25+ Thanksgiving Pies and Desserts: Impressive and Irresistible

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Let’s talk Thanksgiving pies! Whether you’re hosting a large crowd or a few friends for Thanksgiving, these Thanksgiving pie recipes will dazzle and impress. Start with a basic easy-to-make crust and add a few tasty ingredients for a mouth-watering treat your guests won’t be able to resist.

A collage of four pie slices - pumpkin pie, apple pie, raspberry cream pie, and lemon meringue pie.
From top left: Pumpkin Pie, Dutch Apple Pie, Raspberry Cream Pie, Lemon Meringue Pie
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  1. Traditional Thanksgiving Pies
  2. Thanksgiving Fruit Pies and Cobblers
  3. Thanksgiving Cream Pies and Desserts
  4. Chocolate Thanksgiving Pies and Desserts
  5. Pie Crusts For Your Thanksgiving Pies

Traditional Thanksgiving Pies

Pumpkin Pie

There is something about making your own pumpkin pie that you just don’t get when you buy your pie from a store. I think some of it is the amazing way that your house smells when it is baking but, more importantly, it just tastes so much better! We have eaten a LOT of pumpkin pies in our time, and we believe this is the best classic pumpkin pie recipe. It’s got just the right amount of sweetness and spice. In addition to being delicious, it’s really such an easy pumpkin pie recipe.

a slice of pumpkin pie with a bite taken out of it.


a slice of pumpkin pie with a bite taken out of it
Traditional Pumpkin Pie
5 from 19 votes
This pumpkin pie recipe is a delicious holiday dessert. Learn to make the perfect pumpkin pie – it’s easy with this recipe and step-by-step photos.
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Apple Pie

After the leftover turkeygravy, and cranberry sauce is tucked away in the refrigerator and all the dishes are done comes my favorite part of every Thanksgiving: snuggling up by the fireplace with a slice of this Homemade Apple Pie with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, and reminiscing with the family about past holidays. There’s something warm and familiar about the sweet apple filling and buttery crust with ice cream melting into every crevice.

Slice of apple pie with ice cream over the top.
Side view of Homemade Apple Pie topped with a large scoop of vanilla ice cream. Whole pie in the background.
Homemade Apple Pie
5 from 12 votes
Traditional Homemade Apple Pie is as warm and cozy as the season. With plump juicy apples, light flaky crust and a hint of cinnamon, this pie is everything you love about the holidays.
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Gluten-Free Apple Pie

Every guest at your holiday table deserves a slice of pie, regardless of dietary restrictions. And this Gluten Free Apple Pie is truly the best we’ve ever tasted. Plump, juicy apples baked underneath a thick crumble topping is going to change the way you think about anything gluten-free ever again. Be sure to add this to your list of Thanksgiving pies for your gluten-intolerant guests.

Slice of gluten free apple pie with ice cream.
Hand holding a slice of Gluten Free Apple Pie over the pie.
Gluten Free Apple Pie
5 from 15 votes
Gluten Free Apple Pie is loaded with tasty apples, scrumptious cinnamon and a buttery crumb topping to die for! A favorite for all your friends and family!
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Brown Butter Pecan Pie

Brown butter adds so much flavor to the traditional pecan pie. This pecan pie is really easy to make and you probably have most of the ingredients on hand. Pecan pie is perfect for when you aren’t craving fruit or chocolate…it is sort of in between. The baking time for pecan pie can vary depending on your oven. Usually, 40-50 minutes will do the trick. If the crust looks like it’s getting too brown, but the filling isn’t quite set up, cover the outer edge of the pie with foil.

Brown Butter Pecan Pie with a side of Whipped Topping.
Brown Butter Pecan Pie on a plate topped with whipped cream
Brown Butter Pecan Pie
5 from 6 votes
This Brown Butter Pecan Pie is INCREDIBLE. I love the nutty, brown sugar taste of pecan pie, and brown butter is the perfect addition!
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Thanksgiving Fruit Pies and Cobblers

Easy Berry Pie

This Easy Berry Pie is… well, so easy! One of the things I love most about this recipe is that it uses frozen berries. This makes it possible to enjoy a delicious berry pie any time of the year. The natural juices that come from the berries as they thaw provide all of the moisture needed for the glaze in the filling. The filling sets up so well and stays inside the first cut piece of pie and doesn’t spill out onto the plate. I hate it when that happens!

A slice of easy berry pie on a white plate.
A slice of easy berry pie on a white plate
Mixed Berry Pie
4.98 from 36 votes
This Mixed Berry Pie is full of plump, juicy blackberries, blueberries, and raspberries and tastes delicious with vanilla ice cream. An easy pie recipe for any occasion!
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Dutch Apple Pie

This Dutch Apple Pie recipe comes from my husband’s family. When they first told me about it, I was intrigued by an apple pie that had a crumble topping (or streusel topping) instead of a traditional lattice top. I was even MORE intrigued by the fact that you bake this pie inside of a brown paper bag. Add a big scoop of vanilla ice cream and a drizzle of caramel sauce for the perfect Thanksgiving dessert.

Whole Dutch apple pie with green apples on the side.
Slice of Dutch apple pie with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top
Brown Bag Dutch Apple Pie
5 from 33 votes
This Dutch Apple Pie is our favorite Fall pie. It is filled with tart apples and baked with a sweet and buttery crumb topping.
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Island Pecan Pie

All of the Thanksgiving pies on the menu don’t have to be traditional. Try something new this year! This Island Pecan Pie is a tropical treat you can make for any occasion! I tried it a few years ago for Thanksgiving in place of our classic pecan pie and it was a smashing success. This recipe originally came from an Arkansas diner that I tracked down on Pinterest. This pecan pie recipe is creamy and flavorful with sweet chunks of pineapple and crunchy pecans and coconut flakes. The textures are as appetizing as the flavors!

Top view of Island Pecan Pie.
Slice of Island Pecan Pie on a serving plate.
Island Pecan Pie
5 from 61 votes
Island Pecan Pie is loaded with pineapple, coconut, and pecans in a delicious creamy filling. A tropical twist on a pecan pie classic!
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Strawberry Pie

If you are lucky enough to live in a place where you can get fresh strawberries in November, this is a luscious pie to add to your Thanksgiving dinner menu. It’s light, and colorful and is a nice dessert to complement a heavy meal. Try it with a giant scoop of ice cream!

A slice of fresh strawberry pie on a plate topped with whipped cream.
Strawberry pie with a red checkered table cloth behind the glass plate.
Fresh Strawberry Pie
5 from 10 votes
Fresh Strawberry Pie is the perfect summer dessert when strawberries are in season. The tart berries, sweet filling, and flakey, buttery crust are a match made in heaven! 
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Peach Pie

There’s truly nothing better than a slice of warm peach pie…unless it’s that same slice of pie with some fresh whipped cream or vanilla ice cream on top! The best peach pie filling is one that is somewhat simple. It perfectly complements the taste of the delicious peaches without overpowering them. The peach is naturally fantastic—you really don’t need to add a massive list of ingredients to it. Every item in this filling is there because it highlights the star of the show.

A slice of fresh peach pie on a plate.
A slice of pie on a white plate with a gold fork on the side.
Peach Pie
5 from 18 votes
This Peach Pie is made with the perfect pie crust. It’s so buttery and flaky and good, you won’t use a store bought crust again!
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Pumpkin Cobbler

Pumpkin Cobbler (also called pumpkin dump cake or upside down pumpkin pie) has all the flavors of pumpkin pie but in a rich, buttery cobbler. I like to call it a cobbler because it is made in a similar way to a fruit cobbler. The pumpkin layer goes into the bottom of the dish, then you have a crunchy, cakey, buttery, cinnamon, and sugary crust baked onto the top. 

Baked pumpkin cobbler in a glass casserole dish.
Slice of Pumpkin Cobbler with whipped cream and caramel drizzle on a plate.
Pumpkin Cobbler
5 from 34 votes
This Pumpkin Cobbler is like an upside down pumpkin pie, but I like it even better! With a creamy pumpkin filling and a crumbly, buttery topping, it is the perfect fall dessert. 
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Blackberry Cobbler

This Easy Blackberry Cobbler is easily my favorite kind of cobbler. I love the tartness of the blackberries, the juices seeping into the sweetness of the golden, crunchy cobbler topping. Add a nice big scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream and you won’t be sorry. If you haven’t had blackberry cobbler before I can almost guarantee you that it will quickly become a new favorite!

Top view of a bowl of Easy Blackberry Cobbler with melted vanilla ice cream. Separate bowl of vanilla ice cream scoops and pan of Blackberry Cobbler.
Bowl of Easy Blackberry Cobbler with a scoop of vanilla ice cream melting on top. Side bowl of ice cream and pan of cobbler.
Easy Blackberry Cobbler
5 from 3 votes
This blackberry cobbler can be prepared and baked in less than an hour! You can use fresh or frozen blackberries. A huge hit every time!
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Apple Crisp

This Traditional Apple Crisp Recipe has been in our family for years and is one that is in regular rotation during the fall months. The tender apples are perfectly cooked; not too soft but not too crunchy. And the crumbly sweet topping is to die for! I could eat it all on its own with a spoon. If you want a simple apple dessert without the fuss of baking a pie, try this apple crisp recipe.

Traditional Apple Crisp with Ice Cream and Caramel Drizzle.
Traditional Apple Crisp
Homemade Apple Crisp
5 from 10 votes
Traditional Apple Crisp is always a favorite fall treat! Tender apples cooked to perfection with a sweet crumb topping. Don't forget the ice cream!

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Thanksgiving Cream Pies and Desserts

Coconut Cream Pie

This Coconut Cream Pie recipe is by far the best I have ever had. The coconut custard filling is made from scratch (no pudding mixes here!) and it makes all the difference. The rich and creamy texture is full of coconut flavor. This pie is so much better than anything you can get at a store. Homemade always tastes best, and that couldn’t be truer with this recipe. But that doesn’t mean it’s hard to make. Even a pie-making novice can put this pie together and everyone will think you put more time into it than you actually did.

A coconut cream pie with a rolling pin on the side.
Spatula holding up a slice of Coconut Cream Pie.
Coconut Cream Pie
4.97 from 32 votes
Coconut Cream Pie is a silky smooth dessert with a flaky crust and a coconut filling, topped with coconut whipped cream and toasted coconut sprinkles.
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Raspberry Cream Pie

This Raspberry Cream Pie recipe is so much better than any other homemade raspberry cream pie I have tried. Most Raspberry Cream Pies consist of a cream cheese layer and a separate raspberry layer with a graham cracker crust. However, this pie recipe combines the cream cheese filling and the raspberry filling to make a delicious fluffy creamy mixture. Additionally, we use an Oreo crust. We love the combo of raspberries and chocolate. 

A slice of Raspberry Cream Pie on a plate topped with raspberries, whipped cream, and chocolate chips.
A slice of Raspberry Cream Pie on a plate topped with raspberries, whipped cream, and chocolate chips
Raspberry Cream Pie
3.75 from 4 votes
This easy Raspberry Cream Pie is made without any baking! It’s a no-bake dessert with a creamy filling, topped with fresh raspberries.
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Butterscotch Pie

This Butterscotch Pie is rich and creamy, and a scrumptious end to any meal. A rich, creamy filling is spread into a flaky pie crust, drizzled with butterscotch sauce, and sprinkled with butterscotch chips. Add a dollop of whipped cream and get ready to experience a little taste of heaven.

Slice of Butterscotch Pie on a plate next to the Butterscotch pie missing a slice.
Top view of a full Butterscotch Pie with butterscotch syrup, butterscotch chips and whipped cream.
Butterscotch Pie
5 from 18 votes
This creamy Butterscotch Pie is spread into a flaky pie crust and drizzled with butterscotch topping, then sprinkled with butterscotch chips.
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Banana Pudding Dessert

This mind-blowingly good layered dessert first came into my life years ago, when my friend made it for a party. She got the recipe from the one and only Paula Deen, so I knew it had to be good. Crunchy cookies and sliced bananas sandwich a creamy layer of banana cheesecake filling. This dessert serves a crowd, which makes it perfect for Thanksgiving. It makes it easy for everyone to have a slice.

A scoop of banana pudding on a pink plate with two bananas in the background.
A scoop of banana pudding on a pink plate with two bananas in the background
Chessmen Banana Pudding
5 from 9 votes
This chessmen banana pudding is stacked with bananas, a pudding cheesecake filling, and crunchy cookies. This Paula Deen recipe is one of our favorite desserts and we're so excited to share it with you.
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Lemon Meringue Pie

This Lemon Meringue Pie is definitely one of our more treasured family recipes from our mom. We grew up on this desert; it’s been a favorite in our family as far back as I can remember. Our dad always requests it to be one of the pies served at Thanksgiving dinner, many Sunday dinners and it has replaced his birthday cake on more than one occasion. You just can’t beat the tangy lemon curd pie filling, homemade pie crust, and the light and airy meringue on top. Perfection in every bite!

Lemon meringue pie with a slice out of it.
Slice of Lemon Meringue Pie on a plate with sliced lemons.
Mom’s Lemon Meringue Pie
4.84 from 24 votes
Lemon Meringue Pie is one of my all-time favorites. Smooth, tart lemon filling with light and fluffy meringue that melts in your mouth. The best lemon pie you will ever taste!
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Key Lime Pie

This Key Lime Pie is perfect for the summertime when you want a nice, cool, citrusy dessert. It’s also a family favorite at Thanksgiving. Traditional key lime pie is not bright green in color, even though some bakeries or pre-made pies may have a green tint to them. Traditionally, it is more of a pale greenish-yellow color. 

A whole key lime pie made with graham cracker crust and a slice taken out of it with limes as garnishes
A plain slice of key lime pie being lifted from a pie pan with a pie knife
Key Lime Pie
4.99 from 136 votes
This Key Lime Pie recipe comes straight from Savannah, Georgia. It is smooth and creamy with the perfect blend of tart and sweet.
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Peanut Butter Pie

Cream Pies are a delicious dessert for any occasion, and this pie is no exception. I was invited to a Thanksgiving pie dessert buffet last Thanksgiving and this pie was the first to go. Everyone loved it! I had never thought of including a peanut butter pie with the traditional pumpkin and apple pies I make at Thanksgiving, but it has definitely made the cut. However, it will not be limited to Thanksgiving by any means! The cool creaminess of this pie makes it an ideal dessert choice any time of the year.

A slice of peanut butter pie with Reese's peanut butter cups on top.
Slice of Peanut Butter Pie on a pie spatula.
No Bake Peanut Butter Pie
5 from 15 votes
One bite of this Creamy Peanut Butter Pie and you'll be hooked! The chocolate crumb crust is filled with a smooth and creamy peanut butter filling and then garnished with Reese's peanut butter cups.
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Sour Cream Lemon Pie

Sour cream lemon pie is an all-around winner. Freshly squeezed lemons and rich sour cream give the pie the perfect amount of tartness and creaminess. It has become a must-have at many family gatherings including Thanksgiving, Father’s Day Dinner, Easter and so many more. It’s so easy to make, you could even surprise your family with a mid-week treat! This recipe is a tried and true favorite.

Slice of Sour Cream Lemon Pie on a plate.
A slice of Sour Cream Lemon Pie on a plate topped with whipped cream and lemon zest
Sour Cream Lemon Pie
4.91 from 10 votes
Sour Cream Lemon Pie is a creamy, zesty, dessert perfect for holidays, summertime, anytime! It is fresh and tangy and super easy to make.
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Chocolate Thanksgiving Pies and Desserts

Chocolate Satin Pie

Marie Callender’s Chocolate Satin Pie has been a favorite of mine for years. We used to live close to Marie Callender’s restaurant and we would buy this pie every time it went on sale. It is so rich, creamy, and smooth! A few years ago, we moved to another city and we don’t have Marie Callender’s close by anymore. I’m hosting Thanksgiving dinner this year and I wanted to serve a chocolate cream pie along with pumpkin pie and some fruit pies.

Marie Callender’s Chocolate Satin Pie in a glass dish.
Holding a slice of Chocolate Satin Pie with pie spatula.
Our Version of Marie Callender’s Chocolate Satin Pie
4.83 from 39 votes
This Marie Callender’s Chocolate Satin Pie Copycat recipe is spot on! The pie is rich and creamy, just like the Chocolate Satin Pie at the restaurant.
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Salted Caramel Pie

This salted caramel pie is the perfect combination of everything sweet, savory, and oh, so good! Simple ingredients for a simple pie! This pie is perfect because it isn’t fluffy, or cream-filled, or fruity. Just rich, chocolate, caramel goodness. The bottom layer is an Oreo pie crust filled with caramel and topped with a chocolate ganache then sprinkled with a little sea salt.

Salted caramel pie on a black plate.
Slice of Salted Caramel Pie on a plate.
Salted Caramel Pie
5 from 13 votes
If you love salted caramel chocolates, then this Salted Caramel Pie is going to be your new favorite pie.  The combination of caramel with sea salt is irresistible!
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Mud Pie

This mud pie recipe is simple to make, yet rich and indulgent, just the way a perfect dessert should be! Layers of chocolate, buttery crust, cream cheese layer, and fluffy whipped topping make this a dessert that is absolutely to die for! This recipe is a delightful twist on a classic Mississippi mud pie recipe, but with a few shortcuts to make it a bit easier and faster to make.

A slice of mud pie on a plate.
Two plates with slices of Mud Pie.
Mud Pie Recipe
5 from 24 votes
This Mud Pie Recipe is made with creamy layers of sweetened cream cheese, chocolate pudding, and whipped cream over a crunchy and buttery crust. Decadent, rich, delicious!
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German Chocolate Pie

While traveling through a small Amish town several years ago, we stopped at an authentic Amish restaurant that served German Chocolate Pie. It was so good we ended up buying an entire pie to eat the next day. Ever since then I have been dreaming about, drooling over, and seriously craving this pie. After many attempts, I finally perfected it. I knew I had it right when my family ate the entire pie out of the pan before it even had time to cool. As far as Thanksgiving pies go, it is not what you typically see on the menu, but try it once, and you’ll be making it every year.

Slice of German Chocolate Pie on a plate.
German Chocolate Pie slice on a plate topped with whipped cream, toasted coconut and chocolate.
German Chocolate Pie
4.94 from 93 votes
This German Chocolate Pie recipe idea comes straight from Amish country. The rich, gooey, chocolate filling is to die for!
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Chocolate Haupia Pie

Haupia Pie is a widely popular pie found in Hawaii. It can have many different variations, like a sweet potato haupia pie, but the most popular is probably the chocolate haupia pie recipe. There are many bakeries in Hawaii that serve this delicious pie so it’s hard to say which bakery made this pie first but I think it is safe to say that it was Ted’s Bakery on North Shore Oahu that made it famous. Chocolate haupia pies are the perfect blend of chocolate, coconut, and cream and it just might be my favorite pie of all time. Ever.

Slice of haupia pie being cut with a fork.
chocolate haupia pie on a plate
Chocolate Haupia Pie
4.95 from 69 votes
Haupia pie is so easy to make. The hardest part is waiting for it to cool because it smells so good and you will want to take a bite immediately. It will be hard but your patience will be rewarded!
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Pie Crusts For Your Thanksgiving Pies

These basic pie crusts will give your Thanksgiving pies a fabulous start! Our perfect pie crust has a beautiful texture and taste that holds fillings perfectly. Cream pie and fruit pie fillings pair well with our crumb crusts, graham crackers, or Oreos. Mix and match to get just the right combinations for your Thanksgiving dessert.



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Echo lives in Spanish Fork, Utah with her husband, Todd, who works in advertising. She has four kids: two girls and two boys. She deploys her accounting degree as the blog’s resident problem solver. In her time outside the kitchen, Echo loves to get away from the phones and busy schedules and spend quality time with the family. Anywhere’s great – but getting out into nature in the mountains or on the beach – is the best kind of getaway.

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