Our 23 Top Pie Recipes of All Time These are recipes you'll bake all year round, no matter the occasion. Close Credit: Christopher Testani Few foods straddle the line between special treats and down-to-earth desserts like a lovely pie. As our collection of favorite pie recipes proves, they can be party-worthy with decadent fillings or the essence of simplicity, brimming with fresh fruit and spices. But of course, the filling is just one piece of the proverbial pie: the crust figures mightily into the delicious results, from buttery, flaky pâte brisée dough, prettily crimped in the pie pan, to luscious crumb crusts, no rolling required. Here are our favorite pie recipes, the standouts that readers return to again and again. How to Make Our Most Showstopping Pie Crust Designs 01 of 23 Double-Chocolate Chess Pie Credit: Mike Krautter Chess pie is a Southern favorite, and this chocolate chess pie takes all that’s wonderful about the original velvety custard filling and amps it up with cocoa powder and dark chocolate chips. It’s a not-to-be-missed dessert. View Recipe 02 of 23 Libby's Famous Pumpkin Pie Credit: Rachel Marek Nothing says Thanksgiving like pumpkin pie, but this tried-and-true recipe is so scrumptious that you may crave it all year long. The sweet, creamy filling comes together with canned pumpkin puree and evaporated milk, enhanced with cinnamon, ginger, and cloves, while the flaky, all-butter crust brings it home. View Recipe 03 of 23 Blueberry Lattice Pie Credit: Mike Krautter The open latticework on this blueberry pie is beautiful to behold, but it also serves a delicious purpose, allowing the fruit filling to vent during baking and cooling. The evaporation encourages a thicker filling and prevents the crust from (horrors) getting soggy. View Recipe 04 of 23 Old-Fashioned Apple Pie Credit: Rachel Marek Nothing wild here: just a super solidly delicious apple pie made with Granny Smiths, lemon juice, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. View Recipe 05 of 23 Quince Slab Pie Quince, a vibrant cousin of the apple, mingles well with spiced and sweet ingredients. Here, the fruit is poached in a wine-spiked syrup, which coats it as it bakes. You can't ask for a better ending to a festive meal. View Recipe 06 of 23 Brown-Butter Bourbon Pecan Pie Credit: Pieter Estersohn This nutty crowdpleaser sidesteps tradition ever so slightly with decadent results. Heightened with bourbon (or rum) and the complex flavors of brown butter, it's sweet perfection, particularly when topped with a dollop of whipped cream. View Recipe 07 of 23 Milk-Chocolate Pudding Pie Credit: Kate Mathis A throwback in the very best way, this indulgent diner-style pie lures sweet tooths of all ages to the dessert table. The creamy milk chocolate pudding filling is paired with a vanilla-wafer crust and crowned with vanilla-bean whipped cream. Chocolate and vanilla forever! View Recipe 08 of 23 Peach Crumble Pie A true summertime treat, this favorite pie stars just-plucked peaches. A crumble topping made with oats caps off this seasonal sensation, lending a hearty texture. View Recipe 09 of 23 Coconut Custard Pie Credit: John Kernick Calling all coconut lovers (we know you're out there!). This simple recipe doubles down on your favorite flavor, from a one-pot custard made with full-fat coconut milk to the final finish: a scattering of toasted coconut flakes. View Recipe 10 of 23 Blueberry Cream Cheese Hand Pies Credit: Johnny Miller Pie on the go! These summery hand pies travel well; they’re just right for tucking into picnic baskets or taking to cookouts. View Recipe 11 of 23 Key Lime Pie Credit: LIsa Hubbard Key limes are aromatic and floral-tasting, the perfect foil to a sweet graham-cracker crust. The whipped cream topping comes together at the last minute and nicely offsets the tartness. View Recipe 12 of 23 Banana Cream Pie This beautiful pie starts and ends with bananas: the bottom layer consists of slightly overlapping rows of sliced bananas, then comes custard and whipped cream; finally, there's another layer of, you guessed it, sliced bananas. View Recipe 13 of 23 Strawberry Icebox Pie A cool, refreshing pie that captures some of the best of summer. Because only some of the berries are cooked and just a small amount of thickener is used, this pie has a fresh, true strawberry flavor. View Recipe 14 of 23 Rhubarb Pie Credit: Lisa Cohen Stewed rhubarb, rhubarb cakes, and rhubarb buckles are all worth adding to your repertoire, but this tart fruit really stands out as a pie ingredient. The recipe boasts a crumb topping, lending a crunchy contrast to the soft filling. View Recipe 15 of 23 Apple Pie Credit: Rachel Marek Although you can certainly stick with one variety of apples, using a mix, such as Empire, Granny Smith, Gala, Cortland, and Winesap, will give your pie a nice balance of tart and sweet flavors. Golden Delicious and Braeburn are also beloved by veteran apple pie bakers. View Recipe 16 of 23 Martha's Lemon Meringue Pie From its towering pillows of soft meringue to its tart lemon curd filling, this classic dessert really brings the drama. For extra oomph, lightly brown the meringue top in the oven before serving. View Recipe 17 of 23 Perfect Pumpkin Pie Go ahead and take your time making homemade crust, but don't bother roasting and pureeing fresh pumpkin for this pie. Canned pumpkin puree works best since it's consistently thick and tasty. View Recipe 18 of 23 Pecan Pie Rich and buttery, this classic has earned its place as a holiday mainstay. Serve it with freshly whipped cream to counter the bold sweetness. View Recipe 19 of 23 Indiana Sugar Cream Pie Credit: Yossy Arefi Also known as Hoosier pie, this regional specialty pairs a buttery crust with a rich vanilla custard filling. It's wonderfully straightforward, as simple as it is divine. View Recipe 20 of 23 Chocolate Pecan Pie Kick this beloved Southern dessert up a notch with the addition of dark chocolate, which adds intriguing depth to the sweet filling. You can make the basic pie crust a day in advance and pop it in the fridge until it's time to bake. View Recipe 21 of 23 Martha's Sour Cherry Pie Credit: Yossy Arefi Sour cherry season is short—so make Martha’s pie while you can. View Recipe 22 of 23 Pumpkin-Cheesecake Pie With Gingersnap Crust Credit: Kate Mathis Spicy gingersnaps stand in for the more traditional graham crackers in the crust of this cheesecake pie, making an excellent foil for the rich pumpkin-cream cheese filling. The pièce de résistance: A border of meringue bruléed with a kitchen torch. View Recipe 23 of 23 Apple Crumb Pie Credit: David Loftus Looking for something a little different but still familiar? Try this rustic pie, which features a delightful crumb topping and folds raisins into the filling. View Recipe Updated by Randi Gollin Randi Gollin Randi Gollin is a freelance food writer and editor who has been covering food, travel, and fashion for over 20 years. Explore more: Food & Cooking Recipes Dessert & Treats Recipes Pie & Tarts Recipes