I've gathered together all the best Thanksgiving pies to make this year. Whether you're looking for pumpkin, pecan, apple, or cinnamon spice, I have the perfect pie recipes for you! This list of easy Thanksgiving desserts is full of tried and tested, reliable pie recipes that you can trust.
Get your pie weights ready; decide whether you want beautiful full-sized or adorable hand pies, and let´s bake! Be sure to check out my individual pecan desserts, walnut desserts, cinnamon desserts, and apple desserts collection as well!
Katalin´s Key Take On What Makes a Good Thanksgiving Pie
A good Thanksgiving pie is a perfect blend of rich flavors, flaky crust, and seasonal ingredients that come together to create an unforgettable dessert. The classic choices often include pumpkin, pecan, and apple pies, my personal favorite is this pumpkin custard pie. The ingredients are essential, with high-quality butter for a tender, flaky crust and fresh fruit or rich fillings that make each bite a taste of Fall.
Traditionally, these pies are served as the grand finale to a Thanksgiving feast, often accompanied by whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream. The aromas that fill the kitchen as the pies bake, the spicy sweetness of cinnamon, the buttery scent of crust, and the rich depth of cooked fruit or nuts are totally irresistible!
When it comes to baking tips, one of the most common challenges is preventing a soggy bottom crust. I wrote an entire article about how to avoid soggy pies and how to blind bake pie crust! To avoid this, you can pre-bake the crust before adding the filling. Another trick is to brush the crust with an egg wash that keeps moisture at bay. Additionally, make sure your filling is thick enough before adding it to the pie shell, as too thin a filling can lead to sogginess.
Best Thanksgiving Pies
1. Apple crumble pie
Everyone loves apple pie for Thanksgiving! But this version has something a little extra. Melt-in-the-mouth butter pie crust is filled with the most irresistible apple filling, and a crunchy streusel topping takes it to the next level. There are no fancy bits of kit or ingredients, so even beginner bakers can nail it.
2. Brownie pie
Now, let’s go for a chocolate version. Brownie pie has a buttery, flaky pie crust with the most delectable, fudgy, gooey brownie filling. It seriously gives you the best of both worlds! Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for the perfect Thanksgiving pie.
3. Pumpkin Cream Cheese Pie
Everyone loves my deliciously creamy Thanksgiving pie recipe packed with pumpkin flavor and a rich cheesecake tang from the decadent cream cheese. So, it had to be in my top 10 pies for Thanksgiving. Also, using my signature 3 ingredient pie crust, it is super easy to make!
4. Pumpkin Custard Pie
You have to try the silky delicious pumpkin custard filling for this pie, one of the best Thanksgiving desserts! There's no evaporated milk, yet it's still super rich and smooth. In conclusion, you should add this to your list of Thanksgiving pies to make this year.
5. No Bake Peanut Butter Pie With Oreo Crust
An Oreo crust lifts this delicious Thanksgiving pie from delicious to sublime. And if, like me, you love both Oreo cookies and peanut butter in equal amounts, it is surely a match made in Heaven and the best dessert for you!
6. Double Layer Pumpkin Pie
When you want pure decadence, make a double-decker dessert. Each mouthful has a taste of a crunchy Graham cracker crumb base, a rich cream cheese layer, and, finally, a pumpkin pie layer. It really is a Thanksgiving dessert pie that dreams are made of.
7. Pumpkin Hand Pies
Want your very own individual pie? No problem. Hand pies are a fun, easy, and portable alternative to the traditional pumpkin pie, and it means you don't have to share. The flaky crust is made from simple ingredients you probably already have in your pantry, and the filling can be customized however you like it. More pumpkin spice? You got it.
8. No-Bake Apple Pie With Graham Cracker Crust
Thanksgiving is a crazy time in the kitchen. And sometimes, you just don't have space in the oven! So what you need are some no-bake Thanksgiving pies. There's no need to stress the chef (or yourself!) with this easy apple pie, but it still has all the trademark taste and texture of the classic Thanksgiving dessert you love.
Of all the kinds of pie, this one is the most stress-free.
9. Pumpkin Pie With Sweetened Condensed Milk
This Thanksgiving pie might steal the show. A beautiful mascarpone frosting decoration makes it look super fancy on your dessert table, and it isn't even difficult to make! What's more, the pumpkin pie spice flavor is enhanced by the sweetness of the filling, and the contrast in textures with the pie crust is delicious!
10. Butterscotch Pie
This Butterscotch Pie is a rich and comforting take on the classic custard-style pies. A flaky homemade crust is filled with silky butterscotch pudding, resulting in its golden color and creamy texture. This pie is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. It’s a nostalgic dessert that feels both homely and refined.
11. Baileys Apple Pie
Lashings of Baileys Irish Cream really elevate this pie and bring it to the next level. My top tip is to double the quantity of the apple pie sauce so that you can pour the extra amount all over the top of the pie after you've sliced it up and served. Add a scoop of vanilla ice cream, and you really are on to a winner.
12. No Bake Chocolate Pie
Looking for chocolate Thanksgiving desserts? I've got you. This pie is rich, decadent, and completely irresistible! The Oreo cookie crust comes together so easily, and the filling is super simple, too. If you want a fast Thanksgiving pie that takes zero skill, try this!
13. Apple Hand Pies
There's no need to share your pie with these cute individual Thanksgiving pies! They also have the most perfect texture. Crispy yet juicy with the perfect filling-to-crust ratio, you certainly won't be able to stop at just one. Hand pies are such a versatile way to cater to a large crowd or a less formal gathering; I love making them.
If you love baking as much as me, you should also try these apple pie cupcakes.
14. No bake Pumpkin Pie with Graham Cracker Crust
This No Bake Pumpkin Pie with Graham Cracker Crust is rich, creamy, and decadent. It features a 2-ingredient crust filled with a perfectly spiced pumpkin puree and cream cheese mixture with the most perfect mousse-like texture. Your friends and family will love this creamy Pumpkin pie and definitely ask you for the recipe!
15. Appe Pie
A classic Apple Pie is a cozy Fall staple, designed to be enjoyed with family and friends throughout Fall and Thanksgiving. My apple pie recipe features a crisp and buttery pie crust, filled to the brim with a juicy homemade apple filling. Every bite is filled with nostalgia!
16. Salted Caramel Apple Pie
This could certainly become one of your new favorite Thanksgiving apple pies! Sweet with a hint of savory, it really brings out the taste of the apple. With its thick buttery pie crust and apple and salted caramel pie filling, you won't be able to stop after one slice.
I love baking apple desserts in the fall. Seasonal produce always tastes better!
17. Pecan Pie
No list of Thanksgiving pies could be complete without a classic pecan pie. The best pecan pies are loaded with pecans and have a buttery and flaky pie crust with an ooey gooey filling. And this easy Thanksgiving pie recipe ticks all those boxes.
Pecan desserts are always delicious in the fall, with their sweet crunch and earthy flavors.
18. Salted Maple Bourbon Sweet Potato Pie
This Thanksgiving pie recipe packs a fall flavor punch with bourbon, maple, and sweet potato all in one dessert. The salt perfectly balances the sweetness, and the smooth filling tastes amazing in contrast to the crunchy crust. This sweet potato pie recipe is naturally sweetened with maple syrup, and all it needs is some homemade whipped cream and a light dusting of cinnamon.
19. Brown Butter Maple Chess Pie
Indulge in the most luxurious combination of brown butter, maple, and custard inside a buttery, flaky pie crust. Trust me; you won't want to miss this. People will be talking about it for years to come, and it could become one of your most requested Thanksgiving pies.
You could even serve it with this caramelized apple topping!
20. Cranberry Gingersnap Pie
Bring some va-va-voom to your Thanksgiving menu and serve a cranberry pie with a gingersnap crumb crust. Guests will love the silky cranberry curd filling, and what's more, it looks absolutely stunning too. You can use fresh or frozen cranberries and swap out the base for plain chocolate wafers instead.
21. Caramel Pear Pie
Who says that apples have to have all the fun? Pear desserts are another fall favorite of mine and taste delicious served at Thanksgiving dinner. This sweet and succulent pear and caramel pie is topped with a beautiful lattice crust and delicious homemade caramel. Simply put, it's a showstopper.
22. Fluffernutter Pie
Peanut butter lovers will be obsessed with this pie because it is filled to be brim with the stuff, along with delicious marshmallows. And the combination is something special! It's creamy, rich, and decadent, and what's more, it's a lot easier to make than you might think.
23. Cinnamon Swirl Apple Pie
Love cinnamon buns? You'll love this pie recipe. First, make a classic apple pie. But then, instead of covering it with a full crust, sprinkle the dough with cinnamon sugar, roll it up, and slice it into thin cinnamon rolls to make beautiful cinnamon swirls. You won't be disappointed!
24. Black-Bottom Sweet Potato Pudding Pie
Invite this pie to your Thanksgiving table. The sweet graham cracker crust, homemade chocolate pudding, sweet potato pudding layers, and fluffy whipped topping are simply irresistible! You won't have any regrets after serving this delicious pudding pie, trust me.
25. Biscoff Pumpkin Pie
Does Biscoff make everything better? Certainly, it can be argued that this is the case. And I certainly love Biscoff desserts. This amazing Biscoff pumpkin pie is loaded with Biscoff cookie butter and a Biscoff cookie crust, too, so it doubles down on that Lotus goodness.
26. Cranberry Orange Custard Pie
Looking for festive and unique Thanksgiving pie recipes to enjoy during the holiday season? Look no further. A flaky pie crust is filled with silky sweet custard infused with orange zest and tart juicy cranberries for a very special dessert indeed. Make the cute pastry decoration, too, and everyone will want to share it on Instagram to show off your efforts.
27. Butterscotch Cinnamon Pie
The deep butterscotch flavor of this Thanksgiving pie recipe is pure insanity. The fragrant cinnamon spice cuts through it so perfectly and stops the dessert from being too sweet; it is perfection. In conclusion, it is definitely one to try. Plus, it's just one of those fun things to bake.
28. Orange Creamsicle Pie
A fresh and zesty fruit pie is a great finisher to a heavy Thanksgiving meal. The orange cream filling in this beautiful dessert is super light, has a fresh taste, and has a delicious custard texture. What's more, it only uses 5 basic pantry ingredients. And if you're short on time, use a store-bought Graham Cracker pie crust to free you up for more Thanksgiving baking.
29. Honey Walnut Pie
Imagine perfectly toasted walnuts mixed with creamed butter and honey. Then, imagine it baked inside a buttery flaky pie crust. Doesn't it sound divine? This Thanksgiving pie is a great alternative to pecan pie whilst still being nutty and delicious. I would serve it with a big pile of fresh whipped cream.
30. Tiramisu Pie
This chocolate tiramisu tart is a sweet take on the classic Italian dessert loved around the world. If you love the combination of rich dark chocolate and coffee, you will love this chocolate tiramisu tart. It’s a delicious mashup between a classic tart and tiramisu.
31. Praline Pumpkin Pie
All the flavor of pumpkin pie, but with added crunch! Crunchy, chewy brown sugar pecans are the perfect flavor combination and texture mix in every bite. Surely, this nutty crumble pie is a Thanksgiving must.
32. Cranberry Orange Hand Pies
Everyone gets their own individual Thanksgiving pie with this easy recipe. I love hand pies, and cranberry and orange give such a festive flavor. The juicy cranberries and tartness of the orange really stand out, and the flaky crunch of the pastry is a total dream.
33. Apple and Cardamom Pie with Cardamom and Vanilla Bean Crust
How beautiful is this lattice crust with braided edges? And the flavor is insane, infused with a delicious cardamom and vanilla bean taste. Cardamom adds a fragrant and unusual twist to a traditional apple pie, so this is a bit more grown-up and perhaps suited to mature taste buds. But you'll be sure to love it.
34. Bourbon Bacon Pecan Pie
A boozy, sweet, and salty dessert with bourbon, pecans and bacon? Certainly, it sounds like a winner to me. Whilst it might seem strange to add bacon to a dessert, once you've tried this pie, you'll wonder why you never did it before. It adds a touch of smokiness and just enough salty flavor to cut through the sweet pie filling. That, coupled with warm bourbon undertones and earthy nuts, means you have yourself a dream Thanksgiving pie.
Here's a fun fact about pecans, they are the only tree nut indigenous to America.
35. Oatmeal Rum Raisin Pie
Imagine a big oatmeal cookie crossed with pecan pie and spike it with a little bit of boozy rum flavor. And you get this unique Thanksgiving pie recipe! It has a gooey, sticky, and sweet pie filling and is loaded with rum-soaked raisins and toasted crispy oats. The dried fruit flavor is intense and works so well with the crunch. I highly recommend topping with whipped cream.
36. Toffee Almond Pie
Sweet and sticky toffee chunks, delicious flaked almonds, and all the texture of a pecan pie? Sign me up. This is another delicious nutty dessert for Thanksgiving that everyone will surely love. If you're looking for alternatives to pecan pie, this is another good one to have up your sleeve.
37. Brandy Alexander Pie
This is a seriously famous pie that took the culinary world by storm when it was created by Dick Taeuber in the 1970s. But be warned; this brandy pie is not for kids! A graham-cracker crust is filled with a creamy mousse and enough brandy to stop you in your tracks. Serve it at Thanksgiving, topped with decadent chocolate shavings and a hefty health warning.
You can also swap out the brandy for any other liqueur; perhaps try rum or even Kahlua instead for a delicious alternative.
38. Pie Crust Cookies
Let´s not forget leftover pie dough; these delicious buttery Pie Crust Cookies are the best thing to happen to those leftover bits! In this easy-ingredient recipe, I am sharing 2 different options for using leftover dough. It's the perfect recipe to make super tasty flaky cookies out of something that we normally toss out!
39. Sweet Potato Pecan Pie
I love the idea of this tasty pie. Sweet potato pecan pie is a delicious hybrid of sweet potato pie and a classic pecan pie. Guests will love the taste and the texture; you have to try it. Top it off with vanilla ice cream for a trip to Thanksgiving pie heaven.
40. Holiday Cranberry Crumble Pie
Cranberries are so reminiscent of the holiday period. That sweet yet tart and tangy taste works wonderfully in desserts, and you won’t be disappointed with this dessert pie recipe. The crumble topping gives a sweet and crunchy finish to each bite.
41. Chocolate Granola Pie
The crunch of granola is just so perfect on desserts! The light custard filling underneath has molasses for an added butterscotch taste, and you can play around with the topping all you want. Just use plain oats, or add nuts, seeds, coconut, dried fruit, and more.
42. Dark sweet cherry pie
This has to be one of the classic Thanksgiving pies. Rich and sweet dark cherries pair beautifully under a lattice pie crust topping. Which always looks fancy and impresses guests! I’d serve this warm from the oven with vanilla ice cream or perhaps a dollop of Chantilly cream. Or double down on the decadence and serve it with chocolate ganache frosting.
43. Sweet Potato Miso Pie With Chocolate Sesame Crust
Now, here is a pie filled with umami flavor that ticks all the boxes. Miso can be made sweet or savory and works so well in desserts. The sesame in the crust adds flavor and a bit more crunch; the creamy filling is to die for.
44. White Chocolate Banana Cream Pie
I don’t even know where to start with the deliciousness of this pie! White chocolate adds a sense of occasion to any dessert and works wonderfully with creamy banana pie filling. It’s more of an unusual pie recipe for Thanksgiving, but all of your friends and family will love it.
45. Strawberry Chiffon Pie
Try this if you are looking for a light and fruity pie for Thanksgiving. Chiffon pie gets its name from its’ unbelievably silky texture. You won’t believe how light it is! A strawberry pie is not often served for Thanksgiving and will give you a refreshing change from some heavier holiday foods.
46. Chocolate hand pies
Sometimes, everyone wants their own individual pie for Thanksgiving. And a hand pie ticks all the boxes, as no one will have to share! Especially a hand pie like this. The rich and creamy chocolate filling is truly irresistible and you might need to bake a double batch to ensure you have enough. No one will be able to stop after eating just one!
47. Pumpkin and Roasted White Chocolate Pie
Here’s a Thanksgiving pie with a high-end twist. If you have some serious foodies sitting around the table, try this. It’s a classic pumpkin pie but with roasted white chocolate. Roasting white chocolate brings out some amazing caramel, nutty notes in a similar way to brown butter. Guests can’t help but be impressed by this pie.
48. Caramel Pecan Hand Pies
Individual pecan pies are coming up! No one has to share this Thanksgiving pie recipe. But it has all the classic pecan pie taste that you expect on this American holiday. The caramel adds extra gooey goodness, which we all love.
49. Apple Buttermilk Custard Pie
This is no ordinary apple pie. The addition of buttermilk in the creamy filling adds this incredible tangy kick that contrasts beautifully against the creamy filling, sweet and juicy apples, buttery pie crust, and crumble topping. Simply put, you have to try it!
50. Bourbon Brûlée Pumpkin Pie
This brûlée pumpkin pie is the best of both worlds and such an unusual pumpkin pie for Thanksgiving! It has a delicious flaky crust, a creamy pumpkin filling, and a crunchy, crispy topping. Brûlée the sugar right before serving for the ultimate crunch.
51. Eggnog Pie (with Gingerbread Crust)
I love this; it’s the ultimate festive pie! You can use store-bought eggnog to make things easier for yourself during the busiest of times in the kitchen, and it makes the filling so easy. The pie is baked in a sweet gingerbread crust and garnished with the cutest gingerbread cookies, so you get this triple hit of holiday flavor in every bite. It’s irresistible!
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