14 Pie Recipes To Make for Pi Day

Celebrate on 3/14 with these sweet and savory pies.

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Devan Grimsrud
Devan Grimsrud
Devan Grimsrud

Devan Grimsrud is a Berlin-based writer, editor, and recipe developer originally from Minneapolis, Minnesota. After working in television production with James Beard Award-winning chef Andrew Zimmern, she relocated to Berlin and became the managing editor at Kitchen Stories, an international digital cooking platform with millions of active users. 

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Published March 11, 2025
Devan Grimsrud
A rhubarb custard pie with a slice taken out of it, set aside on a green plate

Simply Recipes / Alison Bickle

Where would we be without pie—I mean, π? Whether you're a math lover who wants to join in on Pi Day—celebrated on March 14th, AKA 3.14—or just a plain-old pie lover (like me), here are 14 sweet and savory pie recipes to try your hand at baking.

  • Homemade Apple Pie

    Homemade Apple Pie Recipe with Ice Cream

    Simply Recipes / Annika Panikker

    "The apple pie is not done until the juices are noticeably bubbling. If you have an instant read thermometer, insert it into the center of the pie. A reading of 200°F is done." —Simply Recipes Founder Elise Bauer

  • Rhubarb Custard Pie

    Top shot of a rhubarb custard pie with a piece removed onto a green plate

    Simply Recipes / Alison Bickle

    "Rhubarb stalks can come in many different widths. If your stalks are about an inch wide, slice the stalk in half lengthwise, and then chop it." —Simply Recipes Senior Editor Summer Miller

  • Broccoli Cheddar Hand Pies

    Broccoli and cheese hand pies on parchment paper with one split open to show the melted cheese and broccoli.

    Simply Recipes / Alison Bickel

    "Frozen, chopped broccoli makes this recipe extra easy, but you can also make hand pies using fresh broccoli. You’ll want about three cups of chopped fresh broccoli, including florets and stalks. Blanch and drain the veggie before beginning the recipe." —Simply Recipes Senior Editor Laurel Randolph

  • Chess Pie

    Overhead view of the best chess pie with a slice removed. The slice is on a blue plate with forks and a pie server to the right.

    Simply Recipes / Irvin Lin

    "To switch up the flavor and make a coconut chess pie, add one cup of toasted coconut flakes to the filling and use coconut milk in place of the milk." —Simply Recipes Contributor Irvin Lin

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  • Blueberry Pie

    Blueberry Pie

    Simply Recipes / Elise Bauer

    "Swap the cornstarch, flour, or tapioca for an equal amount of arrowroot." —Elise

  • Piña Colada Pie

    Piña Colada Pie Topped with Toasted Coconut Flakes and Maraschino Cherries

    Simply Recipes / Mark Beahm

    "Use high-quality coconut milk for the best flavor and texture. Not all coconut milks are created equal—in general, you get what you pay for—so spend an extra dollar for a sure bet. Avoid low fat." —Laurel

  • Chicken Pot Pie

    A close up of a small chicken pot pie with a bit of the top crust removed so you can see the filling

    Simply Recipes / Elise Bauer

    "To make this pie ahead of time, prepare the filling and portion it into the ramekins a day or so ahead of time. Keep them covered and refrigerated. Just wait to top with the pie crust lid until you're ready to bake." —Elise

  • Key Lime Pie

    A top shot of an entire key lime pie with lime zest on top and a light green towel next to it

    Simply Recipes / Elise Bauer

    "Key limes are great if you can get them! They are smaller and more tart than our standard Persian limes, and they have yellow centers and rinds. If you can't fine them, make key lime pie with regular limes." —Elise

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  • Cheesy Artichoke Pie

    Horizontal view of a flaky cheese pie with artichokes on a blue platter. A serving utensil is under the pie. A glass is in the upper right and a stack of plates and linens is in the upper left. A grey linen covers the table.

    Simply Recipes / Sally Vargas

    "Phyllo can be a little glitchy to work with. Each paper-thin sheet must be brushed with melted butter and layered in a baking dish. Work quickly, and if you are going to walk away for more than a few minutes, be sure to cover it with a lightly dampened dishtowel." —Simply Recipes Contributor Sally Vargas

  • Tomato Pie

    Tomato Pie with a Slice Lifted on a Pie Knife

    Simply Recipes / Mihaela Kozaric Sebrek

    "Blind-baking the crust is a crucial step in this recipe. The baked crust can stand up to the dense, wet filling a lot better than an unbaked one." —Simply Recipes Editors

  • Strawberry Rhubarb Pie

    Slice of Strawberry Rhubarb Pie on a Plate, and in the Surroundings, More Pie in a Glass Pie Pan and a Pie Server

    Simply Recipes / Elise Bauer

    "When shopping for rhubarb, whether you're at the farmers market or at the grocery store, look for stalks that are firm, not flabby or rubbery, without blemishes. If the stalks still have their leaves, cut them off and discard them. Do not eat the leaves, which are poisonous." —Elise

  • Easy Chocolate Cream Pie

    Chocolate Cream Pie

    Simply Recipes / Sally Vargas

    "This pie will be great with any crust of your choosing. You could make this perfect pie crust or this graham cracker crust. If you want a chocolate crust, simply substitute chocolate wafers for the graham crackers." —Sally

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  • Lemon Meringue Pie

    Slice of the Best Lemon Meringue Pie on Plate

    Simply Recipes / Elise Bauer

    "Eggs are easier to separate when cold. You'll want to use the egg whites when they are closer to room temperature. So separate the eggs first, then let the egg whites sit for a while before making the meringue." —Elise

  • Porter Peanut Pie

    Virginia Peanut Pie with Porter on a plate.

    Simply Recipes / Lori Rice

    "If using beer in desserts is unfamiliar to you, note that the flavor of beer will be apparent. This may not be the recipe for you if you dislike beer. In that case, swap beer for bourbon. Skip the step of soaking the peanuts and use one to two ounces of bourbon in the filling." —Simply Recipes Contributor Lori Rice

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