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15 Favorite Thanksgiving Pies and Dessert Recipes

BySusan Buonpane

No Thanksgiving feast is complete without dessert, and these are the best pies to serve at your Thanksgiving table. From cozy fruit pies to rich chocolate treats, every recipe here is made for the holiday season. You’ll find flaky crusts, buttery crusts, and even a guide to the perfect pie crust. Whether you’re baking a classic apple pie recipe or trying something new, these are the best Thanksgiving pie recipes to round out your meal.

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Get ready to bake! These easy and festive desserts will be the sweet finish to your Thanksgiving celebration.


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Thanksgiving Pies

Dutch Apple Crumble Pie

A Dutch apple pie, crumb crust in and clear pie pan with one slice removed Anna White counter with three apples fall leaves and pine cones.

Dutch Apple Crumble Pie is the perfect Thanksgiving dessert—sweet, spiced apples in a flaky crust topped with a thick layer of buttery cinnamon crumble. As it bakes, your kitchen will fill with the cozy scent of fall. This pie brings together all the flavors you love about autumn in one easy-to-make dessert. Perfect for Thanksgiving dinner, Friendsgiving, or any chilly fall night.

Easy Pecan Pie

Easy-pecan-pie-recipe a slice of pecan pie on a white plate with whip trapping on top and a fork and a white counter.

This easy pecan pie made with dark Karo syrup is the perfect mix of sweet, salty, and rich, just right for Thanksgiving or Christmas. It’s a traditional holiday dessert in many homes and fun to make with the kids. Pecan pie has been a holiday favorite for generations, and this version is simple enough for even beginner bakers.

Libby’s Classic Pumpkin Pie

A slice of pumpkin pie on a white plate with a fork with a scoop of pie on the fork whip topping on top of the pie in the background a pumpkin pie server and the clear pie pan with the rest of the pumpkin pie.

There’s nothing like the warm memories of grandma’s famous pumpkin pie served at Thanksgiving or Christmas. This easy homemade pumpkin pie is a classic holiday dessert that brings back all the cozy feelings. You’ll love how simple it is to make while still tasting just like the one you grew up with. Perfect for your Thanksgiving dessert table

Sweet Delicious Cherry Pie

A baked cherry pie in a clear pie pan on a white counter with a white and pink striped bowl fold with cherries in the bathroom and cherries on the counter.

Cherry pie is one of my go-to desserts for holidays and family dinners—especially Thanksgiving—because it’s a classic favorite that many people don’t make for themselves. I love cherry pie just as much as apple, and it always feels a little extra special. I start baking them as soon as cherry season hits at the pick-your-own farms in our community. It’s a bright, fruity addition to any Thanksgiving dessert table.

Easy Blueberry Pie

A baked blueberry pie with a slice removed on my wire rack I'm a white counter.

My favorite summertime pie is blueberry pie, and it’s always a hit with family and friends. Even if it comes out a little rustic, it’s packed with sweet berry flavor and never lasts long. No matter how it looks, your family will love every bite. It’s a great make-ahead pie to serve alongside your favorite Thanksgiving or holiday desserts.

Old-Fashioned Rhubarb Pie

no sugar added Rhubarb pie in a clear pie pan on a wire cooling rack on a white napkin with a blue trim. A plate in the background with a slice of rhubarb pie made with an olive oil crust.

Rhubarb pie is a timeless classic that’s just as welcome on the Thanksgiving dessert table as it is in spring. This old-fashioned rhubarb pie has the perfect balance of sweet and tart with a flaky, buttery crust made from scratch in a mini food processor. It’s simple, nostalgic, and always a crowd-pleaser, especially for those who grew up with it on the holiday menu.

Homemade Apple Pie

baked apple pie on white counter with a black and white towel and 2 apples in the backgroun.

There’s nothing like the smell of a fresh apple pie baking in the oven. It’s one of those simple desserts that feels special every time. This homemade version is easy to make, perfect for any family dinner, and you get to control the sugar and what goes in it. Apple pie might be basic, but let’s be real, no one ever complains when it shows up at a holiday table.

No Bake Chocolate Pudding Pie

no bake chocolate pudding pie with whipped topping on top and chocolate shavings in a chocolate cookie crust on white counter.

No-bake chocolate pudding pie is a simple, creamy, and fluffy treat that steals the show at any party, holiday, or picnic. Just mix, chill, and save the whipped topping for right before serving. It’s so easy that your kids will be asking for pudding pie at every holiday. Chocolate pudding pie is quickly becoming a new family favorite, no oven needed!

Perfect Flaky Pie Crust Without a Food Processor

Uncooked pie crust laid in a pie pan on the kitchen counter with a rolling pin top left.

If you have a rolling pin, a pie pan, and a few basic ingredients, you can make a flaky homemade pie crust in minutes. Whether you’re baking a classic apple pie, your grandmother’s pumpkin pie, or even a savory holiday dish, this easy crust will bring it all together. It’s a must-have for your Thanksgiving pies, simple, reliable, and delicious.

Thanksgiving Dessert Favorites in Our Home

Easy Pecan Pie Shortbread Bar Cookie 

Easy pecan pie shortbread bars on a rectangular white plate in a mint green kitchen with the squares of cookies stacked on top of each other.

These easy pecan pie shortbread bars have all the flavor of a classic pecan pie, baked into a buttery cookie bar. They’re sweet, salty, and perfect for sharing during the holidays. The shortbread crust is simple to make and holds up beautifully under the rich, nutty topping. A great alternative to traditional pie for your Thanksgiving dessert table!

Apple Cider Fall Cupcakes

Apple cider fall cupcakes 4 on a blue green tablecloth one on a white pedestal with fall colored sprinkles and edible leaf candies on top.

You’ll want to try these fluffy apple cider cupcakes topped with creamy vanilla cinnamon buttercream, perfect for fall baking and Thanksgiving dessert trays. They’re fun to make with the kids and come together easily with simple ingredients. Decorated with fall sprinkles and sugar leaves, these cupcakes are as cute as they are delicious.

Baked Apple Cider Cake Mix Donuts with Maple Glaze

Three apple cider baked donuts with maple syrup glaze with sprinkles and a white counter.

These baked apple cider donuts with maple glaze are a fun and easy fall treat your whole family will love. Made with spiced cake mix, apple cider, and a simple donut pan, they bake up soft, flavorful, and ready in no time. They’re perfect for cozy weekends, fall parties, or even a sweet Thanksgiving morning breakfast.

Easy 7 Layer Magic Cookie Bars

Easy 7 Layer Magic Cookie Bars stack of 5 squares on a gold flowered plate the 10 other cookie bars on parchment on a wood cutting board

Magic Cookie Bars are a quick and easy dessert bar that’s rich, sweet, and always a crowd-pleaser. Made with layers of chocolate chips, butterscotch chips, pecans, coconut, and sweetened condensed milk, all on top of a buttery graham cracker crust. These bars are a childhood favorite that still shows up at holiday gatherings year after year. Add them to your Thanksgiving dessert spread for something fun and irresistible.

Easy Peppermint Bark

dark chocolate white chocolate peppermint bark cut in ruff shapes on a white and red striped tray on a green table cloth.

This rich dark chocolate peppermint bark is topped with creamy white chocolate and crushed Hershey’s chocolate mint candy canes. It’s an easy, festive treat that’s loaded with flavor and perfect for holiday gifting or party trays. The mix of dark chocolate and minty candy crunch makes this peppermint bark impossible to resist.

Soft Gingerbread Cutout Cookies – Gingerbread Men

Soft Gingerbread Cutout Cookies – Gingerbread Men dough on a wooden counter with gingerbread men cookie cutters.

Thanksgiving is the perfect time to bake soft gingerbread cookies with your family. These festive cookies bring that classic gingerbread flavor to your kitchen and fill the house with cozy holiday smells. Whether you’re making gingerbread men, leaf shapes, or simple rounds, this is the best gingerbread cookie recipe to add a sweet touch to your Thanksgiving dessert table.

No matter what’s on your Thanksgiving table, there’s always room for something sweet. These pies and desserts are simple to make, full of cozy holiday flavors, and sure to bring smiles all around. Pick one or two to try this year—or start a new family tradition with a new favorite. Happy Thanksgiving and happy baking!

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