Pretty pies tops

These beautiful tarts & pies are truly beautiful to look at, and would make a visually impressive dessert at your next dinner party.

When it comes to pie, these unique pies from Inspired Taste, The Pie Goddess, and other amazing bakers are sure to inspire.

Elvira Sayfutyarova is a scientist with a Ph.D. in chemistry who was born in Russia but now lives in the US. Apart from being a scientist, Elvira is also a creative baker, and on her Instagram page, she posts pictures of the unusual pies with eye-catching crusts that she designs herself. From geometric patterns and flowers to animals and even a chessboard — she knows how to surprise her followers and encourage people to bake at home.

German baker and photographer Karin Pfeiff-Boschek takes pastry baking to a whole new level that is definitely close to pie-fection. She masterfully arranges dough and fruits into the most beautiful pie crust designs. Vibrant botanical and geometrical ornaments on top of delicious pies make them almost too pretty to eat.

Go beyond basics with your pies. We'll show you how to make decorative pie crusts that will make these desserts really stand out.

Our most creative pie crust designs include the classic lattice topping, braided edges, stenciled, and more, taking your desserts to a showstopper level.

Elaborately decorated pies might seem like an impossible feat for the home baker, but today we're showing you just how to create them. Creating a stunning decorative pie crust is easier than you think, and requires a few simple techniques. Once you practice and master each method, like the lattice, braid, or leaf, you can mix and match them in any combination to make edible works of art.

Did you know that you can add color to your pie crusts? This daisy chain pie crust is the perfect way to add a little color to your pie without serving up a tough crust.