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.

01 of 08

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.

02 of 08

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.

03 of 08

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.

04 of 08

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.

05 of 08

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.

06 of 08

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.

07 of 08

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.

08 of 08

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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