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    It’s Pi Day — Here Are the Best Pies on ‘The Great British Baking Show’

    Ranked from stodgy to stunning.

    By Charlotte Walsh
    March 14, 2026

Happy Pi Day! Today is the day where we celebrate a constant number in an unsteady world, the intricate beauty of mathematics and — oh, yeah — pie, of course. In honor of the holiday, we’re celebrating by counting down some of the best pies from The Great British Baking Show. And this wouldn’t be Baking Show without a little competition, so we’re ranking them from stodgy to stunning, judging by both look and taste. Now, on your marks, get set, bake!

Small muffin-shaped pies from collection 11 of ‘The Great British Baking Show’
Collection 11, Episode 5

15. Dana’s “Spud-tacular” Dauphinoise Picnic Pies

Dana decides to tackle the savory picnic pie challenge by taking some inspiration from the French. But what she doesn’t know is that her delicious cheese and potato concoctions are verrrry similar to the pthivier technical challenge ahead (helping her score a second place finish).

A vegetarian pie that is shaped in the form of a mermaid
Collection 6, Episode 6

14. Kim-Joy’s Silke the Vegetarian Mermaid 

Kim-Joy’s banquet pie is a puff pastry mermaid named Silke, who’s a vegetarian (luckily, her filling is as well). Unfortunately, since she’s a mermaid, she’s also got a soggy bottom. Not Paul’s favorite thing.

A pie featuring a crust made out of pastry-shaped hearts with a big heart in the middle of the pie that says
Collection 5, Episode 6

13. Stacey’s Love Theme Pies

Inspired by her Grandma Elsie’s mincemeat, Stacey’s neat short-crust pies are decorated with dyed-red egg wash. Clearly, Elsie’s genius works on Paul, who says the flavors “remind [him] of his nan.”

Chicken, mushroom and leek pies created to look like pocket watches
Collection 9, Episode 10

12. Chigs’ Pocket Watch Pies 

In honor of his final bake’s Mad Hatter tea party theme, Chigs, the Collection 9 heartthrob, shaped these chicken, sweet leek and mushroom pies to look like miniature pocket watches. Though they don’t earn him the ultimate prize, both judges agree that these pies are a good time (and thyme!).

Potato curry and chickpea pies shaped to look like hats for the Mad Hatter pie party
Collection 9, Episode 10

11. Crystelle’s Mad Hatter Pies 

These petite pastries are also featured in Collection 9’s Mad Hatter final bake. But Crystelle’s teeny tiny pies have a big kick, thanks to her chickpea and potato curry filling.

A hand-raised pie that features layers of fruits on top and layers of meats on the inisde
Collection 5, Episode 6

10. Yan’s Checkerboard Pie 

The fruit topping and checkerboard interior on Yan’s hand-raised pie make for a stunning visual. Luckily, it tastes as good as it looks: the judges praise her for the light pastry and variety of sausage meats.

A sweet potato pie with decorative croquet pieces on top to fit with the Mad Hatter theme
Collection 6, Episode 6

9. Briony’s Down the Rabbit Hole Pie 

Keeping with the tradition of Mad Hatter–themed pies, Briony made this venison and sweet potato banquet pie, featuring playable croquet on top. Prue’s favorite part? The tiny bottle of port, of course!

Lemon and lavender pies made to look like Octopi
Collection 7, Episode 5

8. Helena’s Lemon and Lavender Pies

We wish we could put these pies higher on the list. We really do! This octopus is so realistic, it’s practically stealing our voice with the help of two eel sidekicks. But unfortunately, Paul says these pies taste “a little bit soapy.” Guess we’ll save the lavender for our baths.

Spinach, butternut squash and blue cheese pies with crust inspired by the four seasons
Collection 5, Episode 6

7. Sophie’s Four Seasons Pies

These delicate short-crust pies are filled with butternut squash, spinach and blue cheese. Prue enjoys them so much she slaps Sophie’s hand, calling them a “triumph” — which Sandi labels the “Prue pat.” It’s coming for the Hollywood Handshake any day now.

A lamb and rice pie baked in the shape of a butterfly
Collection 6, Episode 6

6. Rahul’s Butterfly Pie

Rahul’s lamb and rice butterfly banquet pie only gets points deducted because there aren’t enough holes to steam. But the design is so intricate, it’s obviously flown straight to the top of this list.

A pie backed like a monarch's crown, filled with chicken curry
Collection 6, Episode 6

5. Ruby’s Kohinoor Crown

Filled with chicken curry and rice, Ruby’s pie is shaped like the Kohinoor crown, which India surrendered to Great Britain in 1846. The judges praise her hot water crust pastry, which remains crisp despite the size of the pie and juices from the meat.

 
A swan-shaped cake with white frosting, green decorations, and blue icing sits on a wooden platter on a decorated table. Two people stand nearby, one in colorful clothing and another in black. Indoor setting, contest or showcase.
Collection 13, Episode 6

4. Nataliia’s Swan Sculpted Tart

This delicious pistachio praline panache tart is punched up with a raspberry filling and a blue crème diplomat, but the real showstopping element is the beautiful swan that Nataliia sculpts to sit on top. Originally hailing from Ukraine, the baker constructed the graceful bird as an homage to her grandparents — especially her late grandfather — whose surname translates to “swan.”

A pie filled with two different types of cheeses, and shaped like an owl
Collection 9, Episode 6

3. Giuseppe’s Laura’s Terrine Pie

This owl is so neat that it’s a perfect indicator of why Giuseppe was awarded the ultimate prize in Collection 9. An ode to his wife’s favorite animal, this watchful bird is stuffed with two different kinds of cheeses.

Various vanilla fruit glazed pies are topped with flappers to celebrate 1920s week on The Great British Baking Show
Collection 7, Episode 5

2. David’s Fancy Custards

During Baking Show’s first 1920s week, the bakers make custard pies, popular during that decade. David’s classic vanilla custards — depicting flappers atop various glazed fruits — look so good we’re thinking about reviving the trend. Prue calls them “silky smooth,” Paul labels them “perfect.” Our mouths are watering just thinking about them.

A pie baked in the shape of a cottage, adorned with pastry flowers, birds and other decorations
Collection 9, Episode 6

1. Crystelle’s Lily Nana’s Pickle Cottage

Crystelle makes a second — and winning — appearance on our list with an adorable terrine pie, filled with two different kinds of curries. The pastry flowers! The pastry birds! The pastry shingles on the pastry roof! It’s a work of pastry art. The judges clearly agree: The masterpiece earns Crystelle her first (and certainly not last) Hollywood Handshake of the season. Happy Pi Day!

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