12 Sweet and Savory Pies That’ll Make You Ditch the Usual Dinner Plan
Tired of the same old dinner rotation? These 12 sweet and savory pies are here to shake things up—and trust us, you won’t miss your usual meals. From golden, flaky crusts filled with creamy comfort to bold flavor combos you never saw coming, these pies are anything but basic. Whether you’re craving a hearty main or a show-stopping dessert, there’s a pie on this list that’s ready to steal the spotlight.
Raspberry Pie
This raspberry pie recipe is a classic! The thick, jammy filling is lusciously sweet tart, and it’s topped with a flaky golden pastry crust.
Easy Southern Tomato Pie
Easy Southern Tomato Pie is a savory classic full of fresh sweet ripe tomatoes, with melted cheddar cheese, and blanketed with a tangy mixture of mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and parmesan cheese.
Easy Cranberry Apple Pie
Cranberry Apple Pie is a sweet-tart and totally refreshing take on a classic apple pie with bright bursts of cranberry flavor! The flaky, buttery crust, sweet apple-cranberry pie filling, and tart bursts of fresh cranberries with just a hint of cinnamon make for a delicious and festive Fall dessert, sure to delight guests and family this holiday season.
Apricot Pie
Homemade Apricot Pie has a perfectly sweet and tart jammy apricot filling inside a buttery, flaky crust. It’s one of the best pie flavors of summer when apricots are in season!
‘Australian pie’ – leftover turkey pie with raisins and bechamel
The name might not seem a fit, but this leftover turkey pie is delicious, easy, and a great way to use up some leftover turkey or chicken. The bechamel sauce makes such a difference!
Torta pascualina (Spinach ricotta pie)
Torta pascualina is originally an Italian pie that has taken up residence in Argentina and Uraguay as a popular Easter dish. Whenever you serve this, it’s a delicious combination of cheeses, spinach and egg, wrapped up in crisp pastry.
Banoffee pie
Banoffee pie is an easy but delicious combination – crisp pie base, caramel, banana and cream. It’s a favorite in our house, and I hope it’ll be in yours too.
Fish pie (potato-topped fish bake)
Fish pie is a potato topped fish bake that’s a British comfort food classic. Filled with fish and shrimp, topped with soft potatoes with a gentle crust. Easy to make, easy to enjoy.
Empanada gallega (Galician pie)
Empanada gallega is a delicious Spanish savory pie, filled with tender onion, pepper and tomato and, in this case, tuna and egg. It’s typically made as a larger pie to cut into slices to share (or come back for an extra slice!) A tasty combination of crisp pastry and simple yet flavorful filling.
Sunflower Seed Pie
Sunflower Seed Pie is sure to be a crowd pleaser! This nut free pie is a great alternative to pecan pie. Easy to make in a few simple steps this unique sunflower pie is delicious and perfect for the Thanksgiving table.
Tourtière Recipe (French Canadian Meat Pie)
Tourtière is a traditional French Canadian meat pie filled with summer savory, course ground pork and onions, encased in a flaky, golden crust. This hearty and comforting dish is perfect for Christmas time, offering a taste of Quebec’s rich culinary heritage.
Payday Pie
Wish every day could be payday? With this Payday Pie it will feel like it! Gooey peanut butter nougat and roasted peanuts fill this delicious dessert. It’s a candy bar favorite made into pie form with a flaky buttery crust and plenty of peanuts and chewy nougat in every bite.
