Master These Easy Pie Decorating Ideas

By Ujjainee Roy

Whipped Cream Swirls/Meringue Topping

Try piping whipped cream in a decorative pattern on top of your pie, such as rosettes or swirls. Avoid this topping if your pie has a fatty or overly dense filling

Chocolate Shavings

Sprinkle chocolate shavings or curls on top of whipped cream for an elegant touch. This also helps add some extra texture; you can even mix in some shredded cacao nibs on top

Nuts and Seeds

Adding dried fruits, seeds or nuts works perfectly for festive pies. Try adding pecans, almonds, cashews, cranberries, blueberry or some caramel-dripped options on top of your pies

Lattice Top

The lattice pattern has strips of pie dough woven over fruit pies. It helps showcase the colourful filling and also keeps the pie airy

Braided Edge

Try braiding thin strips of pie dough and use them to decorate the edge of your pie crusts; you can even go for intricate smaller braids

Leaf Cutouts

A popular festive motif; try cutting out leaf shapes from pie dough and arranging them around the edge of your pie for a seasonal touch

Fruit Slices

Arrange slices of fruit in a decorative pattern on top of your pie. For apple pies, try going for shredded or candied apple bits, but for kiwi or lemon pies, go for some stylised candied sliced toppings