New York Times bestseller
The pie-making genius behind the popular Instagram account
@lokokitchen reveals the secrets of her mind-blowing creations in this
gorgeous full-color cookbook featuring 50 incredible sweet and savory
pie and tart designs
In a few short years, Lauren Ko made all hell bake loose, going from
novice pie baker to internet star and creator of today's most surprising
and delightful pie and tart designs. Her unique geometric style uses
fruit and dough cut and woven into stunning shapes to highlight color
and texture. With an elegant symmetry that matches their knockout
flavor, her dazzlingly intricate and inventive designs look difficult to
produce, but can be achieved with little more than a knife, ruler, and
some patience.
In Pieometry, Lauren reveals her secrets, sharing stories about her
designs and the inspiration behind them. Warm and funny, she recounts
the spectacular piesasters that led to some of her best creations, and
breaks down her most beautiful designs, describing how to make
naturally-colored dough, intricate weaves, and striking cut-out
patterns. Pieometry provides clear, step-by-step instructions,
accompanied by helpful photographs, which any patient baker can follow
to build these pies from bottom crust to top in their own kitchens.
Lauren makes it easy to mix and match doughs, fruits, fillings, and
designs, and each recipe includes suggestions for alternative
ingredients. Best of all, the beautiful finished pie and tart photos are
just as much of a treat to look at as the pies are to eat. But even if
you make a mistake here and there, her flavors save the day!
When it comes to flavor, Pieometry offers a balance of sweet and
savory pies that are a feast for the senses, including:
- Of a Shingle Mind: Honey ricotta tart with an herbed pastry shell and
beets
- Berried Treasure: Lavender blackberry cream with a shortbread crust
and berries
- Wave of Wonders: Cardamom coffee cream with a shortbread crust and
pear
- Once in a Tile: Pumpkin black sesame pie with a black sesame crust
- C and Easy: Butternut bacon macaroni and cheese pie with a whole wheat
cheddar chive crust
- Squiggle Room: Grilled cinnamon pineapple pie with a basic butter
crust
Whether you want to impress at the holidays or just spruce up a family
meal, Pieometry is your guide to transforming a rustic traditional
dessert into a modern masterpiece.
