Delicious Holiday Pies: The Ultimate Guide

The holiday season is the perfect time to indulge in the comforting, nostalgic flavors of homemade, delicious holiday pies. Even if you’re not a seasoned baker, we start you out with the basics of how to make a pie crust, the foundation of any great pie. Then we move on to the sumptuous fillings, including variations on the classic pecan and pumpkin pie, followed by some of our favorite fruit pies.

Paula Deen's Apple Pie Recipe

The Fundamentals: Pie Crust Recipes

Pie crust is the critical foundation of any delicious holiday pie. If you’re a fan of the classic crust or looking for something quick and simple (with no rolling pin involved), we gotcha.

Buttermilk Pastry Pie Crust

Classic 2-Pie Crust — After years of struggle, I finally perfected the Classic 2-Pie Crust Recipe. I picked up a few tricks along the way, and I’m sharing them with you in this post! 🥧

Graham Cracker Pie Crust — This perfect, buttery Graham Cracker Pie Crust is so simple. It’s a must-have at your Thanksgiving pie table.

No Rolling Press-in-the-Pan Pie Crust — For those who are like me: challenged when it comes to making a homemade pie curst. This couldn’t be easier! No rolling pin involved. 

Easiest All Butter Pie Crust — Follow these super easy instructions for a butter, flaky, delicious homemade pie crust. 🧈

Buttermilk Pastry Pie Crust — I like that it’s a little softer to work with. I’ve found that it cracks less when I’m rolling it out. And I like that I can skip the rolling and just use my hands to press it into the pie dish 

Delicious Pecan Pie Recipes: From Classic to Creative Twists

Pecan pie is a beloved classic that brings the rich, nutty flavors of the South. These pecan pie recipes range from traditional to creative twists. Whether you prefer the classic version or added ingredients like chocolate, bourbon, or maple, we’ve got options.

Butterscotch Pecan Pie

Pecan Pie — This is a simple, classic pecan pie. It’s golden, gooey, and delicious in the center with a crispy, crunchy pecan top. 

Southern Pecan Pie — Then there’s this. Southern Pecan Pie has a boiled filling which makes it extra thick with a caramel-like texture and flavor. 

Mini Pecan Pie Recipe perfect for Thanksgiving or Christmas dessert!

Mini Pecan Pies — Adorable little Pecan Pies made easy with Pillsbury Pie Crust. People love having their own individual pecan pie for those holiday dinners!

Double Decker Pecan Brie Pie — One pie crust, a layer of brie cheese, another pie crust, and a layer of pecan pie filling. That’s what’s in this whopper of a pie! Two full layers of pie means double the delicious!! 

Perfect Pumpkin Pies: Classic and Delicious Holiday Pies

You can’t talk about delicious holiday pies with the pumpkin! Pumpkin pie is a quintessential fall dessert, offering the warm, spiced flavors we all crave as the weather cools. You know, pumpkin everything. We have everything from the classic pumpkin pie, with its creamy filling and flaky crust, to some variations for the adventurous soul.

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookie Chess Pie Recipe for the holidays

Pumpkin Pie — First, if you want a traditional and classic recipe. this is it. While there aren’t any crazy twists or anything, it’s a good, solid recipe.

Pumpkin Cream Pie — Pumpkin Cream Pie is a delicious twist on a classic chocolate cream pie. While it’s lighter and creamier than a classic pumpkin pie, it is packed with all the traditional pumpkin flavor. 

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookie Pie — Now, we’ll get creative. Pumpkin cookie pie is made with soft, cake-like chocolate chip cookies that absorb the chess pie filling. Delicious!

New York Times Pumpkin Pie with Oreo Crust — Pumpkin and Oreo are a favorite flavor combo. And this pie perfectly combines the classic taste with something a little extra!

delicious holiday pies

Cheesecake Caramel Pumpkin Cups — Pumpkin Cookie Cup filled with caramel sauce and cheesecake buttercream. Perfect for fall and absolutely delicious!

Mini Chocolate Chip Pumpkin PIes — These Mini Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Pies are so yummy, even though I have a love/not-so-much relationship with pumpkin pie.

The Holiday Fruit Pies

Whether you’re a fan of the classic apple pie, the rich and tangy blackberry pie, or charming mini fruit tarts, there’s something here to explore.

Paula Deen's Apple Pie Recipe -- a delicious holiday pie

Paula Deen’s Apple Pie — Paula Deen’s Apple Pie is a deliciously classic recipe with a buttery homemade lattice top crust and brown sugar apples.

Honey Apple Pie — This Honey Apple Pie Recipe is perfect for Thanksgiving. All the tools you need to make your apple pie the star of the holiday desserts!

Baked Brie Apple Pie — This Baked Brie Apple Pie is the perfect marriage of a sweet Baked Brie and Cheddar Cheese Apple Pie… but without the cheddar!

Parmesan Cheddar Apple Pie — Sharp cheddar and Parmesan compliment sweet, tart apples and a buttery, flake-y pie crust in the most delicious and heart-warming way.

Blackberry Crumb Pie — I love the gorgeous purple of this Blackberry Crumb Pie! It’s rich, delicious, and oh so beautiful for the fall holiday season!

Cranberry Brie Mini Pies are the perfect little holiday bite for entertaining! So easy to pull off and delicious too.

Cranberry and Brie Mini Pies — Flaky pie crust filled with melty brie, cranberry sauce, and pecans make these Cranberry Brie mini pies a perfect and EASY holiday treat.

Have a look at all of our 🦃 Thanksgiving recipes and 🎄 Christmas recipes. And Happy Holidays to you!!!

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