10/08/2026
Let’s talk about the mistake I made last week…
It’s in my belief, that every baker makes mistakes. But it’s how they pivot from those mistakes, that is the difference between a baker, and a ✨great baker✨
I wanted to make mini pumpkin pies, and foolishly didn’t bother to par-bake my crusts, well knowing that the filling would cook faster than my crust. Whether it was blind confidence or my “wing it” attitude, I press on on and well… my intuition was correct. Underbaked crust and a set filling.🙃
Instead of trashing the whole pan, I thought.. what could I do with pumpkin pie filling that’s already baked…🤔 And then it hit me, let’s put it in a croissant. And voila, the Pumpkin Pie croissant was born🎃🥐 I scooped out the cooked filling and popped it in the fridge for safe keeping, and tossed my floppy crust catastrophe in the bin.🚮
Moral of the story is you’re going to make mistakes, but it’s how you pivot, and make the most of them, and learn from them is what matters the most. That’s how you become a better baker. Who knows, your next mistake may just create something magical✨🥐
