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Friday “Pieday”: Pie Flavors for Summer 2015

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Notre Dame chapter.

Pie is one of my favorite desserts! I love baking them, filling the kitchen with the scent of warm, freshly made pie. It’s so comforting, especially during the cold months of late fall and winter.  

However, pie is also a great treat for the summer! Here are some the best varieties to enjoy while on break, whether you make them yourself or simply want to eat delicious pie.

1. Traditional Fruit-filled Pies

These warm, flaky pastries are just as delicious during the summer time as during the fall and winter. They are especially well-suited for hot weather when paired with whipped cream or a la mode!

Blueberry

Very traditional, and very delicious! If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it!

Cherry

An American Classic. Perfect for the Fourth of July!

Strawberry Rhubarb

It may sound strange, but trust me, this pie is DELICIOUS! 

2. Citrus/Meringue Pies

You can also choose a citrus inspired pie, whose flavors practically scream summer.  Citrus is just as refreshing in a pie as in a tall, cool glass of lemonade.

Lemon Meringue

Sweet and tangy lemon curd topped by light, fluffy meringue. Delectable!

Key Lime

Like lemon, the flavor of lime evokes the season of summer.

3. Cream Pies

Cream pies are also a great choice for a summer dessert, as their silky smooth texture is more than decadent enough to qualify these pies as a soothing, summer vacation treat.

Coconut Cream

The tropical flavor of coconut is perfect for the summer (and quite tasty too!)

Banana Cream

Another fantastic fruit choice for the summer, this pie reinvents one of the only fruits available in the dining hall.

Strawberry Cream

Strawberries and cream, a match made in heaven. Also a terrific summer choice!

4. Yogurt Pie

Finally, Yogurt Pie is a terrific choice of pie for the current weather because it is served as a frozen dessert! What better way to end a meal during the hot months of summer! Plus, it only requires three ingredients and can be made with your favorite flavor of yogurt!

Happy pie eating, collegiettes!

 

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Katie Surine

Notre Dame

Katie is a senior (where did the time go???!!!) living in Lewis Hall. From Baltimore, MD, Katie is pursuing a double major in Vocal Music and Anthropology. Besides writing for HCND, she sings with Opera Notre Dame, choral groups, and she is a pianist for Lewis Hall weekly Mass and Lucenarium, or "Luce" for short. Other interests include baking, reading, traveling, composing, and all things Italian.