Artistically decorated pies are a very hot trend on social networking platforms and the pies shown in this book are the gold standard against which all others must be measured.

Every host knows that serving a pie as dessert or with coffee or tea makes guests happy. Serving a pie that is so beautiful that it makes guests swoon will be a thrill for the host. Pies can be made as stunningly attractive as the most decorative cakes when the baker learns to use the appropriate care when working with pie dough. The recipes and techniques presented in this book will allow any home baker with a few extra minutes and some patience to create breathtaking works of art that will surprise and delight guests at the dinner table or afternoon coffee. From preparation of the dough to the last moments of baking, all methods are presented clearly and understandably. The only equipment required is a flat surface, rolling pin, sharp knife, oven, and refrigerator/freezer, although the possibility of using additional tools is unlimited. Beautifully decorated pies are a hit on social networking, and until now there has not been a book on how to create these stunning works of edible art. The author is a master of pie design and she explains in detail the methods needed to reproduce 25 of her most popular top crust art works.