19 Thanksgiving pie recipes, from classic to creative
Desserts that may just upstage the feast.
Date
September 15, 2025
Planning your Thanksgiving pie menu can be a daunting task. Do you go with a traditional apple pie, or add some sourdough starter to your pie crust for a little something different? Choose a classic pumpkin pie, or opt for a cheesecake version? Whichever route you choose, we have a Thanksgiving pie recipe for that.
1) Pumpkin Pie
There’s nothing but pure pumpkin flavor and robust spices in this Thanksgiving classic. You can get a head start and make the filling a day in advance to really allow the spices to blend. To get the perfect custardy texture and avoid cracking, use this video as a guide to tell when your pumpkin pie is done baking. Since this a quintessential Thanksgiving pie, we’ve also created gluten-free and vegan versions.
Get the recipe: Pumpkin Pie
To make this, you’ll need: Pie Pan
2) Old-Fashioned Pecan Pie
A silky smooth brown sugar filling and toasty pecans are the perfect way to cap off a holiday feast. This recipe omits corn syrup, so the flavors lean sweet without being too cloying. Plus, it can be made vegan!
Get the recipe: Old-Fashioned Pecan Pie
To make this, you’ll need: Maple Rolling Pin
3) Apple Pie
Consider this recipe a perfected version of a classic. Just straightforward, sweet-tart apple flavor kissed with cinnamon and nestled in a buttery, golden brown crust.
Get the recipe: Apple Pie
To make this, you’ll need: Instant Clearjel
4) Pumpkin Cheesecake Pie
Cheesecake or pie? No need to pick — this dessert gives you both. A gingersnap crust lays the foundation, while warm autumnal spices infuse the creamy pumpkin filling.
Get the recipe: Pumpkin Cheesecake Pie
To make this, you’ll need: Cinnamon and Nutmeg
5) Sourdough Apple Pie
Sourdough bakers will be delighted to learn that you can — and should — use your discard in your pie crust. It offers a subtle tang and depth of flavor without veering too far from traditional versions, but is different enough for your guests to wonder: What’s the secret ingredient?
Get the recipe: Sourdough Apple Pie
To make this, you’ll need: Vermont Boiled Cider
6) Maple Cream Pie
Maple takes center stage in this fresh spin on cream pie. The filling is bolstered by maple syrup, while a quick torching on top adds an elegant, crème brûlée-inspired finish.
Get the recipe: Maple Cream Pie
To make this, you’ll need: Maple Syrup and Natural Maple Flavor
7) Chocolate Pecan Pie
Chocolate may not be considered a traditional Thanksgiving flavor, but it’s certainly welcome on the dessert table at any time. Simply add chocolate chips to the pecan filling for a bittersweet undertone.
Get the recipe: Chocolate Pecan Pie
To make this, you’ll need: Guittard Bittersweet Chocolate Chips
8) Turkey Dinner Pie
This savory pie may be the unexpected showstopper of your Thanksgiving pie lineup. Built with a sturdy hot water pastry, it holds the greatest hits — stuffing, turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy, and more — so every slice feels like Thanksgiving all over again.
Get the recipe: Turkey Dinner Pie
To make this, you’ll need: Loaf Pan
9) Cranberry Chiffon Pie
Blush pink and packed with tart flavor, this chiffon pie is a holiday standout. A nutty rye shortcrust contrasts with the tangy cranberry–meringue filling, while sugared cranberries add the final flourish.
Get the recipe: Cranberry Chiffon Pie
To make this, you’ll need: Organic Medium Rye Flour
10) Purple Sweet Potato Pie
Made with vibrant purple sweet potatoes, the filling is fragrant with warm spices and citrus, and the crown of toasted marshmallow takes the whole pie over the top.
Get the recipe: Purple Sweet Potato Pie
To make this, you’ll need: Pie Crust Bag
11) Apple Pie with Cranberries
Give your apple pie a tart twist with cranberries. Subtle additions like orange zest and pecans make this a truly unique pie, ideal for when you want something a little different from classic apple pie.
Get the recipe: Apple Pie with Cranberries
To make this, you’ll need: Vietnamese Cinnamon
12) No-Bake Pumpkin Mousse Pie
Need to save on oven space? Go the no-bake route with this pumpkin mousse pie. The press-in Biscoff cookie crust adds plenty of spiced notes to complement the light-as-air pumpkin filling.
Get the recipe: No-Bake Pumpkin Mousse Pie
To make this, you’ll need: Pumpkin Pie Spice
13) Fried Apple Pies
Like the McDonald’s fried pies you remember — only better. This homemade version features buttery homemade pastry, a molten apple filling, and a cinnamon-sugar coating.
Get the recipe: Fried Apple Pies
To make this, you’ll need: Boiled Cider and Apple Pie Spice
14) Classic Sweet Potato Pie
Mashed sweet potatoes, heavy cream, and a heap of warm spices are the key to this cozy, comforting dessert. You could either finish this pie with toasted molasses meringue to nod to sweet potato casserole, or garnish with simple whipped cream.
Get the recipe: Classic Sweet Potato Pie
To make this, you’ll need: Nutmeg
15) Candy Bar Pecan Tart
Caramel, ganache, and pecans transform this tart into something between pie and candy. A rye flour crust brings earthy contrast to the sweeter layers of gooey caramel and smooth ganache.
Get the recipe: Candy Bar Pecan Tart
To make this, you’ll need: Organic Medium Rye Flour
16) Pumpkin Pecan Pie
Think of mash-up pies as an easy way to please your guests without making multiple pies. Here, a smooth layer of spiced pumpkin custard gets topped with a rich pecan topping. It’s best made a day ahead so that the flavors can settle, so there’s one less dish to worry about on Thanksgiving Day.
Get the recipe: Pumpkin Pecan Pie
To make this, you’ll need: Adjustable Pie Crust Shield
17) Boiled Apple Cider Pie
Apple pie may get all the fanfare, but the star of this fruitless custard pie is boiled cider. There’s the familiar bold flavor of apple, but in a smooth, creamy filling that comes together easily.
Get the recipe: Boiled Apple Cider Pie
To make this, you’ll need: Vermont Boiled Cider
18) Chocolate Cream Pie
This diner classic will stand out amongst the cinnamon, apple, and pumpkin-laden desserts. It’s the perfect combination of crispy crust, dense chocolatey filling, and ethereal whipped cream garnish.
Get the recipe: Chocolate Cream Pie
To make this, you’ll need: Triple Cocoa Blend
19) Easy Pecan Pie Bars
Looking for a shortcut to pecan pie? Enter these bars, which call for a brown sugar shortbread crust and easy honey-infused pecan filling. It all sets up in a baking pan and can easily feed a crowd.
Get the recipe: Easy Pecan Pie Bars
To make this, you’ll need: 9" x 13" Pan
Cover photo (Boiled Apple Cider Pie) and food styling by Liz Neily.
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