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

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. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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. 

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.

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. 

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. 

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.

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.

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. 

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. 

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. 

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.