The Best Pie Recipes to Celebrate Pi Day!
Celebrate Pi Day with the Best Pie Recipes!
Every year on March 14 (3.14), math lovers jump for joy on Pi Day, in celebration the mathematical constant π. To be honest with you, I always hated math in school, so I’m not going to be celebrating Pi Day for math! Instead for myself (and perhaps for you if you’re reading this!) Pi Day has a much tastier meaning: the perfect excuse to eat pie.
What’s awesome is that “pie” doesn’t just mean dessert. Around the world, the best pie recipes can include sweet pies, savory meat pies, and even pizza pies.
So if you’re looking for delicious ways to celebrate Pi Day, here are some of the best pie recipes (and pizzas!) from the blog!
The Best Pie Recipes for Pi Day - Start Here
1. Perfect Flaky & Easy Homemade Pie Crust Recipe
Make the perfect flaky pie crust by hand with just 3 ingredients and no butter needed. Simple, foolproof, and vegan-friendly — your homemade pie dough starts here.
2. Homemade Quick Neapolitan Pizza Dough Recipe
Make authentic Neapolitan pizza at home in the same day with this quick dough recipe. Chewy, bubbly, and crispy — no long ferment needed. Your new go-to pizza night staple.
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3. Pi Day Pizza Recipe: A Slice of Mathematical Fun
Celebrate Pi Day with a homemade pizza recipe that is easy, fun, and delicious. Perfect for a Pi Day pizza party, this crowd-pleasing pie is simple enough for anyone to make at home.
4. The Most Amazing Cast Iron Pan Pizza Recipe
Make the most amazing cast iron pan pizza at home with a perfectly crispy crust and bubbly cheese. Easy to follow and better than delivery, this recipe will become your new favorite.
5. Cheesy 5 Pepper-oni Napoletana Pizza - Pepper Month Special
Cheesy, bold, and loaded with 5 peppers — this Napoletana Pizza recipe brings serious flavour to your kitchen. Perfect for pepper lovers who want an easy, impressive homemade pizza night.
6. Indian Fusion Paneer Tikka Pan Pizza Recipe
Make paneer tikka pan pizza at home without an oven! This Indian fusion recipe combines crispy crust with creamy, spiced paneer for a quick and flavorful vegetarian meal the whole family will love.
7. Ultra Cheesy Pizza Hut Stuffed Crust Pizza
Make the ultimate Ultra Cheesy Pizza Hut Stuffed Crust Pizza at home with gooey melted cheese sealed inside every golden, crispy bite. A crowd-pleasing copycat recipe the whole family will love.
8. Easy BBQ Chicken Naan Flatbread Pizza Recipe
Make BBQ chicken naan flatbread pizza at home in minutes! Crispy naan, smoky BBQ sauce, and tender chicken make this easy pizza recipe a weeknight winner.
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9. St. Patrick’s Day Guinness Chicken Pot Pie
Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with a rich, hearty Guinness Chicken Pot Pie made from scratch. Packed with tender chicken and potatoes in a creamy stout-infused filling, all topped with a golden, flaky crust.
10. Explore Caribbean Flavors with Belizean Meat Pies
Discover authentic Belizean meat pies with flaky, golden crusts and savory spiced filling. A true Caribbean street food classic you can make at home with simple steps.
11. Hearty and Wholesome Classic Shepherd’s Pie Recipe
Discover the best cottage pie recipe packed with hearty beef and topped with creamy mashed potatoes. Easy to make and full of classic flavor, this dish is perfect for a satisfying family dinner.
12. Traditional Hawawshi Recipe - Egyptian Stuffed Bread
Crispy, spiced, and packed with flavor, Hawawshi is Egypt's beloved stuffed bread. Make this traditional Egyptian meat-filled recipe at home with simple ingredients and authentic technique.
13. Open-Faced Lebanese Meat Pies - Lahm Bi Ajeen
Crispy, flavor-packed Lebanese meat pies (Lahm Bi Ajeen) topped with spiced ground meat. An authentic Middle Eastern classic that's easy to make at home and perfect for sharing.
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14. This Flaky Deep Dish Pumpkin Pie Is Perfect For Fall!
Flaky, creamy, and packed with real pumpkin flavor, this deep dish pumpkin pie is your new fall favorite. Made with fresh pumpkin and condensed milk for the perfect rich filling.
15. Creamy No-Bake Peanut Butter Pie with Oreo Crust
Creamy, dreamy no-bake peanut butter pie with a crispy Oreo crust. This easy dessert comes together in minutes with no oven required. The perfect crowd-pleasing treat every time.
16. Crowd-Pleasing Nutella Cream Cheese Pie Recipe
Creamy, dreamy, and no-bake! This Nutella cream cheese pie comes together in minutes with a buttery graham cracker crust. The easiest crowd-pleasing dessert you will ever make.
17. Dive into Oreo Goodness with this Easy No Bake Oreo Mud Pie!
Creamy, indulgent, and ready without turning on the oven! This no bake Oreo mud pie is the ultimate easy dessert that comes together fast and disappears even faster.
18. Irresistible Mini Puff Pastry Apple Pies Recipe
Flaky, golden mini puff pastry apple pies packed with warm cinnamon filling. Easy to make and perfectly portioned, these irresistible little treats are ideal for any occasion.
19. Easy No-Bake Banana Cream Pie From Scratch
Easy No-Bake Banana Cream Pie made completely from scratch! Silky, creamy filling piled into a buttery crust — no oven needed. The perfect fuss-free dessert everyone will love.
20. Celebrate Valentine's Day with a Banana Nutella Galette
Impress your Valentine with a crispy, creamy Banana Nutella Galette made with golden puff pastry. Quick, elegant, and absolutely irresistible, it is the perfect romantic dessert.
🛒 Products I Recommend to Make The Best Pie Recipes for Pi Day:
Lots of these recipes don’t use too many products, but if you’re looking to make pizzas on a regular basis, then I strongly recommend you invest in some high quality pizza tools, as I’ll outline in this section! For large pies, you’ll really want a sturdy pie dish! The rest are some typical kitchen tools that will go far no matter what you’re cooking!
1. Quality Chef’s Knife
Your knife needs to be sharp and high quality not only for efficiency but for safety!
2. Cutting Board
Essential to cut your meats and veggies for savory pies and pizzas, and even to chop bananas for the banana cream pie and for the Nutella Galette!
3. Peeler
Used to peel apples for apple pie.
4. Parchment paper
Place meat pies, apple pies and the Nutella galette on parchment so they’re easy to remove after baking.
5. Basting Brush
Add egg wash over savory pie crusts or apply garlic oil on the crusts of your pizzas!
6. Instant Pot
You can use the Instant Pot to boil potatoes for Shepherd’s Pie, and you can learn how to do that here!
7. Saucepan
We’ll need this to make the custard for the banana cream pie and for the no-bake Oreo Mud Pie. A saucepan is also needed to make the Apple Pie Filling for the apple pie.
8. Pots and Pans
You can boil your potatoes in a large pot for Shepherd’s Pie.
9. Large Casserole
You could make a huge Shepherd’s Pie and bake it in here!
10. Individual Casserole
I like to bake my Shepherd’s Pie in an individual casserole so I have it all to myself, and no one has to worry about someone eating into the others’ portion!
11. Cheese Grater
Grate the cheese for your pizza!
12. Cast Iron Skillet
To make a large pan pizza! Alternatively, feel free to use a smaller one.
13. Non-Stick Pan
One of my most used tools ever, and plenty of the recipes here feature them! I’ve got 3 sizes - one small one specifically for eggs, a medium, and a large!
14. Blender
To blend together the veggies in Hawawshi meat pies and for Belizean Meat Pies.
15. Pizza Steel
Investing in a baking steel will help you achieve a restaurant-quality crust with your pizza. I also use this to bake my tandoori naan in the oven.
16. Pizza Peel
To transfer your pizza into the oven.
17. Pizza Wheel
To cut your pizza into slices!
18. Pizza Rocker
If you’re feeling extra fancy, sometimes I like to cut my pizza with this! It’s handy for thicker crust pizzas.
19. Mortar and pestle
I use this to make the spice blend for Belizean Meat Pies and to crush up Oreos for the no bake mud pie.
20. Garlic Press
Mince garlic in your savory pies and to make garlic oil for pizza.
21.Bench scraper
How I gather the dough and veggies together to add to recipes.
22. Whisk
Whisking happens in most of our ingredients, so a very important tool for the occasion!
23. Spatula
To mix ingredients in pots and pans or mixing bowls.
24.Wooden spoon
I like a wooden spoon to break down meat mixes in my non-stick pans.
25. Stainless steel pan
I like to use this pan to make the meat mixture for my Shepherd’s Pie recipe.
🥐 Baking Essentials
26. Kitchen Scale
Baking is a science for sure, so you need to be precise and weigh out all your ingredients!
27. Kitchen-Aid Stand Mixer
Helps knead dough and it’s much more efficient than to do it by hand!
28. Measuring Spoons and Measuring Cups
To help measure your ingredients.
29. Baking Sheet
To bake savory and sweet pies.
30. Pie Dish
Needed for our sweet pies or if you’re going to make a large portion of Chicken Pot Pie!
31. Rolling Pin
A must have for rolling out pie dough and pizza dough.
32. Air Fryer
A powerful alternative to the oven! Sometimes I like to make my Hawawshi meat pies in the air fryer to save time, and it does a superb job!
33. Mixing Bowl
To add all your ingredients together.
🍽️ Serving Essentials
34. Ladle
I like to add the Shepherd’s Pie and Chicken Pot Pie fillings in the casserole with this.
35. Soup Bowl
Ceramic will keep your Chicken Pot Pie super hot and fresh! I love this one because of the handles, making it easy to hold.
36. Bread Basket
Keeps your breads soft and warm through the meal if you’re going to have bread with chicken pot pie. This is also handy to keep your meat pies warm!
37. Serving Platters
Perfect for showcasing all of your hard work!
38. Muffin pan
Used to bake the Belizean Meat Pies.
Desserts
Whipped Cream Dispenser
To add a professional topping to your pies if you’re applying whipped cream!
Cake Cutter
To slice sweet pies.
Icing Spatula
Helps to spread a frosting over your pie.
Piping Kit
Top your pies with precision!
Trifle
If you want to turn your sweet pies into personal-sized pies.
Ice Cream Scoop
To scoop ice cream if you’re topping it over your sweet pie.
Frequently Asked Questions About Pi Day
What is Pi Day?
Pi Day is celebrated on March 14 (3/14) to honour the mathematical constant π (pi). This represents the ratio of a circle’s circumference to its diameter. Because the date is 3.14, fans of math (or anyone, really!) celebrate the occasion with activities, puzzles, and of course, pie!
Why Do People Eat pie on Pi Day?
Pies of all kinds - sweet, savoury, or pizza pies - are eaten on Pi Day because “pi” sounds like “pie.” We’ve got plenty of variety shown in this post depending on what you’re craving! If you’re wondering what kind of “pi” i would pick, it’d be a pizza pie! All day long!
What Foods Are Popular for Pi Day?
Some of the most popular Pi Day foods include:
- Fruit pies like apple or blueberry pie
- Cream pies such as banana cream pie
- Savoury pies like chicken pot pie.
- Pizza pies -the best really!
- Handheld pies like Belizean meat pies.
Many people also decorate their pies with the π symbol.
What are Fun Pi Day Food Ideas?
Fun Pi Day food ideas include:
- Making a pizza with pepperoni that has been trimmed up and shaped to resemble the pi (π) symbol.
- Baking a homemade fruit pie
- Creating mini hand pies
- Serving pizza slices and dessert pies together
- Decorating desserts with the π symbol
Is Pizza Considered a Pie?
Of course! Pizza is often called pizza pie, especially in the United States and Italy. Because pizza is circular and sliced like a pie, it has become one of the most popular foods to serve on Pi Day.
What are Easy Pi Day Recipes to Make?
Some easy Pi Day recipes include:
- No-bake peanut butter pie
- Banana cream pie
- Cast iron pizza
- Chicken pot pie
- Mini meat pies
These recipes are simple to prepare and perfect for sharing with friends and family.
How Do You Celebrate Pi Day at Home?
There are plenty of fun ways to celebrate Pi Day at home! Here are some suggestions:
- Baking a homemade pie
- Making pizza pie for dinner
- Hosting a Pi Day party incorporating pizzas pies, handheld meat pies, and sweet pies
- Decorating desserts with the π symbol
- Sharing your creations with friends and family
It’s a fun way to combine math, creativity, and food.
If you try any of these pie recipes - pizza, sweet, or savoury - then be sure to let me know! Leave a comment, rate the recipe, and/or post your creations on social media and tag it with #cookingwithanadi and mention me @cooking.with.anadi. Thank you!f
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