How do you recognize Pi day? With a big slice of a homemade pie of course. Pi is the ratio of a circle’s circumference to its diameter (3.14). So every March 14 (3/14), math enthusiasts and dessert lovers unite to commemorate the day. Even if math wasn’t your favorite subject, it’s a reason to eat pie. So bake one of these 20 pie recipes to celebrate!
All-Time Favorite Chocolate Pudding and Pie Filling
"This chocolate pudding is thick, creamy, and so decadent. It makes the perfect old-fashioned chocolate pie or dessert cups like you used to find the school cafeteria. This pudding can be made with simple ingredients you probably have on hand." - The Kitchen Crew
Apple Slab Pie
"This is a delicious recipe with a crust that is flaky and rich. Cream cheese and butter are a match made in heaven for a wonderful tasting crust. I love this slab pie because not only does it taste wonderful, but it feeds a lot of people." - Donna
Old-Fashioned Sugar Pie
"A popular pie, this Old-Fashioned Sugar Pie has a caramel custard filling and flaky crust." - Paula
Fudge Brownie Peanut Butter Pie
"My mom and I were eating a peanut butter pie one Thanksgiving that someone brought over for dessert. We both agreed that the filling was great but thought the graham crust was kind of boring. So, I decided to experiment and came up with this recipe that I served that Christmas. My mom, along with the rest of my family loved it and it is now requested by someone every holiday." - June
Foolproof Coconut Cream Pie
"For those people who love cream pies, this is a sure fire hit. Never fails!" - Jolene
Pecan Pie Cheesecake With Pecan Caramel Sauce
"A pecan pie topped with a cheesecake topped with a pecan caramel sauce!" - Kevin
Sour Cream Apple Pie
"Sweetened sour cream swirls around apple slices with a crumb topping." - Terese
Fabulous Key Lime Pie With Meringue
"When we went to Florida, we came home with a bunch of limes. What else could I do but make a pie? After hand squeezing 25 limes for the juice, I decided to go with the lime juice from the store the next time I baked this pie. It has a fabulous, creamy filling that makes my mouth water even now!" - Andrea
Ricotta Pie
"Ricotta pie is an old Italian pie with a sweet citrus crust. A fantastic dessert! Slightly sweet, the cherry and orange flavors shine bright." - The Kitchen Crew
Chocolate Chess Pie
"Your chocolate-loving friends will be begging for another slice of this chocolate chess pie. It's a snap to prepare and so tasty, you'll have no problem making it on request. Chess pies are custard-like with a slightly jiggly center. This version is full of chocolate flavor too." - The Kitchen Crew
Fresh Peach Pie
"The hardest part about this recipe is peeling and slicing the peaches." - Debbie
Grandma Jackson's Chocolate Cream Pie
"This chocolate cream pie recipe belonged to 94 year old Iaeline Jackson. She was the grandmother of a co-worker of mine. My husband's mother's maiden name was Jackson so I'm adopting Mrs. Iaeline into our family as Grandma. She has been making this pie for her family for many many years." - Gail
Mom's Easy Lemon Meringue Pies
"This is a semi-homemade recipe but this is the way Mom liked her pies made, she said they tasted just as good if not better than if they were made from scratch and this is the way she taught me to make them for her, so I'm posting this recipe in honor of my mom." - Karla
Acorn Squash Pie
"I recently had some leftover pureed acorn squash from a soup I made, and some pie crust from the apple pie I made the week before, so I decided to give acorn squash pie a try! It was deliciously delicate, sweet, and even relatively healthy, and the coconut whipped cream put it over the top!" - Shikha
Fudge Brownie Pie
"Brownies are always delicious but they're even better when baked as a pie. When you eat this fudge brownie pie, there's a crisp chocolate crust on top. The center is rich and fudgy. With a buttery, flaky crust, each bite is delicious." - The Kitchen Crew
Raw Strawberry Chocolate Dessert Pie
"The scrumptious “crust” of this pizza is made by pureeing dates and almonds along with cacao powder and dark chocolate chips for a rich, chocolatey result. The creamy filling? Lightly sweetened cashew cream, brightened with just a touch of lemon." - Meg
Heaven in a Pie Plate
"We can see why Peggi calls this pie heaven - each bite is heavenly! It's a very unique dessert. It has a cool and creamy center, followed by layers of sweet caramel and a crunchy coconut pecan mix." - The Kitchen Crew
Upside Down Blueberry Pie Cheesecake
"Blueberry pie and cheesecake in one dessert? Wow! You'll keep coming back for one more bite... and later realize it is almost gone. In the flaky pie crust is a blueberry base that was fresh with a slight sugar crunch. The cheesecake layer is creamy and super delicious." - The Kitchen Crew
Hawaiian Pie
"Kinda tastes like a pina colada in the form of a pie. Really easy and good." - Joelle