I had a rocky relationship with math in high school. Algebra? Great. Geometry? Terrible. Algebra 2? Meh. Trigonometry? Crash and burn. Thankfully my math experiences didn’t end with high school. My college algebra class was only so-so. But my business calculus class was phenomenal (I had a superb teacher. Makes all the difference.) And while my business stats class was one of the hardest classes I had to take it was challenging in a very rewarding way.
One way to make me exponentially more excited about math is to combine it with food. And that is the beauty of Pi Day.
Now, I admit, although I vaguely remember a poster on the wall in my geometry class that listed out the digits for pi, before writing this post I could only tell you the first 5 digits after the decimal (3.14159). But thankfully even that is more than you need to know to be able to celebrate Pi Day.
Pi day is celebrated on March (3) 14th (14) each year. And this year is actually an even bigger deal for Pi Day because the year lines up with it as well (15).
The pie that I typically make for Pi Day is this Kentucky Derby Pie (which I’ve also heard called a Tollhouse Pie because it tastes kind of like a chocolate chip cookie). No matter what you call it we love it. I’m planning on making it again for Pi Day this year.
Of course not everyone likes an amazing chocolate chip cookie pie, so I have some other options for you as well:
Pumpkin Pie Dessert Shooters from Julie is Coco and Cocoa
Pie in a Jar from The Nerd’s Wife
Hot Apple Pie from Three Different Directions
Caramel Banana Cream Pie from Busy Mom’s Helper
Chocolate Pie from Captain Fussy Buckets
Easy Pecan Pie from The Frugal Mom
Blackberry (or any fruit) Cobbler from Julie is Coco and Cocoa
Patriotic Pies in a Jar from The Nerd’s Wife
Pumpkin Yogurt Pie Recipe from Three Different Directions
Pumpkin Better Than Disneyland Pie from Busy Mom’s Helper
Orange Cranberry Pecan Pie from Mommie Again
Mint Pie from Julie is Coco and Cocoa
Mini Chicken Pot Pies from The Nerd’s Wife
And if you want the Kentucky Derby Pie recipe see it HERE
Great round up! I love pie. And, I like the pi symbol you have on there. cute!
Thanks, Debi! I thought it added just the right touch for pi day 😉
There are so many fun recipes here! I totally pinned the pies in a jar idea – how fun!
Aren’t those cute?! I need to go get some small jars so I can make some!
Those are some great ideas for Pi day. That chocolate chip pie looks amazing!
Thanks, Michelle! And the chocolate chip pie is my most requested (by far)!
My kiddos are celebrating Pi Day at school on Friday. I would love to continue the fun at home with your recipe ideas.
I don’t think my kids have ever done something at school, but I should suggest it! Hope you have a fun Pi Day on Saturday!
I like pies more then I’ll ever like cake–of course cookies (Cookie Monster here). As for math—I am a semi retired bookkeeper who could not grasp geometry or trig–adding subtracting multiplying and dividing–fine–wasn’t all that good with algebra either come to think about it!!! So I will leave Pi to those who actually like math!! I’ll stick to PIE.
Mmm, cookies. And pie just makes everything better 😉
I am so excited for this year’s pie day! We are have a fully party!
Woo-hoo! I think I’ll probably do more this year than I usually do just because the year lines up too 😉
What better way to celebrate Pi day than with pie? LOL! What a fun and creative idea.
Thanks, Krista! And yes, aren’t all holidays better with pie 😉
So many great ideas for Pi Day! And I love the pi on your pie!
Thanks, Anita! It’s a fun little addition that really makes it feel like a holiday 😉
Yay for Pi Day!!!
Happy to have another Pi Day fan! Thanks, Carly!
These all look amazing! I’m pinning right now!
Thanks, Angie! And thanks for the pin!
I like this method of celebrating Pi day for sure!
I think all holidays need to be celebrated with food! Thanks, Liz!
Yep – a great idea for celebrating Pi day! And when I saw Tollhouse Pie and pie in a jar – you had me!
Thanks, Donna! It’s probably my most made pie! We love it!
Yum! I wanted to attempt to bake a pie for Pi Day this year. I got too lazy so I may buy a slice from the bakery. Blackberry cobbler or pie would be amazing!
My plans for making a homemade pie fell through. Thank goodness for the bakery!
Pie is wonderful! Good round up.
Thanks! We do love pie, my husband even requested a pie instead of birthday cake this year!
those are awesome ideas. who doesn’t like pie right?
Thanks! And right?! There is always room for pie 😉
As a science nerd (I was a Physics/Bio major) I absolutely adore this post! I know Pi Day is tomorrow, but I’m bringing one into the office today to celebrate. 🙂
Thanks!! And my husband’s office celebrated on the Friday before Pi Day as well!
I just love pie, and this is such a great round up! Thanks!
Thanks, Stephanie! Pie is one of my favorite desserts to make 🙂