banana cream sort of gal I am already thinking about other flavors that would go great with a Biscoff crust or other unique crust flavors like ginger snaps. Thank you for sharing and for offering a copy of your book, it sounds like a tasty read! tracy.condie@gmail.com or tracy.condie at gmail dot com.

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  22. Sounds like a great read and recipe, would love ti get a copy! tWarner419@aol.com

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  23. I'd drizzle chocolate sauce on it yum thank you for the chance
    The pie looks delicious. I'm new and the book sounds amazing. Donamae clausen Kutska Donakutska7@gmail.com

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