Summary
One skillful baker who’s a fan of theAnimal Crossingfranchise has shown off their culinary artistry by crafting a roasted chicken pot pie that’s themed after Nintendo’s series, taking the shape of a human villager’s face. While there are more than 140 different cooking recipes inAnimal Crossing: New Horizons, including multiple kinds of pie, pot pie is not on that list, so this fan had to get creative.
Animal Crossingand cookinggo hand-in-hand. The franchise' most recent mainline console-based game,Animal Crossing: New Horizons, launched in March 2020, and the 2.0 update from November 2021 added cooking recipes, bringing a welcome addition to the cozy village-building game and inspiring some real-world culinary creations.
Reddit user moremousebite posted two images of their home-made pot pie, both before and after it came out of the oven. The autumn-themed pie utilizes its natural round shape to outline the face of a starry-eyed humanAnimal Crossingvillager. Additional shapes added to the pie’s crust make up the character’s facial features, and its presentation even includes some additions like the face ofAnimal Crossing’s constantlandlord Tom Nook, a one-bell coin, and a variety of falling leaves that symbolize the seasonal nature of the pie.
Home Baker’s Animal Crossing-Themed Pie Draws Good Reactions
Reactions to the culinary creation have been positive, as multiple commenters have stated that it looks too cute to eat. Others have posted some creepy theories based on the pie, such as it being the fate of villagers who never pay back their loans to Tom Nook. There is no chicken pot pie cooking recipe in the games, likely becauseAnimal Crossinggames' villager typeshave always included a variety of chicken villagers, but there are eight other types of pie that players can bake inNew Horizonsif they find the recipes. While the in-game fruit pies all feature a lattice crust or no top crust at all, the Sea-Bass pie features a stylized crust not too unlike this player’s creation, utilizing pieces of crust to form the shape of a fish at the baked treat’s center.
This isn’t the first time in recent memory that a fan has shared one of their culinary creations based on the cozy game series. Just before Halloween, anotherAnimal Crossingfan made real-life Spooky Cookies, shaping and decorating them to look just like the craftable in-game item fromAnimal Crossing: New Horizons.
Animal Crossing: New Horizons
WHERE TO PLAY
Escape to a deserted island and create your own paradise as you explore, create, and customize in the Animal Crossing: New Horizons game. Your island getaway has a wealth of natural resources that can be used to craft everything from tools to creature comforts. You can hunt down insects at the crack of dawn, decorate your paradise throughout the day, or enjoy sunset on the beach while fishing in the ocean. The time of day and season match real life, so each day on your island is a chance to check in and find new surprises all year round.Show off your island utopia to family and friends—or pack your bags and visit theirs. Whether playing online** or with others beside you***, island living is even better when you can share it. Even without hopping on a flight, you’ll meet a cast of charming animal residents bursting with personality. Friendly faces like Tom Nook and Isabelle will lend their services and happily help you grow your budding community. Escape to your island getaway—however, whenever, and wherever you want.
