25 pies from around the world that you'll want to try immediately

Bobotie pie, which hails from South Africa, offers a mix of fruit and meat.

This dish is a blend of spices, meat, and eggs.

According to Saveur, bobotie is a Cape Town specialty consisting of spiced meat, chutney, tamarind paste, and milk-soaked bread. It's topped with eggs and baked until golden.

According to the New York Times, bobotie is traditionally served with a delicious combination of raisins, cinnamon, sugar, and turmeric or saffron. 

Pie de limón is a popular dessert in Chile.

Get a perfect blend of sour and sweet flavors in with pie de limón.

According to a recipe from the POV film "Tea Time" (2015)  following five Chilean women via PBS, pie de limón — or lemon pie — is a tart consisting of condensed milk and lemon juice.

The meringue topping is made with egg whites and granulated sugar. The mixture is cooked until dissolved. 

 

Torta Pasqualino is usually served on Easter and special occasions in Italy.

According to Bon Appétit, this savory tart is a traditional Italian Easter dish, typically stuffed full of Swiss chard, ricotta cheese, and a whole egg baked into the crust.

It can even be served during breakfast with a side of peaches and shaved fennel. 

Quiche Lorraine is a major part of French cuisine.

This flaky dish has a rich history. 

According to the New York Times, quiche Lorraine is named after the historical region in northeastern France that was heavily influenced by Germany, though open-faced tarts were around since medieval times. 

It's usually made with mashed butter mixed with eggs worked into a flat disc of dough. After it's baked, it's covered in grated Gruyère, nutmeg-filled custard, and cooked pancetta. 

 

Salteñas are a type of baked pie from Bolivia.

This portable pie is a perfect on-the-go snack. 

According to All Recipes, salteñas are a Bolivian meat pastry stuffed with ground beef, onions, peas, and eggs.

According to the Washington Post, the small pies can also be made with a hearty chicken or beef stew, filled with potatoes and llajua, the chili-pepper-based condiment.

According to Food First, the pastry is supposed to be eaten upright to sip the stew inside. 

Vlaai is a fruit pie native to the Netherlands.

According to Taste Atlas, this pastry hails from the Limburg province of the Netherlands. It originated from Germanic tribes and was used in monasteries as sacrificial bread. 

The Dutch treat comes in a number of varieties, including chocolate, rice pudding, or other sweet fruits.

Spanakopita is a staple in Greek cuisine.

According to All Recipes, spanakopita is a flaky pie packed with cooked spinach, onions, feta cheese, eggs, and seasoning.

The handheld treat usually features a top and base made of phyllo — a delicate and incredibly thin pastry.

Bisteeya is a Moroccan pie featuring eggs and chicken.

According to Taste, this crumbly phyllo-coated Morrocan dish is commonly made with spicy chicken, almonds, and eggs.

After the chicken pie is baked, it's brushed with butter and sprinkled with sugar and cinnamon. 

Head to the Philippines for a slice of Buko pie.

According to CNN, Buko pie originated from Laguna.

It is traditionally made of young coconut meat and sweetened condensed milk, encased in a crisp, crumbly crust.

Zwetschgenkuchen is a delicious German dessert.

If you're a fan of plums, you'll love this German pastry.

According to The Guardian, zwetschgenkuchen (also known as quetschekuche, pflaumenkuchen, or zwetschgendatschi) is best made with either yeasted dough or shortcrust pastry, covered with small, pitted Italian plums.

According to Daring Gourmet, some recipes also call for a sprinkling of streusel on top — a twist on the original recipe.

Meat pies are gravy-filled delights popular in Australia and New Zealand.

According to The Guardian, these hand pies consist of beef and gravy, topped with tomato sauce.

The dish is so popular in Australia and New Zealand that the two countries' Food Standard code states that meat pies must contain a minimum of 25% of meat flesh.

 

Coulibiac is a traditional Russian pie stuffed with salmon or sturgeon.

This Russian specialty makes for a stunning centerpiece. 

According to BBC Good Food, coulibiac is filled with fish, rice, onions, dill, and spices like cumin, coriander seeds, cardamom, and star anise. 

According to the New York Times, the pie is almost always baked in a brioche or pastry shell.

Native to Switzerland, Bündner Nusstorte is a sweet pastry packed with caramelized nuts.

According to Taste Atlas, this German pastry is made with caramelized walnuts and cream. 

Although some trace this pie's origins to the canton of Graubünden, the dessert was actually brought to the region from the south where the walnut grows, according to the official tourism website for Graubünden.

 

Nigerian meat pies are a filling snack.

According to the Cooking Foodie blog, Nigerian pies are filled with minced meat, potatoes, and carrots. 

According to All Nigerian Recipes, this snack can be cut into different shapes like hearts, circles, or stars. 

Cornish pasties are hand pies commonly eaten in the UK.

According to Historic UK, these hearty pies hail from Cornwall and are usually filled with beef, potato, swede, and onion. Historically, they were eaten by miners and farm workers in this region as they worked.

They're typically seasoned with salt and pepper and baked in a distinctive half-circle shape.

Flapper pie is a custard pie from Canada.

The pie consists of a graham-cracker crust and vanilla custard, topped with a thick layer of meringue.

According to The Star Phoenix, the turnover dates back to the 1920s and was served in cafés in small Canadian Prairie towns. 

 

 

Don't leave Florida without grabbing a slice of key lime pie.

According to Food and Wine, the Sunshine State is the place to go for an authentic slice of key lime pie.

Although debate continues over where the dessert was invented, many trace its origins to Key West. According to Gothamist, it could have originated in New York City — nevertheless, the recipe is pretty universal.

To make it, bake a graham crust, pack it with lime filling, and top it all off with an airy meringue.

 

Persian pies feature sweet potatoes and spices.

According to The Washington Post, this dessert consists of thinly-sliced sweet potatoes, butter, sugar, and Persian spices like grated nutmeg, coriander, and rose water.

The simple recipe doesn't require filling or custard. 

Gata from Armenia is filled with butter, sugar, and chopped walnuts.

There are many variations of gata in Armenia. No matter the shape, size, or form, it always pairs well with dark coffee or tea. 

According to Serious Eats, the light pastry is made from yeasted dough loaded with Greek yogurt and vanilla. 

It's usually served on a flattened disc or rolled into handheld bites, topped with chopped nuts, and scored with decorative patterns. 

Boston cream pie is an American classic.

The dessert is often said to have been invented by a French chef and first served at a hotel in Boston.

It's typically filled with custard and glazed in chocolate.

 

Ossetian khachapuri is stuffed with warm cheese.

According to Taste Atlas, Ossetian khachapuri (or Ossetian pie) originates from Georgia. 

It's made with boiled potatoes and creamy cheese folded into the dough.

Västerbottenostpaj is made for Swedish Midsummer.

According to Food and Journeys, Västerbottenostpaj, or cheese pies, can be prepared for the summer holidays.

It's made with slightly nutty and bitter cheese, butter, flour, and cream. The comforting dish is garnished with chives. 

 

Irish shepherd's pie calls for ground lamb and spices.

This all-in-one hearty dish is filled with gravy, meat, and vegetables. 

According to The Wholesome Dish, ground beef is layered with mashed potatoes, butter, and cheese — almost like a casserole. 

Brazilian chicken pie is known as empadão de frango.

This classic Brazilian recipe is a great snack, meal, or side. 

According to the Travel, Cook, Tell blog, the pie has a delicious crust loaded with chicken, tomato paste, garlic, onions, and Brazilian requeijão — a type of cream cheese. 

 

Lebanese meat pies, or sfeehas, are stuffed with pine nuts.

These savory meat pies are made with butter, pine nuts, and cinnamon. 

The filling is made of ground beef or lamb sauteed in butter and allspice.

They're commonly eaten with stuffed grape leaves, hummus, or plain yogurt.