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Happy Pi Day! Celebrate With 14 Pies That Will Leave You Feeling Satisfied Times Infinity
Math nerds, unite! March 14 is Pi Day, which means all over the world people will gather together, hunch over their calculators, and marvel at the infinite number that is Pi. And what's the best way to celebrate Pi Day? With an endless supply of pies, duh. But should you go with a classic apple or a more unique crusted treat? Why decide when you can have all of them? Here are 14 pies to bake for Pi Day that will leave you infinitely satisfied.
Image: A Spicy Perspective
Bourbon Pumpkin Pie with Cinnamon Pecan Streusel
It might seem like a fall dessert, but the pairing of pumpkin, bourbon, and cinnamon provides year-round flavor coziness to be enjoyed.
Image and recipe: Climbing Grier Mountain
Lemon Ricotta Strawberry Pie
This has so much fresh fruit that it’s basically a breakfast dish. Start the day with this amazing pie. There. Treat justified.
Image and recipe: Closet Cooking
Browned Butter Butterscotch Pie
The name is kind of a tongue twister, but the pie itself is a tastebud explosion of goodness.
Image and recipe: The Kitchn
Fudge Brownie and Chocolate Liqueur Crème Brûlée Pie
So… it’s a fudge brownie in pie form with a boozy layer of chocolate liqueur? Yes + please.
Image and recipe: Half Baked Harvest
Apple Bacon Pie with Cheddar Crust
A CHEESE CRUST? Why hasn’t anyone ever thought of that before? All crusts of all types should be made of cheese. Let’s make this an official rule.
Image and recipe: A Spicy Perspective
Peanut Butter Nutella Pie with Crispy Bacon & Golden Grahams
OH. EM. GEE. This pie somehow has every edible item that makes the world a better place. Peanut butter? Nutella? Bacon? Golden grahams? Hello, happiness.
Image and recipe: Climbing Grier Mountain
Classic Chess Pie
Custard rarely gets a moment in the food spotlight, so let’s give it proper cred right now. This pie is a magnificent custard-y Southern delight, and it’ll melt in your mouth.
Image and recipe: A Spicy Perspective
Chocolate-Filled S'mores Pie
This pie will make you instantly forget the horrible winter you’ve suffered through and give you a sweet taste of the summer to come.
Image and recipe: The Kitchn
Muddy Buddy Pie
It’s equal parts beautiful and delicious. Also, there’s Chex Mix.
Image and recipe: Crepes of Wrath
Raspberry Apple Pie
There’s nothing more American than an apple pie, and there’s also nothing more American than creating a fun national holiday out of something obscure and adding a rich food component to it. So be patriotic and make this pie.
Image and recipe: A Spicy Perspective
Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie
Oh brother. Is it possible to fall in love with a dessert? Because I’m feeling all the feels. Good luck only eating one slice of this.
Image and recipe: A Spicy Perspective
French Silk Pie
Just the name of this pie makes it sound classy and glamorous. And the combination of espresso powder, chocolate mousse, and whipped cream will make you feel like a Hollywood A-lister on the Oscar red carpet.
Image and recipe: The Kitchn
Coconut Cream Pie
Coconut is either a flavor you love or hate. But the fluffiness of this pie will leave you on the side of eternal love, no matter where you stood before.
Image and recipe: A Spicy Perspective
Pear Gruyère Pie
It’s a pie with fruit and cheese. I mean, I’m sold. You?
Image and recipe: The Kitchn
