Christmas Pie Recipes

Cranberry-Apple Pie with Pecan Shortbread Crust
Photo: Iain Bagwell

These festive Christmas pie recipes will be the star of your holiday gathering. Trust us—just one slice won't do. Christmas and pie go together like a Christmas tree and the lights that adorn it – the holidays just wouldn't be the same without it. From the slight crunch in a pecan pie, to the sweet filling of a sweet potato pie, and the gooiness of apple in an apple pie – you just can't go wrong with one of our favorite Christmas pie recipes.A perfect holiday pie isn't just about the taste; it's also about the beautiful presentation. We dream all year of a beautiful lattice crust or those perfectly pinched edges on our fresh Christmas pies. Serve up one of these Christmas pie recipes at a potluck, large holiday gathering, or make just enough pie for the immediate family to enjoy. No matter the holiday gathering, a slice (or two) a warm Christmas pie is always welcomed onto the plates of guests looking to satisfy that sweet tooth.

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Chocolate-Pecan Chess Pie

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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Pumpkin-Pecan Cheesecake

Pumpkin-Pecan Cheesecake
Jennifer Davick

Recipe: Pumpkin-Pecan Cheesecake

Test Kitchen Professional Pam Lolley combined the flavors of three favorites—pumpkin pie, pecan pie, and cheesecake—to create this luscious holiday dessert.

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Black Bottom Pumpkin Pie

Black Bottom Pumpkin Pie
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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Blackberry-Apple Pie

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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Utterly Deadly Southern Pecan Pie

Utterly Deadly Southern Pecan Pie
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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Orange-Sweet Potato Pie With Rosemary-Cornmeal Crust

Southern Living Pumpkin Recipes: 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 complements 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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Sweet Potato Pie with Marshmallow Meringue

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

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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Pumpkin Pie Spectacular

Pumpkin Pie Spectacular
Photo: Southern Living

Recipe: Pumpkin Pie Spectacular

This gorgeous pie will win first prize on any dessert buffet. Make it for Thanksgiving with the family or a special night in. The pie crust garnishes add a decorative flair.

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Pecan Pie

Deep-Fried Pecan Pie
Jennifer Davick / Styling Buffy Hargett / Food Styling Angela Sellers

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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Caramel Apple-Pear Cobbler with Oatmeal Muffin Crust

Caramel Apple-Pear Cobbler With Oatmeal Muffin Crust
Southern Living

Recipe: Caramel Apple-Pear Cobbler With Oatmeal Muffin Crust

No rolling pin required for this company-worthy cobbler! Sautée the apples and pears in brown sugar and butter, then pour on the crust and bake.

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Chocolate-Bourbon Pecan Pie

Chocolate-Bourbon Pecan Pie
Southern Living

Recipe: Chocolate-Bourbon Pecan Pie

This recipe takes pecan pie and adds the intense flavors of bourbon and chocolate. Use a refrigerated pie crust, and hands-on preparation only takes 10 minutes.

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Elegant Pumpkin-Walnut Layered Pie

Elegant Pumpkin-Walnut Layered Pie

Recipe: Elegant Pumpkin-Walnut Layered Pie

Flavorful pumpkin pie sits atop a toasted walnut mixture in this must-try dessert.

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Pecan Cheesecake Pie

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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Crunchy Pecan Pie Bites

Crunchy Pecan Pie Bites
Jennifer Davick

Recipe: Crunchy Pecan Pie Bites

Package Crunchy Pecan Pie Bites in pretty airtight containers to add holiday jazz to your kitchen countertops. They can also be frozen in large zip-top plastic freezer bags for up to one month; just bring to room temperature before serving.

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Fudgy Chocolate Malt-Peppermint Pie

Fudgy Chocolate Malt-Peppermint PieFudgy Chocolate Malt-Peppermint Pie

Recipe: Fudgy Chocolate Malt-Peppermint Pie

A layer of peppermint ice cream tops a rich crust in this pie.

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