15 Slab Pie Recipes That Are So Much Easier to Make for a Crowd
These pies make entertaining simple with less mess and prep than traditional pies baked in a circular pan.
When you need to feed a crowd, slab pies are the solution to making sure everyone gets their fair share. These pies are baked in large sheet pans or jelly roll pans so you’ll have plenty to go around with the ease of using just one pan. Slice the pies into squares instead of wedges and you’ll see how easy they are to serve in equal portions. Just scoop them up with your hand for portable treats that are perfect for picnics, potlucks, and holiday gatherings. Whether you choose to make them with a homemade flaky crust, puff pastry, or store-bought crust, these slab pie recipes make delicious sweet and savory pies in flavors like apple, pumpkin, cherry, pear, blueberry, sweet potato, chocolate, and pecan.
Crumb-Topped Apple Slab Pie
There’s no need to make multiple pies for your next potluck. Just bring this make-ahead apple slab pie that makes 25 servings. Drizzle the crumb topping with caramel sauce to elevate this tart apple pie recipe that’s made in a baking pan.
Berry Slab Pie
Want an easier way to make pie? Try using puff pastry to make this slab pie. It’s filled with frozen blackberries, raspberries, blueberries, and strawberries, so the berries will be flavorful and available even when they’re not in season. Garnish the pastry’s top with fresh berries and get ready for the compliments to roll in.
Double Cherry Slab Pie
A combination of frozen and dried red cherries gives this cherry slab pie just the right amount of texture and sweetness. Hearts cut from the pastry are easy to make and add a bit of whimsy to this cherry dessert. For a fun variation, try subbing blackberries for the frozen cherries.
Frosted Apple Slab Pie
Can’t decide between making a pie or a bar cookie recipe? Make this apple slab pie that combines the best of both worlds. More than 2 pounds of apples make up this dessert’s luscious filling that’s topped with a flaky crust and drizzled with powdered sugar icing.
Sweet and Sour Cherry Slab Pie
Sweet and sour cherries give this cherry slab pie the perfect amount of tart flavor. Strips of pie dough placed diagonally across the filling add an artistic flair and allow the beautiful fruit to peek through the crust. Whether you make the pie crust fresh or up to one month in advance, you’re in for a treat.
Blueberry Slab Pie
This blueberry slab pie is baked in a jelly-roll pan rather than a pie dish, so you’ll have plenty of servings to go around. Whether you choose to use fresh or frozen blueberries, this pie is sure to please with its sweet flavor. A crumb topping made with rolled oats and pecans adds the perfect touch of crunch to this beautiful blueberry dessert.
Ham-and-Cheese Slab Pies
Here’s a warm cheese appetizer that’s perfect for any occasion. Layers of ham, onion, and Grueyère cheese are sandwiched between sheets of puff pastry for this savory slab pie recipe. You can even prep and freeze this flaky treat for up to two months to make future entertaining a breeze.
Easy Apple-Cherry Slab Pie
Start cutting up your freshly picked apples because this slab pie recipe pairs more than two pounds of apples with dried cherries to make a delicious pie filling. Spread the filling between sheets of puff pastry and you have an easily assembled pie that will feed a crowd. Drizzle it with icing for an amazing apple dessert.
Blueberry and Peach Slab Pie
The juicy combination of peaches and blueberries easily combine to make this slab pie. Just unroll the ready-made crust, add the fruit, and bake to have a taste of summer. Elevate this healthy summer dessert by topping it with a scoop of ice cream.
Apple Cheese Slab Pie
Homemade apple filling nestled between layers of puff pastry and a cream cheese mixture makes this apple slab pie extra special. Each compact slice makes a perfect picnic idea or portable dessert for your next get-together. If you’re short on time, this dessert can easily be made with canned pie filling.
Rustic Chocolate Pie
If you love fudgy desserts, you will adore this decadent slab pie. Just layer the rich chocolate-pecan filling on the made-from-scratch piecrust and watch it bake into a fudgy layer that looks like a brownie. Sprinkle it with pine nuts and chocolate shavings for a decadent chocolate pecan slab pie.
Sweet Potato Marshmallow Meringue Pie
This slab pie recipe puts a spin on the traditional sweet potato pie. It’s made with a hazelnut-chocolate crust that’s baked on a sheet pan so you’ll have plenty to feed a crowd. Topped with a toasted marshmallow meringue, this sweet potato pie might just become part of your new holiday tradition.
Autumn Fruit & Maple Custard Slab Tart
Kelsey Hansen
Aromatic pears and tangy cranberries are the stars of this slab pie. You’re going to love the decadent maple custard that surrounds the puff pastry which bakes up on a jelly-roll pan. Serve up the pastry cutouts for a bonus treat.
Pumpkin Icebox Pie with Pistachio-Gingersnap Crust
Not all pies require a top crust and a traditional round pie pan. This slab pie’s pumpkin-cream cheese filling and pistachio-gingersnap crust make it a standout recipe. Spice up the whipped cream topping by adding nutmeg and cinnamon, then finish the dessert with a sprinkling of pecans and pistachios.
Bourbon Pecan Pie Bars
Make this handheld variation of pecan pie to serve a crowd. Bourbon, chocolate, and pecans combine to make a decadent filling on a buttery pastry crust. Freeze the bars up to 3 months to get a jump on your holiday entertaining.
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