From above, the Raspberry & Vanilla Chai Pi Pie looks like a piece of art. The deep red raspberry filling peeks through intricately crafted π-shaped crust cutouts. It's completed with a shiny, golden brown crust, sprinkled lightly with a dusting of crystalline sugar glinting in the light.

Raspberry & Vanilla Chai Pi Pie

Category Dessert
Prep 60 minutes
Cook 60 minutes
Style American
Technique Baking
Diet Friendly Vegetarian

Daily Recipe: March 14, 2025

This Pi Day, weave a touch of whimsy and festive spirit into your baking with this mathematical marvel - a Raspberry and Vanilla Chai Pi Pie. Designed to make an ornately patterned pie, this sweet blend of tart raspberries and lightly spiced vanilla chai is as delicious as it is Instagram-worthy. A buttery, flaky, homemade crust takes it over the top!

Ingredients (for 8)

Preparation

  1. Step 1 - 🔥🌡️⏲️
    Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Step 2 - 🥣🍓☕
    In a bowl, combine 4 cups of raspberries, 1 cup of granulated sugar, 3 tablespoons of cornstarch, and a cup of brewed vanilla chai tea. Stir gently just to combine.
  3. Step 3 - 🥣🧈🍞
    In another bowl, combine 2 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of sugar, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and a stick of cold unsalted butter cut into small pieces. Cut the butter into the flour until it resembles coarse meal. Gradually add 1/2 cup of ice water, 1 tablespoon at a time, tossing with a fork until a dough forms. Divide the dough into two balls and flatten into discs. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  4. Step 4 - 🥧🔪🍽️
    Roll out one disc of dough on a lightly floured surface into a 12-inch circle. Carefully transfer it to a 9-inch pie plate and trim any excess.
  5. Step 5 - 🥧🍓👩‍🍳
    Pour your prepared raspberry chai filling into the pie shell. Then roll out the second disc of dough. Cut out π-shape pieces using a cookie cutter and arrange them on top of the filling in a decorative pattern.
  6. Step 6 - 🥚🖌️🥧
    Brush the top crust of your pie with a beaten egg and sprinkle with coarse sugar.
  7. Step 7 - 🔥🥧⏲️
    Bake your pie in the preheated oven for 50 to 60 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the filling is bubbling. Let your pie cool before slicing.

Additional

Get your kids involved, by having them cut out the π-shaped pieces of dough. Also, this recipe is a great opportunity to talk to your children about the mathematical constant, pi. Customize the pie to fit your dietary needs by swapping all-purpose flour with a gluten-free alternative or using a sugar substitute for a lower-sugar option.