Christmas pie recipes

Looking for a new dish to add to your festive repertoire? One of our Christmas pie recipes will do the trick. A hearty pie makes a fabulous alternative to turkey on the day itself, or as something special to serve the family over the festival period. Take a look through our collection. You’re bound to find a recipe that will become a new Christmas tradition.

Looking for a hearty pie to serve on Christmas Eve? How about our special ‘four calling birds’ pheasant pie, or a luxurious fish pie?

Use leftover turkey and ham in a golden Boxing Day pie. For a recipe to use up leftover turkey, you can find lots of inspiring recipes here.

Scroll down for more delicious ideas including options for game, beef, chicken and veggies…

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French-style duck pie

Duck recipes

French-style duck pie

Food writer Sam Ellis-Cosgrove's duck pie, flavoured with thyme, garlic and pancetta, is inspired by the French dish croustade de canard.

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Best of the best fish pie

Best of the best recipes

Best of the best fish pie

Our ultimate fish pie recipe swaps milk for a quick stock and is packed with fresh herbs and zingy capers for a bright yet comforting pie.

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Nokx Majozi’s black pudding and apricot pork pie

Pie recipes

Nokx Majozi’s black pudding and apricot pork pie

Chef and pie expert Nokx Majozi shares her recipe for a festive pie that will knock any pork pie you’ve ever had into a top hat.

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Cheesy beef bourguignon pie

Batch cooking recipes

Cheesy beef bourguignon pie

Why serve beef bourguignon with separate sides when you can top it with rich, cheesy mash and transform it into a pie? Batch cook and freeze.

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Fondue cheese kataifi pie with pear and walnuts

Feta cheese recipes

Fondue cheese kataifi pie with pear and walnuts

This decadent kataifi pie is filled with a triple-cheese fondue – using mozzarella, feta and halloumi – and served with honey, roasted pears and walnuts. 

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Creamy chicken, mushroom and dijon pie

Chicken pie recipes

Creamy chicken, mushroom and dijon pie

A creamy chicken and mushroom pie with a crisp pastry lid makes comforting feed-a-crowd fare. If you like, top with mashed potato instead.

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Coronation chicken pie with mango jelly

Coronation recipes

Coronation chicken pie with mango jelly

Use our step-by-step recipe by chef Calum Franklin to create an absolutely show-stopping raised coronation chicken pie

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Game pie

Game recipes

Game pie

This richly filled game pie, made with a shop-bought game mix, is an incredible centrepiece and will impress your guests.

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Curry puff pie

Pie recipes

Curry puff pie

A great recipe for making your meals go further. Transform leftover mince ragù into a magnificent Indian-style puff pastry pie.

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Filo-wrapped spiced sausage roll pie

Filo pastry recipes

Filo-wrapped spiced sausage roll pie

Think sausage rolls, but bigger. Filo pastry is used to create a light, yet oh-so-satisfying sausage roll pie that is perfect for entertaining.

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Beef cheek and ale pie with chocolate

Pie recipes

Beef cheek and ale pie with chocolate

Pop-up extraordinaire Jimmy Garcia shares his decadent beef cheek and ale pie recipe that comes with a hint of dark chocolate to give a rich, glossy depth.

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Beef shin ragù pie

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Beef shin ragù pie

Beef shin is cooked slowly in herby red wine sauce, topped with pastry and baked until golden. After a hearty beef pie? This recipe is for you

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Chicken, smoked bacon and leek pie

Chicken pie recipes

Chicken, smoked bacon and leek pie

You can't get any more British than a chicken pie, especially one packed with leeks, chicken and bacon. This hearty recipe is autumn in a pie.

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Winter fish pie with potato pastry crust

Nourishing winter recipes

Winter fish pie with potato pastry crust

Debbie Major's winter fish pie recipe is made with a crust of mashed potatoes and filled with a creamy fish filling – the ultimate in comfort food.

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Barolo-braised beef and shallot pie with parsnip and potato mash

Slow cooked beef recipes

Barolo-braised beef and shallot pie with parsnip and potato mash

Beef shin is slowly cooked in Barolo red wine then topped with a creamy parsnip and potato mash. It makes a perfect Christmas Eve pie.

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Beef, brown ale and mushroom pie

Pie recipes

Beef, brown ale and mushroom pie

Try Debbie Major's twist on the classic beef and brown ale pie, chock full of button and porcini mushrooms and topped with all-butter puff pastry.

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