$5 Pie Vs. $250 Pie - Summary

Summary

In this video, the host prepares to sample pies and cakes at different places. They start by visiting "Pie 'n Burger" where they try classic fruit pies, including apple and boysenberry. The owner talks about the restaurant's history and the handmade process of making their pies. Then, they head to "Underbelly" in Houston, where they enjoy a unique carrot cake fried pie, which combines elements of both pie and cake. Finally, they visit "Three Brothers Bakery" and taste a famous "Pumpkin Apple Pie Cake," a creative dessert that merges pie and cake with various flavors and cream cheese icing. The hosts enjoy the culinary journey and discuss their preferences, ultimately declaring the pumpkin apple pie cake as their favorite.

Facts

1. The video features a tasting of pies and cakes, including a pumpkin, apple, and pecan pie cake.
2. Lion Burger in Pasadena, with a history dating back to 1963, specializes in classic fruit pies and uses high-quality ingredients.
3. The pies at Pie 'n Burger are handmade, and the dough is allowed to sit for several days for optimal flavor.
4. Underbelly in Houston focuses on the story of Houston food, and they make a unique carrot cake fried pie.
5. Three Brothers Bakery in Houston gained fame for their "Pumpecapple Piecake," a layered dessert featuring apple, pecan, and pumpkin pies inside.
6. The Pumpecapple Piecake went viral after being featured on the Food Network.
7. The host prefers the Pie 'n Burger's pie for its classic and handmade qualities.
8. The Pumpecapple Piecake is praised for its creativity, combining three different pies with cream cheese icing and caramel drizzle.
9. The video concludes with a teaser for the next episode involving the theme of vampires and food.
10. The overall winner in terms of worth is Underbelly's carrot cake fried pie, as mentioned by the host.