Seeking refuge at Dini’s Divine Pies on a rainy Friday, I am immediately hit with the smell of warm butter and cinnamon as I walk through the door. The delicious scents combined with the cozy fairy lights and guest book on the counter filled my body with warmth, marking the beginning of a great pie experience.
Dini’s Divine Pies was started in 2021 by Dini McCullough Amozurrutia. Though she launched the business out of her home, McCullough Amozurrutia recently opened the Rockville storefront, and is currently open from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.

I started by trying the mini pumpkin pie, which was $8. The pie was simply yet beautifully garnished with a decorative piece of pie crust in the shape of a heart resting atop the pumpkin filling. My first observation was how good the crust was. It was flaky and buttery, and the proportion of crust to filling was just right.
The bottom of the crust was a bit soggy, but I attributed that to the pie chilling in the fridge before I bought it. The filling was creamy and smooth, but could have used a bit more cinnamon. Overall, it was a delicious and texturally-balanced bite, and I wish I would’ve purchased a bigger size.

Next, I tried the 6-inch mixed berry pie, which was $18. This pie was warm, immediately elevating it from the chilled pumpkin pie. The crust, again, was delicious, and the bottom of this pie was nice and crisp. Though I couldn’t quite decipher which berries were used, I was able to identify blueberries and raspberries, which made for a beautiful combination. The filling was not too soupy, which is often hard to achieve in berry pies. My one note would be that the filling could have used a little less sugar and a little more acidity. Otherwise, it was a piece of perfection.

For my third pie, I tried the 6-inch plain apple pie for $18. The crunch of the crust mixed with the soft bite of the apples made for a delicious combination. Though the filling could have used a bit more spice to truly capture the autumnal vibes, it had the perfect, jam-like consistency, and I kept going back for another bite. I really appreciated eating the pie while it was warm, and recommend heating up this specific pie before you enjoy it. I do think it is important to talk about the size of these smaller pies. While the 6-inch pies were definitely enough for my dining companion and I, one would not be sufficient for a party of more than three pie-lovers.

Now, the last, but certainly not the least: the key lime pie. Though this 6-inch pie did not have my favorite element of Dini’s pies -the crumbly crust- its filling set it apart from the rest. Set in a graham cracker crust, this incredibly creamy filling had just the right amount of lime flavor. The sweetness from the graham crackers and the tartness of the lime canceled each other out perfectly, making it my favorite pie of the day.