What’s Thanksgiving without a delectable pie (or two) to cap off the feast? While traditions run deep, there’s always room to add some excitement to the classics. We all love the timeless trio of pumpkin, apple, and pecan pies, but why not infuse a touch of novelty into your holiday spread? Add sweet potato, buttermilk, or chess pie to the menu to elevate your Thanksgiving dessert game. We’re sharing 17 pies to spice up Thanksgiving that strikes the perfect balance between classic and creative.
Classic Apple Pie
“The lemon zest and fresh lemon juice in this pie make it taste so fresh and even more delicious!” – Steven
Pumpkin Pie With Cinnamon-Pecan Topping
“I made this one for our Thanksgiving dinner this year! This is a combination of two recipes. My husband liked the idea of the cinnamon pecan topping, and I, not being a great pumpkin pie lover, found a unique recipe for pumpkin pie. So I made that and topped it with the topping. I loved the pumpkin pie!” – Gail
My Sweet Potato Pie
“My sweet potato pie won 1st place in a baking competition. My family requests that I bring my sweet potato pies to every family gathering, Christmas, Thanksgiving, and family reunion.” – Taymi
What’s That Pecan Pie
“Yum! This is a delicious pecan pie.” – Erica
Chocolate Buttermilk Pie
“If you love Buttermilk Pie and you love chocolate then you will love this pie. The recipe for the Buttermilk Pie alone is wonderful, however, the addition of chocolate to this recipe is… well, there just are not enough adjectives to describe it.” – Shelia
Crustless Pumpkin Pie
“Easy and delicious… kids helped me make this pie!” – Ashley
Triple Chocolate Pumpkin Pie Recipe
“A pumpkin pie with not one but three kinds of chocolate!” – Kevin
Sweet Potato Pecan Pie
“Very good old Southern recipe. Got this from my mom. I loved her pies. She didn’t make cakes very often. A real easy and delicious pie.” – Barbara
Bourbon and Chocolate Pecan Pie
“Chocolate… yes. Pecans… oh yeah. Bourbon… enough said!” – Jamallah
Mom’s Chess Pie
“My mom passed this recipe on to me years ago. Everyone loves her chess pies!” – Erin
Southern Sweet Potato Pie
“This Southern sweet potato pie has just the right amount of sugar and spices and is baked to perfection. This pie is a staple in the South during the holidays.” – Debbie
New Hampshire Maple Apple Pecan Pie
“This non-traditional apple pie is so so yummy. Impress your guests, they will be truly amazed.” – Denise
Lizzie’s Coconut Custard Pie
“This was one of Grandma’s holiday pies. I loved it!” – Kathie
Pecan Fudge Pie
“It seems pecan pie is a favorite among many any time of the year. Since I am partial to chocolate, fudge, etc., the combination of pecans and chocolate is the best of both worlds for me. This recipe is not only delicious, but very easy to prepare and bake. It is a nice variation from the normal pecan pie.” – Sena
Mom’s Pumpkin Pie
“Dark, rich, and creamy, this recipe has been handed down in my family for several generations, a treasured secret. To this day it’s far and away the best pumpkin pie I’ve ever tasted.” – Tam
Sweet Carrot Pecan Pie
“During the Depression, government food banks provided potatoes and carrots. Many dishes were developed, such as carrot pie to bring something sweet to the table without taking too much from already empty pockets. Here’s a modern-day version using sweetened condensed milk to give the pie a smooth creamy consistency.” – Pamela
Perfectly Simple Apple Cranberry Pie
“This is a relatively quick and easy pie for your holiday table, especially so if you use a refrigerated pie crust. The yummy taste combination with the tartness of cranberries paired with the sweetness of apples will give your taste buds a tingle!” – Cindy