I truly believe a well-made pie or tart is one of life’s great pleasures. There’s a pie for every occasion, and I’m always eager to try a new recipe.
Some people prefer sweet pastries, others savoury. Why choose? There’s plenty of room on the table for both.
I enjoy making both sweet and savoury tarts and pies. I collect recipes that showcase seasonal fruit and others that carry deep, comforting savoury flavours ideal for dinner. This roundup gathers them all so you can find your next favourite to bake.
We’ll begin with sweet pies and tarts, then move on to savoury options.
Sweet pies and tarts
Dulce de Leche Apple Pie
A classic apple pie with a twist: rich dulce de leche folded into the filling for a caramel-laced flavour. Decorative apple cutouts are optional but make a lovely presentation.
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Summer Berry Tart
A light, elegant tart that puts summer berries centre stage. Berries are piled over vanilla-kissed whipped cream, crunchy meringue, and a buttery shell for an impressive dessert.
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Roasted Rhubarb Bakewell Tart
Roasted rhubarb and almond frangipane in a crisp shortcrust tart — tart, sweet and perfect with a cup of tea when rhubarb is in season.
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Wild Blackberry Pie with Honeyed Crème Fraîche
A family favourite made from foraged blackberries. The jammy, intense fruit is balanced with a spoonful of honeyed crème fraîche for rustic, fragrant results.
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Maple Butter Tarts
A Canadian classic with maple syrup, buttery custard, raisins and walnuts in flaky shells. Sweet, sticky and perfect for the holidays or any time of year.
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Peach and Blackberry Tart
Quick to prepare, this tart uses ripe peaches and blackberries caramelised in an all-butter pastry base for maximum flavour with minimal effort.
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Classic Pumpkin Pie
An essential holiday pie: flaky pastry and smooth, delicately spiced pumpkin custard. Simple in approach, but deeply comforting and nostalgic.
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Rhubarb Slab Pie
A crowd-pleasing sheet pan pie with tender crust and a sweet-tart rhubarb filling — a fantastic way to feed a group at spring gatherings.
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Easy Banoffee Pie
A no-bake British favourite: chocolate cookie crust, glossy toffee, fresh bananas, whipped cream and chocolate curls. Decadent and simple to assemble.
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Maple Bourbon Pecan Pie
Pecan pie with a twist: maple syrup and a hint of bourbon with toasted pecans in a buttery crust. Rich, nutty and ideal for Thanksgiving.
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Grandma’s Apple Pie
A comforting, classic apple pie with beautifully spiced filling wrapped in flaky crust — a recipe that evokes warm childhood memories.
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Pumpkin Pie with Chocolate Swirl
A classic pumpkin pie elevated with ribbons of chocolate swirled through the filling — a decadent, show-stopping holiday option.
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Chocolate Orange Hazelnut Tart
Luxurious and surprisingly achievable at home. Perfect for chocolate lovers seeking a refined dessert with rich, nutty flavours.
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Salted Caramel Pear Tarts
Elegant-looking but quick to make using pre-made puff pastry. Salted caramel complements sweet pears for one of my personal favourites.
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Rustic Strawberry and Cream Cheese Galette
An unfussy, rustic galette combining sweet strawberries with velvety cream cheese in a free-form pastry. Special but relaxed.
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Plum Tarte Tatin with Lavender Cream
An impressive-looking French classic that’s easier than it seems. The lavender cream adds an elegant floral note to caramelised plums.
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Strawberry Galette
Another easy galette option: strawberries tossed with sugar, wrapped in flaky pastry and baked in under an hour for a fast, delicious dessert.
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Yellow Plum and Blueberry Galette
Golden yellow plums paired with sweet blueberries make a stunning, relaxed galette — an ideal choice for seasonal fruit.
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Savoury pies and tarts
Steak and Ale Pie
A true winter warmer: tender beef slow-cooked in an ale-infused gravy and enclosed in shortcrust pastry. Hearty and satisfying when temperatures drop.
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Chicken and Leek Pie
Rustic and comforting: tender chicken and creamy leeks in a white wine sauce topped with golden puff pastry. Ideal comfort food for family dinners.
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Savoury Galette with Vegetables
A savoury galette topped with vegetables and feta. Simple to make but packed with flavour — a great introduction to savoury free-form tarts.
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Easy Fish Pie
Cold-weather comfort at its best: chunky fish in a creamy sauce topped with cheesy mashed potato. A crowd-pleaser that feels indulgent and homey.
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Puff Pastry Tomato Tart with Goat’s Cheese
A summer favourite featuring heirloom tomatoes and creamy goat’s cheese on a crisp puff pastry base. Bright, simple and delicious.
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Pesto, Caramelized Onions and Boursin Tarts
A bistro-style tart with pesto, sweet caramelized onions and creamy Boursin cheese — easy to make and full of flavour.
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Turkey Marsala Pot Pie
A delicious way to use leftover turkey: rich Marsala-flavoured filling under crisp puff pastry — often even better than the original roast.
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Chicken and Mushroom Pie
Juicy chicken and creamy mushroom sauce topped with golden puff pastry — ultimate country-kitchen comfort food with a savoury, earthy aroma.
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Sage Chicken Pot Pie with Roasted Harvest Vegetables
A hearty pie combining chicken with roasted seasonal vegetables and herbal sage — a comforting centrepiece for family meals.
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Shepherd’s Pie (Cottage Pie)
Choose lamb or beef and create a classic, comforting pie topped with creamy, cheesy mashed potato — versatile and family-friendly.
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