Tarts & Pies

The fresh flavors of lemon and blueberry are at their best here in Flo Braker’s easily assembled, elegant tart.

• 30 M
• 2 H
• 2

An Oreo cookie crust is filled with a rich custard made from bittersweet and semisweet chocolate. Vanilla-infused whipped cream is crowned high on top.

• 35 M
• 4 H, 15 M
• 18

A retro classic with a velvety coconut custard buried beneath billows of sweet, luscious, airy meringue and cushioned by a tender, flaky, buttery lard crust. You’re welcome.

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• 25 M
• 45 M
• 8

Known in some parts as tar heel pie, this ridiculously rich and gooey chocolate brownie pie is crazy easy to make—and just as easy to make disappear.

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• 45 M
• 4 H
• 0

Dense, rich, and flourless, this gluten-free cake is a fave among the Portuguese, as well as anyone who’s ever tried it. It gets its unforgettable taste from a combination of almonds, lemon zest, cinnamon, and vanilla.

• 30 M
• 1 H, 15 M
• 41

Eggnog pie is essentially a slightly tipsy cheesecake. We’re classifying it under “holiday desserts for parties where people like to party.”

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• 25 M
• 1 H, 15 M
• 0

This gingerbread cheesecake tastes like the classic Christmas spices of cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and clove in each and every bite of this simple yet stunning dessert.

• 50 M
• 3 H
• 12

You no longer need to confront that eternal Thanksgiving dilemma of pumpkin pie or pecan pie. This pie recipe, in true egalitarian fashion, ensures you can have both.

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• 30 M
• 1 H, 45 M
• 0

If you took a look at this stunning tart and thought, “I can’t possibly do that!” think again. We suspect you can.

• 50 M
• 2 H, 10 M
• 10

Easy, tender, flaky pie crust that’s never fail in terms of its ability to woo and wow. You’re welcome.

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• 15 M
• 1 H
• 4

Drunken pumpkin? Punken drumkin? Drumpin punkdrunk? This innocuous seeming slice boasts just a tad more personality than your typical pumpkin pie.

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• 30 M
• 3 H
• 4

An unconventional approach to apple pie that happily involves booze and lotsa butter. Even more memorable as the classic.

• 45 M
• 4 H, 25 M
• 26

At long last, a slice of pumpkin pie can be considered complete in and of itself—no dollop of whipped cream required. Pumpkin and meringue. So happy together.

• 25 M
• 3 H, 15 M
• 12

Know what we can’t stop thinking about? This crostata. At first whiff of its heady fall spices, you’ll tumble head over heals in love.

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• 45 M
• 1 H, 45 M
• 6