Pies & tarts recipes with 500 or fewer calories added by professional chefs

Swedish Apple Pie

"Easy as pie" as the saying goes. But this recipe is really EASIER than pie! Sliced Granny Smith apples go in the pie dish first, followed by a…

Faux Chocolate Silk Pie

A chocolate lover’s delight and so easy for Easter or Mother’s Day dessert. Rich and smooth, this take on French chocolate silk pie has a secret -…

Almond Joy Cool Whip Pie

Betty Crocker (I think) has started providing chocolate Almond Joy and Mounds puddings to groceries. Make this easy pie in less than 5 minutes.

Layered Pumpkin Pudding Pie (easily converts to a lighter version)

A change-of-pace pumpkin pie recipe for the holidays with the bonus - it…

Ruby Red Strawberry Pie

Couldn't be an easier pie to make - and perfect for summer's lighter menu fare. A nice do-ahead gelatin dessert that takes just minutes to prepare.…

Five Minute Peanut Butter Icebox Pie

Easy prep pie with only a few ingredients.

brown butter tarts with maple and nutmeg

courtesy Michael Smith on foodtv.ca

Fudge Pie

Easy, yummy rich pie. Use a store-bought pie shell or see links below. Top with ice cream or Redi-Whip.

Lemon Cream Pie

Use fresh lemon or lime juice, and pieshell of choice. See links. This pie typically has a meringue topping, but I just use Cool Whip, not being…

Crowd-wowing Flat Apple Pie!

In my all time top FAVS of pie recipes, this pastry is like a Texas-size turnover! Baked in a jelly roll pan, it’s a cinch to transport to meetings…

Chocolate Caramel Banana Cream Pie

Oh yes, I've gone there. Who doesn't Love Chocolate, Caramel and bananas?

Mocha Cream Pie

This is my Favorite Cream Pie Recipe. Everyone at work Loves it but I always Lose the paper I have it written on... So I am Finally submitting this…

Sweet corn "arepa"

One of the most traditional recipes in Dominican cookery. I'll post the salty version later. This is my mother in law's version.

Peanut Butter Pie

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