Pie & Tarts Recipes

We have all of our favorite pie recipes, including: cherry, blueberry, peach pie, spiced apple, pumpkin pie, and even cream pie recipes like coconut and banana. There's also savory meat pie recipes like hearty chicken pot pie, shepherd’s pie, and breakfast quiches.

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Perfect Pumpkin Pie

Canned pumpkin purée is quick and easy to use. Don't substitute fresh pumpkin purée in this pie; it will be too watery.

Sweet Potato Pie

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This family recipe for sweet potato pie comes courtesy of actor Danny Glover.

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For dough done right, take our test kitchen's lead.
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Pecan Pie

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Rich, buttery, and oh-so-simple, the classic pecan pie has earned its place as a Thanksgiving mainstay. It's also a wonderful choice to make ahead of time since it will need several hours to cool before serving. Dollop with freshly whipped and barely sweetened cream to balance out the bold sweetness of this pie. 

Easy Pie Crust

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Prep now and enjoy wonderful pies all season. Make the crust and topping in advance and keep them in the freezer for up to three months, then defrost fully before using.

Old-Fashioned Apple Pie

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The words "apple pie" conjure warmth, aroma, taste, and togetherness. This apple pie recipe is filled with Granny Smith apples and is tucked into a buttery pie crust. To make this apple pie recipe even sweeter, serve it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
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Inspiration and Ideas

The Finishing Touch: Pie Crust Wash
This simple technique helps you get a perfect, golden brown pastry crust every time.
Five-Spice Pumpkin Pie with Phyllo Crust
Try this deep-dish pumpkin pie when you need to please both traditional and modern palates at the Thanksgiving table. Adding Chinese five-spice powder to the filling may seem unorthodox, but two of its components (cinnamon and clove) can already be found in standard pumpkin-pie spice. The dramatic crust is delightfully easy to create—just brush butter onto sheets of store-bought phyllo and layer them at different angles in the pan. Finish with freshly whipped cream, and you'll have one mighty fine, crowd-pleasing dessert.
Shepherd's Pie
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Pate Brisee (Pie Dough)
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All Pie & Tarts Recipes

Classic Cream Puffs

The foundation of the perfect cream puff is light, airy pâte à choux, which is made with eggs, flour, and butter. Once the cream puffs are shaped and baked, they're filled with a rich homemade pastry cream.

Rhubarb Pie

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Because it is so often used in pies, rhubarb is sometimes called "pie plant." For best results, make this pie the day before you plan to serve it.

Basic Pie Dough for Apple Pie

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This recipe makes enough dough for one double-crust pie or two single-crust pies. For more baking help, go to How to Make Apple Pie.

Key Lime Pie

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You don't need to travel to the southernmost point of Florida to enjoy a slice of this tart pie. Learn how to make your own key lime pie at home, complete with a graham cracker crust, with this master recipe.

Classic Chicken Potpie

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A buttery crust is always a winner, but when it comes to potpie, it's what's inside that counts. Try this classic version; then explore these fresh filling ideas: Curried Chicken; Mushroom-Marjoram Chicken; Tomato-Corn Chicken.

Basic Pastry Dough

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This dough is perfect for Brandied Fruit Tartlets or Salted Chocolate Tartlets.

You'll Want to Make Our Most Irresistible Tart Recipes for Dessert Again and Again

If you ask us, these tarts are even better than pie. While we know that's a controversial statement, we know you'll agree once you'e tried our lemon tart, rainbow fruit tart, frozen mochaccino tart, and any of the other tart recipes here; 
By Lynn Andriani

Coconut Custard Pie

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We skipped the cream on top to let the tropical custard filling be the star.

Lemon-Curd Phyllo Tartlets

Quick to make and easy to love, this treat uses store-bought phyllo shells as the vessel for a filling of silky homemade lemon curd. 
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Vanilla-Rhubarb Tart

A layer of robust, jammy rhubarb in this tart highlights the warm vanilla bean. The gorgeous herringbone design makes it an ideal dessert for special occasions and parties.

Rhubarb-Strawberry Lattice Pie

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Strawberries mellow out the sharp edges of rhubarb in this pie. You can use raspberries instead or omit the berries entirely (use 2 pounds rhubarb if you do).

Martha's Sour Cherry Pie

Martha made this recipe on episode 703 of Martha Bakes. The pie can be stored at room temperature for up to 2 days.

Cheddar-Topped Shepherd's Pie

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Old-style pubs have it right: Sitting down to a generous helping of shepherd's pie is a true pleasure; making it is happily simple. We've added sharp cheddar to our mashed potatoes for a snappy topping.

Perfect Pie Crust

The perfect pie crust is tender, light, flaky, and golden and lends itself to all of the Thanksgiving favorites.

Strawberry Tart

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Who doesn't love strawberries? This tart pairs them with a super simple, slightly sweetened cream-cheese filling.

Pate a Choux

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Use this pate a choux recipe to make mouthwatering pastries such as profiteroles, cream puffs, and eclairs.

Strawberry Icebox Pie

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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.

Blueberry Tart

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Fresh, flavorful blueberries are the star of this delectable tart. Add thin strips of lemon zest for a colorful garnish.

Peach Chiffon Pie

Our cool peach chiffon pie topped with sugared basil leaves is the stuff of summer dreams -- no baking required.

Easy Chicken Potpies

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These are classic pot pies, with veggies, chicken, and golden crust. No one will resist them.

Rhubarb Custard Pie

A simple custard base lets the sweet-tart flavor of spring shine through in the sugar-coated pieces of rhubarb.

Coconut Cream Pie

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Coconut-cream pie, a spin-off of custard-cream pie, is a traditional Southern favorite that has moved far beyond the lower regions of the country to more widespread appreciation. This recipe is Martha's version of the classic dessert.

Tortilla Pie

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Ground cumin adds a smoky Tex-Mex taste to this savory beef-and-corn pie.

Cottage Pie

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A traditional cottage pie is made with ground beef and topped with mashed potatoes. We used potato slices, which saves time and looks good, too. For a shepherd's pie, use lamb. Or, try a turkey twist: Add 2 cups finely minced turkey meat along with the peas.
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