12 Picnic Perfect Summer Pies

By Jennifer A. • Jul 08, 2024

Summer is the perfect season to pop a pie in the oven! The juicy berries that are in season, the tangy and zippy citrus, and (of course) the sweet and cooling scoop of ice cream that deliciously melts on top. These 12 Summer Pie Recipes are irresistible and cannot be missed this season! Which recipe will you make when your sweet tooth beckons?

1. Strawberries & Cream Pie

If you had to pick a flavor for summer, you'd be hard pressed to find a more fitting one than strawberries and cream. The bright sweetness of the strawberries and the smooth richness of the cream... ah, so refreshing and cheerful! That's what Strawberries & Cream Pie brings to the table (literally)! The strawberries are jammy and joyous, the cream layer is tangy, velvety, and floral, and the graham cracker crust is crumbly and crunchy. Nothing quite matches the flavor of Strawberries & Cream Pie just like nothing quite matches how refreshing and exciting it can be!

2. Key Lime Pie

Key Lime Pie is a classic summer dessert that will transport you to a tropical climate with each delicious bite! Tastier and fresher than anything you can buy at a store, this is a homemade confection guaranteed to delight you; it’s tangy, creamy, and oh-so-indulgent. Best of all, it only takes 30 minutes to make! Serve this yummy Key Lime Pie chilled with a bit of lime zest on top for a transformative dessert experience!

3. Lemon Icebox Pie

Lemon Icebox Pie takes after its cousin, the Key lime pie, with its buttery, crumbly graham cracker crust and sweet-tart filling. Where it differs is the boldness of its citrus-bright filling, just as sunny as the color suggests! A wonderful addition to summer barbecues or garden parties, Lemon Icebox Pie is as refreshing and sparkling as a cup of lemonade. Just make sure to save yourself a slice and make plenty of homemade whipped cream to elevate its already legendary creaminess.

4. Huckleberry Pie

Huckleberries may look like blueberries, but they have a flavor blueberries could only dream of; deep, sweet, tart, and with notes similar to raspberries. Huckleberry Pie shows off this incredible flavor in a truly delightful dessert! The pie crust is rich and buttery, and the filling is creamy and smooth, with a hint of citrus zest for brightness. With its namesake fruit piled on top in all its jammy joy, Huckleberry Pie is a summertime treat that makes everyone berry happy!

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5. Blackberry Pie

Nothing says summer like a sweet slice of berry pie! All the summer-ripened fruits will have to wait their turn, because it is time for this Blackberry Pie to shine! Loaded with juicy, darkly sweet blackberries tucked underneath a flaky, melt-in-your-mouth crust... this piece of pastry is truly a summer's dream. Grab a slice of this lusciously-filled-to-the-brim Blackberry Pie and find a quiet spot to sit and enjoy, as you fondly reminisce of a time gone by of picking those sweet berries. It is the sweetest time of the summer!

6. No-Bake Strawberry Pie

Nothing says it's summertime like the first fresh batch of strawberries. And what better way to enjoy some delectable berries than with this No-Bake Strawberry Pie! Yummy! From the top to the bottom, this sweet slice-of-life has a buttery graham cracker crumb crust and is loaded with fresh, juicy strawberries, and flavorful strawberry gelatin, all whipped together with rich whipped cream for a light and fluffy, delightful treat. Topped with more whipped cream and ripe berries, this No-Bake Strawberry Pie will make strawberry shortcake a distant dessert memory. It's easy to make and no-bake, so light, so fluffy, so fresh, and oh, so splendidly delicious!

7. It's Summertime Pie

The sun is shining, the birds are singing, and the nights are cool and clear! Summer is here and it is time to celebrate with the season's classic flavor combination: s'mores. It's Summertime Pie has a crumbly, buttery graham cracker crust, a luscious, creamy, chocolate pudding filling, and of course, the gloriously charred, melty marshmallow top! It has the s'mores flavor we all love taken to the next level! It's Summertime Pie brings the campfire experience wherever you are!

8. Butter Pecan Ice Cream Pie

Who needs the ice cream truck for a frosty summertime confection when you have your own home cooking at the ready? Butter Pecan Ice Cream Pie starts with a crunchy, crumbly, and buttery brown sugar and pecan crust and layers it with creamy butter pecan ice cream, homemade buttered pecans (for added crunch and richness), and a smooth, salty-sweet butterscotch sauce. The distinct butteriness of the pecan is enhanced by every ingredient in this ice cream indulgence. Butter Pecan Ice Cream Pie requires some patience, but once you have it ready, you'll think of ice cream cakes as a thing of the past!

9. Coconut Cream Pie

Coconut Cream Pie has a velvety texture and a bold coconut flavor that evokes warm sand beaches and tropical sunshine. It’s light, smooth, creamy, and refreshing, perfect for summertime parties or springtime gatherings. Coconut Cream Pie might look like fodder for movie mischief, but you’ll agree after just a bite it deserves to be on a plate rather than flying through the air. Although it tastes so good you’ll swear you’re flying!

10. Grandma's Strawberry Rhubarb Pie

Grandma's Strawberry Rhubarb Pie will remind you of your childhood! The summery sweetness of strawberries makes a perfect pairing with the citrus-like sourness of the rhubarb for a filling that’s certainly worth writing home about! With its buttery, flaky crust sprinkling with crunchy sugar, Grandma's Strawberry Rhubarb Pie is nostalgic and delightful. There’s no better way to close out a lovely day in the sun!

11. Blueberry Pie

If there is any dessert that embodies the freedom, the beauty, and the warmth of summer, it would be a classic Blueberry Pie. The rich, tart, jammy, and sweet blueberry filling, surrounded by a golden crust with just the right amount of buttery flavor... there's nothing better, except maybe topping it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream! This Blueberry Pie isn't a challenging dessert to make and it is an instant crowd-pleaser after a cookout or just a day in the sun!

12. Lemon Meringue Pie

A delicious dessert for the summer! Lemon Meringue Pie features a creamy custard bursting with sunny lemon flavor that will have you beaming. With a layer of crispy yet fluffy meringue on top, Lemon Meringue Pie looks as impressive as it tastes! Balancing tardiness and sweetness on a buttery crust, this impressive-looking dessert is ready in just 40 minutes!