35 Best Pie Recipes Ever: Perfect For Christmas And Special Holidays (2024)

Special occasions call for only the best pie recipes. This collection of the most popular and best pie recipes will have you feeling giddy and excited for Christmas or the next holiday feast. Help yourself to the best pie recipes out there for special holiday occasions!

Best Pie Recipes To Get You In The Festive Mood!

I’m pretty positive everyone has a pie dish or recipe that reminds them of Christmas and other special occasions. Mine is Grammy’s special apple and pumpkin pie for Thanksgiving, and mom’s special lemon meringue pie for birthdays. For Christmas, it was a family tradition to prepare at least three different pie recipes, and I’m continuing the tradition. I’ve listed all the most liked and perfected best pie recipes online for more ideas. In the spirit of the holidays, I’m more than glad to share the best pie recipes with you.

1.Chocolate Peppermint Ganache Pie

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This is a low-carb mint and chocolate ganache on top of a chocolatey, gluten-free cookie crust.With this chocolate pie,you’re going to enjoy the holiday without messing up your diet!

2.Cranberry Custard Pie

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Imagine a buttery and flaky crust filled with a delightful custard and cranberry filling–that is what this cranberry custard pie is all about. Get creative with your raspberry pie, like topping it off with sugared cranberries, and you’ll have the best Christmas dessert ever!

3.Easy Eggnog Pie

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Is it not Christmasy enough without eggnog, but in apie? Well, why not? Eggnog isversatile enough to incorporate into any holiday treat you want, just like thisdelectable eggnog pie.

4.Chocolate Mascarpone Raspberry Pie

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If I will be serving a pie this Christmas, I want it to be extraordinary, and I think I already found The One!This pie recipesure takes holiday dessert to the next level!

5.Salted Caramel Apple Pie

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Caramel and apple go hand in hand, that’s why this salted caramel apple pie makes the ideal pie you can prepare during the holiday season. I’m pretty sure this pie will quickly become a family favorite thanks to the heavenly smell of salted caramel.

6. Gingerbread Eggnog Pumpkin Pie

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You may be going the rustic route with this gingerbread eggnog pumpkin pie, but you’re sure to have a very yummy treat to share with your family and friends on Christmas Day. After all, gingerbread, eggnog, and Christmas complement each other well.

7.Peppermint Crunch Ice Cream Pie

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Oreo cookie pie crust goes well withpeppermint, chocolate fudge ice cream, and crushed candy canes in this ice cream pie recipe. Well, it’s always nice to have a delightful frozen treat to enjoy not only during Christmas, but any time of the year.

8. Apple Crumble Pie

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If you love anything apple, thenthis is the pie for you. This apple crumb pie is filled with a delicious filling bursting with extreme apple goodness. And let’s not forget about the crumble topping!

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9.Dark Chocolate Salted Caramel Oreo Pie

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No time? No problem! This no-bake chocolate pie could be the easiest pie to make during the holiday season with only five simple ingredients. Its three decadent layers will surely have you drooling!

10. Maple Pecan Pumpkin Pie

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I love how simple this maple pecan pumpkin pie is but still looks festive at the same time. It’s pretty simple but puts you in a holiday mood.Andif you’re still on the hunt for the most delicious pumpkin recipe, your search might stop here!

11.French Silk Pie

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This year, why not try a classic French silk pie recipe to please the crowd this holiday season? It’s quite different from your traditional Christmas pie but it’s guaranteed to make everyone go “Wow!”

12.Christmas Sugar Cookie Pie

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Serving this pie made up of cookie dough, candy sprinkles, and assorted holiday candy on Christmas Day will make everybody–especially the kids—light up like Christmas morning!

13.Pear-Cranberry Pie

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The beautiful pairingof pears and tangyred cranberries makes this pear-cranberry pie extremely attractive, festive, and delicious. I know you’re loving how it looks, so why not make this dreamy pie the focal point of your dinner table?

14. Brownie Pecan Pie

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Your holiday treats aren’t complete without something pecan coupled with brownies on your list. This Christmas, don’t forget to makethis lovely brownie pecan pie recipe. It’s a nutty ooey gooey goodness, I promise you won’t regret!

15.Chocolate Chess Pie

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This chocolate chess pieis a foolproof recipe that makes the perfect chocolatey and fudgy dessert for the holidays. It’s a mind-blowing pie that’s easy to makebut really hard to resist!

16. Red Velvet Cookie Pie Recipe

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Red is one of the colors of Christmas and as you all know about red–its the first color our eyes notice. If you want an eye-catching table for your guests, include this easy red velvet cookie pie recipe.

17. Best Coconut Cream Pie

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Go for something tropical for a change these winter holidayfeasts. This coconut cream pie is definitely perfect with its snow-white cream and snowflake-like crumbs.

18. The Best Apple Pie Ever

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I’ll put my neck on the line here, but this apple pie recipe is the best indeed. It’s just as how Granny used to make it and taste just as such. If you want to start a Christmas apple pie tradition you can give this pie a try.

19. Four Berry Pie Recipe

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What makes a pie special is when you combine not just two, but four berries in one recipe. With strawberries, blackberries, blueberries, and raspberries in one, this is undeniably the pie for the party.

20. Chocolate And Peanut Butter Pie

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For you who loves Oreos, peanut butter, and chocolate any time of the day, you’ll love this delightful pie recipe even for Christmas. Whip this up in a few minutes and impress your guests who equally love peanut butter and chocolate.

21. No-Bake Cream Cheese Peanut Butter Pie

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You already have a lot on your hands this Christmas. You don’t have to skip preparing lots of desserts, but you can skip baking altogether with this no-bake pie. A special treat doesn’t have to mean hard labor all the time.

22. Buttermilk Pie

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Get your fill of a classicbuttermilk pie popularly served on Thanksgiving and Christmas. It’s easy to make, calling for only a few ingredients, but the sumptuous taste is simply irresistible and unforgettable.

23. Best Strawberry Rhubarb Pie

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While this is a healthy pie you can enjoy year-round, if you love rhubarb, then this will make it to your Christmas or Thanksgiving party. You can also consider this for 4th of July. Whatever is the occasion, this fruity and naturally sweetened pie is perfect.

24. Triple Key Lime Pie

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You may be reminded of the easy breezy beaches of the Florida Keys with key lime pies, but this triple layer key lime pie will practically take you there. Wouldn’t you want the promise of summer during the freezing winter holidays?

25. Chocolate Raspberry Cream Pie

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Chocolate is perfect for any occasion, but a dark chocolate raspberry cream pie is definitely ideal for Christmas. Rich dark chocolate plus raspberries in a warm cream pie will surely warm you up in the cold of winter.

26. Raspberry Ribbon Pie Recipe

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“Every slice is a surprise”, is how I best describe the experience after enjoying this delicate raspberry ribbon pie recipe. It is truly amazing–it deserves a spot on my Christmas table.

27. Strawberries And Cream Pie

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Don’t hold off on sweets this Christmas because this one is healthier with fresh fruit. If you like it rich, yet so light it literally melts in your mouth, you’ll love this strawberries and cream pie recipe.

28. Freezer Caramel Drizzle Pie

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Special holiday dessert recipes almost always call for sweat and tears to make. Well, this freezer caramel drizzle pie is easy as pie– you can sleep on it!

29. Mississippi Mud Pie

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This Mississippi mud pie will somewhat require your labor of love to prepare. Well, a decadent and rich chocolate pie recipe sure deserves your attention and a spot on a holiday feast table.

30. Best Ever Banana Pudding Pie

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It’s hard not to eat when the occasion presents itself, especially at special ones like Christmas. Luckily, this banana pudding pie is rich in healthy banana for almost guilt-free pleasure.

31. Old Fashioned Lemon Icebox Pie

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If you want something different from your usual lemon meringue pie, try this old-fashioned lemon icebox pie recipe. Now this one will really go through fire and ice to make. You bake the crust then freeze the pie–really worthy of a special occasion.

32. No-Bake Triple Layer Pumpkin Pie

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This no-bake triple layer pumpkin pie will most likely make it my Thanksgiving menu, but it’s great for Christmas too. Well, whatever is the occasion, this special pie recipe is definitely worthy.

33. Candy Cane Pie

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It’s a family tradition to serve at least three different pies every Christmas. This candy cane pie will make it to my menu for the kids but I won’t blame the adults if they love it too.

34. French Silk Pie

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When you say silk, we know it’s delicate and soft, and so is this French silk pie. It’s in the chocolate and cream with a secret ingredient whipped up good to make the super creamy and delectable filling.

35. Millionaire Pie

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I saved the best for last and this millionaire pie recipe will totally make it to my Christmas menu. Not only does it looks so good, I’m positive the kids will love it with cherries in a fluffy and creamy filling.

Got room for one more? Check out this video to make a Christmas pork pie:

There you have it, foodies! The best pie recipes ever perfect for Christmas and other special holiday occasions. With this selection, I’m sure picking one for Christmas won’t be as easy as pie. I hope you enjoy this list and will try some of these best pie recipes!

Which of these best pie recipes are you planning to try for Christmas?Share your thoughts with us in the comments section below!

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35 Best Pie Recipes Ever: Perfect For Christmas And Special Holidays (2024)

FAQs

What is a McDonald's holiday pie? ›

It's the greatest gift to yourself—creamy, smooth custard nestled in a flaky, buttery crust glazed with sugar and topped with rainbow sprinkles. There are 260 calories in McDonald's Holiday Pie. Order yours today from our full menu in the app using contactless Mobile Order & Pay* with Curbside pickup.

Is McDonald's bringing back the holiday pie? ›

Originally debuting in 1999, the seasonal dessert has sporadically popped back onto menus during the wintertime since then, including last year. Similar to 2022, the holiday pie will not be available at all McDonald's, with the chain specifying that it can be found "at participating locations while supplies last."

How to stop pies from boiling over? ›

Dear Heloise: To prevent a filled pie from BUBBLING OVER onto the oven, just roll out the bottom crust a little larger than the pie plate. Pour in the desired filling mixture. Now bring the edge up over the filling/mixture, but only the edges. It's not as pretty as the crimped edge, but hey, no oven to clean!

What is the new McDonald's pie in 2024? ›

New McDonald's 2024 menu items

One of the new menu launches is the Hot Cross Bun Pie bringing the classic warming cinnamon and spice flavours of a hot cross bun and putting it into a beloved Maccies pie. The pie is made from a cinnamon pastry and inside there's a spiced fruit mix and butter-flavour cream filling.

What is the $5 meal deal at McDonald's? ›

The meal deal will offer a choice of a McChicken, McDouble or four-piece chicken McNuggets with fries and a drink.

What is a coffin pie? ›

A coffin or coffyn referred to a container made of pastry, a precursor of the modern pie crust, and food was served in the coffin it had been cooked in. The first printed use of the word coffin as a box for a corpse appeared later, in the 16th century. ​ Historians trace pies back to ancient times.

What's the best tasting pie? ›

The 10 best kinds of pie you have to try
  • Apple pie. Indulge in the quintessential taste of autumn with this recipe for English apple pie. ...
  • Pecan pie. Join us on a culinary journey and experience the decadent flavour of pecan pie. ...
  • Pumpkin pie. ...
  • Key lime pie. ...
  • Rhubarb pie. ...
  • Peach pie. ...
  • Strawberry pie. ...
  • Mississippi mud pie.
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Why did McDonald's stop selling pies? ›

And then there's the long forgotten fried apple pie at McDonald's, which made the switch to baked in 1992 due to health reasons and has tasted inferior ever since. Unless you're over 40 and/or live in Hawaii (more on that soon), you've probably never tasted a McDonald's fried apple pie.

What is the new McDonald's pie? ›

(KTLA) — Now that the holidays are over, McDonald's is reintroducing two fan-favorite sweet treats to some of its menus. The Strawberry and Crème Pie has started to appear at McDonald's locations across America and officially replaced the fast-food giant's Holiday Pie, AllRecipes.com reported.

Do I need to poke holes in bottom pie crust? ›

With docking, the holes allow steam to escape, so the crust should stay flat against the baking dish when it isn't held down by pie weights or a filling. Otherwise the crust can puff up, not only impacting appearance but also leaving you with less space for whatever filling you have planned.

Why put butter in pie filling? ›

Some say that scattering small bits of butter over a fruit filling keeps the juices from bubbling over in the same way that adding a bit of fat to simmering jam keeps it from foaming up in the preserving pan. The theory is that the fat disrupts the formation of bubbles on the surface of the viscous fruit mixture.

Why did my pecan pie sink in the middle? ›

My pecan pie puffs and then falls.

Like the pumpkin pie, the filling will crack if the pie is over-baked or cools too quickly. But unlike pumpkin pie which has pumpkin puree to give it structure, pecan pie filling is mostly just sugar, corn syrup and eggs, so the tendency to soufflé and fall is even greater.

What is the festive pie at McDonald's? ›

The Festive pie was a festive apple pie, filled with mincemeat and custard. McDonald's aficionados have taken to social media to air their thoughts about the missing pie – and they aren't happy.

What is McDonald's signature pie? ›

McDonald's introduced its signature apple pie back in 1968, the same year the Big Mac debuted. Since then, there have been dozens of other flavors, from versions available year-round to seasonal specialties and one-offs that never returned.

What are McDonald's pies made out of? ›

Ingredients: Apples (apples, Ascorbic Acid, Salt, Citric Acid), Enriched Flour (bleached Wheat Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Sugar, Palm Oil, Water, Apple Juice Concentrate, Modified Food Starch, Invert Syrup, Contains 2% Or Less: Yeast, Salt, Cinnamon, Sunflower Lecithin, ...

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