Best Thanksgiving Pies
These are Bake or Break's very best pies for Thanksgiving. WIth pecan, chess, apple, and more, I think you'll find the perfect pie to end your holiday meal!
Pecan Pies
Let's kick things off with one of my all-time favorite kinds of pie. Most of my family Thanksgivings have featured at least one pecan pie, and I am always happy to indulge. I've got quite a few variations here on BoB, from simple versions to mini size to bar form.
This classic version is the one that's been made in my family for many years. It's wonderfully easy to make and always results in a perfectly gooey, sweet pie.
These bite-size versions of classic pecan pie have been a holiday baking staple for me for years. This recipe makes a big batch that's perfect for serving a crowd!
Perhaps the best way to improve classic pecan pie? Add chocolate! The addition of dark chocolate adds a fudgy, decadent twist while still maintaining the gooey sweetness of the original.
A splash of Irish cream is the perfect complement to all those pecans and the sweet filling. Unlike most pecan pies, this one is made without corn syrup.
This pie varies from the traditional simply by adding brown butter, but that little change adds such rich, nutty flavor!
This beautiful, tall pie is just the thing for those of us who can't get enough of that gooey pecan pie filling!
For something a bit different, try baking your pecan pie in bar form. The filling of these bars skips the corn syrup and features a little white chocolate. The taste is different yet familiar at the same time!
This pecan pie is jam-packed with flavor with the addition of chocolate chips and coconut!
These little handheld pies are adorably delicious! The filling strays from the traditional by simplifying and losing the corn syrup.
These pecan pie bars have long been a favorite here on BoB. With a chocolate shortbread crust, plenty of pecans, chocolate, and coconut, there's no shortage of flavor here!
Two great desserts combine into one glorious, decadent treat in this Pecan Cheesecake Pie. It's surprisingly easy to make, too! Just layer the components and bake!
Apple Pies
You've got to have apple pie, right? These recipes feature fall's favorite fruit in myriad ways.
Of course, we start with the classic! This beauty is an ode to simplicity, with the flavor focus solely on tender, spiced apples. Use a double crust for this pie for plenty of flaky, buttery crust.
This twist on the classic skips the top crust in favor of a buttery cinnamon crumb topping. And you still get plenty of apples and warm, cozy spices!
These individual apple pies are simple to make and so eye-catching, too. Top them with caramel sauce for a gooey, indulgent treat.
Chilled pies aren't usually the first thing that comes to mind for Thanksgiving, but one bite of this cool, creamy pie and you'll change your way of thinking. Such great fall flavors!
These little apple pies are a great no-stress option for serving dessert. Skip the slicing and serving, and let everyone grab their own little pie!
Add some tart cranberries to your usual apple pie for this amazingly delicious pie. The flavorful filling and the crumb topping are a winning combination!
These adorable little pies are easy to make and somehow seem rustic and elegant at the same time.
Other Fruit Pies
There's so much more to fruit pies than just apples! Try one of these fruity pies for something a bit off the traditional Thanksgiving pie path.
For an easy desert that looks elegant and impressive, you can't beat this pear tart.
The sweetness of pears and the tartness of cranberries pair perfectly in this simple, cozy pie.
This crowd-sized pie features a couple of late summer fruits that work well for Thanksgiving, too. If you can get your hands on cherries and plums, make this pie. You'll be so glad you did!
If you're short on time but still wanting a lovely dessert, try this pear tart that's made with frozen puff pastry. You'll be amazed how good it is for so little effort!
This beautiful pie is perhaps the most popular Thanksgiving recipe on BoB. It's part pie, part cheesecake, and entirely delicious!
Chess Pies
You can't beat the simplicity of chess pies. They're pretty versatile, too, so it's not surprising to see more than a few versions here on BoB.
This is the classic Southern chess pie that my grandmother made for pretty much every special occasion. It's wonderfully easy to make with a handful of ingredients, and the flavor is amazing!
This chocolate version of chess pie is so fudgy and rich. Sweetened whipped cream or ice cream is a must!
Browning the butter for the chess pie filling adds another layer of flavor for a simple twist on the classic.
Adding coconut to chess pie filling is a fantastic idea. Putting that filling in a chocolate pie crust is an even better idea.
My fellow peanut butter lovers are likely to adopt this version as their favorite chess pie. It's everything you love about the classic pie with a punch of peanut butter flavor!
You don't need to fret over making homemade caramel to get that fantastic flavor. Plenty of brown sugar adds irresistible caramel flavor to this pretty tart.
Chocolate Pies
Chocolate is a great choice for any occasion, right? Satisfy the chocolate fans among your guests with these amazing pies.
This tall, dark, delicious pie is a chocolate lover's dream! As good as it is, it's even better that it's amazingly easy to make!
This chilled pie is smooth, creamy, and subtly sweet. Serve this one for an elegant ending to your big meal.
A rich ganache combines with crunchy pecans inside a chocolate crust for an easy, beautiful, make-ahead dessert.
These individual pies are all about the chocolate, from the crust to the filling.
This beauty features layer upon layer of decadence and deliciousness!
This flavorful, fudgy pie is just the kind of pie that you'll want after a home-cooked meal. It's got that home-y feel about it that's so comforting and irresistible!
I'll be honest with you. I would happily and enthusiastically welcome this French Silk Pie to my table for any holiday. It's so amazingly creamy, chocolate-y, and delicious!
An amazingly easy chocolate mousse fills a vanilla wafer crust for a simple yet elegant dessert. Top with glazed nuts to dress it up with a little crunch.
Here's another chilled pie option for those of you who need to get your desserts in order in advance. It's made with a cookie crust, a simple ganache, hazelnuts, and plenty of whipped cream.
Other Pies
Maybe you want something a little less traditional on your Thanksgiving dessert table this year. In that case, give one of these favorite pies a try!
If you're feeding a crowd, a slab pie is a great option. And this one is jam-packed with chocolate chips. It's what happens when pie meets chocolate chip cookies!
These tiny tarts are made with a cookie-like crust and a 2-ingredient caramel filling. It's fun to add different toppings for a fun dessert display!
If the idea of a rich, gooey slice of comfort appeals to you, then you're going to love this pie. It may look unassuming sitting in the pie plate, but your guests will be clamoring for a slice when they see that chocolate surprise inside!
This pie is similar to chess pie but with a slightly different filling and with a coconut twist. I wouldn't begin to try to count the times I've had this for a holiday meal over the years!
Homemade butterscotch pudding is one of the very best things in the dessert world. And here it's added to a chocolate chip cookie crust and topped with whipped cream. Comfort food at its best!
This easy pie celebrates the flavors of Italian cream cake. One bite and you'll put this one on your holiday must-make list!
This simple pie features vanilla pudding with a praline surprise inside. It's another great make-ahead pie that's served chilled.
What happens when you take traditional pecan pie and add all the nuts? This Mixed Nut Tart!