9 Quick and Easy Pie Recipes (2024)

Apple, pecan, chocolate mousse … whatever your favorite is, we have the pie for you! Hershey pantry staples make it easy to whip up an impressive pie in no time. Whether you want something no-bake or hot from the oven, you'll find an easy pie recipe here to suit any taste.

Our Best Easy Pie Recipes

A regular weeknight dinner seems a bit less ordinary when followed by a homemade pie. But making pies from scratch can be a lot of work, especially when you’re busy. Rediscover your love for this classic dessert with our best quick-and-easy pie recipes. From no-bake chocolate mousse to beginner apple pie, there’s something for everyone in the family.

1. Mini Chocolate Pies

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We can all agree that bigger doesn’t always mean better, and these tiny treats prove just that. If you’re a fan of no-bake pies, you’ll love the way this comes together in a matter of minutes. Simply prepare the pudding and pie filling mix, add chips and fill the crusts and voila! Company-ready treats in no time flat.

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2. Easy Cinnamon Apple Pie

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Who says you have to fuss to create a dessert masterpiece? Speed up the baking process by starting with store-bought basics. Combine your favorite pie crusts or pastry with cans of apples. Then drizzle melted HERSHEY’S Cinnamon Chips for a finishing touch that’s as pretty as any lattice.

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3. Easy HERSHEY’S Bar Pie

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Imagine serving a dessert pie that dazzles your family and friends. Now imagine that this chocolatey confection took a matter of minutes to prepare. Behold — the pie of your dreams. Simply blend together frozen non-dairy whipped topping with a melted HERSHEY’S Milk Chocolate Bar for a confection that will soon become the family favorite.

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4. Chocolate Pecan Pie

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No matter how you pronounce it, this pecan pie always turns out perfect. We’ve re-created the classic crowd-pleaser with just the slightest hint of chocolate for a richer taste. Add a dollop of whipped topping and a single pecan on each slice for a photogenic touch.

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5. Frosty Chocolate Chip Cookie Pie

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If you love the idea of Baked Alaska, but not all the fuss that goes along with it, this pie’s for you. Melted HERSHEY’S SPECIAL DARK Chocolate Chips or HERSHEY’S Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips add the right note of bittersweet flavor, while cream cheese makes for a slightly denser texture and almost a subtly tangy taste.

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6. Saucy Brickle Ice Cream Pie

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Of all the types of pies already in your recipe collection, we’re guessing there isn’t one that looks and tastes quite this amazing and is so easy to make. Vanilla wafer cookies take the place of a traditional crust. Alternate layers of HEATH BITS O’BRICKLE Toffee Bits and ice cream create several taste and texture sensations at once. It’s a little bit saucy, and oh, so tasty!

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7. Upside-Down Hot Fudge Sundae Pie

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This ice cream topped pie looks a lot like the fancy desserts served at posh restaurants. Spoiler alert … it’s actually incredibly easy to prepare. Make every Sunday (or any other day) a little sweeter with this mouthwatering pie.

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8. Chocolate Magic Mousse Pie

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You don’t have to be a wizard to make this light-as-air mousse pie. Using ingredients you probably already have at home, you can pull together this delightful dessert in no time flat. HERSHEY’S MINI KISSES and frozen whipped topping add just the right level of chocolatey goodness.

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9. Peanut Butter and Milk Chocolate Chip Pie

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This simultaneously decadent and perfectly simple pie combines the crispiness of a cookie with the sweet surprises of your favorite pie. Prep time is 5 minutes flat without any fuss, so you can fix it, bake it and then dazzle and delight your family any old time.

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Bake your best pie yet with Hershey.

Every day’s better when there’s pie involved — so try one of our easy pie recipes today. As a weeknight dessert or to surprise a friend on their doorstep, it’s sure to warm hearts and bellies. And it’s easy to make these simple pie recipes your own with Hershey staples you have at home. Because after all, the pie's the limit!

For more heartwarming ideas, explore our complete collection of dessert recipes.

9 Quick and Easy Pie Recipes (2024)

FAQs

How many pieces in a 9 inch pie? ›

If the pie is heftier or filled with dense filling, you may want to go for eight pieces. Otherwise, six slices is standard for most 9-inch pies. For pan pies, like our favorite sweet and savory slab pies, you can get 12 pieces per dish.

What is everyones favorite pie? ›

Apple pie has English origins, according to Smithsonian magazine, but the dessert is an American classic. Even McDonalds makes apple pie.

Can you cook 2 pies at once? ›

Yes, if they are the same kind of pie, or at least bake at the same temperature and time. People report baking as many as will fit in their oven (2, 3 or 4) without changing the temperature, to good results. It is not like a microwave that requires longer to cook a larger volume.

What are the 5 tips for pie perfection? ›

Follow these steps and you'll impress your friends and family this season with tantalizing mile-high pies!
  1. 1 - Cold dough equals flaky crust. ...
  2. 2 - Overfill your pies on purpose ... ...
  3. 3 - Bake on the low rack. ...
  4. 4 - Hold down your pre-baked crusts. ...
  5. 5 - Hold off on slicing your pie.
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How big to roll out pie dough for 9 inch pie? ›

Roll the dough into a thin 12-inch circle, which is the perfect size to fit a 9-inch pie dish. You want enough crust to have some overhang so you can make a decorative edge for your pie. Your pie dough will be about 1/8-inch thick, which is quite thin.

How much pastry do I need for a 9 inch pie? ›

300g flour (10 oz) = 450g (14 1/2 oz)) pastry. This amount will cover a 1.5 - 2 liter (2 1/2-3 1/2 pint) dish or line and cover a 23cm (9") pie.

What is the unhealthiest pie to eat? ›

Pork pie is quite unhealthy. A traditional British meat pie, eaten cold made of chopped pork, pork fat, and jellied pork stock.

What is black peoples favorite pie? ›

What is the favorite pie of Black people? African-Americans today have continued the tradition of sweet potato pie with holiday dinners. So yes, sweet potato pie is a Black thing – easy enough for anyone to make, and everyone to love!

What is Dolly Parton's favorite pie? ›

In her cookbook, Dolly's Dixie Fixin's, the country music legend shared one of her favorite recipes for walnut pie that's very similar to a classic southern pecan pie. It couldn't be any easier to make, and her holiday table is rarely complete without it. Find the recipe for her delicious walnut-studded pie below.

Should pies be baked on a cookie sheet? ›

It's always a good idea to bake pies on a baking sheet.

Can you put two Pillsbury pie crusts together? ›

For a double-crust slab pie (such as our Strawberry-Rhubarb Slab Pie), unroll and stack remaining two pie crusts on lightly floured surface. Roll to 17x12-inch rectangle, then place pie crust on top of filling. Pinch edges of crusts together to seal, tucking under extra pastry crust, if necessary. Flute or crimp edges.

Can you assemble a pie and bake it later? ›

You could also assemble the pie and then freeze it (unbaked) up to a month in advance. The pie will need to be thatwed for 24 hours in the fridge before you bake it.

Should I chill my pie before baking? ›

Once the dough is shaped and crimped, the last thing you want to do bake it right away. Chilling the shaped pie allows the aforementioned gluten to relax and the butter to get nice and cold again, both of which help your pie hold its shape better once it's in the oven.

What is the cardinal rule of pie dough making? ›

The cardinal rules of pie dough: Keep it cold, work fast, and don't overwork your dough.

Should you cover a pie while baking? ›

Use aluminum foil or "pie shields" to protect the crust.

Loosely fold two-inch-wide strips of foil around the edges of the crust to keep it from getting too dark during the long bake time.

What is the capacity of a 9 inch pie pan? ›

Pan Sizes
Approximate Pan Dimensions (Inches)Approximate Volume (Cups)Approximate Volume (ml)
9 x 9 x 1 1/2 inches8 cups1.9 liters
9 x 9 x 2 inches10 cups2.4 liters
10 x 10 x 2 inches12 cups2.8 liters
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How many pieces are in a whole pie? ›

A 16 slice pie is the only practical solution with a traditional bisection.

How many pieces are there in a pie? ›

Answers. Hi there, you will be able to get 8-10 pieces from our delicious pies.

How many pieces of pie are in an 8 inch pie? ›

An eight-inch pie, providing between “6–8 slices”, using this to work on then 2 pies should be enough to feed 15 guests.

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