The Best Pumpkin Pie In Fayetteville
Thanksgiving means pumpkin pie to so many. Rarely is a Thanksgiving meal served without pumpkin pie topped with whipped cream and a little dab of spice. I’m not gonna lie. I love pumpkin pie, and I always have. I even love the pumpkin pie over at McDonald’s.
Let’s be honest it wouldn’t be Thanksgiving without the popular dessert.
As we get closer to the Thanksgiving holiday, which falls on November 28 of this year, we decided to do a search and find out where the best pumpkin pie can be found right here in the Fayetteville area.
Pumpkin Pie By Definition
Pumpkin pie is a dessert pie with a spiced, pumpkin-based custard filling. The pumpkin and pumpkin pie are both a symbol of harvest time, and pumpkin pie is generally eaten during the fall and early winter. In the United States and Canada, it is usually prepared for Thanksgiving.
The Pie Filling
Pumpkin pie’s filling ranges in color from orange to brown and is baked in a single pie shell, usually without a top crust. The pie is generally flavored with pumpkin pie spice, a blend that includes cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves or allspice. The pie is usually prepared with canned pumpkins, but fresh-cooked pumpkins can be used.
The History of Pumpkin Pie
The pumpkin is native to North America. The pumpkin was an early export to France; from there, it was introduced to Tudor England, and the flesh of the “pompion” was quickly accepted as pie filling. During the seventeenth century, pumpkin pie recipes could be found in English cookbooks. Pumpkin “pies” made by early American colonists were more likely to be a savory soup made and served in a pumpkin than a sweet custard in a crust.
Finding Great Pumpkin Pie in Fayetteville
Superior Bakery
Superior Bakery is located at 2433 Hope Mills Rd Fayetteville, NC. The bakery was founded in 1956 by John S. Poulos. Mr. John immigrated from Greece in 1951 and began working as a dishwasher until he saved enough money to purchase a closed bakery on Raeford Road.
In 1958 John married Kay Paliouras. Together they grew the successful business and relocated to Hope Mills Road in 1971. John and Kay retired in 1988. Superior Bakery remains in the family and is operated by their son Nicko Poulos.
One review says, “Their staff shines among any I’ve ever seen they’re friendly they’re always there with a free treat.”
Sweet Tooth
Sweet Tooth is located at 4011 Sycamore Dairy Rd, Ste 102, in Fayetteville. Sweet Tooth lets people order online and will run your order out to the car when you arrive. They have pumpkin pie cupcakes.
One review says, “Stumbling upon Sweet Tooth was an absolute delight. The sweet treats were fantastic.”
Kiss Me Cakes Bakery
Kiss Me Cakes Bakery is located at 4251 Legion Rd Ste 125 in Hope Mills. They are a local family-owned and run bakery and dessert shop specializing in homemade desserts, birthday cakes, wedding cakes, and all things sweet including brownies, cookies, cupcakes, cheesecake, etc.
