You just pulled a rock-hard circle of ice out of the freezer. It looks like a hockey puck that’s been through some stuff. Relax. It’s not a rock; it’s a dream in deep-freeze hibernation.
Your first job is to read the box. I know, I know—that’s for people who follow rules. But trust me, the people who wrote that box tested this specific pie in a lab where sadness isn’t allowed. Follow their lead on thawing.
Pro tip: if the instructions say “bake from frozen,” do not thaw it. If they say “thaw first,” do not punish it by throwing it into a hot oven like a rebel. Respect the frozen science.
