35 Pie Recipes To Make For National Pie Day or Anytime!

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Celebrate National Pie Day, on January 23rd each year, is a delightful occasion that pays homage to one of the most beloved and versatile desserts in culinary history—the pie. As we come together to commemorate this scrumptious day, it’s a perfect opportunity to revel in the artistry of pie-making, from flaky crusts to luscious fillings.

This day is more than just an excuse to indulge in a slice of your favorite pie; it’s a celebration of tradition, family, and the simple joy that a well-crafted pie brings to our lives. Whether you prefer classic fruit pies bursting with seasonal flavors, savory pot pies that warm the soul, or inventive creations that push the boundaries of pie perfection, National Pie Day invites us to savor the diversity of this time-honored dessert.

A grid of nine images featuring various desserts and baked goods—including pies, cakes, a quiche, and bar cookies on a cooling rack—showcases National Pie Day Recipes from some of the best bloggers.

Take this occasion to explore new recipes, experiment with unique flavor combinations, or simply enjoy a slice of your go-to pie with friends and family. From the comforting warmth of apple pie to the silky richness of chocolate cream, each pie tells a story and creates lasting memories.

So, on National Pie Day, let’s embrace the magic of pie-making, with these carefully selected Pie recipes to guide you in trying new recipes to add to your family favorites.

And if you want more fun ways to celebrate pie, check out our list below!

  1. Grandma’s Cherry Pie
A lattice-top cherry pie with a slice served on a white plate, accompanied by a scoop of vanilla ice cream and a small bowl of fresh cherries in the background.

                             Photo: pieladybakes

Grandma’s Cherry Pie recipe is a simple, yet tried and true recipe that uses sweet frozen cherries and that will turn a novice baker into a rockstar! Homemade Cherry Pie tops the list of favorite summer fruit pies.

Get the full recipe from: Pie Lady Bakes

  1. The Best Pumpkin Pie Recipe (Easy & Homemade)
closeup view of pumpkin pie slice

                           Photo: pieladybakes

Hands down the easiest and most delicious pumpkin pie recipe I have ever made. Lightly spiced, using milk and eggs, it is rich and creamy and you will be more than happy with the result!

Get the full recipe from: Pie Lady Bakes

  1. Sweet Italian Easter Pie
pale yellow custard with chocolate chips filling topped with orange zest tart on a white cake plate with scalloped edging and orange underneath

                             Photo: pieladybakes

This easy ricotta pie recipe has delicious chocolate and orange flavors.  Easy to make, it’s so elegant when baked as a tart! The recipe makes two pies to feed a crowd! 

Get the full recipe from: Pie Lady Bakes

  1. Easy Cherry Pie Bars Recipe
pile of cherry pie bars on a white plate

                           Photo: pieladybakes

Love cherry pie, but need to feed a crowd?

This easy desserts recipe makes up quickly in a 9×13 pan and you can make ahead and freeze it until you’re ready to serve. Yum!

Get the full recipe from: Pie Lady Bakes

  1. Mom’s Apple Pie
lattice topped apple pie with measuring spoons, cinnamon sticks, apples on a wooden board

                               Photo: pieladybakes

Mom’s Apple Pie is just the best, right? So we put together this very easy apple pie recipe, that is perfect for beginner bakers.  If you have every wondered “how do I make an apple pie?” then this is the recipe for you! 

Get the full recipe from: Pie Lady Bakes

A collage of various sweet and savory pies celebrates National Pie Day, with text overlay reading "35 delicious pie recipes from the best bloggers" in bold, colorful lettering.
  1. Vegan Lemon Meringue Pie
A slice of lemon meringue pie topped with fluffy meringue sits on a plate, with whole and halved lemons in the background—a perfect treat inspired by National Pie Day recipes from the best bloggers.

                               Photo: addictedtodates

This vegan lemon meringue pie is sure to impress your guests. With a crisp buttery and flaky pie crust, tart fresh lemon curd filling and the most perfect Italian meringue topping. All while being completely dairy-free and eggless.

Get the full recipe from:  Addicted To Dates

  1. Keto Chicken and Mushroom Pie Recipe
A golden-brown mushroom pie in a white ceramic dish, garnished with fresh herbs, sits on a blue trivet—perfect inspiration for National Pie Day recipes from the best bloggers, with plates visible in the background.

                                       Photo: ieatketo

This heartwarming Keto Chicken and Mushroom Pie brings you the ultimate comfort food experience without compromising your low-carb lifestyle. Filled with tender chicken, savory mushrooms, and a rich, creamy sauce, all encased in a flaky, golden keto-friendly crust, it’s the perfect dish for any meal.

Get the full recipe from:  I Eat Keto

  1. Grandma’s Chess Pie
A baked pie with a slice removed sits on a stand; the slice is on a plate with a fork beside it. A red flower arrangement is next to the pie, perfect for featuring in best bloggers’ National Pie Day recipes.

                                             Photo: livinginnormal

This pie is a rich, creamy, buttery dessert, made with basic pantry items, and is super simple to put together. Grandma’s old fashioned chess pie is also known to some as the pantry pie or cornmeal pie.

Get the full recipe from: Living In Normal

  1. American Flag Pie
A rectangular pie, perfect for National Pie Day recipes, is decorated as an American flag with blueberries and star-shaped pastry in one corner and strawberries with pastry stripes. Fresh strawberries and a checkered cloth complete this best bloggers’ festive creation.

                     Photo: delicioustable

This patriotic slab pie serves up to 20 people for Summer cookouts, BBQs, and picnics. To get the flag shape, this fruit pie is baked in a large sheet pan. Use homemade or store-bought crusts.

Get the full recipe from: Delicious Table

  1. Easy Strawberry Banana Jello Pie (No Bake Recipe)
A slice of pink strawberry pie with whipped cream, banana slices, and a strawberry on top, served on a plate with a glass of milk and fresh fruit nearby—perfect for National Pie Day or easy pie recipes to try at home.

                              Photo: thissillygirlskitchen

Cool, creamy, and bursting with flavor, this Strawberry Banana Jello Pie could not get any easier. With minimum, easy-to-find ingredients, this pie will be made again and again all summer long.

Get the full recipe from: This Silly Girl’s Kitchen

  1. Turtle Pie
A slice of caramel cheesecake with an Oreo crust, whipped cream, caramel drizzle, and chopped nuts on a white plate—perfect inspiration for National Pie Day recipes from the best bloggers.

                              Photo: infinetaste

This no-bake turtle pie recipe might be the most delicious pie you make this year. It has a chocolate Oreo cookie crust, chocolate truffle ganache, thick caramel, salted candied pecans, and a caramel cheesecake filling, all topped off with freshly whipped cream.

Get the full recipe from: Infine Taste

  1. Pastilla (Moroccan Chicken Pie)
A round pie with a golden, flaky phyllo pastry crust is dusted with powdered sugar and placed on parchment paper atop a wooden board—perfect inspiration for easy pie recipes or celebrating National Pie Day.

                           Photo: chocolatesandchai

Pastilla (Moroccan chicken pie) fuses together sweet and savory notes to create a rustic-looking dish that’s unlike anything else. Aromatic and full of flavor, this recipe is one you don’t want to miss.

Get the full recipe from: Chocolates And Chai

  1. Honey Ricotta Pie
A round tart with a sugared crust, dusted with powdered sugar and orange peel strips on top, is featured as one of the National Pie Day Recipes celebrated by the best bloggers—one slice is being lifted out on a spatula.

                              Photo: mychefsapron

A delicious Italian Ricotta Pie recipe with a subtly sweet gluten-free crust and beautifully filled with creamy honey and orange-zest ricotta cheese filling! You will be in tart heaven!

Get the full recipe from: My Chefs Apron

  1. Spiced Cherry-Berry Hand Pies
Three rectangular blueberry lattice bars rest on a cooling rack, surrounded by fresh blueberries on a light pink surface. Perfect for National Pie Day recipes, one bar is cut open to reveal the juicy filling.

                                Photo: quietbakingday

These Spiced Cherry-Berry Hand Pies are mini pockets of pie perfection is all the goodness of a traditional pie in a convenient hand-held pastry. With a filling of both cherries and blueberries and a flaky crust packed with warm spices.

Get the full recipe from: Quiet Baking Day

  1. Million Dollar Pie
A slice of creamy pie topped with whipped cream, a maraschino cherry, and a pecan sits on a white plate with a gold fork—perfect inspiration for easy pie recipes or celebrating National Pie Day.

                             Photo: littlesunnykitchen

Million Dollar Pie (also called Millionaire Pie) is a delicious no-bake treat that is very easy to make, yet super impressive!

Fluffy clouds of creamy filling are swirled with crushed pineapple, coconut, and pecans, giving this pie a flavor that will remind you of piña coladas and warm days at the beach.

Get the full recipe from: Little Sunny Kitchen

  1. Amaretto Cream Pie with Almond Crust
A slice of creamy pie topped with whipped cream, almond slices, and a cherry is served on a plate, perfect inspiration for National Pie Day recipes from the best bloggers. The rest of the pie sits temptingly in the background.

                                    Photo: xoxobella

With the unmistakable flavor of a dessert with amaretto liqueur, this no bake amaretto cream pie with almond crust is impressive. Apart from the boxed vanilla pudding, it’s completely homemade. This is one Italian inspired dessert you’ll love.

Get the full recipe from:  Xoxo Bella

  1. Easy Vegan Blueberry Pie
A golden-brown baked pie with a flaky crust sits on a marble surface next to a blue and white checkered cloth, perfect for celebrating National Pie Day or trying out easy pie recipes at home.

                                       Photo: raepublic

Easy, vegan blueberry pie! This dairy-free pie contains four whole cups of blueberries meaning it’s packed with antioxidants. Blueberries are also an amazing source of vitamin C, vitamin K and manganese.

Get the full recipe from: Raepublic

  1. Ricotta Pie (Sweet Italian Easter Pie)
A slice of powdered sugar-topped tart on a white plate with three blackberries, beside a bowl of blackberries and flowers, with the rest of the tart on a gray plate—perfect inspiration for easy pie recipes on National Pie Day.

                            Photo: thesageapron

Ricotta pie is a creamy and dreamy dessert of lightly sweetened lemon ricotta filling baked in an Italian shortcrust pastry. It’s a simple dessert that is commonly served for Easter celebrations but can easily be enjoyed anytime of the year.

Get the full recipe from: The Sage Apron

  1. Vegan Sweet Potato Pie
A pumpkin pie with a slice removed sits on a white surface next to a knife, spoon, and a plate holding the removed slice—perfect inspiration for easy pie recipes or celebrating National Pie Day.

                                 Photo: plantbasedonabudget

This rich and creamy vegan sweet potato pie tastes just like the Southern classic but without dairy, eggs, and optionally gluten – Perfect for your Thanksgiving table!

Get the full recipe from: Plant Based On A Budget

  1. Chocolate Peppermint Pie
A fork slices into a piece of green mint pie topped with whipped cream, a green candy, and red sprinkles, with the rest of the pie in the background—a festive treat perfect for National Pie Day or your collection of easy pie recipes.

                          Photo: fatdadfoodie

This scrumptious dessert has a crushed chocolate covered mint-flavored cookie crust and is filled with cream cheese, sugar, milk, peppermint extract and cool whip whipped topping. And don’t forget the green food coloring to give it that extra festive look!

Get the full recipe from: Fat Dad Foodie

  1. Banoffee Pie
Celebrate National Pie Day with this banana cream pie featuring a crumb crust, whipped cream, and chopped nuts. Set on a yellow and white cloth, it’s one of those easy pie recipes that's sure to impress. Small bowls are in the background.

                            Photo: simplyscrumptiouseats

This Banoffee Pie recipe is so easy to make and absolutely delicious and just the best. It’s actually my favorite pie! Dulce de leche, bananas and whipped cream are all ordinary ingredients, but put them all together and I can’t stop eating!

Get the full recipe from:  Simply Scrumptious Eats

  1. Pasta Pie With Pastry Rigatoni Pasticciati
A slice of baked pasta pie with a golden crust is served on a decorative plate, perfect inspiration for easy pie recipes as you celebrate National Pie Day. The remaining pie sits invitingly in a ceramic dish in the background.

                            Photo: the-pasta-project

Rigatoni pasticciati is a hearty and filling pasta pie with pastry from Trentino-Alto Adige in Northern Italy. This is a great family dish made with rigatoni, ragu, sautéed mushrooms and pastry. Perfect for using up leftover ragu or Bolognese.

Get the full recipe from:  The-Pasta-Project

  1. Fresh Blueberry Crumb Pie
A slice of blueberry crumb pie topped with vanilla ice cream sits on a white plate, a fork beside it and blueberries scattered around—a perfect treat to enjoy on National Pie Day or to add to your list of easy pie recipes.

                               Photo: cookingwithcurls

A slice of this delicious homemade Fresh Blueberry Crumb Pie topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream is the perfect summer dessert!

Get the full recipe from: Cooking With Curls

  1. Buckeye Pie
A chocolate and peanut butter pie with an Oreo crust, partially sliced and shown from above on a white surface with plates, forks, and a checked napkin nearby—perfect for easy pie recipes or celebrating National Pie Day.

                          Photo: princesspinkygirl

Buckeye Pie is quick and easy to make and the best way to serve the classic candy flavors in the form of a slice instead of a ball. Creamy, rich, sweet-n-salty, and decadently delicious!

Get the full recipe from:   Princess Pinky Girl

  1. Lemon Pie with Condensed Milk
Three mini lemon pies topped with whipped cream are arranged on a light surface next to a whole lemon, lemon slices, and a blue striped cloth—perfect for National Pie Day or adding to your collection of easy pie recipes.

                             Photo: aubreyskitchen

Lemon Pie with condensed milk is a twist on the classic key lime pie. This summer dessert is bursting with tangy lemon flavor and is complimented by the buttery graham cracker crust in delightful mini pie size! Out of the oven in less than 15 minutes and only 4 ingredients!

Get the full recipe from:  Audrey’s Kitchen

  1. Butterscotch Pie
A delicious pie with a crumb crust and white topping is sliced and served on plates beside a glass of milk—perfect inspiration for National Pie Day or anyone searching for easy pie recipes.

                               Photo: recipessimple

This old-fashioned butterscotch pie is a classic dish that is very similar to other cream pies like caramel and chocolate. Just simple ingredients that come together to make a creamy pudding-like texture.

This homemade Butterscotch Pie is sweet and creamy. And you only need 15 minutes and 7 simple ingredients to make this delicious no-bake dessert.

Get the full recipe from: Recipes Simple

  1. Chocolate Mousse Pie
Three slices of chocolate cream pie topped with whipped cream and chocolate shavings are served on white plates with forks—perfect inspiration for easy pie recipes to try on National Pie Day.

                           Photo: texanerin

This chocolate mousse pie has a totally homemade Oreo-like cookie crust that’s made in just a few minutes. It can be made with all-purpose, whole wheat or gluten-free flour. The mousse is also very easy and only requires 4 basic ingredients.

Get the full recipe from:  Texanerin

  1. Easy Frozen Mixed Berry Custard Pie Recipe
A slice of berry-topped creamy pie sits on a plate, surrounded by scattered berries—a tempting treat perfect for National Pie Day or anyone searching for easy pie recipes.

                                 Photo: honeyandlime

This easy and delicious summer frozen mixed berry custard pie recipe will impress your guests with its looks and its flavor! If you’re looking for summer dessert ideas that will knock your socks off, try this easy vanilla custard pie.

Get the full recipe from: Honey And Lime

  1. Brown Butter Strawberry Peach Pie
A lattice-topped strawberry pie garnished with fresh strawberry halves sits on a light surface, surrounded by plates, forks, and a bowl of strawberries—perfect for celebrating National Pie Day or adding to your list of easy pie recipes.

                      Photo: cambreabakes

Strawberry peach pie is the ultimate summer treat! Featuring fresh, juicy peaches and strawberries encased in a buttery brown butter crust. Serve a slice of this summer pie with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and enjoy it all summer long!

Get the full recipe from: Cambrea Bakes

  1. Sweet Potato Pie Recipe
A slice of pumpkin pie is being lifted from a whole pie in a white ceramic dish, showing its creamy orange filling and flaky crust—perfect for celebrating National Pie Day or adding to your collection of easy pie recipes.

                       Photo: theforkedspoon

This Southern Sweet Potato Pie is super easy to make with simple ingredients and warm spices. It’s guaranteed to be your favorite fall and Thanksgiving dessert recipe.

Get the full recipe from:  The Forked Spoon

  1. Carrot Pie
A pumpkin pie with a golden crust is sliced and topped with swirls of whipped cream—a perfect choice for National Pie Day or anyone searching for easy pie recipes.

                         Photo: littlesunnykitchen

If you love pumpkin pie and sweet potato pie, get ready for this easy recipe for Carrot Pie! Its sweet and silky filling is filled with warm spices that are perfect for fall.

Get the full recipe from:  Little Sunny Kitchen

  1. Meyer Lemon Pie
A lemon tart in a white pie dish with whipped cream and lemon slices on top, surrounded by whole lemons; a slice is served on a plate with a fork—perfect for celebrating National Pie Day or adding to your collection of easy pie recipes.

                            Photo: champagne-tastes

This easy lemon pie is a tart dessert made with whole Meyer lemons! Simply blend the filling ingredients together in a blender, bake, and serve!

Get the full recipe from: Champagne-Tastes

  1. Frozen Strawberry Pie
A slice of strawberry cream pie topped with whipped cream and a fresh strawberry sits on a white plate with a fork, perfect for celebrating National Pie Day or adding to your list of easy pie recipes. The whole pie and strawberries are in the background.

                              Photo: simplelivingrecipes

This frozen strawberry pie tastes so fresh and is so delicious. It’s a no-bake pie that is super easy to make and perfect for a hot day.

Get the full recipe from:  Simple Living Recipes

  1. Brown Butter Sweet Potato Pie
A whole pumpkin pie with a golden-brown crust, perfect for National Pie Day, sits on a white surface next to a black and white checkered cloth.

                                 Photo: diyandfun

Brown Butter Sweet Potato Pie Recipe that is especially perfect for holiday baking and eating. This tasty dessert recipe is based upon the southern sweet potato pie tradition

Get the full recipe from:  DIY And Fun

  1. Lemon Chiffon Pie
A lemon cream pie with whipped topping and lemon zest sits on a table next to two whole lemons and a pie server on a floral napkin, making it a perfect treat for National Pie Day or anyone seeking easy pie recipes.

                          Photo: twobittart

Spring captured in a pie. This light and airy pie doesn’t skimp on tart, mouth-watering, fresh lemon.

This Lemon Chiffon Pie is delicious and easy to make and dessert for spring/summer and all year round freshness.

Get the full recipe from:  Two Bit Tart

We hope these 35 pie recipes have inspired you to preheat the oven, and bake amazing Pie . From the simple pleasure of a perfectly executed crust to the creative freedom of experimenting with unique flavor combinations, you can pick from any of our selection.

As you celebrate National Pie Day, may your kitchen be filled with laughter, your taste buds filled with delight, and your heart be warmed by the simple joy that a slice of pie can bring. Happy baking and happy National Pie Day!

Want more pie celebrations?

There are so many ways to celebrate pie! Potlucks, picnics, church socials too. Many recipes are freezer friendly, so you can make two pies and freeze one – or make it ahead and be ready for the next time you want pie!

  • Jan 23 National Pie Day and Rhubarb Pie Day
  • February Great American Pie Month
  • Feb 20 Cherry Pie Day
  • Mar 2 Banana Cream Pie Day
  • Mar 14 Pi Day
  • Apr 28 Blueberry Pie Day
  • May 8 Coconut Cream Pie Day
  • May 13 Apple Pie Day
  • Jun 9 Strawberry-Rhubarb Pie Day
  • Jul 12 Pecan Pie Day
  • Aug 1 Raspberry Cream Pie Day
  • Aug 15 Lemon Meringue Pie Day
  • Aug 18 Ice Cream Pie Day
  • Aug 20 Chocolate Pecan Pie Day
  • Aug 24 Peach Pie Day
  • Sept 28 Strawberry Cream Pie Day
  • Oct 12 Pumpkin Pie Day
  • Oct 23 Boston Cream Pie Day
  • Nov 27 Bavarian Cream Pie Day
  • Dec 1 National Pie Day
  • Dec 25 Pumpkin Pie Day

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Happy Baking!

Judy

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Judy Kahansky is an experienced writer and baker, creating delicious desserts (including pie!) for over 40 years. She loves to take classic and vintage recipes and update them to fit the busy lives of her readers. When not baking, Judy and her husband Mark are passionate golfers, enjoy the simple life, and are travelers and dog lovers, spending as much time as they can with their sweet pup Ruby.

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