Food Recipes Desserts Pies & Tarts 7 Pie Bar Recipes for When You Can’t Choose Between Pie and Cookies From classic pecan to chocolate-espresso, these buttery pie bars are easy to make and perfect for sharing. By Food & Wine Editors Food & Wine Editors This is collaborative content from Food & Wine's team of experts, including staff, recipe developers, chefs, and contributors. Many of our galleries curate recipes or guides from a variety of sources which we credit throughout the content and at each link. Food & Wine's Editorial Guidelines Published on March 28, 2024 Trending Videos Close this video player Photo: Julia Hartbeck We love all kinds of pie, from warm-spiced holiday favorites like apple and pumpkin to gorgeous summer pies that make the most of the season's bounty. While we enjoy making pie crust from scratch, these pie bars all call for easy press-in crusts, no rolling required. We also appreciate that they're portable and easy to share, just like our favorite cookies. Try one of the recipes in this collection to win over pie and cookie fans alike. 01 of 07 Lemon Bars Kelsey Hansen / Food Styling by Annie Probst / Prop Styling by Gabe Greco A buttery and slightly salty shortbread crust is topped with a sweet-tart lemony custard for these classic and elegant bars. They're a guaranteed crowd-pleaser at any gathering. Get the recipe 02 of 07 Pecan Pie Bars Julia Hartbeck These decadent bars have all the virtues of a classic nutty, gooey pecan pie. But they're made with an effortless press-in crust that comes together in a stand mixer. Get the recipe 03 of 07 Pumpkin Pie Bars © Con Poulos These sweet and silky pumpkin pie bars will satisfy fans of the classic with their warmth and spice. They're easy to assemble thanks to a buttery press-in crust. Get the recipe 04 of 07 Apple Pie Bars © Quentin Bacon These portable apple pies from bakers Mary Odson and Lisa Ritter feature a crisp and buttery shortbread crust, a spiced apple filling, and a nutty, streusel-like topping made with walnuts and quick-cooking oats. Get the recipe 05 of 07 Chocolate Espresso Pie Bars David Cicconi These decadent bars from baker Cheryl Day top a flaky brown sugar butter crust with a rich, espresso-spiked dark chocolate filling. They're over-the-top in the best way. Get the recipe 06 of 07 Lemon-Cranberry Pie Bars © Con Poulos For these custardy sweet-tart bars, tangy lemon curd is swirled with a vibrant cranberry puree. The simple and buttery press-in crust makes for a beautiful contrast of flavors and textures. Get the recipe 07 of 07 Tomato Pie Bars Photo by Linda Xiao / Food Styling by Kate Buckens / Prop Styling by Maeve Sheridan An easy crust of saltine crackers and Parmesan cheese forms the base of this riff on classic tomato pie. It's filled with a rich, cheesy mixture and topped with juicy slices of tomato before baking. Get the recipe Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit