I don't know about you, but when the turkey's done and the sides are all picked over, I'm ready for that first glorious slice of pie. And this list? It's full of 13 ridiculously good ideas for your holiday table. Some are classic and cozy, others are a little out of the box, and every single one is easy enough that you won't lose your mind making them.
1. Cranberry Orange Custard Pie
I love an old favorite like apple or pecan, but I also really like setting something a little unexpected on the table. This pie is bursting with bright, tart cranberries, and they're balanced out by the most silky orange custard. The custard bakes right there in the crust, so you can skip the whole blind-baking step. How easy is that?
2. Honey Pie
This pie is all about a creamy, smooth custard sweetened with honey, making it wonderfully different and just as delicious as the classics. Custard pies are simple and silky, and honestly kind of hard to stop eating. I love that this recipe uses honey for something a little unexpected, and I think you'll love it too.
3. Apple Cheddar Pie
Hear me out on this one! Apple and cheddar are a match, I promise, and you really should give it a try. I'm not talking about just shoving a huge block of cheese into the apple filling. That would be a little much. Instead, the cheese is baked into the crust, with just a little bit tucked in with the apples.
4. No-Bake German Chocolate Pie
German chocolate cake is known for being moist and dark with that special coconut and pecan topping, and this pie is no different. A rich, luxurious ganache filling gets covered with a nutty, coconutty top layer that's beyond decadent. Serve it with whipped cream and just watch your guests lose their minds.
5. No-Bake Butterscotch Pie
Okay, this pie is trouble in the best possible way. You've got a Biscoff cookie crust, a super easy no-bake butterscotch filling, and this dreamy whipped cream spiked with brown sugar and cinnamon. One slice is never going to be enough, especially once you add that toffee drizzle on top. Plus, since the oven stays off for this one, you're saving precious space for everything else. Total win.
6. Cinnamon Pie
This one is basically a cheesecake that's absolutely loaded with cinnamon, and it does not hold back. It's creamy, it's sweet, and it packs a serious punch of warm spice. You know that incredible smell when you walk into a craft store during the winter? That's exactly what they captured and baked into a pie.
7. Lemon Meringue Pie
You might not think of lemon meringue as a Thanksgiving dessert, but I think it's honestly perfect. After a meal full of heavy, rich dishes, this pie is wonderfully light and bright. This version includes a layer of creamy cheesecake along with a pile of gooey meringue on top. Every single bite somehow gets better and better.
8. Toffee Almond Pie
Pecan pie is a holiday legend for a reason, all crunchy on top and gooey in the middle. This pie has those same amazing textures and a very similar filling. The big difference is that it's made with almonds instead of pecans. Those sliced almonds give you a wonderfully crisp bite in every forkful.
9. Spiced Plum Pie
The color of this pie alone deserves a spot on your holiday table. And guess what? It's also vegan! Plum might not be the first thing you think of for Thanksgiving, but nobody will be able to resist a slice. I love it served warm with a scoop of ice cream, though if you let it cool completely, it turns wonderfully jammy.
10. Butternut Squash Pie
Swapping butternut squash for pumpkin, or even using a mix of both, is such a lovely little twist for the holidays. The taste lands pretty close to pumpkin, but butternut squash seems a bit easier to get your hands on. Honestly, it bakes up into one amazing Thanksgiving dessert. I'd pile on some whipped cream or a big scoop of ice cream right before serving.
11. Gingersnap Cranberry Lime Pie
This one is definitely not your typical Thanksgiving pie, but it absolutely should be. It's packed with flavor and it is stunningly pretty. The crust is a simple mix of gingersnaps, walnuts, butter, and brown sugar, and you don't even need a rolling pin. Just press it right into the pie dish and pop it in the oven for a short bake.
12. Salted Caramel Pumpkin Pie
I have a bit of a thing for salted caramel. Okay, a big thing. So when I can bring that salty-sweet magic together with my favorite fall pumpkin pie, I am completely on board. This recipe gives you that perfectly spiced, smooth pumpkin filling, but the salted caramel is actually mixed right into it. It's next level good.
13. Pear and Almond Tart
This just might be the most gorgeous dessert on the whole list. The almond frangipane paired with those pears is incredible, and the apricot glaze makes everything look so shiny and beautiful. It may not be a traditional choice, but I have a feeling it'll become a new family favorite in no time.
