Ultimate List of Plant-Based Pie Recipes for Pi Day

Pi is a mathematical constant that is equal to approximately 3.14159. It represents the ratio of a circle’s circumference to its diameter. Mathematicians calculate Pi by dividing the length of a circle’s diameter into its circumference. Pi is considered a mathematical constant because the value remains the same no matter the size of the circle. Pi is an irrational number with no repeating digits and no end.

History of Pi

The earliest documentation of Pi dates back 4,000 years to Babylon. The Babylonians most likely used Pi in construction. Later, around 250 B.C., the Greek mathematician Archimedes developed an algorithm to calculate the first decimal places of Pi as 3.14.

Although Pi is a well-defined number, it is impossible to write out all the digits because they are never-ending. This conundrum was solved in 1709 when mathematicians assigned the Greek letter π to represent this infinite number.

Origins of National Pi Day

Since Pi is described as 3.14, it seemed only fitting that March 14 (3/14) be known as Pi Day. Physicist Larry Shaw of San Francisco’s Exploratorium science museum first created Pi Day in 1988 as a day of fun for the staff. The trend caught on, and the U.S. Congress officially declared March 14 National Pi Day in 2009.

Celebrate Pi Day with Vegan Pies

Pi is involved in many day-to-day mathematical formulas, but you do not have to understand the math to enjoy Pi Day. It doesn’t matter if you are a math whiz or you cringe at the thought of any math problem, everyone will enjoy some delicious pi(e) on Pi Day.

Start with a delicious pizza pie from our article, The Ultimate Guide to Vegan Pizza at Major Chains, to find ways to create a delicious vegan pizza at your favorite pizza restaurant. For dessert, make one (or more) of these tasty vegan pies at home.

Plant-Based Fruit and Berry Pies

Vegan Apple Pie by School Night Vegan

Revel in some nostalgia with a traditional-style pie packed with spiced apple filling. The vegan double crust is flaky and caramelized. Go all out and create the lattice top or keep it simple with a solid circle on top. You cannot go wrong either way. Plus, the filling is pre-baked, so this pie will not take as long to bake as others.

Vegan Berry Pie by Namely Marly

This easy recipe for a Vegan Berry Pie calls for a double crust, but you can make it single if you want. Use fresh or frozen raspberries, blackberries, and blueberries in your sweet-and-tangy filling. Chia seeds are the secret ingredient for a firm center. Serve with vegan ice cream or vegan whipped cream.

Vegan Pear and Almond Tart by Holy Cow Vegan

This Vegan Pear and Almond Tart may look fancy and elegant, but it is simple and quick to make. The whole wheat crust and amaretto-spiked pears give this tart a million-dollar look that will convince your guests you have been working in the kitchen all day. If you do not want the amaretto, almond extract works just as well. You can also elevate the look and taste even further by adding some slivered almonds.

No-Bake Vegan Blueberry Pie by Vegan Blueberry

Choose a flour or graham cracker crust to make this sweet treat. You may have to bake the crust, but the rest of the pie is no-bake. Fresh berries and agave add all the sweetness you will need. Layer a blueberry glaze and fresh blueberries into your prepared pie crust and chill for 2 hours or until set.

Easy Vegan Mince Pies by Wow, It’s Veggie?!

Make one large pie or small hand pies with this easy recipe. Traditional mince meat pies contain meat, but this vegan version is a delicious mixture of dried fruits, liquor, and spices in a flaky vegan pie crust. Make the filling in advance and let it bubble on the stove for 40-50 minutes. Add it to an unbaked pie crust and toss it in the oven. Sprinkle with powdered sugar and serve warm.

Vegan Key Lime Pie by From My Bowl

You will never know this Key Lime Pie is vegan. It tastes just like the traditional version. Coconut milk, cornstarch, and maple syrup replace the eggs and condensed milk to make this sweet and tangy pie. Make the filling on the stovetop and use any vegan pie crust you choose. If you buy a precooked, vegan crust, you will not even have to turn your oven on.

Vegan Puff Pastry Jam Pockets by The Viet Vegan

The author of this recipe calls these Vegan Puff Pastry Jam Pockets “lazy vegan Pop-Tarts”. These easy-to-make treats are made with puff pastry and jam of any flavor. In just 15-20 minutes, you can make around 8 pastries for less than the price of one café-bought pastry.

Vegan Banoffee Pie by Anna Banana

Vegan Banoffee Pie is another no-bake dessert you will love. Layers of vegan caramel and banana slices top a chocolate biscuit base for a delightful treat. Make it ahead of time, as the caramel needs time to set. Top with whipped coconut cream.

Creme & Custard Vegan Pies

Old Fashioned Vegan Custard Pie by Connoisseurus Veg

This pie offers all the rich, creamy goodness of an old-fashioned custard, without the milk or eggs. The secret ingredient is tofu. Firm tofu works best. Use a store-bought crust or make your own. Mix the ingredients in your food processor or blender, then top with a sprinkle of brown sugar, vegan whipped cream, and fresh fruit. Add fruit or cocoa to the filling for more flavor variations or throw in some cinnamon and cloves if you would like a spicy custard.

Coconut Rum Cream Pie by Food 52

If you are a coconut fan, this light and fluffy Coconut Rum Cream Pie is just for you. Made with a Biscoff cookie crust, this creamy, vegan coconut custard pie has just a hint of rum. Prepare it ahead of time because it needs 7 hours to chill and set. Serve topped with a coconut whipped cream.

No Bake Vegan-Friendly Pies

Vegan Chocolate Mousse Tart by Rainbow Nourishments

If you are a French silk pie connoisseur, then this is the recipe for you. Silken tofu adds a rich, creamy texture to the chocolate mousse. Dark chocolate works best for that decadent chocolate flavor. No pastry is required for this delicious tart. Instead, pecans and dates come together with chocolate to make a brownie-like crust. In fact, you could serve the base on its own if you just want brownies. But why do that when the filling is so perfect? A store-bought or homemade jam complements the rich chocolate wonderfully.

20-Minute No-Bake Chocolate Pie by The Bojon Gourmet

Twenty minutes and no-bake? What could be better? How about gluten-free, as well? This tasty pie boasts a cocoa-and-nut-butter filling in a vegan graham cracker crust. Use peanut butter as your base or sub any other nut or seed butter you please. Add some maple syrup for a natural sweetener. Top with whipped coconut cream, or any other vegan whipped cream, and serve.

No-Bake PB&J Pie by Minimalist Baker

Make your inner kid happy with a no-bake PB&J pie. Coconut whipped cream, sweetened with date paste and mixed with peanut butter, creates a thick, fluffy pie that will bring you right back to your childhood. Spread your filling into a homemade graham cracker crust or skip the crust altogether and serve as a simple dip. Top with a sweet strawberry jelly compote.

Salted Date Caramel & Chocolate Freezer Pie by Vegan Richa

Layers of fudgy salted date caramel made with dates, nut butter, and chocolate mousse, set in an almond-hemp-chocolate crust, will have you coming back for more. This no-bake, gluten-free, frozen confection can be made as one pie or many smaller bars. Plus, you can keep it in the freezer for a few weeks and enjoy it multiple times. The filling stays soft even when frozen.

Vegan Grasshopper Pie by Dianne’s Vegan Kitchen

Mint chocolate lovers, rejoice! A Vegan Grasshopper Pie recipe has arrived. This no-bake chocolate-and-mint filling in a chocolate-cookie crust is to die for. The crust is made with walnuts, dates, and cocoa powder. The filling has avocados, coconut milk, and mint extract. Some sneaky spinach gives it a green color, so there is no need for food coloring, and the flavor is so mild you cannot even taste it. Prepare the crust in a food processor and the filling in a blender. Refrigerate until the filling sets or freeze it for an ice cream-like treat. Serve on its own or top with vanilla cashew cream, mint leaves, cocoa powder, and cocoa nibs.

Panna Cotta Tart with Jelly by Bianca Zapatka

This simple, quick, no-bake custard filling only takes 4 ingredients to make: coconut milk or any non-dairy milk, maple syrup, and organic sugar, plus a little agar for thickness. You could also use your favorite creamy drink or vegan eggnog instead of the plant-based milk. Vanilla adds plenty of extra flavor, but you can also add other spices like chai or nutmeg. The homemade pie crust tastes like a cookie. Top with pomegranate berry jelly or mix any fruit juice you like with agar in a saucepan to make your own compote. Refrigerate and serve with your compote.

Decadent Pies

Vegan Chocolate Pecan Pie by My Quiet Kitchen

This Vegan Chocolate Pecan Pie is rich, decadent, and easy to make. The sweet filling, made with oatmeal and maple syrup, tastes like salted caramel and features pecans and chocolate. The texture is crunchy, chunky, and creamy all at once. Use a homemade almond flour pie crust or a chocolate pie crust. You can even make it a week or two in advance and freeze it.

Vegan Sweet Potato Pie by Loving it Vegan

Here is a perfect way to use up extra sweet potatoes, but canned sweet potatoes work just as well. This Vegan Sweet Potato Pie is super easy to whip up. Just blend the ingredients in a blender, pour into a pie crust, and bake. Make your own pie crust or use store-bought. If you use fresh sweet potatoes, chop and bake them before pureeing. Make this pie ahead and refrigerate it overnight or freeze it for later.

Vegan Pumpkin Pie by Nora Cooks

If pumpkin pie is your thing, you will love this recipe. It is just like a classic pumpkin pie, only vegan. Just toss the ingredients into your blender, then pour and bake. Canned coconut cream gives the filling a rich, smooth texture without adding a coconut flavor. Chill your prepared pie for 4 hours, then serve it topped with your choice of vegan whipped cream.

Vegan Pecan Pie by Karissa’s Vegan Kitchen

Whip up this sweet and creamy coconut milk custard in one pot on the stovetop. Full-fat coconut milk makes the pie filling creamy, while maple syrup and brown sugar add even more flavor. Raw chopped pecans add a satisfying crunch. Serve topped with vegan whipped cream or coconut whipped cream.

Savory Vegan Pies to Indulge In

After the pizza and the sweet pies, you may be stuffed. But if you still happen to be hungry and want something savory, try one of these comfort food pi(e)s.

Vegan Mushroom Pie by Lazy Cat Kitchen

Creamy, cheesy, and packed with flavor are the best ways to describe this delicious mushroom pie. Use any fresh mushrooms you like, along with fresh or dried herbs and balsamic vinegar. Cashews make a great vegan cheese for the filling, and nutritional yeast really elevates the cheesy flavor. Tapioca helps the sauce thicken. You can make this filling in advance, too. You can even freeze it until you are ready to bake it. Just add the filling to a vegan puff pastry and bake.

Vegan Pot Pie by Sweet Simple Vegan

Vegan Pot Pie is great for any occasion, and you can bake this one in the skillet. The filling has russet potatoes and veggies with vegan chicken broth, non-dairy milk, onion, celery, and garlic. Top the rich, creamy filling with flaky puff pastry and bake.

Quinoa Cottage Pie by Veganuary

Chestnut puree replaces cream and butter for this creative cottage pie. Garlic, onion, carrots, and soy sauce make a savory vegetable stock. Cook the quinoa and porcini mushrooms in the vegetable stock. Make your mash with sweet potatoes and a chestnut puree. Layer the mash on top of the quinoa spread and bake.

At the end of your Pi Day celebrations, you can walk off some of those pi(e) calories with a 3.14-mile walk. As always, tell us which recipes you liked best and how you celebrated National Pi Day.