The composition of your parfait is your own adventure. The basic rule is that you want to choose an ice cream, a topping, and a sauce which act either in harmony or in unison with your pie flavor. For instance, you could compose a harmonious concoction by pairing a slightly tart apple pie with cinnamon ice cream, graham cracker crumbles, and caramel sauce; or, you could go matchy-matchy and pair a slice of grasshopper pie with mint chocolate chip ice cream, thin mints, and chocolate sauce. More

This pie, with its layers of sponge cake, vanilla pudding, and a slick of sweet dark chocolate glaze, is a classic. More

This easy sugar and cream pie has an inviting sweetness and custard-like consistency. More

Where most lemon pies are single crusted affairs, this pie is double crusted with a thick, sweet lemon filling that's similar to the pudding-like innards of a Lemon Meringue. Once the pie is baked and cooled, its top is covered with what amounts to chocolate frosting. More

Making this pie is the best way I know to celebrate the coming of spring. While many people might only think of rhubarb in pie as a secondary ingredient, you'll be surprised and pleased at how well it can shine completely on its own. When adding the sugar, feel free to scale up or down, depending on your desired level of tartness. More

Creamy, rich crème brûlée makes an outstanding pie filling. More

This is a light and refreshing mousse pie made with mango puree, which you can make using fresh or frozen mangoes pureed in a blender, or with puree purchased from the store. Unlike many mousses, this one contains no egg whites and relies on whipped cream to give it volume and gelatin to stabilize it. I love serving this pie in the springtime, when mangoes are at their peak. More

This Southern classic is similar to pumpkin pie. Buttermilk adds a slight tang. More

This is a great, basic recipe for Chess Pie, the gooey, sweet Southern classic. The filling is a rich custard that's sweeter than most, balanced just slightly with the addition of white vinegar. A small amount of flour and cornmeal create a very thin, crispy caramelized crust over the top. More

This pie honors the classic Girl Scout cookie by combining an oaty cookie crust and a smooth peanut butter mousse filling. Of course a few Do-Si-Dos are the perfect topping. More