April Fools' Not Pies

Steps

• 1

  Make the pudding according the package directions and place in the refrigerator to thicken.
• 2

  Grease two ramekin dishes. Make circles from the pie crust that are large enough to cover the bottom and sides of two ramekins, then tuck the crust into them. Use a biscuit cutter to make two circles large enough to cover the top of the ramekins; set those aside for now.
• 3

  Cut orange Starburst candies into tiny squares for the carrots. Warm a yellow Starburst in the microwave a couple seconds until it's pliable, then roll it into small balls to resemble corn kernels.
• 4

  Knead green food coloring and some leftover pie dough together until coloring is well integrated, then make small balls for peas.
• 5

  Cut fruit snacks into bits to resemble chunks of squash or other vegetables. The different candy type adds some texture and color to the pie.
• 6

  Once the pudding has set, add a few scoops into the pie crust-filled ramekin. Then top with the candy veggies.
• 7

  Place the smaller pie dough circle on top and pinch the edges together to enclose the pudding and candy. Use a fork to crimp the edges to seal completely and give it a realistic pot pie look.
• 8

  Brush the top crust with a whisked egg yolk so when the crust bakes it will have a nice golden color. Bake in a preheated 450ºF oven for 10 minutes or until the crust is golden brown.
• 9

  Let pies cool in the refrigerator so the pudding can set again before serving.