35+ Dazzling Thanksgiving Pie Recipes

Photo: Jennifer Davick

The bird may take center stage for the main meal, but these beautiful pies are some of the best Thanksgiving desserts around and are sure to give a showstopping sweet ending to your feast. Thanksgiving means family, and for many families, that means eating together. That may mean relishing sweet potato pies baked from famous family recipes. But for a new take on traditional classics, or for new ways to enhance the traditional holiday staples, here are some delicious new approaches to Thanksgiving pies. While the ingredients are familiar—pumpkins, pecans, sweet potatoes, and apples, for starters—these pies are slices of flavor and taste that will have you coming back for seconds . . . or thirds. You will want a piece of Apple Slab Pie as large as its same suggests. The Pecan Cheesecake Pie, Tennessee Whiskey-Pecan Pie, or Chocolate-Pecan Chess Pie may make you nuts for dessert—and may even have you making several Thanksgiving pies. Go right ahead. Then give thanks with your family, or friends, share the recipes, and savor these incredible Thanksgiving pies.

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Old-Fashioned Apple Pie

Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Missie Neville Crawford; Food Styling: Torie Cox

Recipe: Old-Fashioned Apple Pie

You can't go wrong with this classic recipe that tastes just like the one grandma whipped up in her kitchen.

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Pumpkin-Lemon Cream Cheese Chess Pie

Alison Miksch

Recipe: Pumpkin-Lemon Cream Cheese Chess Pie

Use a store-bought pie crust to help this impressive pie come together faster.

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Our Easiest Pumpkin Pie Ever

Photo: Greg Dupree

Recipe: Our Easiest Pumpkin Pie Ever

Of all of our Thanksgiving dessert recipes, this might just be the easiest one yet. For a crisp crust (no more soggy bottom!), use a metal pie pan and prebake your crust with pie weights.

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German Chocolate-Pecan Pie

Alison Miksch

Recipe: German Chocolate-Pecan Pie

Instead of making a chocolate pie and a pecan pie, combine the two for one rich dessert.

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Black Bottom Pumpkin Pie

Photo: Iain Bagwell

Recipe: Black Bottom Pumpkin Pie

With a moist, crumbly crust and a decadent, creamy filling, it's hard to say no to seconds of this pie.

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Crustless Pumpkin Pie

Micah A. Leal

Recipe: Crustless Pumpkin Pie

A crustless pie will come together with just 10 minutes of hands-on time and will allow you to enjoy the rich flavor of pumpkin without any other distractions.

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Kentucky Bourbon Pie

Antonis Achilleos

Recipe: Kentucky Bourbon Pie

Bring this pie on Thanksgiving and everyone will be asking for the decadent recipe.

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Mini Pumpkin Pies

Micah A. Leal

Recipe: Mini Pumpkin Pies

After a big Thanksgiving meal, mini pumpkin pies will allow you to still enjoy a bite of this classic holiday dessert.

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Pear Pie

Micah A. Leal

Recipe: Pear Pie

Equally as delicious when served warm or chilled.

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Sliced Sweet Potato Pie

Photo: Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke; Food Styling: Torie Cox

Recipe: Sliced Sweet Potato Pie with Molasses Whipped Cream

The more sweet potatoes you have on your Thanksgiving menu, the better in our opinion.

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Mini Apple Pies

Micah A. Leal

Recipe: Mini Apple Pies

Crust-lovers will rejoice when they see these bite-sized apple pies that have no shortage of flaky crust.

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Caramel Apple Blondie Pie

Photo: Hector Sanchez

Recipe: Caramel Apple Blondie Pie

Buttery rich layers of tender cake and caramelized apples add up to one sweet combo. The secret to the crisp, flaky crust? Baking in a cast-iron skillet on a lower oven rack.

Cooking Video: Caramel Apple Blondie Pie

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Pumpkin-Pecan Streusel Pie

Photo: Helen Norman

Recipe: Pumpkin-Pecan Streusel Pie

Create the chunky texture by leaving those extra-big blueberry-size pieces in the Pecan Streusel Topping mix.

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Cranberry-Apple Pie with Pecan Shortbread Crust

Photo: Iain Bagwell

Recipe: Cranberry-Apple Pie with Pecan Shortbread Crust

Savor the flavors of cranberries and apples as they come together with a holiday favorite—pecan shortbread—in this stunning presentation.

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Sliced Sweet Potato Pie

Photo: Hector Sanchez

Recipe: Sliced Sweet Potato Pie

We love the layered look of this ever-so-sweet streusel-topped treat.

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Pecan Chewy Pie

Iain Bagwell

Recipe: Pecan Chewy Pie

This quick-and-easy take on pecan pie will keep you in the kitchen for less time allowing you to spend more time with your family.

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Easy Skillet Apple Pie

Photo: Luca Trovato

Recipe: Easy Skillet Apple Pie

Making an apple pie has never been so easy. Simply toss apples, cinnamon, and brown sugar, and spoon over a refrigerated pie crust in the cast-iron skillet. Top with the other crust and bake.

Watch: Easy Skillet Apple Pie

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Coconut-Pumpkin Chiffon Pie

Photo: Hector Sanchez

Recipe: Coconut-Pumpkin Chiffon Pie

Make and refrigerate without the topping a day ahead. Whip and add the topping before serving.

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Utterly Deadly Southern Pecan Pie

Photo: Jennifer Davick

Recipe: Utterly Deadly Southern Pecan Pie

Once you’ve made a pecan pie in a cast-iron skillet, you may never go back to a pie plate. Simply press a refrigerated pie crust into the skillet, sprinkle with sugar, top with the pecan mixture, and bake. Serving it in the skillet is also easy and makes the dish even more Southern.

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Brown Butter Sweet Potato Pie

Hector Manuel Sanchez

Recipe: Brown Butter Sweet Potato Pie

If you have extra sweet potatoes on hand, this pie will put them to good use.

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Salted Caramel-Chocolate Pecan Pie

Photo: Hector Sanchez

Recipe: Salted Caramel-Chocolate Pecan Pie

Let these Thanksgiving pies dazzle on your dessert table this year. From to-die-for pumpkin cheesecake to tried-and-true apple—guests won't be able to resist these Thanksgiving sweets.

A cross between a fudge pie and pecan pie, this is all the more stunning if you arrange the pecans from the center in a spiral pattern.

Cooking Video: Salted Caramel-Chocolate Pecan Pie

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Apple Butter Pie

Photo: Hector Sanchez

Recipe: Apple Butter Pie

This pie comes together in a flash with deliciously sweet fall flavor that you (and your guests) won't be able to get enough of.

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Apple Slab Pie

Photo: Hector Sanchez

Recipe: Apple Slab Pie

Baked in a jelly-roll pan, this rectangular pie feeds a crowd.

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Mocha-Espresso Cream Pie

Photo: Hector Sanchez

Recipe: Mocha-Espresso Cream Pie

This pie is a chocolate-lover's dream. A crunchy cookie crust is filled with a decadent chocolate filling before being topped off with Coffee Whipped Cream.

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Pear-Rosemary Pie with Cheddar Crust

Photo: Hector Sanchez

Recipe: Pear-Rosemary Pie with Cheddar Crust

Cheddar cheese gives this crust a unique, out-of-this-world flakiness.

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Pumpkin-Pecan Cheesecake

Photo: Jennifer Davick

Recipe: Pumpkin-Pecan Cheesecake

Combine your favorite Thanksgiving dessert recipes into one delicious cheesecake! A sweet Praline Topping sends this pie over the edge.

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Sweet Potato Pie with Marshmallow Meringue

Photo: Ellen Silverman

Recipe: Sweet Potato Pie with Marshmallow Meringue

Wow guests with a sky-high marshmallow meringue on this sweet potato pie. Be sure to lightly pack the mashed sweet potatoes in your measuring cup for a fluffy filling.

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Chocolate-Caramel Pecan Pie

Photo: Iain Bagwell

Recipe: Chocolate-Caramel Pecan Pie

This decadent pie pairs perfectly with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

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White Chocolate-Cranberry Cheesecake

Photo: Iain Bagwell

Recipe: White Chocolate-Cranberry Cheesecake

This cake is the perfect ending to a meal—from the deep red cranberry topping to the velvety smooth comforting bites.

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Chocolate-Pecan Chess Pie

Photo: Jennifer Davick

Recipe: Chocolate-Pecan Chess Pie

Dark, rich, and intensely chocolaty, this is one of our favorite new twists on pecan pie. Serve with a dollop of sweetened whipped cream.

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Blackberry-Apple Pie

Photo: Jennifer Davick

Recipe: Blackberry-Apple Pie

This apple-and-berry-packed pie is extra-tasty because of the white-Cheddar cheese crust that provides a sigh-worthy companion for the sweet fruit filling.

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Pecan Cheesecake Pie

Photo: Jennifer Davick

Recipe: Pecan Cheesecake Pie

The nutty topping on this pecan cheesecake pie adds a nice crunch to the characteristic creaminess of this popular dessert.

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Pecan Pie

Photo: Ralph Anderson

Recipe: Pecan Pie

A refrigerated pie crust keeps the prep time for Pecan Pie under 5 minutes. Pair with Vanilla Ice Cream for the ultimate treat.

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Pumpkin Pie Spectacular

Photo: Jennifer Davick

Recipe: Pumpkin Pie Spectacular

No holiday meal is complete without pumpkin pie. Crushed gingersnaps are pressed into the crust, adding even more flavor and depth to this classic fall dessert.

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Orange-Sweet Potato Pie With Rosemary-Cornmeal Crust

Photo: Jennifer Davick

Recipe: Orange-Sweet Potato Pie With Rosemary-Cornmeal Crust

The simple addition of fresh chopped rosemary makes this an impressive pie crust that compliments the flavors of the spiced citrusy sweet potatoes in the filling. If you don’t want to make a homemade crust, you can follow the directions for adding fresh rosemary to a refrigerated crust.

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Butterscotch Meringue Pie with Pecan Crust

Photo: Hector Sanchez

Recipe: Butterscotch Meringue Pie with Pecan Crust

We won't revoke your pie credentials if you use a purchased piecrust in this recipe, but we love the way the homemade crust's earthy flavor elevates the caramel filling so much that we recommend you give it a try. A few rules of the road: Be sure to finely grind your pecans to ensure the crust will hold together. And if the crust tears just a bit, don't be alarmed. As with all piecrusts, you can easily press it back together with your fingertips or use extra scraps for patchwork.

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Apple, Pear, and Cranberry Pie

Photo: Jennifer Davick

Recipe: Apple, Pear, and Cranberry Pie

Use slightly firm pears and crisp, tart apples here to achieve the best texture in the filling, and let this mountainous pie cool and settle for at least two hours before serving.

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Tennessee Whiskey-Pecan Pie

Photo: Jennifer Davick

Recipe: Tennessee Whiskey-Pecan Pie

We love the combination of pecans and smoky-sweet bourbon in the thick, rich pie filling. For a booze-free pie, substitute apple juice for the whiskey in the filling, and serve with plain sweetened whipped cream or enjoy it without.

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Dazzling Thanksgiving Pie Recipes

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Old-Fashioned Apple Pie

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Pumpkin-Lemon Cream Cheese Chess Pie

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Our Easiest Pumpkin Pie Ever

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German Chocolate-Pecan Pie

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Black Bottom Pumpkin Pie

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Crustless Pumpkin Pie

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Kentucky Bourbon Pie

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Mini Pumpkin Pies

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Pear Pie

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Sliced Sweet Potato Pie

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Mini Apple Pies

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Caramel Apple Blondie Pie

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Pumpkin-Pecan Streusel Pie

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Cranberry-Apple Pie with Pecan Shortbread Crust

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Sliced Sweet Potato Pie

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Pecan Chewy Pie

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Easy Skillet Apple Pie

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Coconut-Pumpkin Chiffon Pie

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Utterly Deadly Southern Pecan Pie

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Brown Butter Sweet Potato Pie

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Salted Caramel-Chocolate Pecan Pie

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Apple Butter Pie

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Apple Slab Pie

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Mocha-Espresso Cream Pie

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Pear-Rosemary Pie with Cheddar Crust

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Pumpkin-Pecan Cheesecake

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Sweet Potato Pie with Marshmallow Meringue

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Chocolate-Caramel Pecan Pie

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White Chocolate-Cranberry Cheesecake

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Chocolate-Pecan Chess Pie

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Blackberry-Apple Pie

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Pecan Cheesecake Pie

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Pecan Pie

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Pumpkin Pie Spectacular

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Orange-Sweet Potato Pie With Rosemary-Cornmeal Crust

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Butterscotch Meringue Pie with Pecan Crust

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Apple, Pear, and Cranberry Pie

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Tennessee Whiskey-Pecan Pie

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