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A pie dough cutter comprising a removably attachable handle providing decorative patterns to be added to the top of a pie crust is herein disclosed. The dough cutter comprises different designs for stamping a portion of crust providing decorative elements. After a pie crust is prepared a desired dec

A pie dough cutter comprising a removably attachable handle providing decorative patterns to be added to the top of a pie crust is herein disclosed. The dough cutter comprises different designs for stamping a portion of crust providing decorative elements. After a pie crust is prepared a desired decorative pattern is pressed through the dough, which is then placed onto a pie prior to baking.

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1. A pastry press comprising: a handle;a cutter platen removably attached to said handle with a first fastener located on an upper surface of said cutter platen correspondingly mating with a second fastener located on said handle, thereby fastening and securing said handle to said cutter platen;a de

1. A pastry press comprising: a handle;a cutter platen removably attached to said handle with a first fastener located on an upper surface of said cutter platen correspondingly mating with a second fastener located on said handle, thereby fastening and securing said handle to said cutter platen;a decorative cutting implement disposed on said cutter platen; and,a locating mechanism internally affixed along a central axis of said handle and further comprises: a cavity extending from a top distal portion of said handle to said second fastener;a button located at said top distal portion;a first rod attached at a first upper end to said button, is positioned at an intermediate location in said cavity, is extending downwardly, and having a first lower end;a second rod having a second upper end engaging said first lower end and further comprising a second lower end having a pair of rectangular portions defining a gap therebetween;a spring secured between said pair of rectangular portions;a sphere portion, having a sphere upper end engaging said second lower end and a sphere lower end; and,a detent located at an upper surface of said first fastener for correspondingly receiving said lower sphere end;wherein said operation of said button alternates securing and unfastening said handle upon subsequent depressions;wherein said spring provides a mechanical resistance as said button is depressed; andwherein said sphere portion extends from a bottom opening of said cavity to engage said detent; and,wherein said cutter platen is interchangeable with another cutter platen having a different decorative cutting implement. 2. The pastry press of claim 1, wherein said handle is a rigid and resilient elongated member further comprising a plurality of finger reliefs along a single side surface. 3. The pastry press of claim 1, wherein said cutter platen further comprises a rigid circular form, wherein said decorative cutting implement is integrally formed along a lower surface of said cutter platen and outwardly extending therefrom. 4. The pastry press of claim 1, wherein said cutter platen comprises a diameter in the range of three to six inches and a thickness of approximately one millimeter. 5. The pastry press of claim 1, wherein said first fastener is a groove and said second fastener is a tongue. 6. The pastry press of claim 1, wherein said decorative cutting implement is a shape simulating a pair of cherries. 7. The pastry press of claim 1, wherein said decorative cutting implement is a shape simulating an apple. 8. The pastry press of claim 1, wherein said decorative cutting implement is a shape simulating a pumpkin. 9. The pastry press of claim 1, wherein said decorative cutting implement is a shape simulating a cross. 10. The pastry press of claim 1, wherein said decorative cutting implement is a shape simulating a heart. 11. The pastry press of claim 1, wherein said decorative cutting implement is a shape simulating a plurality of lilacs.