30 Christmas Pies To Add Variety To Your Holiday Dessert Table

Ask your average American what a mince pie is, and they’ll likely wonder if you were talking about shepherd’s pie. Ask a Brit? They’ll tell you that it’s probably the best type of holiday dessert you can ask for, as they're packed with a rich filling of dried fruits, candied citrus peel, and brandy.

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Nothing screams holiday more than a classic pecan pie. The craggy, crunchy top gives way to that delicious, rich interior FULL to the brim of nuts. We provide instructions for a flaky, buttery pie crust, but this pie tastes nearly just as good with frozen pie crust, just make sure to thaw it before baking!

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Here at Delish, we love a dessert mashup. Who can say no to a brookie or a pumpkin crème brûlée bar? Some sweet things are just made to be together. Next up for us? This peanut butter-chocolate dream of a dessert takes two famous desserts—Reese’s peanut butter cups and the South’s custardy chess pie—and makes something uniquely delicious.

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Inspired by pastry chef Zac Young’s viral three-layer piecaken, these fun-sized versions feature a tiny cranberry pie baked inside a spiced pumpkin cupcake, crowned with a generous dollop of whipped cream, more cranberry pie filling, and a tiny round of sugary pie crust. 😍

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Southerners know a thing or two about decadent desserts, and this retro pie is everything you want in the millionaire experience—crunchy, sweet, mile-high, and make-ahead. Traditionally million-dollar pie is a no-bake icebox treat. It’s prepared by pressing a graham cracker crust into a pie plate and piling it high with a rich whipped topping base filled with pecans, coconut, and crushed pineapple. To give it the full Delish treatment, we took a few liberties to bring this old timey treat into the future.

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This pie is the frozen version of a York Peppermint Pattie, and there is something so refreshing about a frozen minty dessert that is impossible to resist. This pie is quick to make and takes a note from our no-churn ice cream with the addition of cream cheese to make it more sliceable. The chocolate ganache on top stays slightly soft even after re-freezing for a very satisfying slice and bite.

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These mini apple pies are a fun, personalized twist on the classic. No need for slicing and serving, because everyone gets their own perfectly portioned pie all to themselves. Add a scoop of vanilla ice cream and you’ve got a dessert that couldn't be cuter.

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There's apple pie for a classic look or cranberry pie for a bit of tart after a decadent meal, but this recipe is the one you choose when you want it to be the star of your meal. The name doesn’t lie: This French silk pie may not teach you how to speak Moliere French, BUT it really does have that silky texture that makes you feel like your mouth is spooning and cuddling with whipped chocolate.

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Take apple pie from Thanksgiving to Christmas with the addition of festive sweet-tart cranberries.

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Though most chocolate pies use an Oreo crust, we went for a buttery flaky crust with just a hint of bittersweet cocoa instead. The filling here is a decadent and foolproof custard made extra easy by being covered in a slightly sour (trust us) whipped cream that will cover any cracks. Top with some shaved chocolate for a richer than rich chocolate pie everyone will love this Christmas.

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The filling of this pie tastes like a combination of coconut panna cotta, cranberry curd, and raspberry sorbet. The crust, made of crushed Biscoff, is the perfect foil for the sweet-tart filling. Plus, it tastes like cookie butter.

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The crust here is like a shortbread version of a classic chocolate chip cookie to make it sturdy enough to perfectly hold its shape and the caramel and chocolate layers on top. It’s a sliceable, shareable cookie and a really wonderful option for any holiday gathering.

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Our version of lemon icebox pie (itself a riff of Key lime pie) calls for an extra-buttery graham cracker crust that’s first partially baked before the filling is poured in. Why bake the crust? We’ve found that pre-baking the crust gives the pie a jumpstart on caramelization—and caramelization is a good, tasty thing.

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Where apples swerve slightly tart, pears are all soft sweetness for a cozy, comforting pie that's perfect for Thanksgiving. A buttery crust cradles the filling—which is spiced with cinnamon, ginger, and cloves—and a sugary crumble coats the top. Then, as if we’re not already drooling, the finished pie gets drizzled in caramel sauce. 😍

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When it comes to old-school desserts, banana cream pie and pecan pie are always at the top of the list. If you’re torn between which to make, why not combine them?

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Chess pie is a simple and easy pie recipe that we can't get enough of. It's a simple custard pie mostly made from eggs, sugar, and butter (what's not to love!) and typically includes a bit cornmeal for a nice subtle texture. Plus, it all comes together with our homemade pie dough, which couldn't be easier or more foolproof for a flaky, buttery crust.

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Oreo pie gets its name from the fact that it’s made with an Oreo cookie crust, Oreo and cream filling, and is topped with—you guessed it—crushed Oreos. This is a dessert for cookies-and-cream lovers ONLY.

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This is a nostalgic-feeling pie that’s rich and creamy and easy to make. It feels like the peanut butter and banana sandwich you’d make after school, but so much better. The filling is no-bake, too, making this almost too easy to make (and eat).

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This no-bake pie tastes just like the beloved ice cream flavor. Looking for more no-bake mint chocolate goodness? Give our mint chip lasagna a try too!

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Our favorite part of making this citrusy lemon meringue pie is decorating it with the meringue. There’s just something super-satisfying about dolloping the meringue on top of the pie and shaping it into fun swoops and peaks with the back of a metal spoon. Talk about a wow factor!

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