26 Perfect Holiday Pie Recipes (2024)

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When it comes to traditional holiday desserts, pies definitely deserve a seat at the proverbial (and literal) table. They're perfect for serving to a crowd, and there's oh so many variations. Whether you prefer fruity pies with plenty of fall spices, such as our Easy Apple Skillet Pie, or decadent chocolate pies like Minny's Chocolate Pie, we've got the dessert for you. Browse our collection of delicious pies for the perfect one to serve at your next holiday celebration.

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Salted Caramel-Chocolate Pecan Pie

Salted Caramel-Chocolate Pecan Pie

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Salted Caramel-Chocolate Pecan Pie Recipe

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.

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Easy Skillet Apple Pie

Easy Skillet Apple Pie

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Easy Skillet Apple Pie Recipe

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.

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Million Dollar Pie

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Million Dollar Pie Recipe

Don't be fooled by the name, this Million Dollar Pie is actually quite inexpensive to make—but it tastes like a million bucks.Plus, it couldn't be simpler to toss together and requires no baking. Whip it up for a holiday meal or spur-of-the-moment party.

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Maple-Walnut Cranberry Pie

Maple-Walnut Cranberry Pie

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Maple-Walnut Cranberry Pie Recipe

While the buttery, maple-scented filling is inspired by classic pecan pie, we swap in toasted walnuts and add chopped fresh cranberries for a beautiful pop of color and tart flavor contrast that cuts the sweetness.

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Mocha-Espresso Cream Pie

Mocha-Espresso Cream Pie

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Mocha-Espresso Cream Pie Recipe

Mocha-Espresso Cream 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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Oreo Cookie Pie

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Oreo Cookie Pie Recipe

Oreos on Oreos on Oreos. This Oreo pie recipe is super easy and a must-make for any fan of Milk's Favorite Cookie.

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Lattice-Topped Cranberry-Raspberry Pie

Lattice-Topped Cranberry-Raspberry Pie

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Lattice-Topped Cranberry-Raspberry Pie Recipe

Add a splash of festive color to your dessert sideboard with this tangy-fruity pie. For pretty rickrack-shaped lattice, cut the dough with a fluted pastry wheel.

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Sliced Sweet Potato Pie

Sliced Sweet Potato Pie

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Sliced Sweet Potato Pie Recipe

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

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Maple-Bourbon Pecan Pie

Maple-Bourbon Pecan Pie

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Maple-Bourbon Pecan Pie Recipe

Maple syrup and bourbon infuse the pie with distinctive sweetness. For a decadent treat, top warm pie with low-fat vanilla ice cream.

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Minny's Chocolate Pie

Minny's Chocolate Pie

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Minny's Chocolate Pie Recipe

Get a taste of Minny's famous chocolate pie, a recipe inspired by The Help.

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Butterfinger Pie

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Butterfinger Pie Recipe

For aneasy dessert that's sure to please, look no further than our decadent Butterfinger Pie. Although it takes only 15 minutes to whip up, this candy bar-inspired treat is the peanut butter pie upgrade you won't soon forget.

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Coconut Cream Pie with Pineapple

Coconut Cream Pie with Pineapple

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Coconut Cream Pie with Pineapple Recipe

Add a tropical punch to a classic coconut cream pie for an bright burst of flavor. One online reviewer likened the festive dish to a cool piña colada in a crust.

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Classic Pumpkin Pie

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Classic Pumpkin Pie Recipe

Refrigerated pie dough makes this classic pumpkin pie recipe simple to prepare.

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Caramel-Pecan Pie

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Caramel-Pecan Pie Recipe

Take traditional pecan pie up a notch by stirring caramels into the filling and topping with chocolate-covered pecans.

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Tiramisu Toffee Trifle Pie

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Tiramisu Toffee Trifle Pie Recipe

Use a store-bought pound cake, sliced diagonally, as the crust of this dressed-up pie version of tiramisu. Whipped cream and chopped toffee garnish the pie, which is sure to shine on any dessert buffet table.

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Oatmeal Pecan Pie

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Oatmeal Pecan Pie Recipe

You'll never have to worry about extra leftovers with this two-step pecan pie. Dark brown sugar and oats add a rich oatmeal cookie texture to the nutty pecan filling.

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Double Apple Pie With Cornmeal Crust

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Double Apple Pie With Cornmeal Crust Recipe

Our users raved about this now award-winning pie. Don't skip the jelly in the filling—it's an absolute must.

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Elegant Pumpkin-Walnut Layered Pie

Elegant Pumpkin-Walnut Layered Pie

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Elegant Pumpkin-Walnut Layered Pie Recipe

Get creative with a cookie cutter and a little pastry dough. Use a leaf-shaped cutter to create a fall theme atop the smooth pumpkin pie.

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Peanut Butter Pie

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Peanut Butter Pie Recipe

This easy-to-follow recipe—featuring a graham cracker crust, creamy peanut butter, and chocolate syrup—makes two pies, so keep one in the freezer for unexpected guests.

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Browned Butter Chess Pie

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Browned Butter Chess Pie Recipe

For a pretty presentation, prepare a second recipe of the piecrust and cut out shapes with a small cookie cutter. Attach them to the edge of the crust with egg wash, and then bake and fill as directed.

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Apple, Pear, and Cranberry Pie

Apple, Pear, and Cranberry Pie

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Apple, Pear, and Cranberry Pie Recipe

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

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Tennessee Whiskey-Pecan Pie Recipe

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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Chocolate-Pecan Chess Pie

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Chocolate-Pecan Chess Pie Recipe

Dark, rich, and intensely chocolaty, this is our favorite new twist on pecan pie. Make it even more special and serve with sweetened whipped cream.

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Thai Tea Pie

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Thai Tea Pie Recipe

Warmly spiced Thai tea mix—which you can purchase at an Asian market or online—stars in this show-stopping, no-bake pie. The tea is steeped in sweetened condensed milk which is then used to make a stovetop custard; after straining out the tea leaves (definitely use cheesecloth), you'll simply pour the vibrantly colored custard into a peanutty, no-oven-necessary crust and refrigerate until set. If you're looking for a pie that's sure to impress, trust us, the sweet Thai tea against the salty, toasty flavor of the peanuts is a combo you won't be able to get enough of.

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Keto Pumpkin Pie

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Keto Pumpkin Pie Recipe

Believe it or not, this keto pumpkin pie tastes like the real thing. The sweetness is just right, and unlike other keto desserts, this pie doesn't have a strong aftertaste from keto-approved sweeteners—so if you're not a huge fan of sugar to begin with, you may like this even more. The nutty crust pairs excellently with the spicy, creamy filling, and everyone at the table will approve of this twist on pumpkin pie, so there's no need to make more than one dessert.

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Pecan, Apple, and Pumpkin Pie

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Pecan, Apple, and Pumpkin Pie Recipe

This pecan, apple, and pumpkin—pepumpkle, if you will—pie combines the best of three worlds. The tartness of the apple helps balance out the sweetness of the other two fillings while adding a caramel taste to the mix. However, the pecan and pumpkin keep their distinctive flavors. Cook the apples first to reduce the amount of liquid that gets released into the pie; reserve that liquid for a buttery caramel to drizzle on at the end. If it makes it to the next day, any leftover piewould be great with a little whipped cream or vanilla ice cream, or blended into a milkshake.

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FAQs

How far in advance should I make pies for Thanksgiving? ›

You can prepare and bake the pie up to two days in advance, and it will still taste great on the big day. Just make sure you store the pie in the refrigerator—not on the kitchen counter—until you are ready to serve it.

How many days before Thanksgiving can I make an apple pie? ›

Bake your holiday pie in advance (up to 2 weeks) this year, then freeze and forget it. Simply thaw it in the fridge overnight, then pop it in the oven right before serving to take the chill off. We use vodka in the pie dough-which doesn't make the crust taste boozy, but does make it extra flaky and tender.

What is McDonald's holiday pie made of? ›

It's the greatest gift to yourself—creamy, smooth custard nestled in a flaky, buttery crust glazed with sugar and topped with rainbow sprinkles. There are 260 calories in McDonald's Holiday Pie. Order yours today from our full menu in the app using contactless Mobile Order & Pay* with Curbside pickup.

Is McDonald's bringing back the holiday pie? ›

Originally debuting in 1999, the seasonal dessert has sporadically popped back onto menus during the wintertime since then, including last year. Similar to 2022, the holiday pie will not be available at all McDonald's, with the chain specifying that it can be found "at participating locations while supplies last."

Is it better to freeze pies, baked or unbaked? ›

Freezing homemade pies is easy and saves time later when you need a delectable dessert. Homemade pies are a delicious dessert that can be prepared ahead of time, frozen and then baked when you want a very special dessert. It is much better to freeze pumpkin and fruit pies before baking rather than after.

How do you keep pies fresh before Thanksgiving? ›

Loosely covered with plastic wrap or aluminum foil, you can store your pie in the fridge for up to four days. According to FoodSafety.gov, homemade pies such as pumpkin or pecan can be safely stored in the refrigerator for three to four days.

What is the new McDonald's pie in 2024? ›

New McDonald's 2024 menu items

One of the new menu launches is the Hot Cross Bun Pie bringing the classic warming cinnamon and spice flavours of a hot cross bun and putting it into a beloved Maccies pie. The pie is made from a cinnamon pastry and inside there's a spiced fruit mix and butter-flavour cream filling.

Why did McDonald's stop frying their pies? ›

And then there's the long forgotten fried apple pie at McDonald's, which made the switch to baked in 1992 due to health reasons and has tasted inferior ever since. Unless you're over 40 and/or live in Hawaii (more on that soon), you've probably never tasted a McDonald's fried apple pie.

Why are McDonald's apple pies so good? ›

Many pie fillings are made with a processed thickening agent that keeps the filling jelly-like and in place. But McDonald's uses a dehydrated apple powder. The powder not only thickens the filling, but it also adds that extra apple taste that you love.

What is the new McDonald's pie? ›

(KTLA) — Now that the holidays are over, McDonald's is reintroducing two fan-favorite sweet treats to some of its menus. The Strawberry and Crème Pie has started to appear at McDonald's locations across America and officially replaced the fast-food giant's Holiday Pie, AllRecipes.com reported.

Do McDonald's pies need to be refrigerated? ›

The pies are considered fine to eat if they are cooled to a safe temperature, specifically in a refrigerator, after the time on their stickers. The pies must also be thoroughly reheated. You can reheat one of McDonald's famous pies in an air fryer or an oven without much trouble.

What is the festive pie at McDonald's? ›

The Festive pie was a festive apple pie, filled with mincemeat and custard. McDonald's aficionados have taken to social media to air their thoughts about the missing pie – and they aren't happy.

How many days before Thanksgiving can I buy pies? ›

In the refrigerator, you can safely keep store-bought pies for 2 to 4 days past after their printed date. In the freezer, they last 6 to 9 months.

How long can you keep an unbaked pie in the fridge? ›

It will keep uncooked in the refrigerator for up to two days. When you're ready to bake, bring it just to room temperature and then bake according to your recipe.

How long do Thanksgiving pies last? ›

Wrap any leftovers and consume within a few days.

Fruit, pumpkin, pecan, custard and chiffon pies can be safely stored in the refrigerator for 3-4 days, according to the chart and FDA guidelines. But many pies ― especially fruit ― are best eaten within just a couple of days.

Should I make pie the night before? ›

If made ahead without baking, the pastry crust can become too wet and end up soggy after baking. The best way to make your apple pie in advance? Bake the pie completely, then chill it overnight, allowing the pie to sit at room temperature for at least an hour before serving.

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