Ferguson Plarre’s Bakehouse has introduced new savoury pies created in collaboration with celebrity chef Darren Purchese. 
The first two varieties to grace stores are the Slow Cooked Beef Cheek and Fowles Farm to Table Shiraz, and the Cauliflower, Leek and Maffra Cheddar, each said to be spotlighting the best produce in Victoria.
Mr Purchese says this partnership with Ferguson Plarre was initiated to create the perfect, premium product that is comforting and delicious for the colder months.
“There is nothing us Aussies love more than a good pie, and these newest releases I’ve created with the team at Ferguson Plarre are no exception,” he says.
“The Beef Cheek and Fowles Farm to Table Shiraz pie is absolutely delectable. The supple tannins and notes of spice in the Fowles wine add a rich aroma that perfectly complements the beef cheek both as an ingredient in the pie, and as a glass to enjoy on the side.
“Tastes of Victoria are abundant in these pies. The Cauliflower, Leek and Maffra Cheddar variety has an edge with the cheese creating a smooth yet salty finish. The milk is from a single herd of Holstein Friesians and embodying the richness of Gippsland’s dairy country.”
Ferguson Plarre has partnered with Victorian producers Fowles Wine and Maffra Cheese Co to help Mr Purchese’s gourmet Aussie pie dreams “come to life”.
Ferguson Plarre CEO Steve Plarre says it’s an honour to work with Mr Purchese and other Victorian producers that are known and loved amongst the community.
“Darren has brought so many delicious ideas to the table and has been a real pioneer for this premium range,” he says.
“Darren’s immaculate cooking and flavour expertise, paired with our bakeries’ strong grounding in the Victorian community were the perfect combination to create a collection not to be missed this season.
“We are so excited for lovers of Ferguson Plarre to taste our newest winter warmers and get to know our partnering brands too – we couldn’t have made these mouth-watering pies without them.”
The new pies are the first two of a collection of four new flavours to be released this winter.
