37 Summer Pie Recipes You're Going To Want To Make Even After Labor Day (2024)

37 Summer Pie Recipes You're Going To Want To Make Even After Labor Day (1)

When it comes to summer sweets, pies are the ultimate way to highlight all the best produce of the season. Blackberries, cherries, strawberries, and peaches all get their well-deserved spotlight as the star of some of our favorite pies. But then there's also cherry pie, Key lime pie, coconut cream pie... we don't even know which pie to start with, TBH. Whether you're looking for a no-bake dessert (the best kind during summer!) or a classic pie like a lemon meringue pie, here are all 37 of the easiest summer pie (and some tart!) recipes you could ever dream of. It's finally summer, so let us eat PIE.

Looking for something a bit, well, more low-maintenance than a pie? Maybe you shake things up by going free-form with an easy peach galette. Or perhaps you keep the fuss (but add a little boozy helper) with our cherry old-fashioned pie that is laced with a bit of bourbon. The only non-negotiable part? Topping all of these freshly baked pies with a healthy scoop of vanilla ice cream.

If you're somewhat of a pie renegade (or just don't really jam with fruity pies), no sweat. We've got plenty of rich, creamy, luscious pies that you'll be more than proud to bring to all those summer parties. Maybe you're craving chocolate and only chocolate? Try this insanely light yet rich chocolate pudding pie! Craving something buttery and comforting? This chess pie is just for you. Not a pie person? This birthday cake pie just might make you join Team Pie. Craving something on the chillier side? Either our frozen Samoa pie or cookies 'n' cream ice cream pie will help cool you down.

Still hungry? Try out all our favorite easy summer desserts, icebox cakes, and all these quick, easy fruit dessert recipes next!

1

Blackberry Pie

37 Summer Pie Recipes You're Going To Want To Make Even After Labor Day (3)

Fresh fruit pies are some of our all-time favorite desserts, and highlight all our favorite seasonal fruits like blackberries. We promise our easy, buttery, flaky pie crust is worth the extra time and steps and make this pie special. You can see our pie crust recipe for a step-by-step tutorial on how to make an easy lattice top. Looking for more pie ideas? You can never go wrong with a blueberry pie.

Get the Blackberry Pie recipe.

2

Strawberry Cheesecake Pie

37 Summer Pie Recipes You're Going To Want To Make Even After Labor Day (4)

You only need six ingredients to make this no-bake stunner—a graham cracker crust, heavy cream, cream cheese, powdered sugar, strawberry preserves, and chopped strawberries!

Get the Strawberry Cheesecake Pie recipe.

3

Caramel Chocolate Chip Cookie Tart

37 Summer Pie Recipes You're Going To Want To Make Even After Labor Day (5)

This tart is my formal request to have chocolate chip cookies in all forms. The crust is more like a shortbread version of the classic cookie to make it sturdy enough to perfectly hold its shape and the caramel and chocolate layers on top. It’s a sliceable, shareable cookie and a really wonderful option for your next gathering.

Get the Caramel Chocolate Chip Cookie Tart recipe.

Advertisem*nt - Continue Reading Below

4

Atlantic Beach Pie

37 Summer Pie Recipes You're Going To Want To Make Even After Labor Day (6)

Key lime pie and lemon meringue pie lovers, gather around. Perfected by Chef Bill Smith at his iconic restaurant, Crook’s Corner in North Carolina, Atlantic beach pie is a twist on a North Carolina dessert staple. What makes this cool, creamy dessert truly unique? That buttery cracker pie crust you're going to want to use for all your pies.

Get the Atlantic Beach Pie recipe.

5

Key Lime Pie Mousse

37 Summer Pie Recipes You're Going To Want To Make Even After Labor Day (7)

Nothing says summer quite like a tart Key lime pie. This mousse is every bit as refreshing, with a fluffy texture and a crispy oat crumble we could eat on its own. Key limes are more tart than traditional limes and well worth finding for this mousse.

Get the Key Lime Pie Mousse recipe.

6

Chocolate Fluffernutter Pie

37 Summer Pie Recipes You're Going To Want To Make Even After Labor Day (8)

Add this no-bake pie to your summertime routine ASAP. You just might find yourself adding marshmallow whipped cream to... everything.

Get the Chocolate Fluffernutter Pie recipe.

Advertisem*nt - Continue Reading Below

7

Peach Galette

37 Summer Pie Recipes You're Going To Want To Make Even After Labor Day (9)

We do use our pie dough for the crust, but with a galette, you can skip all of the crimping and extra chilling. When rolling out the crust, don't worry too much if the edges start getting uneven or craggily. That will only add to the final look!

Get the Peach Galette recipe.

8

No-Bake Banana Caramel Pecan Pie

37 Summer Pie Recipes You're Going To Want To Make Even After Labor Day (10)

When it comes to old-school desserts, banana cream pie and pecan pie are always at the top of the list. If you’re torn between which dessert should be the centerpiece of your holiday table, why not combine them? This pie pairs pecans in a sticky caramel, layered with bananas, and topped with a light and fluffy vanilla cream filling. Think banoffee pie, taken over the top with pecans and caramel. Best part? It’s completely no-bake, so you won’t be fighting for the oven space.

Get the No-Bake Banana Caramel Pecan Pie recipe.

9

Bourbon Peach Pie

37 Summer Pie Recipes You're Going To Want To Make Even After Labor Day (11)

Let this pie be the first thing you make to celebrate peach season. It has a flaky buttery pie crust that is so easy and makes it worth making your own! The filling is rich with spices and hint of bourbon that really makes the pie stand out. Peaches too firm? Baking them into this pie makes them perfectly jammy.

Get the Bourbon Peach Pie recipe.

Advertisem*nt - Continue Reading Below

10

Apple Hand Pies

37 Summer Pie Recipes You're Going To Want To Make Even After Labor Day (12)

Hear us out: Hand pies just might be better than regular pies. They have the perfect crust-to-filling ratio. They're less work than a classic double-crust pie too. But perhaps the best part? No soggy bottoms. Plus, hand pies are delicious and can be filled with everything from blueberries to peaches.

Get the Apple Hand Pies recipe.

11

Mississippi Mud Pie

37 Summer Pie Recipes You're Going To Want To Make Even After Labor Day (13)

This layered masterpiece is comprised of a graham-cracker base, brownie, and pudding, all crowned by whipped cream. You'll eat this up in one Mississippi.

Get the Mississippi Mud Pie recipe.

12

Easy Key Lime Pie

37 Summer Pie Recipes You're Going To Want To Make Even After Labor Day (14)

Do we sometimes freeze this Key lime pie on a stick and dip in chocolate for the authentic Key West experience? Maybe.

Get the Easy Key Lime Pie recipe.

Advertisem*nt - Continue Reading Below

13

Banana Cream Pie

37 Summer Pie Recipes You're Going To Want To Make Even After Labor Day (15)

Is there anything as lovely as a homemade pie? We think not. While pumpkin pie and apple pie are best in the fall, banana cream pie is just the treat for special occasions all year long. It's layered with dreamy vanilla pastry cream and slices of banana, all topped with clouds of whipped cream. This version calls for our favorite basic pie dough, but of course you can use store-bought dough if you prefer.

Get the Banana Cream Pie recipe.

14

Peanut Butter Banana Pie

37 Summer Pie Recipes You're Going To Want To Make Even After Labor Day (16)

This is a nostalgic feeling pie that’s rich and creamy and easy to make. It feels like the peanut butter and banana sandwich you’d make after school, but so much better. The chocolate crust is rich and gives the perfect crunch against the smooth filling, and since it’s a press-in crust, it takes much less effort than a traditional pie crust. The filling is no-bake and unbelievably addicting; to say we are obsessed is an understatement.

Get the Peanut Butter Banana Pie recipe.

15

Coconut Cream Pie

37 Summer Pie Recipes You're Going To Want To Make Even After Labor Day (17)

Packed with toasted coconut flakes and coconut milk, this pie makes us go coconuts. Add some coconut whipped cream if you're craving even more.

Get the Coconut Cream Pie recipe.

Advertisem*nt - Continue Reading Below

16

Blueberry Pie

37 Summer Pie Recipes You're Going To Want To Make Even After Labor Day (18)

Fresh blueberry pie makes us want to sit on the back porch and enjoy the warm summer breeze. Just add homemade ice cream.

Get the Blueberry Pie recipe.

17

Rhubarb Pie

37 Summer Pie Recipes You're Going To Want To Make Even After Labor Day (19)

The caramelized sanding sugar on this rhubarb pie crust makes it a springtime stunner. Though we love strawberry rhubarb pie (and our recipe is perfect), this pie lets the tart rhubarb take the center stage.

Get the Rhubarb Pie recipe.

18

Lemon Icebox Pie

37 Summer Pie Recipes You're Going To Want To Make Even After Labor Day (20)

Extra buttery graham crackers meet a sweet, zesty lemon curd-esque filling in this amazing icebox pie. If you’re still looking for a truly no-bake lemon option, check out our lemon icebox cake.

Get the Lemon Icebox Pie recipe.

Advertisem*nt - Continue Reading Below

19

Cookies 'N' Cream Ice Cream Pie

37 Summer Pie Recipes You're Going To Want To Make Even After Labor Day (21)

We get it; maybe you just can't choose between a chocolaty pie, cake, or ice cream? This ice cream pie is the most delicious compromise: a buttery Oreo crust is filled with a cookies 'n' cream ice cream (and plenty of hot fudge sauce).

Get the Cookies 'N' Cream Ice Cream Pie recipe.

20

Easy Lemon Meringue Pie

37 Summer Pie Recipes You're Going To Want To Make Even After Labor Day (22)

We'll take any excuse to decorate with meringue. Delicious pie and arts and craft project? Sign us up.

Get the Lemon Meringue Pie recipe.

37 Summer Pie Recipes You're Going To Want To Make Even After Labor Day (23)

Mackenzie Filson

Mackenzie Filson is a food writer and contributing digital food producer at Delish. Her favorite ice cream flavor is chocolate-pine. If wine was an astrological sign she'd be a New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc. She's never met a bag of Spicy Sweet Chili Doritos she didn't eat in one sitting.

37 Summer Pie Recipes You're Going To Want To Make Even After Labor Day (2024)

FAQs

Can you make a pie and cook it the next day? ›

So you could make the pie on the morning of Christmas Eve and then bake it on Boxing Day. You could also assemble the pie and then freeze it (unbaked) up to a month in advance. The pie will need to be thatwed for 24 hours in the fridge before you bake it.

What pies can you make ahead and freeze? ›

I frequently bake and freeze my classic apple pie, favorite cherry pie, blueberry pie, and very cherry berry pie with fresh cranberries with excellent results. I do not recommend freezing custard or cream pies, as the texture of the filling doesn't hold up well to freezing.

How many days in advance can you make pies? ›

You can bake a fruit-based pie a few days in advance as long as it's stored properly. Loosely cover: After baking and cooling your pie, loosely cover it with aluminum foil. Store: store for at room temperature for up to two days, or up to seven days in the fridge according to USDA guidelines.

Can you make pumpkin pie 2 days before Thanksgiving? ›

Make Ahead: Pumpkin pie can be made one day ahead of time and refrigerated. Freezer-Friendly Instructions: The dough can be made ahead, wrapped in plastic, and refrigerated for up to 2 days, or frozen for up to 1 month. If you freeze it, thaw it overnight in the refrigerator.

Can you eat a cooked pie the next day? ›

Baked apple or other fruit pies can be kept covered, at room temperature, for one to two days. After that, they'll keep in the fridge for one to two more days,” David advises.

What pies freeze well? ›

Fruit pies, such as apple, cherry, peach or blueberry, freeze magnificently, as do pecan pies. They can be frozen baked or unbaked, the latter of which can be a great way to get ahead when hosting a dinner party or big holiday meal.

What pies do not need to be refrigerated? ›

While no pie should be stored on the counter indefinitely, McDowell tells me that she likes to store fruit and custard pies at room temperature. She also mentions that you don't want to slice these two types of pie until they have cooled to room temperature, anyway, so they're great options for making ahead of time.

Is it better to freeze an apple pie, baked or unbaked? ›

An unbaked crust will keep for 2 months in the freezer; a baked crust will keep for 4 months. To thaw a baked pie crust, unwrap and let stand at room temperature, or heat in the oven at 350°F for about 6 minutes. Don't thaw unbaked crusts; bake them right out of the freezer. Freeze a baked fruit pie for later!

What is the best pie dish for freezing? ›

The best glass pie pans are made of borosilicate glass (essentially a type of tempered glass). This means it's safe to use in the oven and it's safe to go between temperature extremes, such as freezer to oven, without shattering.

Can frozen pie crust go bad? ›

A: Absolutely. Pie dough is a great keeper in the freezer. As long as it's tightly wrapped in heavy-duty aluminum foil or freezer-weight plastic wrap and sealed in a freezer bag, it should keep for up to 6 months.

Can you freeze a cherry pie? ›

If you need a bigger head start of freezing pies and want to do it from an already-baked state, follow these steps to freeze a pie after baking it. Bake as directed and allow to cool completely. Place the pie in a freezer bag; seal, label, and freeze for up to 4 months.

How do you keep a pie crust from getting soggy on the bottom? ›

Brush the Bottom with Corn Syrup or Egg White

Coating the inside surface of the bottom crust will create a barrier to prevent sogginess.

Should I cover my pumpkin pie overnight? ›

Homemade pumpkin pie is safe in the fridge for two to four days, and you should refrigerate the pumpkin pie promptly after it cools. Place your pie in a sealed container or loosely wrap it in plastic wrap or foil to refrigerate. You can also bake your pumpkin pie weeks ahead of time and freeze it.

Is it better to freeze a pumpkin pie before or after baking? ›

You can freeze a pumpkin pie before or after baking—though we recommend letting a baked pie come all the way to room temperature before freezing. This is because you want the pie to freeze as quickly as possible.

What are the best pumpkins for pies? ›

When shopping for pumpkins, look for the ones usually generically labeled “sugar pumpkins” or “pie pumpkins.” Some specific names are Baby Pam, Autumn Gold, Ghost Rider, New England Pie Pumpkin, Lumina (which are white), Cinderella, and Fairy Tale.

Can I premake a pie and cook it later? ›

Homemade pies are a delicious dessert that can be prepared ahead of time, frozen and then baked when you want a very special dessert. It is much better to freeze pumpkin and fruit pies before baking rather than after. The texture of pies suffers substantially if frozen after baking.

Can you leave an unbaked pie in the fridge? ›

It will keep uncooked in the refrigerator for up to two days. When you're ready to bake, bring it just to room temperature and then bake according to your recipe.

Can you leave pie in the fridge overnight? ›

Be sure to refrigerate cream, custard, pumpkin, mousse, chiffon, or any other pies containing eggs or dairy as soon as they've cooled. They'll keep for up to 2 days. (This includes savory pies like quiche.)

How long to cook pie from the fridge? ›

Remove all packaging, but keep the pie in it's foil tray, and place in a preheated oven on a baking tray. From Chilled: 180°/ Fan 160° / Gas mark 4 for 20-25 minutes. From Frozen: 190°/ Fan 170° / Gas mark 5 for 40-50 minutes. Allow it to rest for 3-4 minutes - and enjoy.

References

Top Articles
Latest Posts
Article information

Author: Laurine Ryan

Last Updated:

Views: 6255

Rating: 4.7 / 5 (57 voted)

Reviews: 80% of readers found this page helpful

Author information

Name: Laurine Ryan

Birthday: 1994-12-23

Address: Suite 751 871 Lissette Throughway, West Kittie, NH 41603

Phone: +2366831109631

Job: Sales Producer

Hobby: Creative writing, Motor sports, Do it yourself, Skateboarding, Coffee roasting, Calligraphy, Stand-up comedy

Introduction: My name is Laurine Ryan, I am a adorable, fair, graceful, spotless, gorgeous, homely, cooperative person who loves writing and wants to share my knowledge and understanding with you.