Pi Day is recognized every March 14 (3/14) by mathematicians and food fans around the world. After all, it's the perfect excuse to dig into a pie.
WASHINGTON — Pi Day is recognized every March 14 (3/14) by mathematicians and food fans around the world. After all, it’s the perfect excuse to dig into a pie.
Here are 16 pie recipes to help you celebrate the constant that represents the circumference of a circle to its diameter.
Mini cherry phyllo pies
These little two-bite pies make for a perfect snack. . Â
(AP Photo/Matthew Mead)
AP Photo/Matthew Mead
Peach crumb pie
It’s hip to be square — especially if you’re a pie. .
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Phil Mansfield/The Culinary Institute of America via AP
Skillet apple cranberry pie
Sara Moulton makes pie in a skillet. .
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Sara Moulton via AP
Shepherd’s pie
Craving savory over sweet? Try a shepherd’s pie this Pi Day. .
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Carrie Crowder/Katie Workman via AP
Strawberry streusel pie
Bite into spring a bit early with this quick recipe for strawberry streusel pie. From start to finish, it takes just 30 minutes. .
(AP Photo/Matthew Mead)
AP Photo/Matthew Mead
Coconut cream pie
This take on a coconut cream pie is a great recipe for beginning bakers, since the orange-flavored custard is stirred together in a bowl then baked in the shell. .
(AP Photo/Matthew Mead)
AP Photo/Matthew Mead
Citrus pumpkin meringue pie
Give pumpkin pie a citrus twist with this recipe for a light and fluffy meringue pie. .
(AP Photo/Matthew Mead)
AP Photo/Matthew Mead
Cheddar whiskey apple pie
This sweet and savory pie is topped with a butter cracker crumble. .
(AP Photo/Matthew Mead)
AP Photo/Matthew Mead
Coconut and berry tart
If you crave a crispy coconut crust, a vanilla-almond pudding filling and a pile of fresh fruit, this tart is for you. .
(AP Photo/Matthew Mead)
AP Photo/Matthew Mead
Orange-vanilla ice cream pie
Orange whipped cream tops this Creamsicle-like ice cream pie. .
(AP Photo/Matthew Mead)
AP Photo/Matthew Mead
Penuche cream pie
Fudge filling and vanilla custard combine in this sweet, rich dessert. .
(AP Photo/Matthew Mead)
AP Photo/Matthew Mead
Raspberry coconut ice box pie
Don’t want to turn on the oven? This no-bake pie is the recipe for you. The filling is made from blended whipped cream, cream cheese, fresh raspberries and coconut milk. It all sets in the refrigerator. .
(AP Photo/Matthew Mead)
AP Photo/Matthew Mead
Coconut patty pie
This coconut patty pie has all the flavors of a Mounds candy bar. .
(AP Photo/Matthew Mead)
AP Photo/Matthew Mead
Raspberry rhubarb cream pie
Swap out the strawberries for raspberries in this rhubarb cream pie. .
(AP Photo/Matthew Mead)
AP Photo/Matthew Mead
Deep dish apple pie
Nothing says comfort like a deep-dish apple pie. The ingredients list is small, but the flavor is not. .
(AP Photo/Matthew Mead)
AP Photo/Matthew Mead
Peach hand pies
Get a single serving of sweetness with these hand pies. .
(AP Photo/Matthew Mead)