In honor of the mathematical constant that starts with 3.14, we round 17 of our favorite pie recipes (because 3 + 14 is 17, of course).
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Every year, on March 14th, math lovers and fans of round foods, such as pie and pizza, celebrate Pi Day. Some people know pi as their Greek symbol π, while others may have memorized the first 23 numbers in the constant. Whatever your knowledge of pi (and pie), you will enjoy any of the delicious circular delicacies – sweet or savory – below.
Sweet Pie Recipes
Chess Pie with Salted Caramel and Mocha by Maya-Camille Broussard
Anyone who loves a splinter of salty in their desserts will cheer for this wonderfully sticky pie. With rich ingredients like espresso and cocoa, all mixed in a brown sugar-based caramel sauce, you’ll cut a few seconds.
Apple Pie by Marcela Valladolid
Marcela Valladolid’s apple pie recipe is scented with cinnamon and decorated with leaf designs. Just top it off with a little vanilla ice cream when it’s just out of the oven for final results.
Blueberry Pie with Balsamic Honey by Elizabeth Heiskell
Balsamic blueberry pie with honey may seem unexpected, but it is extremely sensational! A touch of spicy balsamic vinegar combined with honey, cinnamon and a pinch of freshly ground black pepper increases the sweetness of the blueberries.
Patti LaBelle’s Sweet Potato Pie by Patti LaBelle
Patti LaBelle’s famous sweet potato pie has a thin layer of brown sugar on the bottom crust. This “black background” not only adds flavor, but also helps to prevent the filling from making the crust soggy. The end result is a delicious pie as smooth as LaBelle’s voice.
Melissa Clark’s Key Lime Cream Pie by Melissa Clark
Lemon pies are an iconic American dessert, but they are not always so easy to make. They have to be decadent, but light, cool and creamy … and this one has it all!
Strawberry and Blueberry Pie Sunny’s No-Bake by Sunny Anderson
Sunny Anderson’s beautiful picture book pie is so easy and fresh. One of the best parts is that you never even have to turn on the oven to enjoy the treat.
Peanut butter pie with brownie background by Brandi Milloy
Do you love brownies? How about pie? Jar of peanut butter? Indulge all three with this irresistible pie that changes the traditional pie crust for a thick, rubbery brownie background.
Banoffee Pie Curtis Stone by Curtis Stone
This delicious combination of crispy graham cracker crust, dark caramel sauce and creamy banana filling may look complicated, but it’s actually quite simple to make. It is a winner for any special occasion.
5-Spice Pumpkin Pie with Phyllo Crust by Martha Stewart by Martha Stewart
Adding five powdered Chinese spices to the filling of the pumpkin pie may seem unorthodox, but two of its components (cinnamon and cloves) can already be found in the standard pumpkin pie seasoning. The dramatic crust is deliciously easy to create.
Strawberry Ice Cream Pie by Alex Guarnaschelli
What’s better than baking a fresh pie crust and filling it with fresh fruit and ice cream? It is simple and nostalgic. Alex Guarnaschelli recommends store-bought or homemade strawberry ice cream with a drizzle of aged or reduced balsamic vinegar for some adult acidity.
Salty Pie Recipes
Shepherd’s Pie in Puerto Rican Style by Nadine Nelson
This cozy dish is inspired by pastelón, a Puerto Rican casserole that varies according to the region, but usually includes bananas, meat, onions, peppers, cheese, tomatoes, olives, herbs, spices and sometimes raisins. Nadine Nelson uses the plantain as the top crust in her version of a shepherd’s pie.
Prosciutto Pasta Pie by Laura Vitale
“I grew up eating pasta pie most weeks. My nonna made pasta on Sundays and she used leftovers to make this dish. It’s delicious hot, but even better cold, straight from the fridge,” says Laura Vitale of this hearty Italian dish. .
Short Rib Pie by JJ Johnson
JJ Johnson loves the surprise of serving a tasty pie. The scaly crust goes perfectly with the filling of tender meats, aromatic vegetables and tasty sauce.
Quinn Daly’s Chicken Pot Pies by Quinn Daly
“This recipe, like my sister-in-law’s, Siri, is very easy to make,” says Carson’s sister Quinn. “It tastes amazing and makes me feel like a rock star when my family and friends praise how delicious it is!”
Adam Richman’s Spaghetti Pie by Adam Richman
Adam Richman shares a fun way to serve spaghetti: turn it into pie! The mozzarella-parmesan topping is slightly golden and really brings the dish home.
Tomato Pie by Elizabeth Heiskell
Elizabeth Heiskell’s tomato pie recipe is super easy thanks to the store-bought pie crust. It is the perfect way to highlight juicy and delicious tomatoes with a creamy and fresh filling.
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