The Best Pie Recipes for Pi Day (Or Any Day!)
Do you love pie? Then here are all the pie recipes you need for Pi Day, Thanksgiving, or any other pie baking event. Sweet and savory, baked and no bake, fruit, chocolate and custard, perfect pie crust recipes — we have them all!
Next week is Pi Day!
As a scientist who also dedicated a yearlong series to pies throughout 2018, you knew there was no way I was going to miss up an opportunity to celebrate, right?
Right.
I love pie. You (presumably) love pie. I mean, who doesn’t love pie? So here’s a round up of a whole bunch of delicious pie recipes, just waiting for your Pi(e) Day celebration!
Because there are so many different types of pie, I’ve divided these lists up into categories: fruit pies (my personal favorite), chocolate pies (my husband’s favorite – probably why there are so many of these on my site!), custard pies, no bake pies, savory pies, pie bars (not round, but we’ll still count them) and at the end, the most important step: pie crusts!
Seriously, there’s a pie for everyone on this list. And if your favorite isn’t on here, or there’s a pie you had once and have been dying to replicate, let me know! I am always looking for more pie recipes to share.
I’m often asked about my favorite pie recipes. These are all listed below as well, but just in case you’re curious about my tastes: these are my personal favorite pies:
- Cranberry Curd Pie
- Caramel Pear Pie with Oatmeal Cookie Crumble
- Lemon Pie
- Almond Crumble Blueberry Pie
- S’mores Pie
- Chocolate Shoofly Pie
Sweet or savory, baked or no baked, fruit or chocolate or custard, we have you covered. So get to it — Pi Day awaits!
The Best Pie Recipes for Pi Day (Or Any Day!)
Do you love pie? Then here are all the pie recipes you need for Pi Day, Thanksgiving, or any other pie baking event. Sweet and savory, baked and no bake, fruit, chocolate and custard, perfect pie crust recipes — we have them all!
Fruit Pies
When you think of pie, chances are, you think of a classic fruit pie first. Whether it's blueberry or rhubarb cooked pies, or a banana cream pie, here are all my favorite tried and true fruit pie recipes on Bunsen Burner Bakery.
Cinnamon sugar pears, homemade caramel sauce, and a crunchy oatmeal topping.
Flaky crust, fresh blueberries, and an almond paste crumble topping -- this is the perfect pie for summer (or use frozen blueberries to enjoy year round!).
This Chocolate Strawberry Pie combines the rich, sweet flavor of chocolate with the tangy, fresh flavor of strawberries for a tasty and decadent dessert. Creating this masterpiece is worth every second!
Move over, strawberries — there’s a new perfect pairing for rhubarb. And half the fun is getting to call it bluebarb pie!
Bump up your standard cherry pie with some almond flavor - this cherry almond pie is made entirely from scratch and so much better than canned pie filling!
I'm not sure what the best part of this pie is: the silky smooth homemade cranberry curd, or the gingersnap hazelnut crust.
Love lemon? Me, too! Get to squeezing some lemons for an amazing silky-smooth, sweet-tart treat.
Chocolate Pie Recipes
Fruit pies may take center stage, but chocolate pies are a classic favorite, too! Here are some pies for all you chocolate lovers out there.
Nothing beats a silky smooth slice of old fashioned chocolate cream pie with a mile-high pile of whipped cream.
Bring the campfire inside with this S‘mores Pie! A crispy graham cracker crust, a thick layer of milk chocolate filling, and toasted marshmallows taste just like the childhood favorite.
With a gooey dark molasses bottom and a buttery crumb topping, this wet-bottom chocolate Shoofly Pie is a Pennsylvania Dutch tradition with an updated chocolate twist.
Homemade minty custard poured on top of a thick layer of chocolate ganache and an oreo cookie crust.
Spicy bittersweet molasses with a chewy oatmeal cookie texture, all on top of a chocolate ganache-lined pie crust.
Rich and decadent, chocolate bourbon pecan pie is an easy, gluten free, crowd pleasing dessert, perfect for your holiday table… or any time of year!
It doesn’t get any easier than a no bake nutella pie with a crispy oreo cookie crust.
Take your classic pumpkin pie and give it a little upgrade with decadent swirls of rich nutella.
We can't skip over a classic ice cream pie for pie day! This one has a delicious brownie crust.
Looking for a chocolate pie? It doesn't get any richer, more gooey, or chocolatey than this chocolate brownie pie!
A crunchy pretzel and graham cracker crust, layers of chocolate and peanut butter ganache (!!), bananas, and more crunchy pretzels on top.
A sweet, custardy chocolate buttermilk pie with an incredibly rich chocolate flavor, paired with a crunchy Oreo crust.
A crispy pretzel crust, whipped peanut butter pie filling, layer of chocolate ganache, and crunchy M&M’S® on top.
It just doesn’t get any easier than this Oreo Peanut Butter Pie! Made from scratch with only a few ingredients, this easy no bake pie can be served chilled or frozen and comes together in only 20 minutes.
Custard Pies
Whether you fill them with fruit curd or chocolate cream, custard pies are a classic diner favorite. Don't forget to pile them high with whipped cream!
A traditional, homemade diner-style banana cream pie – banana-infused pastry cream, sliced fresh bananas, and sky-high whipped cream.
Enjoy your margarita in dessert form, with this tequila lime margarita pie with a salted graham crust.
Just like the old fashioned classic diner pie, this homemade coconut cream pie is packed full of triple coconut flavor and a heaping pile of whipped cream.
What's better than the silky smooth texture of buttermilk pie? Adding a splash of bourbon!
Savory Pies
Not into sweets? Don't worry -- we can still celebrate Pi Day together! Check out these deliciously savory pies and tarts!
This not-so-southern healthier tomato pie capitalizes on fresh tomato flavor with minimal mayo, in a delicious, crispy pie crust.
Thinly sliced summer vegetables are the visual star of this spiral vegetable tart. With a layer of homemade sundried tomato pesto and a flaky pie crust, this tart is as delicious as it is beautiful.
A baked spiral sweet potato tart with a layer of whipped maple ricotta: both delicious and beautiful enough to star at your next holiday dinner.
Pie Bars
They're not round, so they probably won't count for Pi Day. But pie bars are every bit as delicious as pies -- and even easier to make!
These quick and easy Cherry Pie Bars, made with fresh (or frozen!) cherries and covered with an easy crumb topping, are easy to make and perfect to share!
These lemon pie bars are made with a creamy custard, jam packed with lemon flavor, on a crisp lemon shortbread crust.
Make your pumpkin pie handheld and easy to share with these creamy chocolate chip pumpkin pie bars with a graham cracker crust.
If you’re only going to make one fresh peach dessert this summer, make it these easy peach pie bars with an oatmeal cinnamon crumble topping.
Everything you love about blackberry pie, in an easy-to-make, easy-to-share, bar form.
Perfect Pie Crust Recipes
A pie is only as good as its crust -- no one wants a soggy crust or one that falls apart as you cut it!
Pie lovers, rejoice! A recipe for the ultimate NO FAIL pie crust — plus extra tips on how to make a perfect crust, every time!
Learn how to make the perfect graham cracker pie crust from scratch with these simple tips to prevent it from crumbling. Ideal for bake or no-bake pies, and easy to customize to match your favorite pie flavors.
Start crushing up those Oreos – it’s time to make an easy, no bake, homemade Oreo cookie crust! Skip the premade crusts and make one yourself with just oreos and melted butter.
