In this blog post, we’ll introduce you to the simplest pie ever – the Dream Pie. Made with just vanilla wafers and butter, this pie is as dreamy as it gets!
Ingredients
- vanilla wafers
- butter
Baking Instructions
- Mix vanilla wafer crumbs with butter.
Calorie: 400
Total cooking time:30 minutes
Difficulty level: Easy
A Tale of Dream Pie and Unintentional Kitchen Chaos
One sunny afternoon, I found myself staring blankly at a pile of vanilla wafers and a stick of butter. I had a sudden, inexplicable craving for Dream Pie. It was like a culinary siren’s call, and I, like a hapless sailor, was lured in.
The Encounter with the Vanilla Wafers
There they were, the vanilla wafers, looking innocent and unsuspecting. I had a sneaking suspicion that these cute little cookies had no idea they were about to be ground into oblivion. I tried to reassure them, whispering sweet nothings as I tossed them into the food processor. “It’s for a greater cause,” I murmured, as if it would soften the blow.
The Butter Tragedy
Next up was the butter. Ah, butter! The golden delight that makes everything taste better. Here’s the thing about butter though – it can be a slippery little devil. As I was trying to cut it into cubes, it slipped right out of my hand, skidding across the counter and onto my newly mopped kitchen floor. I stood there, frozen, as my butter made a break for freedom. Note to self: butter may be delicious, but it’s also a traitor.
The Union of Crumbs and Butter
With the renegade butter back in custody (and given a thorough rinse), it was time to unite it with the vanilla wafer crumbs. I added the butter to the processor, watching as it melded with the crumbs in a delicious, buttery dance. It was strangely satisfying, watching the crumbs and butter come together, like watching the main characters in a rom-com finally realize they’re perfect for each other.
The Aftermath
There I was, standing in the middle of my kitchen, covered in a fine dusting of wafer crumbs, with a butter trail on the floor (and on my foot). I looked at the crumbly, buttery mess in the food processor and couldn’t help but laugh. This was not how I envisioned my peaceful afternoon of baking going. But as I tasted the crumb mixture, I realized it was all worth it. The buttery, vanilla-y goodness was exactly what my Dream Pie needed.
The Moral of the Story
In the end, my kitchen looked like a war zone, and I had butter in places I didn’t think butter could reach. But, was it all worth it? Absolutely! The Dream Pie was a hit, and the experience (butter escape and all) was one for the books. So, dear reader, the next time you find yourself drawn into an unexpected culinary endeavor, remember to laugh at the messes, savor the successes and maybe, just maybe, keep a firm grip on your butter.
