Don’t worry — there’s no actual possum in this pie. But try telling that to my kids the first time I served it at a Sunday lunch! It’s all part of the charm. Arkansas Possum Pie gets its name because it “plays possum” — looking like one thing on top, but hiding layers of chocolatey, creamy goodness ...

This pie has a quiet kind of charm. No fruit, no fancy topping, no complicated crust — just a creamy, custard-like filling nestled in a flaky shell and dusted with a hint of nutmeg. It’s called Sugar Cream Pie, and it’s been comforting Indiana kitchens for generations.

I first tried it when my neig...

It was a hot summer Sunday, and we had friends coming over for a backyard dinner. I wanted to make pecan pie (my husband’s favorite!) — but the usual version? Way too heavy for summer, and loaded with corn syrup and sugar.

So I experimented with a lighter, cleaner take: a nutty almond flour crust, ...