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About Us

Meet Kevin & Crystal

Crystal Murphy of Boyertown, Pennsylvania never thought of herself as a baker, let alone a professional one. Then one fateful November, she was given the task of making a dessert for her mother-in-law’s Thanksgiving table. An understandably intimidated Crystal rose to the occasion and produced an apple pie cheesecake that shaped her future. 

 

“It somehow came out amazing.”

 

Crystal’s husband, Kevin (otherwise known as “Murph”) had returned from his two tours of Afghanistan about 8 years prior to Semper Pie’s establishment. Kevin had graduated highschool in 2007 and followed in the footsteps of his Army veteran father by joining The United States Marine Corps. 

 

Not once during Kevin’s time in Afghanistan did he bake a cheesecake, let alone consider doing so professionally. But he did return with a clear purpose. 

 

Semper Fidelis–or Semper Fi–a Latin phrase meaning “Always Faithful” stood out clearly in his mind. “Our commitment to serving those who serve us daily is the embodiment of our mission statement,” states Kevin.

 

What began as baking dessert for Thanksgiving quickly turned into a thriving Facebook cheesecake sale. After selling a steady 30 to 40 cheesecakes per week through the social media platform, the couple’s endeavors outgrew their home kitchen. They needed a commercial kitchen space to suit the demand for cheesecake in Berks County, PA.

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“The Colebrookdale Railroad in town opened their kitchen up to me for FREE!” 

 

Crystal & Kevin were deeply moved by the generosity of their Boyertown neighbors. When it came time for Semper Pie to open its own doors, it was clear the place they wanted their business to call home. They remained ‘Always Faithful’ to the community that treated them with such kindness.


They keep Semper Pie’s front door in constant motion with a new list of flavors every week. Kevin & Crystal do their best to make sure everyone gets a piece of the pie by offering gluten-free and keto desserts on a regular basis. While their business has moved away from Facebook and into their brick and mortar storefront, they still do their best to communicate with their loyal customers every week. Reach out to them on Facebook to say hello and see what’s in store.

Their Mission

Twenty-two veterans take their lives every single day. That’s a harrowing statistic that can not be taken lightly, but what can we do? There are already government and privately funded programs fighting every day to put a stop to the tragedy, or at the very least slow it down. But that’s simply not enough. That’s why Kevin and Crystal have decided to donate 22 cents on every dollar to veteran suicide prevention and general veteran support. They asked themselves, “What can we do?” 

 

Their answer? 

 

More.

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Grab a slice of the cheesecake that creates reviews like these:

“Absolutely the best cheesecake ever. My husband and daughter had the strawberry and said it was so light and fluffy. I had the gluten-free Snickers and it made me love food again. The service was so amazing and friendly. We will definitely return.” - Joanna H.

 

“We decided on several desserts for Thanksgiving, one being a cheesecake. I Googled “best local cheesecake” and came across Semper Pie. My parents ordered the cheesecake the week before Thanksgiving and picked it up the day before. The cheesecake was fantastic! We ordered the peanut butter cup, and it wasn’t overpoweringly sweet with the perfect amount of pb cups in the cake and drizzle on top. The cake itself was light and tart enough to contrast the pb and chocolate sweetness. Definitely will be visiting the bakery again! Obviously, if the cheesecake is that good, IT’S GOING TO SELL OUT. Order the cake before you need it! And order a whole one!” - Sherry C.

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