Each and every month, Riverside Pie Cafe creates new pies to showcase until the calendar page turns. Here’s a look at the 6 pies for December 2019 that you absolutely need to try:

 

EGGNOG CUSTARD

Eggnog Custard pie from Riverside Pie Cafe in Windsor, Ontario.
Eggnog Custard pie from Riverside Pie Cafe in Windsor, Ontario.

It’s not officially the holiday season until eggnog makes an appearance. This pie is made with Kawartha Dairy Eggnog which makes this pie a perfect holiday dessert.

 

APPLE CRANBERRY CRUMBLE

Apple Cranberry Crumble pie from Riverside Pie Cafe in Windsor, Ontario.
Apple Cranberry Crumble pie from Riverside Pie Cafe in Windsor, Ontario.

Who can resist a crumble? This feature pie is the perfect balance of apple and cranberry topped with an oat crumble.

 

LEMON CUSTARD

Lemon Custard pie from Riverside Pie Cafe in Windsor, Ontario.
Lemon Custard pie from Riverside Pie Cafe in Windsor, Ontario.

Sometimes the simplicity of a traditional lemon dessert is all that is needed to put a smile on our face. This pie fits the bill with a smooth, tart lemon custard topped with fresh whip cream.

 

GINGERBREAD CHEESECAKE

Gingerbread Cheesecake pie from Riverside Pie Cafe in Windsor, Ontario.
Gingerbread Cheesecake pie from Riverside Pie Cafe in Windsor, Ontario.

You won’t be able to catch the Gingerbread man, but you can indulge in a tiny replica of him that is place atop this gingerbread swirl cheesecake topped with fresh whip cream.

 

CHOCOLATE BOURBON PECAN

Chocolate Bourbon Pecan pie from Riverside Pie Cafe in Windsor, Ontario.
Chocolate Bourbon Pecan pie from Riverside Pie Cafe in Windsor, Ontario.

In a month that features the celebration of Repeal Day, this is the first of two spirit influenced pies. This Chocolate Bourbon Pecan pie is a rich and decadent mix of dark chocolate, bourbon and toasted pecans.

 

BUTTERED RUM CREAM PIE

Buttered Rum Cream Pie from Riverside Pie Cafe in Windsor, Ontario.
Buttered Rum Cream Pie from Riverside Pie Cafe in Windsor, Ontario.

Mmmmm. Buttered rum. Creamy, smooth and buttery buttered rum. Beings topped with fresh whip cream and toffee bits is also a nice touch.