14 Delicious Pies for Pi Day As far as we're concerned, every day is fitting for a slice of the good stuff — but if you need a reason, try one of these scrumptious pie recipes this March 14. By Jodie Kautzmann Jodie Kautzmann Jodie Kautzmann is an editor, baker, and confectioner with more than 15 years of experience in content creation, recipe development, and pastry production. She's obsessed with the fine details and ingredients that take dishes from tasty to outright otherworldly. Food & Wine's Editorial Guidelines Updated on March 8, 2025 Close Credit: Greg DuPree / Food Styling by Margaret Monroe Dickey / Prop Styling by Claire Spollen March 14 is Pi Day, officially commemorating the mathematical constant pi, a number that starts with 3.14. For us, it's also an excuse to bake up all kinds of pies — well, round pies, that is, because, you know, we're dealing with the math of a circle. From classic diner-style cherry pie to dreamy blueberry-banana cream pie and savory curry chicken pot pie, this collection offers up Pi Day recipes that are festive, delicious, and mathematically perfect. Read on for even more of our favorite pies to celebrate the occasion. 01 of 14 Chocolate Granola Pie Jennifer Causey / Food Styling by Emily Nabors Hall / Prop Styling by Shell Royster This approachable chocolate granola pie starts with granola, a bar of bittersweet chocolate, and a refrigerated piecrust — though you can certainly prepare your own crust if you'd like. The hardest part of making the pie will be waiting the recommended two hours before you serve it. Get the Recipe Save 02 of 14 Blueberry-Banana Cream Pie Greg Dupree / Food Styling by Torie Cox / Prop Styling by Thom Driver Line a graham cracker crust with silky custard and sliced fresh bananas, add a layer of whipped cream and cream cheese, and top with a jammy blueberry compote for this fruity take on a classic icebox pie. Get the Recipe Save 03 of 14 Mango Pie Eva Kolenko / Food Styling by Natalie Drobny / Prop Styling by Nidia Cueva Bursting with sunny mango flavor, this pie's creamy filling comes together easily in the blender using canned mango pulp, cream cheese, sweetened condensed milk, and a touch of gelatin to make it sliceable. Adding ground black cardamom to the graham cracker crust provides warmth and additional depth of flavor. Get the Recipe Save 04 of 14 Cherry Pie Greg DuPree / Food Styling by Margaret Monroe Dickey / Prop Styling by Claire Spollen This is the cherry pie of nostalgic dreams, completely made from scratch — no premade crust or canned pie filling here. Instead, our recipe features a buttermilk crust, which has just a touch of tang to echo the tart cherries. The use of frozen sour cherries means this pie can be baked any time of year. Get the Recipe Save 05 of 14 Espresso Martini Pie Food & Wine / Photo by Jen Causey / Food Styling by Emily Nabors Hall / Prop Styling by Lydia Purcell This decadent pie version of the Espresso Martini cocktail gets its kick from instant espresso powder, Kahlúa coffee liqueur, and vodka throughout its layers. Get the Recipe Save 06 of 14 Chess Pie Jen Causey / Food Styling by Emily Nabors Hall / Prop Styling by Lydia Purcell You'll just need pantry staples for this classic Southern dessert, a simple yet lush custard pie made from ingredients like eggs, milk, butter, sugar, and vanilla. A small amount of fine yellow cornmeal provides a welcome bit of texture; just enough lemon zest and juice is added to cut the sweetness. Get the Recipe Save 07 of 14 Japanese Curry Chicken Pot Pie Food & Wine / Photo by Morgan Hunt Glaze / Food Styling by Sally McKay / Prop Styling by Abby Armstrong This comforting dish combines chicken pot pie and Japanese curry. Store-bought Japanese curry mix flavors a velvety, gravy-like sauce; crisp, golden-brown puff pastry tops it off. Get the Recipe Save 08 of 14 Peanut Butter Chai-Spiced Pie Photo: Victor Protasio / Food Stylist Torie Cox /Prop Stylist Claire Spollen Creamy, dreamy, and truly effortless, this pie blends peanut butter, cream cheese, and whipped cream with honey and warming chai spices. We especially like it with our walnut-date piecrust, but you can pair it with whatever crust you fancy. Get the Recipe Save 09 of 14 Lemony Sumac Pie with Ritz Cracker Crust Antonis Achilleos / Prop Styling by Christina Daley / Food Styling by Ali Ramee In this no-bake pie from pastry chef Paola Velez, Ritz crackers make a salty, crumbly base for the puckery filling of lemon and sumac curd. It's topped with pieces of tropical fruit, such as kiwi quarters, pineapple wedges, Cape gooseberries, papaya slices, sliced strawberries, and/or raspberries, for a beautiful presentation. Get the Recipe Save 10 of 14 Chocolate Pecan Pie with Bourbon Jennifer Causey / Food Styling by Emily Nabors Hall / Prop Styling by Claire Spollen Pastry chef David Lebovitz's Chocolate Pecan Pie with Bourbon is everything you want in a dessert. Inside the all-butter crust, a nip of sweet, caramel-scented bourbon adds depth to the traditional super-sweet filling; chocolate levels it up with a rich texture and just a hint of balancing bitterness. Get the Recipe Save 11 of 14 Piña Colada Pie Greg DuPree / Food Styling by Margaret Monroe Dickey / Prop Styling by Christina Daley Fan-favorite coconut cream pie meets piña colada in this showstopping dessert. Luscious coconut custard, rum-spiked pineapple jam, and coconut-tinged whipped cream fill an easy, buttery shortbread crust to invoke all those tropical-island vibes. Get the Recipe Save 12 of 14 Deep-Dish All-American Cinnamon Apple Pie Greg DuPree Pastry legend Rose Levy Beranbaum brings us this beloved cinnamon-laced apple pie. Fresh apple juices, warm spices, and butter cook down to make a sumptuous syrup that gets layered among circles of apple slices. Get the Recipe Save 13 of 14 Salted Caramel Pie Dana Gallagher Use two cans of sweetened condensed milk and a bit of fleur de sel to make a salted dulce de leche filling for a golden graham cracker crust, then top it off with billows of lightly sweet whipped cream to complete this crowd-pleasing pie. Get the Recipe Save 14 of 14 Tangy Key Lime Pie © Quentin Bacon This airy, fluffy version of Key lime pie is light rather than dense, and the filling feels more like a mousse than a rich custard. Adorn the pie with freshly whipped cream and lime zest strips for a delicate finish. Get the Recipe Save Explore more: Food Recipes Desserts Pies & Tarts Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit