40 Easter Pies to Make This Year

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40 Easter Pies to Make This Year1/40 Lemon Meringue Pie 15 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved World’s Best Lemon Pie Recipe photo by Taste of Home Skill Level Intermediate Total Time 40 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Mother’s pies were always so memorable, with tender, flaky crusts. In summer the order of the day was lemon meringue! —Phyllis Kirsling, Junction City, Wisconsin Lemon meringue pie is the quintessential Easter dessert. Light and airy whipped cream gives way to a homemade lemon custard, before meeting a flaky, buttery crust. No wonder it’s a classic. 2/40 Strawberry

—Marianne Carlson, Jefferson, Iowa Strawberry-rhubarb desserts are

Rhubarb Pie 9 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Strawberry Rhubarb Pie Recipe photo by Taste of Home Skill Level Intermediate Total Time 1 hour 55 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: While growing up on a farm, I often ate rhubarb, so it’s natural for me to use it in a pie. I prefer to use lard for the flaky pie crust and thin red rhubarb stalks for the filling. These two little secrets helped this strawberry rhubarb pie recipe win top honors at the 2013 Iowa State Fair. —Marianne Carlson, Jefferson, Iowa Strawberry-rhubarb desserts are

High and fluffy, this dessert has a creamy smooth consistency

a springtime specialty, especially during those precious few weeks where the two crops’ growing seasons overlap. My dad makes this pie every year, so it really holds a special place in my heart. 3/40 Lemon Icebox Pie 79 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Lemonade Icebox Pie Recipe photo by Taste of Home Skill Level Beginner Total Time 15 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: You will detect a definite lemonade flavor in this refreshing pie. High and fluffy, this dessert has a creamy smooth consistency. —Cheryl Wilt, Eglon, West Virginia Don’t doubt the power of no-bake

icebox desserts on Easter!

icebox desserts on Easter! You can make this pie the day before serving (one less task the day of!). It’s best served cold, straight from the fridge. 4/40 Coconut Cream Pie 37 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved TASTE OF HOME Skill Level Beginner Total Time 30 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This coconut cream pie has been a favorite dessert for decades. I even made several of these pies to serve a threshing crew of 21 men! —Vera Moffitt, Oskaloosa, Kansas Toasted coconut mingles with velvety custard in this luscious coconut cream pie. Save a

little extra coconut for the top, or replace it with coconut whipped cream

little extra coconut for the top, or replace it with coconut whipped cream. 5/40 Million-Dollar Pie 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Million-Dollar Pies Recipe photo by Taste of Home Skill Level Beginner Total Time 20 min Servings 2 pies (6 pieces each) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This classic pie has become an instant family favorite. I like to replace some of the ingredients with low-sugar versions. Add blueberries for a beautiful Fourth of July pie! —Laura Wilhelm, West Hollywood, California Like other million-dollar recipes, this pie was given its name on account of how decadent it is,

so you know it’ll be great

so you know it’ll be great. And how could it not be with a filling made from crushed pineapple, shredded coconut and crushed pecans, all held together by whipped topping and sweetened condensed milk? 6/40 Key Lime Pie Test Kitchen Approved Refreshing Key Lime Pie Recipe photo by Taste of Home Skill Level Beginner Total Time 35 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Everyone who has has this pie tells me it’s the best Key lime pie they have ever had. It’s so easy that you can make it last minute for a wonderful dessert!

Since it was mid-May in Oklahoma, the berries were absolutely perfect

—Denise Gursky, Miami, Florida Key lime pie is such a refreshing spring dessert. Although it’s worth seeking out fresh Key limes for their floral flavor, regular limes will work in a pinch. 7/40 Strawberry Pie 70 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Easy Fresh Strawberry Pie Recipe photo by Taste of Home Skill Level Beginner Total Time 35 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: For my mother’s birthday, I made this strawberry pie recipe instead of a cake. Since it was mid-May in Oklahoma, the berries were absolutely perfect. It was a memorable occasion for the whole

—Josh Carter, Birmingham, Alabama

family. —Josh Carter, Birmingham, Alabama In this super-popular recipe, fresh strawberries are set in a strawberry gelatin filling. Although it’s gorgeous as-is with its ruby-red hue, I love to decorate the finished pie with thyme sprigs, lavender flowers or chamomile flowers. 8/40 Banana Cream Pie 88 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Favorite Banana Cream Pie Recipe photo by Taste of Home Skill Level Beginner Total Time 45 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Homemade banana cream pie is my mom’s specialty, and this dreamy dessert has a wonderful banana flavor. It looks so pretty, and it

cuts easily too

cuts easily too. —Jodi Grable, Springfield, Missouri Banana cream pie is a classic for a reason. With a buttery crust, creamy vanilla custard, sliced bananas and clouds of whipped cream, it’s what dessert dreams are made of. 9/40 Lemon Chiffon Pie 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Skill Level Intermediate Total Time 1 hour 5 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This lemon chiffon pie is so easy to make, you can put it together in no time at all. And it’s impressive enough to share with guests! —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Lemon chiffon pie is like lemon meringue’s cool older sister

Lemon chiffon pie is like lemon meringue’s cool older sister. It’s puckeringly lemon-y, light as air and all-around sophisticated. Chiffon pie gets its name from the filling’s texture, which is reminiscent of the lightweight and gauzy fabric. 10/40 Amish Vanilla Pie 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Amish Vanilla Pie Recipe photo by Taste of Home Skill Level Intermediate Total Time 2 hours 5 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: We live in rural northern Indiana where we have several Amish communities. I found this recipe in our local paper a few years back, and after

making a few adjustments, I came up with a fabulous pie!

making a few adjustments, I came up with a fabulous pie! It reminds me of the many cream pies my grandma made for holidays. Be sure to allow the Amish vanilla pie to set and cool completely before cutting and serving. —Shelly Brubacher, Nappanee, Indiana With it’s gooey brown sugar-vanilla filling and crumb topping, this Amish pie isn’t too far off from shoofly pie, another popular Amish dessert. Serve slices with homemade whipped cream or scoops of vanilla ice cream to make it extra special. 11/40 Apple Raspberry Pie 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Apple Raspberry Pie Recipe photo by

Our active family is full of big eaters

Taste of Home Skill Level Intermediate Total Time 1 hour 15 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Our active family is full of big eaters. So I’m happy for our raspberry patch, our apple orchard and pie recipes like this one. You can use frozen or fresh berries.—Heidi Jo Keranen, Bruno, MN You won’t believe how spectacularly raspberries pair with apples. Top the pie with a decorative pie crust, like the unique lattice design shown here. 12/40 Shaker Lemon Pie 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved MARK DERSE FOR TASTE OF HOME Skill Level Advanced Total

Lemon lovers won’t be able to stop at a single piece

Time 55 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Also known as Ohio lemon pie, this Shaker lemon pie is a Midwestern favorite. Its thrifty use of whole lemons is unique and gives the pie a lovely combination of sweet, tart and slightly bitter flavors. Lemon lovers won’t be able to stop at a single piece. —Deb Perry, Traverse City, Michigan If you’re a lemon dessert fanatic, this shaker lemon pie might just be your ultimate match. The pie filling uses the entire lemon—skin, flesh and all! 13/40 Rhubarb Tart 8 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved MARK

It’s one of our prettiest tart recipes

DERSE FOR TASTE OF HOME Skill Level Intermediate Total Time 55 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Here’s a perfect ending to a grilled summer meal! Between the creamy texture, the pretty color and the buttery crust, this recipe is simply delightful. —Emily Seefeldt, Red Wing, Minnesota The color alone is enough reason to bring this rhubarb tart to Easter brunch, but the sweet-yet-bitter curd filling is irresistible bite after bite. It’s one of our prettiest tart recipes. 14/40 Sour Cream Rhubarb Pie 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Skill Level Intermediate Total

Time 1 hour 15 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

Time 1 hour 15 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A hint of orange flavor and a nice blend of spices complement the tangy rhubarb. I like to serve the pie while it’s still warm. —Doreen Martin, Kitimat, British Columbia There’s no shortage of texture and flavor going on in this pie. From pieces of rhubarb in the orange and oat filling to the crumbly streusel topping loaded with cinnamon and nutmeg, this pie doesn’t hold back. 15/40 Orange Chocolate Ricotta Pie 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Skill Level Beginner Total Time