CLEVELAND, Ohio — March 14 marks Pi Day, an occasion for math enthusiasts and food lovers alike to celebrate the mathematical constant pi (3.14) with pie-inspired indulgences and playful puns. While the classic pie remains a go-to for many, several local ice cream brands are offering pie-inspired flavors that are perfect for celebrating the day — and available year-round.
Seven Ice Cream Brands in Northeast Ohio
Here are seven ice cream brands in Northeast Ohio with unique pie-inspired offerings:
Mitchell’s Ice Cream
A beloved favorite in Northeast Ohio, Mitchell’s Ice Cream offers a variety of pie-inspired flavors. The Banana Cream Pie combines bananas, a marshmallow ribbon, and homemade shortbread crust, while the Key Lime Pie flavor features key lime ice cream and graham cracker crust pieces. For a more indulgent treat, Mitchell’s also serves ice cream pies with chocolate graham cracker crusts. These flavors are available at Mitchell’s ice cream parlors and select grocery stores across the region.
Pav’s Creamery
Known for its rotating special flavors, Pav’s Creamery in Akron and surrounding areas serves the Banana Cream Pie year-round. This flavor blends banana puree, marshmallow swirl, and crushed vanilla wafers. It’s available at all Pav’s locations, including in Green, Portage Lakes, and North Canton.
Perry’s Ice Cream
Perry’s Ice Cream has introduced two limited-edition flavors in celebration of Pi Day. The Cherry Pie flavor combines cherry ice cream with graham cracker swirls and cherries, while the Lemon Meringue Pie flavor features lemon ice cream and meringue ice cream with pie crust chunks. These can be found at Giant Eagle and other local grocery stores.
Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream
With numerous locations throughout Ohio, Handel’s Ice Cream offers a variety of pie-inspired flavors. Favorites include Banana Cream Pie, Coconut Cream Pie, and Key Lime Pie. For chocolate lovers, there’s French Silk Pie and Mud Pie, while seasonal options like Deep Dish Apple Pie and Pumpkin Pie are also available. Handel’s is widely known for its vast selection of creamy, flavorful treats.
Jeni’s Splendid Ice Cream
Based in Columbus, Jeni’s Splendid Ice Cream offers a decadent Boston Cream Pie flavor year-round. This treat features salted vanilla custard, yellow cake pieces, and dark chocolate fudge, perfect for those looking to celebrate Pi Day with a rich and indulgent dessert. Available at Jeni’s Scoop Shops and select grocery stores.
Graeter’s Ice Cream
Originally from Cincinnati, Graeter’s has expanded across Ohio and beyond. One of their standout flavors is Lemon Meringue Pie, which features a mix of marshmallow and lemon ice cream with crumbled pie crust and tart lemon candy crunch. This flavor is available at Graeter’s scoop shops and in grocery stores.
Pierre’s Ice Cream Company
Cleveland-based Pierre’s offers a couple of pie-inspired options that are available year-round, including Banana Cream Pie and Pumpkin Pie. These classic flavors can be found in signature quarts at local grocery stores throughout Northeast Ohio.
While Pi Day is the perfect excuse to treat yourself to these pie-inspired ice cream flavors, they’re available year-round from these local ice cream makers, ensuring you can indulge whenever the craving strikes.
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