From above, you see a circular pie with a golden-brown crust. A large 'pi' symbol cut out of the same crust sits in the center, revealing the vibrant scarlet of raspberry filling underneath. The surrounding area is speckled with crunchy almond crumble.

Pi-symbol Raspberry Pie

Name: Pi-symbol Raspberry Pie
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 75 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: Fresh raspberries, 2 lbs rinsed; Granulated sugar, 1 cup; Cornstarch, 3 tbsp dissolved in 2 tbsp of water; Unsalted butter, 1/2 cup cold and cubed; Almond extract, 1 tsp; All-purpose flour, 2 1/2 cups; Almonds, 1/2 cup chopped; Egg, 1 beaten

Category Dessert

Prep 30 minutes

Cook 45 minutes

Style American

Technique Baking

Diet Friendly Vegetarian

Daily Recipe: March 14, 2024

We celebrate Pi Day with a 'Pi-symbol Raspberry Pie' - a unique take on the traditional raspberry pie. It uses fresh raspberries, complemented with the delightful crunch of almond crumble. The 'pi' symbol on top of the pie pays a playful tribute to this mathematical constant.

Ingredients (for 8)

Fresh raspberries - 2 lbs - rinsed
Granulated sugar - 1 cup
Cornstarch - 3 tbsp - dissolved in 2 tbsp of water
Unsalted butter - 1/2 cup - cold and cubed
Almond extract - 1 tsp
All-purpose flour - 2 1/2 cups
Almonds - 1/2 cup - chopped
Egg - 1 - beaten

Preparation

Step 1 - 🥣🔥🍇

In a saucepan, mix 2 lbs of fresh raspberries, 1/2 cup of sugar, and 3 tbsp of cornstarch dissolved in 2 tbsp of water. Bring to boil until the mixture thickens. Stir in 1 tsp of almond extract.
Step 2 - 🥣🥄🧈

In another bowl, mix together 2 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour and 1/2 cup sugar. Cut in 1/2 cup of cold and cubed unsalted butter until the mixture resembles coarse breadcrumbs. Reserve 1 cup for topping.
Step 3 - 🥧🍇👌

Press the remaining mixture into a pie plate. Fill it with the raspberry mixture.
Step 4 - 🥣🥜🎉

Mix the reserved crust mixture with 1/2 cup of chopped almonds and sprinkle over the raspberry filling.
Step 5 - 🥧🔠🎈

Cut out a 'pi' symbol from the leftover pie crust and place it in the center of the pie.
Step 6 - 🥚🖌️🔥

Brush the pie crust with a beaten egg for a golden finish. Bake at 375°F for 35-45 minutes until golden and the filling is bubbly.

Additional

A hint of lemon zest or vanilla extract can be added for extra flavor. Kids will surely enjoy making the 'pi' symbol! This dessert pairs beautifully with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, a traditional American touch to complete this sweet treat on Pi Day.