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7. Apple Pie<br />
Among the most iconic American<br />
comfort foods, apple pie is known for<br />
its generously packed, sticky filling and<br />
golden flaky crust. Slices of sweet and<br />
tart apples are spiced with cinnamon<br />
andsugarthenencasedinpastrywith<br />
aneatlylatticedorclosedtop.Other<br />
popular fillings include apricots,<br />
blackberries and strawberries. Spices<br />
like ginger, cloves and nutmeg can also<br />
be used for taste variations. Best enjoyed<br />
with ice cream, whipped cream, or both.<br />
8. Banoffee Pie<br />
Back in 1971, the chef and owner of the<br />
Hungry Monk restaurant in East Sussex<br />
were testing the US recipe for Blum’s<br />
CoffeeToffeePieandfounditwanting.<br />
They experimented with adding banana<br />
totherecipeandthebanoffeepiewas<br />
born.Aplayonwords,thebanoffeeisa<br />
mixture of bananas and toffee on a base of<br />
crumbled biscuits and butter, generously<br />
slathered in whipped cream (or coffeewhippedcream)andtoppedwithlight<br />
chocolate shavings or caramelised pecans.<br />
9. Portuguese Egg Tart<br />
What makes the Portuguese egg tart<br />
unique is the slightly caramelised top<br />
resembling a bite-sized crème brûlée<br />
that is surrounded by a buttery and<br />
flaky pastry. Taking inspiration from<br />
Portugal’s pastel de nata, thanks to<br />
Macau’s Portuguese heritage, the<br />
sweet creamy-custard centre is made<br />
by combining milk, sugar, vanilla and<br />
eggyolk.ApopularMacanesestreet<br />
snack, Portuguese egg tarts are found<br />
throughout the city.<br />
From left: All American apple pie from Tai Tai Pie Pies ($450/9.5-inch); Banoffee pie from The Globe ($70/slice)
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