I don’t know about you, but when I hear Thanksgiving, I think of one thing: pie! The feast just isn’t complete with a few good Thanksgiving pies for dessert, and I have so many easy recipe ideas to share. Celebrate with classics like pumpkin pie, apple pie, pecan pie, and butterscotch pie…or try something totally new!
Simple Pie and Dessert Ideas for Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving may be all about the turkey dinner, but the feast isn’t over until I’ve had dessert. And nothing finishes off the meal better than one of these easy Thanksgiving pie recipes!
This list of classic pies, cobblers, crisps, tarts, and everything in between is my first stop when deciding on desserts for Thanksgiving, so I’m sure you’ll find a recipe or two that works for you. And of course they’re all easy to make, so there’s no need to stress about more holiday cooking!
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Classic Thanksgiving Pies
No Thanksgiving celebration is complete without the classics! These pies are a must to satisfy the traditionalists at the table.
- Easy Pumpkin Pie: I wouldn’t dare show up to Thanksgiving without a pumpkin pie in tow. This pie is creamy, perfectly-spiced, and so easy to throw together with canned pumpkin and a pre-made pie crust!
- Classic Apple Pie: Nothing beats a classic apple pie! Fresh apples and warm spices are baked together for the most comforting fall flavor.
- Chocolate Cream Pie: Chocolate-lovers will devour this thick, rich, and creamy chocolate pie. It’s made with an Oreo crust, and I always finish mine with chocolate shavings.
- Lattice Cherry Pie: This cherry pie is the perfect balance of sweet and tart. Creating the lattice pattern pie crust is easier than you’d think, and makes it extra beautiful for the holiday.
- Dutch Apple Pie: If you want a bit of a twist on a classic, this recipe is for you. A cinnamon sugar streusel topping finishes it off for a bit of crunch, and an extra kick of flavor!
- Buttermilk Pie: This Southern classic features a sweet custard filling that’s just incredible to bite into.
Holiday Pie Recipes
These simple pie recipes are sure to please any guests. I love these for holiday gatherings and potlucks.
- Caramel Apple Pie: A pie crust is filled up with warm apples, covered with a sweet crumb topping, then finished with caramel sauce. Ooey, gooey, warm, and perfectly-spiced!
- Butterscotch Pie: A silky butterscotch pudding filling topped with fluffy meringue makes this old-fashioned pie a little more modern.
- Sour Cream Raisin Pie: Cinnamon raisin is such a warm and comforting flavor, it’ll fit right in on Thanksgiving! The sour cream lends moisture and creaminess to the filling.
- Peppermint Pie: Sneak in a bit of Christmas cheer with this peppermint-flavored pie. A mint chocolate crust is topped with a thick, creamy white chocolate filling, and it’s so yummy!
- Chess Pie: This creamy custard pie has such a simple yet rich flavor. It’s perfectly sweet, and the crust is perfectly flakey!
- Coconut Cream Pie: This custard pie is loaded with coconut flavor that I think really balances out a savory Thanksgiving meal.
- German Chocolate Pie: This pie is the perfect combo of pecan pie and German chocolate cake flavors. The chewy coconut a crunchy pecans make the most delicious texture in every bite!
Family Favorite Thanksgiving Pies
I don’t know about your family, but these less-traditional Thanksgiving pies are always at our holiday table.
- Banana Fudge Pie: This no bake pie recipe is so sweet and delicious. A graham cracker crust is layered up with chocolate ganache and banana pudding. Plus it’s freezer-friendly, so you can make it ahead of Thanksgiving!
- Key Lime Pie: Any holiday is the right holiday for this popular pie flavor. Key lime adds a bright flavor to the dessert table that Thanksgiving guests will appreciate.
- Chocolate Pecan Pie: Why settle for regular pecan pie when you can add chocolate? This pie is perfectly rich, gooey, chocolate-y, and nutty.
- Kool Aid Pie: Strawberry lemonade might not be the traditional flavor for a Thanksgiving pie, but this no bake dessert is so much fun to bring to the table. Kids especially love this one!
Bars, Crisps, and Cobblers for Thanksgiving
Not quite pies, these easy desserts are still perfect for Thanksgiving! These are all so simple to make, and taste absolutely delicious post-feast.
- Apple Dumplings: Made with pie crust dough, these dumplings are a fun way to serve up apple pie flavor for Thanksgiving.
- Blueberry Pie Bars: If you want to serve blueberry pie, but in an easy-to-share way, these dessert bars are just the thing! Same buttery crust, same blueberry filling, but better for serving a crowd.
- Homemade Apple Crisp: This is such a simple yet flavorful dessert that everyone will love. Warm cinnamon apples with a crunchy, sweet topping is irresistible.
- Raspberry Crumb Bars: These buttery, sweet fruit pie bars are great for a crowd. Like a pie or crisp, but easier to bring to a Thanksgiving potluck.
- Chocolate Cobbler: Rich, fudgey, gooey, chocolate-y…have I convinced you yet? This cobbler is amazing, easy to make, and can be made ahead of the holiday. Everyone is sure to devour this one!
These Thanksgiving pie recipes are all simple, beautiful, and beyond delicious. So finish off your feast the right way with an incredible Thanksgiving dessert, and enjoy!
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