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I really do believe that a really good pie or tart is one of life’s great pleasures. There is one for every occasion, and I for one am always ready to try a new recipe.
Some people are more familiar with sweet pies and tarts. Other people were raised on savoury pies and tarts. But why choose? There’s plenty of room for both.
I like to make both, and have explored recipes that celebrate the best of seasonal fruit, and others that come with deeply savoury flavours perfect for dinner. This roundup brings all of them together so you can find the next pie for your kitchen.
We’ll start with sweet pies and tarts, with savoury options to follow.
Sweet pies and tarts
Dulce de Leche Apple Pie
We all love an apple pie, and I decided to add a fun twist. I've used rich and velvety dulce de leche to add a caramel-laced transformation to the filling. The apple cutouts aren't necessary, but don't they look gorgeous?
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Summer Berry Tart
My favourite thing about summer is berries, and I'm always looking for more ways to use them. This tart makes them the centre of the show, piled on top of a vanilla-kissed whipped cream, crunchy meringue, and a buttery shell. It's light, elegant and impressive.
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Roasted Rhubarb Bakewell Tart
I'm always excited when rhubarb season comes around, and this tart is one of my favourite ways to use it. It layers roasted rhubarb and sweet almond frangipane in a crisp shortcrust tart. Perfect with a cup of tea!
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Wild Blackberry Pie with Honeyed Creme Fraiche
We have a family tradition of foraging for blackberries at the end of summer, which ends up in baking this fantastic pie. The intense and jammy berries are balanced perfectly with a dollop of honeyed crème fraîche. It's a rustic, fragrant masterpiece!
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Maple Butter Tarts
If you haven't heard of Canadian butter tarts, it's time to get aquatinted. I love them when made with maple syrup, as well as raisins and walnuts in a golden custard and flaky shells. It's a holiday classic that can be enjoyed at any time of the year.
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Peach and Blackberry Tart
If you need to get dessert on the table quickly, this is your answer. It uses ripe summer peaches and blackberries and piles them in an all-butter pastry base and are caramelised in the oven. Maximum reward for minimal effort.
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Classic Pumpkin Pie
It may be simple but it's far from plain. And pumpkin pie is an essential holiday dessert in my house. I love a flaky pastry and smooth, delicately spiced pumpkin custard. If you are looking to make yours extra special, look through this recipe to copy my decorations.
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Rhubarb Slab Pie
Another easy pie and perfect way to use rhubarb. Plus it feeds a crowd! This pie is baked in a sheet pan with a tender crust and sweet, tangy filling. The taste of spring!
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Easy Banoffee Pie
This British classic may be fairly unknown elsewhere, but I have no doubt that you will love it. Begin with a buttery chocolate cookie crust, then layer in glossy toffee, fresh bananas, whipped cream, and top with chocolate curls. And best of all, it's completely no-bake!
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Maple Bourbon Pecan Pie
I love pecan pie, but think it benefits from a little twist. I've used a combination of maple syrup, bourbon and toasted pecans with the classic buttery crust to make this pie deeply indulgent. An essential for Thanksgiving!
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Grandma’s Apple Pie
There are few things more comforting than the smell of pie in the oven, which was the inspiration for this classic apple pie. It wraps the beautifully spiced apple filling in a flaky, flavoursome crust to bring back all the warm memories of childhood.
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Pumpkin Pie with Chocolate Swirl
I've already offered my classic pumpkin pie, but how about one with a decadent twist? The ribbon of chocolate that is swirled into the pumpkin filling takes the classic somewhere entirely more exciting!
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Chocolate Orange Hazelnut Tart
This tart is pure indulgence, and although it looks like it comes from a professional patisserie, it's something any home baker can pull together. If you love chocolate, and want to add something luxurious to dessert, this one is for you!
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Salted Caramel Pear Tarts
These tarts might look impossibly elegant and like hours of work went into them. But the truth is that they come together quickly with the help of pre-made puff pastry. The salted caramel pairs perfectly with sweet and ripe pears, making this one of my personal favourites!
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Rustic Strawberry and Cream Cheese Galette
If you love a fruit pie but are intimidated by the whole process, then this wonderfully unfussy bake is for you. It's made with the combination of sweet strawberries and velvety cream cheese into a rustic, free-form galette. Special but unfussy!
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Plum Tarte Tatin with Lavender Cream
It looks impressive, but the effort this tart demands is actually pretty small. If French baking ever felt a bit scary, this recipe will change your mind. The addition of lavender cream takes it somewhere especially elegant!
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Strawberry Galette
Another strawberry galette, and even easier than the first. The strawberries are tossed with sugar and wrapped in a flaky pastry, all coming together in just 45 minutes. Perfect for getting dessert on the table without spending all afternoon in the kitchen.
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Yellow Plum and Blueberry Galette
Can you tell I love a galette? Here I've combined golden yellow plums and sweet blueberries for a filling as stunning as it is tasty. The relaxed nature of a galette only adds to its charm. Keep things simple with a store-bought crust.
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Savoury pies and tarts
Steak and Ale Pie
When the weather turns from hot to cold, this is the pie I crave. It's a British classic, with tender beef slow-cooked in a rich ale-infused gravy, all inside a shortcrust pastry. It's a true winter warmer.
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Chicken and Leek Pie
This rustic pie always gives a very wholesome feeling when set in the middle of the family table. It combines tender chicken and creamy leek in a white whine sauce and tops it all off with a golden puff pastry lid. My kind of comfort food!
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Savoury Galette with Vegetables
My love for galette extends to savoury. It may look simple and understated when topped with vegetables and feta, but the taste is really off the charts. If you've ever wanted to try your hand at galette, this is a great place to start.
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Easy Fish Pie
Fish pie might feel a bit far out for some, but there's a reason why it's so loved by those who try it. It's cold-weather food at its best, with chunky fish in a creamy sauce and covered by a cheesy mash. A real crowd pleaser!
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Puff Pastry Tomato Tart with Goat’s Cheese
This is the taste of summer for me, especially when made with bright heirloom tomatoes as well as the creamy goat's cheese. Using a pre-made puff pastry makes this stunning tart a breeze to pull together.
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Pesto, Caramelized Onions and Boursin Tarts
I absolutely adore serving these for lunch! Everyone loves the combo of pesto, Boursin cheese, caramelised onions and cherry tomatoes. It may sound like something from a bistro but easy to make from home!
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Turkey Marsala Pot Pie
This is one of my favourite ways to use up turkey leftovers, and may even be better than the original roast. It's a deeply flavoured dish that will make you thankful that there was turkey leftover in the first place!
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Chicken and Mushroom Pie
So satisfying to make, and the aroma is to die for! it uses juicy chicken and a rich, creamy mushroom sauce under a golden, crisp puff pastry lid to turn this pie into the best comfort food. Serious country kitchen energy here!
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Sage Chicken Pot Pie with Roasted Harvest Vegetables
I'm so proud of this chicken pie, which combines chicken with a fantastical array of vegetables for the most incredible flavour. It's pure, unapologetic comfort good, and a great way to use up leftover chicken or turkey.
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Shepherd’s Pie (Cottage Pie)
Whether you go with lamb or beef, this comforting pie is going make you and everyone around the table very happy. Add in frozen vegetables and top with creamy, cheesy mashed potato.
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