17 of our best pie recipes

With a dish as versatile as pie, you really can’t go wrong

Crusty, flaky and golden on the outside, warm, comforting and filled with flavour on the inside — is pie the most perfect dish? It’s delightful in both sweet and savoury forms and downright delicious whether you opt for a gourmet filling or choose a recipe that’s easy as, well, pie. Here, we bring you the best of the best. Discover our top pie recipes, from the classics, like shepherd’s pie and lemon meringue, to some new takes on the traditional, like butter chicken pie and a giant Portuguese tart.

Mini brisket pies

Baking a pie doesn’t have to be a hours-long process, especially with this meat pie hack that uses a pie maker. Enjoy tender, slow-cooked brisket inside a golden, buttery crust all in less than an hour.

Layered vegetable pie

Creamy, crunchy and nice to look at (until it’s gobbled up), this recipe has everything you could want from a vegetable pie. It’s a winning vegetarian pie layered with filo pastry, ricotta and vibrant vegetables.

Best lemon meringue pie

Master the art of lemon meringue pie. Learn how to make your own lemon curd and then top it all off with fluffy meringue. Can’t get enough of meringue? Try this chocolate meringue pie, caramel meringue pie or fruit mince pies with meringue.

Traditional chunky pepper beef pies

Opt for this chunky beef pie recipe when you need some extra warmth. It makes for a hearty meal that’s perfect on chilly nights.

Pie-maker butter chicken curry pies

Turn butter chicken into easy curry pies. This chicken pie recipe uses a pie maker so it’s incredibly simple to whip up. No pie maker? Try this quick and easy 20-minute butter chicken pie recipe instead.

Giant Portuguese tart

We’ve made everyone's favourite custard tart giant. This gorgeous treat is sure to please with its flaky crust and cinnamon-topped custard.

Easy blueberry pie

Bursting with sweet berry flavours, this is the only blueberry pie recipe you'll ever need. It can easily be made with either frozen or fresh berries. Just don’t forget to serve it with a scoop of ice-cream or a drizzle of cream.

Shepherd’s pie

Shepherd’s pie is a comforting classic. Try this traditional recipe with lamb mince, veggies and mashed potatoes on top, or opt for this twist featuring creamy cauliflower mash.

Mini chicken and leek pies

Give party pies a gourmet makeover with these mini chicken and leek pies. This recipe uses a muffin tin for the individual pies, but you can also adapt it for a pie maker if you have one.

Salted caramel apple pie

Learn how to make apple pie from scratch. Using Granny Smith apples adds a nice level of tartness to this decadent dessert with a salted caramel sauce.

Classic cottage pie

With hearty beef mince under a blanket of cheesy mash, this cottage pie recipe is supremely comforting. What’s more, it only takes 15 minutes to prepare, making it an easy, cosy dinner option to help you get through the week.

Banoffee pie

With thick caramel sauce, slices of banana and lashings of cream, banoffee pie is one of the more decadent sweet pies on this list. It’s an easy no-bake dessert that’s always a hit.

Pumpkin pie

Pumpkin pie is full of warming spices, such as cinnamon, nutmeg and clove. It’s a perfect dessert for winter. Learn how to make this American pie typically served at Thanksgiving.

Baked perch and potato pie

A recipe to impress, this fish pie is filled with a hearty seafood mix and completed with a lattice top. You can use any firm-flesh fish you prefer, such as barramundi, ling or basa.

Bacon and egg pies

Take the classic bacon and egg roll and turn it into a bacon and egg pie. Made with buttery puff pastry, these beauties are fabulous for brunch or dinner. Serve with a side of tomato relish.

Chocolate brownie pie

Combine a chocolate brownie with pie and you get this masterpiece. You’ll love the ease of this recipe. It hacks ready-made brownie mix to make one clever, delectable dessert.

Apple and strawberry pie

With a drizzle of cream, these apple and strawberry hand pies are perfect for individual desserts. This recipe calls for a patty pan, but you can also use a muffin tin or even a pie maker.