Dutch Cocoa Brownies
Rich Dutch cocoa brownies with a shiny, crackly top, moist chocolate center, and semisweet chocolate chips. Made in a 9-inch square pan.
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Man-Made Pies has you covered. From classic fruit pies and homemade Pop-Tarts to brownies, cakes, and other treats, everything is baked from scratch in my Maryland home kitchen. No shortcuts, no fuss. Just bold flavors and classic twists.
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Rich Dutch cocoa brownies with a shiny, crackly top, moist chocolate center, and semisweet chocolate chips. Made in a 9-inch square pan.
Light, fluffy, and full of rich chocolate flavor, this homemade Chocolate Angel Food Cake is made with Dutch-process cocoa and whipped egg whites. No butter, no oil, just a classic cake with a chocolate twist.
Homemade Brown Sugar Cinnamon Pop-Tarts with flaky butter-lard pastry, a rich cinnamon brown sugar filling, and a thick vanilla-cinnamon glaze. A nostalgic breakfast favorite made from scratch.
Thinly sliced apples arranged into a beautiful blooming rose, baked with cinnamon, brown sugar, and butter in my signature flaky butter-lard crust. An elegant twist on classic homemade apple pie that’s easier to make than it looks.
A classic homemade cherry pie with tart cherries, a concentrated cherry glaze, and a flaky butter-lard crust. Big cherry flavor without a runny filling.
Bosc pears, fresh ginger, and ground ginger come together beneath a brown sugar-pecan crumble. I let the pears release their juices before baking, then keep those juices in the filling so the fruit thickens in the oven. Melted butter brings the crumble together in tender, nutty clusters.
Homemade 6-inch peach blueberry crumble pie with juicy summer fruit, concentrated fruit glaze, buttery brown sugar crumble, and a flaky pie crust.
My signature 3:2:1 butter-lard pie crust combines the rich flavor of butter with the exceptional flakiness of lard. A reliable, easy-to-work dough for beautiful 9-inch pies, lattice tops, and decorative crusts.
All the buttery flavor and flaky texture of my signature 3:2:1 butter-lard pie crust, scaled down for a 6-inch pie. Perfect for small-batch baking, date-night desserts, and pies for two.
Juicy peaches, a splash of bourbon, and a buttery brown sugar crumble come together in this homemade Peach Bourbon Crumble Pie. Reducing the peach juices with bourbon concentrates the fruit flavor for a rich, flavorful filling beneath a crisp, golden topping.
A homemade apple pie with tender Honeycrisp and Granny Smith apples, a rich cinnamon-spiced glaze, and a golden, flaky double crust. Everything a classic apple pie should be.
Sweet cherries, juicy peaches, and Amaretto come together in a homemade fruit pie with a rich fruit glaze, flaky butter-lard crust, and buttery almond crumb topping.
A classic homemade all-butter pie crust with rich buttery flavor and flaky, tender layers. Made with simple ingredients, this versatile dough works beautifully for sweet pies, savory pies, and decorative lattice tops.
Sweet Bosc pears and tart cranberries make a fall pie that doesn’t hide the fruit beneath too much sugar. Cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and vanilla bean paste add warmth, while a brown sugar crumble finishes the top. It’s especially good the next day, once the filling has settled and the flavors have come together.
All the flavor of my original Peach Bourbon Crumble Pie, scaled down for two. Fresh peaches, a rich bourbon reduction, and a buttery brown sugar crumble make this 6-inch pie perfect for date night.
Simple cookie-based crusts provide a crisp, sweet foundation for chilled and baked desserts. From chocolate cookies to vanilla-style crumbs, these alternatives offer an easy way to match crust flavor to filling.
A homemade Dutch apple crumb pie with Honeycrisp and Granny Smith apples, buttery brown sugar crumble, and a rich bourbon-apple reduction.
A Maryland State Fair Red Ribbon winner! My secret is cooking blueberries in two batches for a filling that slices beautifully without sacrificing the flavor and texture of whole berries.
Thick, rich Classic Bakery-Style Brownies with shiny crackly tops, crisp edges, and fudgy chocolate centers. Made from scratch with melted chocolate and cocoa powder.
Rich, homemade Fudgy Espresso Brownies with shiny crackly tops, fudgy centers, and intense chocolate flavor. Espresso powder brings out the chocolate without making them taste like coffee.