Our 15 Best Summer Pies

Fresh strawberries are the star of this old-fashioned pie recipe. A hint of cinnamon adds depth of flavor, but is nearly undetectable in the finished product. 

Combine two favorite summer desserts — banana pudding and pie — in this one delicious recipe. Vanilla wafers act as the sweet crust, which is loaded up with creamy, rich banana pudding and a fluffy meringue. 

When you're craving pie but don't want to heat up the kitchen, try this no-bake chocolate pie. All it requires is a quick cook on the stovetop then a few hours in the fridge. 

This peach pie's top crust design isn't just a feast for the eyes. "Above and beyond beautiful, this lattice design is also very practical," says Chef John. "When you're making pie with something like peaches, the relatively open top allows for lots of moisture to evaporate, which helps prevent the dreaded 'watery-pie syndrome.'"

The key to a perfect cherry pie is enveloping sour cherries in a sweet syrup before baking. The end result has a balanced flavor that will have you coming back for another slice.

Mango may not be a common pie filling, but one bite will convince you that it's a worthwhile pairing. Reviewers describe the texture as similar to apple pie, but with a tropical twist. 

This unique twist on blueberry pie doesn't even need a scoop of ice cream for serving, because the creaminess comes from the filling. Blueberries are covered with a thin layer of custard, and finished off with a sprinkling of crunchy streusel for a world of flavors and textures.

This pie will add tropical flair to your next grill out. Crushed pineapple is the base, making it an easy dessert to bake right out of your pantry. 

You can't go through blackberry season without backing up a juicy pie. "Wonderful pie," says SUPERKLUTZ. "My sister-in-law THE pie maker in the family raved and asked me for the recipe."

Five ingredients are all you need to create this impressive pie. Fresh lemon juice and zest create a zingy flavor to counteract the creamy filling. 

Velvety and rich, coconut cream pie just screams summer! For a contrast of textures, toast a little shredded coconut and sprinkle it atop. 

"I am from Florida and have had many Key lime pies when visiting Key West," says MOONMYST17. "This is the most authentic tasting pie I have ever made at home. "

A trio of berries team up to create this incredible fruity pie. "This pie brings back wonderful memories of those found in old-fashioned diner-type family owned restaurants," says naples34102. "The kind you drooled over sitting on the counter under the glass cover."

A classic Hawaiian dessert, this pie contains a layer of coconut pudding (haupia) and rich chocolate filling. "This must be the most delectable chocolate haupia pie on Earth," raves Cookaburra.

Strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries make the filling for this pie that's jam-packed with bright flavor and sweetness. Baking Nana says, "We really enjoyed this. A great way to use the bounty of summer fruit and berries."