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The true meaning of Pi Day is PIE!

16 Irresistible Spring Pie Recipes To Celebrate Pi Day

16 Tasty Spring Pie Recipes
Feel Good Foodie

Remember PI from math class? That's right, the neverending number (3.14159265359…) is celebrated every March 14 (that's 3.14 — get it?), and it's celebrated with — you guessed it — pie! And although the simple act of enjoying this decadent dessert seems easy enough, as the big day approaches, we're left with a conundrum: What kind of pie is best to honor such a sacred day? There are the tried-and-true apple and cherry pies, winter holiday favorites like pumpkin or pecan pie and even savory pot pie recipes. But those don't do much justice to the wonderfully seasonal ingredients that are filling our farmers markets this spring. March is the start of spring, after all. This Pi Day, bake your pie in the comfort of your own kitchen. Scroll through these 16 spring pies, and find the perfect pie to celebrate, debatably, the *best* holiday of the year.


Celebrate Pi Day with these delicious pie recipes!

Start With a Delicious Homemade Pie Crust

All Butter Pie Crust

Most Hungry

All Butter Pie Crust: Make this delicious buttery crust using only FOUR ingredients. It's the perfect base for all your Pi Day treats, no matter the flavor. (via Most Hungry)

Grapefruit Custard Pie

The Bojon Gourmet

Grapefruit Custard Pie

Celebrate spring with a pop of pink. While grapefruit can be one of the more blah brunch items, this flakey-crusted dessert is definitely redefining the appeal of healthy fruits for breakfast. Well, healthy for pie, anyway. (via The Bojon Gourmet)

Blueberry Lavender Meringue Pie

Montreal Gazette

Blueberry Lavender Meringue Pie

Often when we fantasize about spring, the soothing smell of lavender comes into mind. Give your Pi Day concoction some comforting charm by adding a fragrant twist to a classic blueberry dessert. (via Montreal Gazette)

easy apple pie

Feel Good Foodie

Easy Apple Pie

Tender apples tossed with warm spices bake beneath a golden, flaky crust? Yes, please! This recipe is simple to pull together but tastes wonderfully classic, with soft, cinnamon-kissed apples and a buttery crust that slices beautifully every time. Serve it warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream for a cozy dessert that proves Pi Day is really just the best excuse to eat pie.(via Feel Good Foodie)

italian plum cobbler

Vikalinka

Italian Plum Cobbler

This plum cobbler is the kind of dessert that feels made for celebrating. Bursting with juicy plums and topped with a golden, buttery crust, it’s wonderfully simple to pull together but tastes like something straight from a bakery.

As it bakes, the fruit turns jammy and fragrant while the topping becomes perfectly crisp on top and tender underneath. Serve it warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a cloud of whipped cream for a sweet, cozy dessert that’s just right for welcoming the season—and honoring everyone’s favorite mathematical excuse to eat pie. (via Vikalinka)

\u200bMolten Chocolate Crackle Pie

Half Baked Harvest

Molten Chocolate Crackle Pie

This might just be the ultimate way to celebrate Pi Day. This ridiculously easy chocolate pie is made with eggs, cocoa powder, a hint of coffee, and sweet chunks of chocolate baked together until the top puffs and crackles while the center stays warm, gooey, and almost molten.

The crust is buttery, flaky, and dusted with vanilla sugar, giving every slice that perfect sweet crunch. Inside, the filling is rich, fudgy, and decadently soft—basically everything you want from a chocolate dessert.

Serve it warm with a generous dollop of vanilla-hazelnut whipped cream and you’ve got a Pi Day dessert that might just outshine every other pie at the table. Honestly? It’s just as perfect for a cozy Friday night as it is for celebrating 3.14. (via Half Baked Harvest)

Spring Vegetable Pie

Feasting at Home

Spring Vegetable Pie

Not a huge fan of sweets? Go savory with this seasonal veggie dish. This recipe is for one serving, so you won't ever have to share. Feel free to throw in some of your extra haul from the farmers market. (via Feasting at Home)

Peach Galette

Kale & Caramel

Peach Galette

Okay, so a galette isn't technically pie, but with that buttery crust and those oven roasted peaches, we're willing to look the other way. Don't forget the honey vanilla pistachio brittle and cardamom rose whipped cream (now that's a mouthful!). (via Kale & Caramel)

Blueberry Crumble Cream Pie

I Wahs You Dry

Blueberry Crumble Cream Pie

Nothing says summer like blueberries freshly picked from the organic fruits aisle… or was it the farm? However you're acquiring your daily dose of fruits, just remember to put it into a pie – preferably a cream-filled one. (via I Wash You Dry)

Grandma Inez's Pineapple Cream Pie

Tasty Kitchen

Pineapple Cream Pie

Already dreaming about a summer getaway? Start embracing that island life, and kick off a travel-filled summer with a cool and creamy pineapple pie — which actually comes into season during the spring, and brings us joy during all the warm-weather months. (via Tasty Kitchen)

Raspberry Rhubarb Pie

The Kitchen Paper

Raspberry Rhubarb Pie

Now, we're not ones to gossip, but rhubarb's got a new love interest in town (move over, strawberry!), and they're here to make your Pi Day extra sweet! Did we mention this pie's got a cream cheese crust?! (via The Kitchen Paper)

Mango Tart

Mango Tart

Mango Tart

Healthy never looked so tasty. For a dessert that upholds your New Year's resolutions, this not-so-sinfully-sweet tart is gluten-free, paleo-friendly and vegan. The fact that it looks like a gorgeous spring flower is only the delicious icing on the gorgeous cake – err, pie. (via Bakerita)

Strawberry Basil Pie

Tutti Dolci

Strawberry Basil Pie

Check out that crust — the secret ingredient is vodka! Give your traditional strawberry pie an extra kick with the addition of basil and a crisp (alcoholic) crust. (via Tutti Dolci)

Lemon Icebox Pie

Life Love and Sugar

Lemon Icebox Pie

Embrace the tart taste of summer with a vibrant and super easy lemon custard pie. This refreshing treat is perfect for keeping you cool from Pi Day to the Fourth of July. (via Life Love and Sugar)

Key Lime Pie Stuffed Strawberries

Maebells

Key Lime Pie Stuffed Strawberries

Take your pie straight up with these bright and bite-sized key lime pies. They're kind of like jello shots… except they're pie! We promise you won't even miss the calories in the usual flour crust. (via Maebells)

Apricot Almond Tart

Tartelette

Apricot Almond Tart

Forget cake for breakfast — it's all about pie! For a Pi Day treat that screams brunch, this rectangular tart is great for coffee with the gals, or — better yet — kept all to yourself. (via Tartelette)

For more Pi Day fun, check out the best pies from around the world and subscribe to our Newsletter for more easy + delicious recipe ideas!

This post has been updated.

The Conversation (1)
c.liz
c.liz
23 Mar, 2021

that apricot almond tart looks AMAZING

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