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Happy National Pie Day! Here Are 18 Insanely Delicious Ways To Celebrate
I'm sure your calendars have been marked for months, but here's a friendly reminder that January 23 is National Pie Day, aka your new favorite holiday. Not that you need an excuse to celebrate pie — it is, after all, the most glorious and versatile of all desserts, and deserves to be treated with respect every day of the year. But as long as we're setting aside time to indulge in this very special dish, we might as well indulge in a big way.
Whether you're in the mood for something sweet or savory, classically delicious or crazy genius, there's a pie in this world for just about everyone — and in case you don't believe me, I've rounded up 18 insanely delectable recipes that do nothing but prove my point. Enjoy!
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Perfect Apple Pie
Let’s start with the basics. National Pie Day wouldn’t even exist without the classics — like this stunning apple pie by The Crepes of Wrath.
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Sweet Cherry Pie With Amaretto Whipped Cream
A sweet cherry pie that will have you seeing stars — literally. How Sweet It Is shows us why National Pie Day is our favorite holiday.
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Spaghetti Pie
When it comes to National Pie Day, nothing is off limits. Not into something sweet? That’s cool — try this pasta pie, aka the best thing ever.
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S'Mores Pie
When someone asks you if you want s’more pie, you ALWAYS say yes. That’s a rule. A Pastry Affair has the best recipe you’ll get your hands on.
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Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie
Chocolate peanut butter pie is something worth celebrating every day of the year — something The Crepes of Wrath totally understands. This recipe isn’t one to pass up.
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Grilled Cheese Pizza Pie
Wanna know what this is? It’s grilled cheese in pizza form. And seeing how pizza is the most covetable kind of pie (fight me on this one — you’ll lose), this is a recipe that needs to be on your radar. I Am a Food Blog shows you how.
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Brownie Pie
Is this a brownie? Is this pie? Who cares just give me seconds. Thanks, Cookies and Cups, for blowing my mind.
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Cheesy Chicken Quesadilla Pie
Cheesy chicken quesadilla pie is one of those things I didn’t know even existed until now, but thank goodness it does, because my life just got eight million times more exciting. Mel’s Kitchen Cafe has the recipe.
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Taco Pie
I never used to believe in soul mates and then I saw this taco pie combo by Damn Delicious, and I realized that some things in life really are the perfect match.
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Spiced Cider Whoopie Pies
It would be a terrible oversight to celebrate National Pie Day and not include whoopie pies. Seriously, don’t make that mistake. Head on over to A Beautiful Mess, and find this all-star recipe to get you in the spirit.
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Creamsicle Chiffon Pie
Creamsicles remind us of summer. Pie reminds us of happiness. Basically, this dreamy confection by A Cozy Kitchen is a win-win situation.
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Frito Pie
It’s not a party until someone breaks out the cheese. Which is exactly what Oh, Bite It does with this Frito pie. Guys? I’m pretty pumped.
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Vegan Grilled Banana Coconut Cream Pie
I don’t even care how this tastes. Look at it — this pie by Half Baked Harvest is freaking gorgeous. Oh, and vegan to boot!
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Birthday Cake Pie With Chocolate Mousse
Part birthday cake, part pie, this dessert hybrid by Foodie Crush is the most delicious identity crisis I’ve ever seen.
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Spiral Vegetable Ricotta Pie
Just try to tear your eyes away from this spiral vegetable ricotta pie. This recipe by Apron and Sneakers is not only mesmerizing, it’s also delicious and probably good for you. I mean, vegetables.
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Pretzel Pie
Even if these pretzel pies weren’t stuffed with marzipan and apple, I would still devour them in just a single bite because there is nothing — and I mean nothing — that can keep me away from soft, chewy pretzels. Nothing. Thanks, My Name Is Yeh!
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Chicken Pot Pie
On this most special of holidays, chicken pot pie deserves a little love, too. This recipe by Cooking for Keeps is full of yummy veggies and is topped with a flaky phyllo crust. Go ahead. Try it.
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Dairy-Free French Silk Pie
French silk pie is essentially just a sophisticated way to eat chocolate pudding and whipped cream. This dairy-free version by Deliciously Yum is super easy to make, and even easier to polish off in one sitting.
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