Recipes for Pies and Tarts

When thinking of hearty, warming, and satisfying meals, pies are one of the first things that come to mind. We love pies so much that we have devoted an entire category to recipes for pies and tarts.

Liz Flynn, the founder of The Fruity Tart, loves making tarts and pies. In one of her former careers, she worked in a cafe that specialized in pies. Several days each week, she did nothing but make pies for the cafe and its catering company. Even now, she still loves making pies and tarts at home for family meals, and the children get involved with the cooking.

Most of the pie and tart recipes are inspired by British cuisine, as pies are part of British culinary tradition. However, there are also pies that have influences from cuisines from across the globe.

Our recipes for pies and tarts include a list of ingredients, along with step-by-step instructions to make each pie or tart. There is also a chart with information about preparation and cooking times, along with relevant dietary information.

At the end of each of the recipes for pies and tarts, there is an additional tips section. There, you will see some serving tips along with some suggestions for adapting the recipe. Therefore, you can make some simple changes to the recipe so that it suits your tastes.

Let us know what you think of our recipes for pies and tarts in the comment section below each recipe. We love to hear feedback from our readers.

three individual cheese and onion pies
Recipes for Pies and Tarts

Cheese and Onion Pies: An Easy Pie Recipe

An easy recipe for cheese and onion pies, including a full list of ingredients and clear, step-by-step instructions for how to make the pies.

creamy lemon tart
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RECIPE: Creamy Lemon Tart

A quick and simple recipe for a creamy lemon tart, which is easy enough for cooking novices to make in under 15 minutes.

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Chicken and Ham Pie: Family-Style Pie Recipe

A chicken and ham pie is a hearty and delicious family meal. This simple pie recipe is also a fantastic way of using up leftovers.

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Ham and Mushroom Pies: Individual Pies

An easy pie recipe for delicious, individual ham and mushroom pies that you can serve with your favourite potatoes and vegetables.

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Cheese and Red Onion Tartlets Recipe

A simple recipe for cheese and red onion tartlets. These are fantastic to serve as a starter, a light meal, or on a buffet.

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Cheese and Tomato Tartlets Recipe

Tartlets are delicious as a starter or as a light meal served with a side salad. This is a simple and tasty recipe for cheese and tomato tartlets.

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Cheese and Ham Pie with Leeks and Mushrooms

A recipe for a hearty and tasty cheese and ham pie with leeks and mushrooms that you can serve with your favourite vegetables and potatoes.

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Cottage Pie: Easy Recipe for a Family Meal

An easy recipe for cottage pie, which is a tasty British dish of minced beef and mashed potatoes that is perfect for a family meal.

three individual cheese and onion pies
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Shortcrust Pastry- Easy Recipe

An easy recipe for making shortcrust pastry that you can use in your cooking to make various dishes, including pies, tarts, and desserts.