25 Best Holiday Pies for Thanksgiving & Christmas

These beautiful and delicious Holiday Pie Recipes will get you excited for the holiday season. There are so many choices that everyone will love including those with fruit, nuts, chocolate, and more.

Some of the best for the holiday season and Fall & Winter produce has to offer are in these pie recipes including apple, pecan, berries, sweet potato, lemon, and more. Enjoy a slice of pie or Puff Pastry Apple Galette for a French twist with your holiday meal

Picking the Best Pie Recipe

To ensure your family and friends enjoy the best pies for Thanksgiving or Christmas, review the categories I shared below. We have traditional ones like apples plus some unique recipes. If you are on a special diet, there are some ideas too for gluten-free, vegan, etc.

So make your sides and be sure to dry rub your turkey, and enjoy the tastiest Thanksgiving ever. These holiday pie recipes are creative, fancy, and so tasty. There are even some amazing savory pie recipes including one that is great for that leftover turkey we all have after Thanksgiving.

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Picking the Best Pie Recipe
My Favorite Pies
Traditional Holiday Pies
Pies for Special Diets
Savory Pies
Pies for a Unique Holiday
More Holiday Dessert Ideas

My Favorite Pies

Here are some great pies that are our personal favorites. Several of these pies are so easy to make, that the kids can help with the baking. My son made the Sugar Cream Pie and it was delish. I even included a pie that is wonderful for breakfast that is a Cracker Barrel copycat recipe. It gets 1000s of recipe views every holiday so do not miss out!

Indiana Sugar Cream Pie (Hoosier Pie)

This creamy custard Indiana sugar cream pie is the official pie of the Hoosier state. This depression-era dessert is easy to make with just a few simple ingredients. The rich velvety pie filling is a cross between a creme brulee and a snickerdoodle for a fantastic recipe. This pie whips up in no time and then is chilled for a cool creamy dessert no one will pass on.

Indiana Sugar Cream Pie (Hoosier Pie)

A slice of sugar cream pie (Hoosier pie) on a plate.

Graham Cracker Crust Sweet Potato Pie

This fun version of a Southern classic dessert has a modern twist. Instead of an old-fashioned pie crust, made this recipe for sweet potato pie with a graham cracker crust. The crispy texture & cinnamon honey flavor paired with a creamy rich pie filling is heavenly. A wonderful fall or autumn holiday recipe for Thanksgiving or Christmas.

Graham Cracker Crust Sweet Potato Pie

No-Bake Eggnog Pie

This easy no-bake recipe for eggnog pie is a creamy holiday dessert. A sweet graham cracker crust filled with a fluffy whipped eggnog vanilla pudding is so yummy. A great make-ahead dessert for Christmas, New Year's, & Thanksgiving. Just 5 ingredients to transform Jell-O instant pudding & Cool Whip into one amazing creamed pie.

No-Bake Eggnog Pie

Slice of easy no-bake eggnog cream pie on a plate.

Frozen Oreo Peanut Butter Cup Pie

Easy peanut butter and chocolate pie heaven that doesn't require turning on the oven - perfect for summer.

No-Bake Reese's Peanut Butter Cup Pie

Frozen Peanut Butter Cup Pie The Short Order Cook

Brown Sugar Caramel Apple Pie

Gooey rich caramel and sweet brown sugar crumbles elevate apple pie to a new level.

Brown Sugar Caramel Apple Pie

Caramelized Apple Fried Hand Pies (McDonald's copycat)

Delicious homemade caramelized apple hand pies are easy to make. These fried apple pies are flaky, sweet, and have the perfect hint of cinnamon and nutmeg. Hot and tasty just like the original fried apple pies from McDonald's.

Apple Hand Pies

Easy 4-Ingredient Key Lime Pie

This easy 4-ingredient key lime pie recipe is a slice of heaven. The creamy filling is tart, sweet, tangy, & the perfect summer dessert.

Easy 4-Ingredient Key Lime Pie

Graham cracker crust filled with key lime pie filling and topped with whipped cream on a plate with a fork.

North Carolina Lemon Pie

The sweet-tart combo of North Carolina lemon pie has a saltine cracker crust with a creamy lemon curd filling all topped with fresh whipped cream. Enjoy a big cold slice of this chilled pie all summer. This Southern classic dessert is a copycat of the famous Atlantic Beach pie from Crooks' Corner in Chapel Hill. This easy pie bakes in just 30 minutes and is a great make-ahead recipe.

North Carolina Lemon Pie (Atlantic Beach copycat)

North Carolina Lemon Pie slice on a plate.

Traditional Holiday Pies

For the best classic old-fashioned pie recipes, try one of these. Whether you want something with apples, pecans, or cranberries, these recipes have you covered.

Cinnamon Apple Rhubarb Pie

The tartness of rhubarb plus the sweetness of cinnamon apples gives this simple apple rhubarb pie recipe a unique flavor.

Cinnamon Apple Rhubarb Pie

German Chocolate Pecan Pie

This German Chocolate Pecan Pie combines German Chocolate Cake and Pecan Pie into one fabulous holiday dessert!

German Chocolate Pecan Pie

Sweet Potato Pie with Marshmallow Whipped Cream

Sweet Potato pie with marshmallows is a very popular southern dessert. A holiday and family gathering favorite that is creamy and dreamy.

Sweet Potato Pie with Marshmallow Whipped Cream

Lemon Cranberry Meringue Pie

This Lemon Cranberry Meringue Pie Recipe is quite the showstopper, not to mention delicious! 3 layers of sweet and tart goodness make this pie everyone’s new favorite.

Lemon Cranberry Meringue Pie

6 different photos of no bake and fresh baked pies for holiday meals.

Pies for Special Diets

Those on a special diet still get to enjoy some lovely homemade pies for the holidays. Here are the best gluten-free, vegan, non-dairy, and paleo options for your Thanksgiving or Christmas dessert table.

Haupia Pumpkin Pie

Transform your pumpkin pie with one extra step into a rich, creamy Island treat, Haupia Pumpkin Pie. The haupia layer adds the richness of coconut cream to this fall-spiced, gluten-free pie.

Haupia Pumpkin Pie

Crustless Pecan Pie

This easy Crustless Pecan Pie is made without corn syrup, is gluten-free, vegan, and paleo! A sweet and nutty Southern treat perfect for the Thanksgiving and Christmas season!

Crustless Pecan Pie

Gluten-Free Apple Pie

This Gluten-Free Apple Pie is so delicious. It’s hard to say which is the star of the show: the gluten-free apple pie filling perfectly smothered in a sweet layer of cinnamon and nutmeg or the buttery-like gluten-free pie crust.

Gluten-Free Apple Pie

Vegan Chocolate Coconut Cream Pie

This vegan chocolate cream pie is made with coconut milk, for an amazing chocolate coconut pie without any dairy!

Vegan Chocolate Coconut Cream Pie

Sugar-Free Cherry Pie with Low-Carb Crust

Sugar-free cherry pie with low carb crust would make a great addition to this year‘s holiday dessert recipes. What’s even better is that it’s great for low sugar low carb eating.

Sugar-Free Cherry Pie with Low-Carb Crust

Vegan Chocolate Pecan Pie

Gooey and rich vegan chocolate pecan pie that is secretly egg-free, dairy-free, corn syrup free, and can be gluten-free! Plus, this chocolate pecan pie is SO easy, it’ll be the easiest recipe you make for your Thanksgiving dinner!

Vegan Chocolate Pecan Pie

Savory Pies

Pies are not always sweet. Savory pies make a holiday tasty too. Try one of these great savory pie recipes for your holiday. If you want a turkey pot pie instead of a full bird for Thanksgiving, the recipe below is just the thing.

Best Smoked Turkey Pot Pie

The best possible use of leftover Thanksgiving turkey. This smoked turkey pot pie recipe is a go-to in our house any time of the year but especially during the holidays

Best Smoked Turkey Pot Pie

Butternut Squash Crostata with Ricotta

A savory pie perfect for Thanksgiving - this Butternut Squash Crostata with Ricotta is a rustic savory pie with all the flavors of the holidays. A great brunch recipe!

Butternut Squash Crostata with Ricotta

Colorful Vegetable PIe

With the holidays around the corner, you need a dish that will impress. This vegetable pie is not only full of fresh veggies but makes a dazzling decoration too.

Colorful Vegetable PIe

Pies for a Unique Holiday

Want a fancy and non-traditional recipe for your holiday? These pies are not your momma's recipes, they are fun, unique, and always yummy. Who says you have to have pumpkin or apply only? Not us!

Authentic Florida Key Lime Pie

This Authentic Florida Key Lime Pie is light, refreshing, tangy, and creamy! It is the perfect addition to any holiday dessert table!

Authentic Florida Key Lime Pie

Cookie Pie

The ultimate holiday chocolate chip cookie served up as a slice of pie. A great option for those that want a unique pie for a special occasion.

Cookie Pie

Pecan Cheesecake Pie

This Pecan Cheesecake Pie will become a fast favorite! Fancy tasting, but easy to make!

Pecan Cheesecake Pie

Tart Berry Pie

Add a blast of flavor to your holiday spread with this Tart Berry Pie. It's great for the winter holidays because you can use frozen berries instead of fresh berries!

Tart Berry Pie

More Holiday Dessert Ideas

It is great to have a variety for your holiday so make 2-3 great recipes from this list & there will for sure be something for everyone to love. Add these cookie, candies, & more.

Just so you know - the peanut butter balls is one of my all-time favorite Old-Fashioned Christmas Candy Recipes.

RED VELVET BROWNIES WITH CAKE MIX
GUMDROP NOUGAT
BUTTERSCOTCH FUDGE
OLD-FASHIONED TOFFEE
HOT CHOCOLATE COOKIES
RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER OREO COOKIES