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Today, we celebrate the mathematical constant π (3.14) in the most delicious way possible—with PIE! Why spend money at restaurants when you can recreate your favorite pies at home? We've gathered 12 incredible copycat restaurant pie recipes to impress your friends and family while satisfying your sweet (or savory) tooth.

Whether you're a math enthusiast or a dessert aficionado, there's no better way to honor this quirky holiday than by baking a perfect circle of deliciousness. Roll up your sleeves, preheat those ovens, and let's get baking!

12 Must-Try Restaurant Copycat Pies

1. Shoney's Strawberry Pie​

The classic strawberry pie with its glistening red berries and sweet glaze that made Shoney's famous. Perfect for spring!

2. Chart House Mud Pie​

This decadent dessert features layers of coffee ice cream and chocolate on a chocolate cookie crust, topped with whipped cream and chocolate sauce - a refreshing frozen treat to balance your Pi Day offerings.

3. Cracker Barrel Chocolate Pecan Pie​

Two classics in one—chocolate and pecan pie combine for this indulgent country-style dessert that's pure comfort food. Recipe URL:

4. Pappadeaux Key Lime Pie with Raspberry Sauce​

Tangy, sweet, and refreshing—this key lime pie with a beautiful raspberry sauce is restaurant-quality elegance you can make at home.

5. Baker's Square Old Fashioned Coconut Cream Pie​

Creamy, dreamy coconut filling topped with fluffy whipped cream and toasted coconut—a tropical vacation in every bite. Recipe URL:

6. Luby's Pecan Pie​

This cafeteria favorite features the perfect balance of gooey filling and crunchy pecans for a classic Southern dessert.

7. Taste of Texas Pecan Pie​

A Texas-sized version of the classic pecan pie from one of the Lone Star State's most beloved steakhouses.

8. Piccadilly Cafeteria's Pecan Delight​

It is another Southern classic with a rich, nutty flavor that brings back nostalgic cafeteria memories.

9. Anthony's Key Lime Pie​

A refreshing Florida favorite with the perfect balance of tart and sweet in a graham cracker crust.

10. McDonald's Hot Apple Pie​

This iconic fast-food dessert features a crispy crust and warm apple filling - a handheld treat that's perfect for casual Pi Day celebrations.

11. KFC Chicken Pot Pie​

For a savory Pi Day celebration, try this comforting chicken pot pie with its flaky crust and creamy filling.

12. Furr's Cafeteria Pineapple Millionaire Pie​

Light, fluffy, and tropical—this pineapple cream pie tastes like a million bucks but costs just a fraction to make at home.

Essential Pie-Making Products

Make your Pi Day baking experience even better with these kitchen must-haves:

For the Perfect Crust:

• ​Ceramic Pie Weights - Prevent bubbling and shrinking when blind baking
• ​Adjustable Wooden Rolling Pin - I use this on pies and cookies for consistent, even crusts every time.
• ​Silicone Pastry Mat with Measurements - Roll out the perfect circle with built-in size guides

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