14 Pie Recipes To Make for Pi Day

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

"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

"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

"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

"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

Blueberry Pie

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

Piña Colada Pie

"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

"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

"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

Cheesy Artichoke Pie

"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

"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

"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

"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

Lemon Meringue Pie

"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

"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