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Fresh from the Oven
Caught me snacking. It's so sweaty in here. 😋
Hot Mess
"Gargantuan Steaming Cherry Pie"
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The kitchen is hotter than Singapore in July, a disaster zone of flour and sweat. Yet amidst the HDB chaos stands a baker who knows that perfection is overrated. It's about passion, heat, and getting your hands dirty.
Andy isn't your typical baker. He’s the Hot Mess—a culinary whirlwind of flour, sweat, and passion, dealing with standard HDB kitchen humidity. Why settle for a pristine kitchen when you can have flavor that explodes (literally) onto the counter? His gargantuan cherry pie represents the chaotic beauty of home baking: imperfectly perfect edges, overflowing filling, and a taste that makes you forget about the cleanup. As a Home Favourite icon, Hot Mess Andy reminds us that the best recipes are made with muscle, heart, and a complete disregard for apron cleanliness.
"He's a little messy, but he knows how to handle his dough. Expect flour everywhere."
Hot Mess Cherry Pie
A deep-dish cherry pie that overflows with sweet, tart goodness. Requires a double crust and a lot of napkins.
Prep25 mins
Cook60 mins
Serves8 slices
Cals450 kcal
Ingredients
- 5 cups fresh cherries, pitted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pie crust (double)
- Turbinado sugar (for dusting)
Method
- 1
Preheat oven to 375°F. Don't worry if the kitchen is already hot (it's Singapore).
- 2
Mix cherries, sugar, cornstarch, and vanilla in a large bowl. Use your hands.
- 3
Pour into crust. Let it mound high.
- 4
Top with second crust. Slash vents aggressively.
- 5
Bake until bubbling and messy (approx 50-60 mins).
- 6
Let cool (if you can wait). Serve with a smirk.
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Does this apron make me look messy? 🇸🇬 🇸🇬
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Just a typical day: Chaotic, Chaotic, and more Chaotic. 🤫
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Sweaty Mood
Recipe testing gone wrong (or right). Wish you were here to taste it.
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Just a typical day: Hot, Hot, and more Hot. 🥧
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Humid AH
Flour + Singapore Humidity = Glue. It's not a pie crust anymore, it's a weapon.
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Burnt but Beautiful
The crust is a little charred (chao ta). I'm calling it 'rustic caramelization'. If you don't like it, dapao elsewhere.
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Apron Optional
Who needs an apron? But getting sticky cherry filling out of chest hair is pain level: waxing.
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Sweating it out
No AC in the kitchen today. I'm sweating more than a runner at East Coast Park.
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Dough Wrestling
This dough is fighting back tougher than a auntie for a reserved seat.
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5 days ago 210
Cherry Stains
Looks like a crime scene in here. Just pitted 5lbs of cherries.
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1 week ago 156
Sugar Rush
Ate the leftover filling with a spoon. No regrets. Okay, maybe a little regret.
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Midnight Bake
Couldn't sleep. Neighbors complaining about the smell of deliciousness.
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Recipe Testing
Detailed sourcing of ingredients. FairPrice vs Cold Storage. The struggle represents.
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Hot & Ready
Fresh out of the oven. Come get a slice before I drop it on the floor.