Pies have been a perfect dessert for everyone, from family functions to get-togethers. But in 2025, another pie-making era is rising, one that is adventurous with flavors, accommodating to seasonal ingredients and culinary fusions. These popular pie flavors are delicious in their own right but also serve as an ever-so-fun snapshot of this year’s baking trends.
Whether you love pie or are looking to try something different, you need to at least have tried these must-try pie flavors. With seasonal pies making a big splash, too, and trending pie recipes pushing the envelope even further into the realm of innovation, we turn to the most scrumptious pies to try this year.
Maple pecan pie has always been a suit-me shirt of choice in the chill months, but this year, it’s been reconfigured to welcome richer flavors and more layered complexity. This epic pie, a combination of maple syrup’s natural sweetness and crunchy toasted pecans, represents the perfect balance of flavors.
To make this, start with a buttery pie crust and a filling of chopped pecans, maple syrup, eggs, and a splash of bourbon. Bake in a 350°F oven until the center is set and slightly jiggly. The bourbon imparts a nice smokiness to the pie, taking the sweetness of the maple syrup to the next level and making for an unforgettable pie experience.
Tea-inspired treats are taking off in a big way in 2025, and hojicha, a roasted green tea from Japan, has found its way into pie. With its depth and smokiness, hojicha lends itself beautifully to the sweetness of caramel. Combining these two ingredients makes for a flavor experience like none other and one that will appeal to those who enjoy trying bold, unexpected flavors.
Begin with a crust studded with black sesame seeds to make this intriguing dessert. Pulse the sesame seeds with graham cracker crumbs, butter , and sugar, and then press it into the pie dish. For the filling, simmer hojicha tea leaves in heavy cream to make a caramel sauce with caramelized sugar and butter.
Pumpkin pie is synonymous with autumn in the form of honey and warm spices like ginger, cardamom, and cinnamon. This lighter and more wholesome pumpkin pie version turns down the sweetness and amps up the taste of the pumpkin itself. It’s not only a fall dessert but a year-round treat that provides a comforting, spiced balance.
For this modern take on pumpkin pie, begin with a cinnamon almond crust. This nutty base consists of ground almonds, cinnamon, butter, and a small pinch of salt, to give texture and flavor. The filling is made from pureed pumpkin, honey, and a combination of ginger, cinnamon, and cardamom. Baked until set and topped with a dollop of whipped cream or a drizzle of caramel.
Black sesame is an ingredient that has recently attracted a cult following for its nutty, earthy flavor and striking appearance. Combine it with dark chocolate for an indulgent dessert with rich, conflicting flavors that are guaranteed to be unlike a pie you’ve tried before.
This recipe starts with a rich chocolate cookie crust. The filling is an equal mix of black sesame paste and dark chocolate, whirled together until it has a mousse-like consistency. The dessert really stands out with its silken chocolate texture and crunchy sesame seeds.
Strawberry basil pies are everyone’s favorite in 2025. The sweet, juicy berries complement basil and its aromatic, slightly peppery flavor. Whichever way, the result is an unusually lively, refreshing, rich pie.
You start by making a graham cracker crust, with a touch of basil folded into the crumbs to create an earthy bed. For the filling, simmer fresh strawberries with sugar until they turn to compote, and fold in fresh basil leaves for a faint, herbal touch. Top with a fluffy layer of a filling made from mascarpone cheese and whipped cream to cut the sour tang of the fruit.
Lemon meringue pie has long been a beloved dessert, and 2025 is the year it really gets the aromatic treatment. Thyme in the filling adds a more savory bite here, one that superbly plays off the tangy lemon. The balance of citrus and herb makes this option fancy for someone in search of something new but still craving an old favorite.
Begin with a painted buttery pie crust, then fill it with a lemon custard that’s flecked with fresh thyme. The thyme gives an earthiness that balances the lemon’s tartness. For the meringue, beat egg whites to stiff peaks, fold in sugar, and bake until golden. The end result is a sweet and savory combination that’s kicked up a notch thanks to the distinctive taste of thyme.
The purple yam, which has a slightly sweet, earthy flavor, has long been used as a prominent ingredient in sweets, especially in the Philippines and other parts of Southeast Asia. In 2025, ube is having its moment in the pie world, and paired with coconut, it makes for a dreamy tropical flavor that’s just as suited to summer as it is to winter.
The recipe begins with a coconut crust, a mixture of shredded coconut, graham cracker crumbs, and butter that gives the pie a tropical base. The filling is a thick, creamy blend of ube purée, coconut milk, and a pinch of sugar. If you prefer a silkier texture, fold in whipped cream or coconut whipped cream.
It’s a classic, but brown butter and a crunchy crumble topping elevate it in 2025. Brown butter lends a nutty richness that deepens the sweetness of the apples, making every bite more complex and flavorful.
To make the pie, you first sauté the apples in brown butter to develop their natural sweetness and impart a nutty depth. Sprinkle the apples with cinnamon, nutmeg, and a dab of brown sugar. For the topping, mix together flour, oats, sugar and butter until crumbly. Bake until the apples have softened and the crumble is golden brown. This pie is the ultimate cozy dessert for fall and winter, with everything we crave about seasonal flavors all at once.
Cherries and almonds are well matched, but this tart-style pie pulls it off more elegantly. It’s a simple kind of dessert, like many European ones that you might find in a Paris café - tart dark cherries with a touch of sweet nuttiness from almonds.
To prepare this pie, mix shortcrust pastry dough with dark cherries, almond paste, and a hint of orange zest. The baked tart will be balanced in flavors and textures. The almond paste gives the pie a rich filling that marries well with the cherries.
Floral flavors remain a hot trend in the dessert world, and lavender has bloomed as a pie pick to make desserts seem elegant and fragrant. Lavender’s pairing with honey creates a sweet, aromatic dessert that is gratifying without cloying and has an ideal amount of salt to bring the components together.
To make this pie, start with a butter-rich flaky pie crust and fill it with a smooth custard sweetened with honey and lavender. To infuse the cream with lavender, simmer the lavender in the cream until aromatic, then strain it into the custard mixture. A sprinkle of sea salt on top enhances the honey’s sweetness and serves as a pleasant foil to floral notes of lavender.
The top pie flavors you have seen so far raise the bar for some exciting new spins on conventional pie as we walk our way through 2025. Whether in the comforting richness of maple pecan or the adventurous flavors of ube coconut cream, with the pie flavors to try this year, there’s no end to must-try pies.
Seasonal pies highlight the best of what each season has to offer. Trending pie recipes add fresh takes and global traditions to the mix. Considering pie trends are on the rise in 2025, with more complex, creative flavors, there’s no better time to dig into Turkish tahini pie, Viking raisin pie, and curry coconut pie in your home kitchen.
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