PI-CEPTION

 by Beanie10
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The dream is real.

While this pie appears to have nothing to do with pi, its construction had everything to do with the use of pi. Just as pi is complex, so is our pie. Each bite brings with it a new depth as your mouth is transformed with the changing flavours and textures. You travel from the seed-filled sweetness of the raspberry, down into the bitter-sweet wonders of the blueberry filled midlands. Once you hit the innermost level your mouth will receive the smooth texture of the spiced apple and cranberry. There will always be the unlucky few who get caught in the emptiness of limbo, not knowing where to bite next. The maze top also provides a whole other realm outside of the sweetened filling that can serve as a pathway to your slice through the skilfully placed inception points leading into the various levels below. Or it can just serve as a fun game to play with berries. These adventures are best when shared and enjoyed with close friends.
 
Pie in action:   


 
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Step 1: The Making Of PI-CEPTION: Part 1

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The Crust

Ingredients
5 cups All Purpose Flour
1½ cup Shortening
3 Tbls Butter, chilled
2 Tsp Salt
14 Tbls Water

Toss together flour and salt. In a medium size bowl, cut butter and shortening into flour until pea size crumbs form. Add water gradually until the dough can be mound together. Lightly pack the dough into a ball and cover with plastic wrap. Place in the freezer for at least 30 minutes.
 
DeusXMachina says: Mar 27, 2011. 8:57 AM
Yo dawg, I herd you like dreams about pie, so I put pi in your pie in your dream, so you can dream while you eat while you dream about eating.

WE NEED TO GO DEEPER.

...>.<
canida says: Mar 15, 2013. 3:02 PM
This is still my favorite pi-day pie ever. Amazing.
CatTrampoline says: Aug 11, 2011. 9:57 AM
I am in awe.
skrubol says: Mar 29, 2011. 9:56 AM
The Pi is real, not complex (or imaginary!) It is however irrational.
mrslambert says: Mar 27, 2011. 9:47 PM
Brings new meaning to play with your food! :) What's the connection to pi? Am I missing another level?
Beanie10 (author) in reply to mrslambertMar 27, 2011. 11:18 PM
It is a lot of fun! You should try making it and playing it. Pi is involved in making the pie, the circumference of the inner circles, the volume of the different fillings, everything. It is part of everything we do in life. It is truly the circle constant.
mrslambert in reply to Beanie10Mar 28, 2011. 4:57 AM
Haha! I suppose that is true! Everytime you have any circle, you have pi...wish you could say the same for pie, yum. :)
saronpaz says: Mar 27, 2011. 1:28 PM
i must admit Im impressed, and it takes a lot to wow me ! you have really opened my mind to a whole set of possibilities...
Beanie10 (author) in reply to saronpazMar 27, 2011. 11:15 PM
I'm glad you enjoy it. Just think, its the perfect dessert to a turducken dinner.
aidanmf says: Mar 27, 2011. 7:50 PM
Anyone else notice that it looks like a pi-symbol in the pie too!
Lindie says: Mar 27, 2011. 8:18 AM
Absolutely Awesome!
stevtom says: Mar 26, 2011. 6:43 PM
Looks so delicious.
Just the top alone looks like it would be a lot of fun.
Here's hoping you win!
canida says: Mar 26, 2011. 3:39 PM
Wow, this is amazing! Fantastic job, I am in awe.
stephaniemarch says: Mar 23, 2011. 12:03 PM
Just like a communal dream!
pi-hole says: Mar 22, 2011. 11:10 AM
"inception? meh, the pie was better"
Banana Muncher says: Mar 22, 2011. 10:29 AM
i want it in and around my mouth right now !
PenilePickle says: Mar 22, 2011. 10:10 AM
i want to jam it down my throat
butterbeans in reply to PenilePickleMar 22, 2011. 10:28 AM
wow
lunchbox willie says: Mar 21, 2011. 10:55 PM
this pie is just amazing. pure ingenuity and creativity.
tindjo says: Mar 21, 2011. 6:21 PM
a pie you can play with AND eat.....you just made my wildest dream come true!
Susan Sykas says: Mar 21, 2011. 4:29 PM
This is awesome. Wow! Way to go guys.
buggylogs says: Mar 21, 2011. 2:06 PM
There are just so many levels to this. Unreal. WINNER!
LAWNMUSIC says: Mar 21, 2011. 1:22 PM
Awesome! Love the variety of fillings.
scoochmaroo says: Mar 21, 2011. 11:09 AM
Wow, that is incredible.
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