When the snow starts falling, all I want is a slice of something warm and cozy. I’ve rounded up 24 of my favorite winter pies, both sweet and savory, that’ll make your kitchen smell like a dream. These are the recipes that get me through the cold months, one flaky, delicious bite at a time.
1. Apple Pie
The amount of apple pie recipes both online and off is overwhelming. So, mirror, mirror on the wall, which apple pie recipe is the greatest of them all?
After many, many attempts, I deem this one to be the best. I’m floored by how on point the textures and flavors are. It’s just as good as the one my grandma used to make.
2. Winter Vegetable Shepherd’s Pie
Let’s move away from the dessert pies for a moment and focus our attention on this immaculate shepherd’s pie. This isn’t your average pie, folks.
Sure, it also has that creamy mashed potato crust on top. But instead of a meat filling, it’s all-veggie, and it’s all good. With a medley of vegetables and mushrooms, the filling is so scrumptious, I'll bet you won’t even miss the meat.
3. Walnut Mincemeat Pie
This walnut mincemeat pie is an easy, two-step recipe. It doesn’t taste that way, though.
If you’re not familiar with this British ingredient, mincemeat is a mixture of chopped dried fruits and spices. Traditionally, the mixture also contained some type of meat – hence the name. But nowadays, most recipes just use beef suet.
4. Peppermint Pie
I’m kicking things off with a ridiculously easy peppermint pie. If you need a showstopper dessert for a holiday party but baking skills aren’t your thing, this one’s your new best friend.
The crust is sweet and crumbly, made from Oreo cookies, and the filling? Oh, just marshmallows, whipped cream, and a cool burst of peppermint. It’s the kind of no-bake treat that disappears fast.
5. Cheddar Pear Pie
Cheese and pears are a great tandem. You can slice them up, put them on a platter, and call it a day.
If you care to make things extra, I suggest you bake this pie. There’s really something delightful about the combination of sweet and crunchy pears and soft and salty cheddar.
6. Chocolate Orange Pie
I was never a fan of the chocolate-orange combo, but this pie sure changed my mind. It was love at first bite.
Here’s how it goes down: Oreo cookie crust is filled with creamy orange filling with bits of fresh orange, and topped with a decadent chocolate ganache. Believe me, this chocolate orange pie is a game-changer.
7. Salted Caramel Pie
I’m such a sucker for salted caramel. Anything with salted caramel is already a winner for me.
This pie, though, is next-level amazing. This pie filling isn’t just about salted caramel, but chocolate, too.
In my world, it’s the most epic flavor combination ever. A buttery Oreo crust is filled with caramel and drizzled with chocolate ganache on top.
8. Treacle Tart
If you’re a Harry Potter fan, this dessert probably sounds familiar. Treacle tart happens to be Harry’s favorite dessert!
And I completely understand why. This British pie has a buttery shortbread crust filled with a sweet, gooey, and lemony filling. Treacle, also known as golden syrup, gives it a kind of sweetness you can’t get anywhere else.
9. Snickerdoodle Pie
If you’re a fan of snickerdoodle, you won’t be able to resist the snickerdoodle pie. It has all the flavors of your favorite cookie, but you'll get more.
With a buttery crust, a creamy custard filling topped with syrup and cinnamon sugar, and a cream cheese glaze to boot, this pie is any snickerdoodle lover’s dream. Each component already tastes great on its own, but together they give you an explosion of flavors. It’s truly a slice of heaven.
10. Pear Galette
A galette is a flat French pastry with a fruit filling – in this case, pears. It sounds fancy, and it is, but it’s also simple enough to make yourself.
In fact, it’s a lot easier to make than a classic pie. With this free-form pie, all you’ll need is to roll the edges of the crust to ensure the pie filling doesn’t fall over. I like to think of it as pizza, but sweet and more loaded.
11. Sweet Potato Pie
Here’s another Thanksgiving or Christmas must-have. If you’re a sucker for sweet potatoes, you should definitely bookmark this pie recipe.
Mashed sweet potatoes mixed with milk and winter spices make up the filling of this holiday treat. It’s smooth, creamy, and sweet with just a touch of spice.
12. Butternut Squash Pie
Butternut squash is sweeter than pumpkin, so if you’re a sweet tooth, this recipe is for you. Flavored with brown sugar and cinnamon, this cozy, warming pie is pure winter perfection. It’s such an easy recipe that calls for basic ingredients.
13. Eggnog Pie
Can any dessert give you more Christmas vibes than eggnog pie? I don’t think so.
This pie is richness and creaminess overload! There are no other ingredients apart from the eggnog filling and the graham cracker crust, so the eggnog flavor really shines through.
14. Ginger Pear Hand Pies
Hand pies are incredible… especially these ones. Caramelized pears are made even more special with ginger, cinnamon, and cloves.
The autumn and winter flavors are strong with this pie! Encased in buttery, flaky, crusts, these hand pies are definitely the bomb.
15. Cranberry Pie
Honestly, I’m not sure if this is a pie or a cake, but I don’t care one bit because it’s so yummy. A crisp, sugary crust at the base holds a bright, tangy cranberry filling, and a crumbly, flaky topping finishes everything off.
16. Maple Pie
Any Canadian readers out there? This recipe is for you.
This maple pie is the stuff of legends. The filling contains maple syrup, coconut cream, and tapioca flour.
It has a soft, gelatinous consistency that goes incredibly well with the crispy pie shell. The distinct maple flavor surely hits the spot. You can throw in some crushed pecans into the mix, too, for added crunch.
17. Brownie Pie
Just by reading its name, I’m already sold. Who says you need to decide between two epic desserts?
If this brownie pie doesn’t impress your family and friends, I don’t know what will. In this mind-altering pie, instead of the usual fruit or nut filling, you’ll use a brownie batter studded with chocolate chips.
18. Turkey Pot Pie
Chicken pot pie is great, but turkey pot pie is the perfect way to use up all that leftover turkey after Thanksgiving. It’s a classic recipe but with a terrific Thanksgiving twist. Say hello to the post-Thanksgiving treat you didn’t think you needed.
19. Leek Mushroom Pie
Leeks and mushrooms are not exactly as exciting as chocolate and salted caramel, but they just as much make a good team. This pie is sinfully creamy and bursting with umami flavors.
The mushrooms are earthy and meaty, and the leeks give you that delicious onion goodness. It also happens to be vegan, which means it’s for everyone to enjoy.
20. Apple Cranberry Galette
If you’re not a fan of pears, try this apple cranberry galette, instead. The sweetness from the apples combined with the tartness of cranberries is divine.
It amazes me how it looks so stunning, it seems like it took hours to prepare. But in truth, all you’ll need is 30 minutes of prep time. The rest is up to the oven.
21. Tourtiere
Tour tie what? Tourtiere is a French-Canadian pie that consists of a traditional pie crust and a ground meat filling.
This savory treat uses a variety of meats – from pork and beef to venison. For this recipe, you’ll use a combination of pork and beef. It’s a fail-proof combo that always yields a rich and flavorful result.
22. Pecan Pie
This old-fashioned pecan pie feels like a hug from the South. Every Thanksgiving and Christmas, my family asks for it without fail.
You get that salty crunch from the pecans, all suspended in a sweet, buttery syrup that turns wonderfully chewy and rich. It’s classic comfort food, and the recipe is so simple the kids can jump in and help.
23. Raisin Pie
If you cringed at the name, I get it. Still, though, give it a chance.
You'll think it’ll disappoint, but it won’t! In fact, don’t be surprised if your taste buds yearn for more of this raisin pie. Trust me, I have served it even to the most stubborn raisin hater I know, and they still loved it.
24. Chocolate Pie
Calling all vegan chocoholics, this pie is just for you. Rarely will you ever find a vegan chocolate pie that doesn’t taste vegan.
So what are you waiting for? Bookmark this one already.
This chocolate pie is 100% dairy-free, and 100% delicious. With a decadent cookie crust and an even more decadent chocolate filling, this pie is a dream.