These delicious Christmas pies are filled with our favorite holiday flavors like peppermint, chocolate and even eggnog. Save a slice for Santa!
33 Best Christmas Pies for a Sweet Holiday Season
Updated on Oct. 06, 2024
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Citrus Cranberry Pie
Total Time
1 hour 20 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
To showcase abundant fall cranberries, make this beautiful lattice-topped cranberry pie. A dollop of orange cream complements the slightly tart flavor. —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen
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Gingersnap Sweet Potato Praline Pie
Total Time
1 hour 5 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This luscious mix of sweet potatoes, spices and nuts is like serving pecan pie and sweet potato pie together. Bake it and watch everyone devour it. —Emily Hobbs, Ozark, Missouri
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Fruitcake Pie
Total Time
55 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This recipe came from a friend who knows how much we love fruitcake. The pie has similar flavors, but it’s more manageable to make than a large batch of fruitcake. I usually serve it with whipped cream. It’s excellent with ice cream, too.
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Chocolate Mousse Pie
Total Time
15 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I discovered a fast recipe for a delectable chocolate mousse some years ago and thought it might make a good filling for a pie. The chocolate lovers in our family endorse this scrumptious dessert, saying that it "melts in your mouth"! —Keri Scofield Lawson, Fullerton, California
5/33
Mincemeat Pie
Total Time
1 hour 5 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
As a cold and tasty finishing touch, my husband and I usually put a scoop of ice cream on top of our mincemeat pie slices. The recipe comes from my mother. Each year, I make it for Christmas and for my sister-in-law's New Year's party. —Laverne Kamp, Kutztown, Pennsylvania
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Eggnog Pumpkin Pie
Total Time
1 hour 10 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My mom's is the absolute best pumpkin pie I've ever tasted. Eggnog is her signature ingredient in the creamy custard filling. —Terri Gonzalez, Roswell, New Mexico
7/33
Maple Cream Meringue Pie
Total Time
1 hour 5 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This dessert won first place in the pie category at the annual Vermont Maple Festival. It’s simple to make and uses more maple syrup than most other maple cream pies.
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Italian Chocolate-Hazelnut Cheesecake Pie
Total Time
55 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I first prepared an Italian-style cheese pie years ago. When I changed it up by adding a chocolate-hazelnut topping, it proved so popular that I had to give out copies of the recipe. —Steve Meredith, Streamwood, Illinois
9/33
Apple Raspberry Pie
Total Time
1 hour 15 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Our active family is full of big eaters. So I’m happy for our raspberry patch, our apple orchard and pie recipes like this one. You can use frozen or fresh berries.—Heidi Jo Keranen, Bruno, MN
10/33
Macaroon Cherry Pie
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I use homegrown cherries in this bountiful pie with its unique crunchy coconut topping. But I've found that purchased tart cherries yield a dessert that's nearly as delicious. I always bake this pie around Presidents Day or Valentine's Day, but it's popular with my family in any season. —Lori Daniels, Beverly, West Virginia
11/33
Maple Pecan Pie
Total Time
50 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Our Vermont maple syrup can't be beat, and this is one of my favorite pies. It's also quick and easy to make. —Mildred Wescom, Belvidere, Vermont
12/33
Lattice-Topped Pear Slab Pie
Total Time
1 hour 10 min
Servings
2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
A lattice top serves as a charming frame for this special holiday dessert filled with fresh pears and candied fruit. Add a dollop of whipped cream if you like. —Johnna Johnson, Scottsdale, Arizona
13/33
Cranberry Cheese Crumb Pie
Total Time
1 hour 5 min
Servings
10 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My mind works overtime to plan treats that surprise the family. They give this cranberry pie a “wow” and invite friends over to share it. —Lorraine Caland, Shuniah, Ontario
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Candy Cane Pie
Total Time
15 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
When my college roommate first made this pie, I couldn't get enough! Using a store-bought crust helps save time when you're in the midst of the holidays. —Charlotte Stewart, Mesa, Arizona
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Eggnog Pie
Total Time
40 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
A holiday favorite, this creamy pie delivers wonderful eggnog flavor. It’s very pretty, too, with a sprinkling of nutmeg on top. —Florence Shaw, East Wenatchee, Washington
Prefer to sip your eggnog? We’ve got a scratch-made recipe here.
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Cinnamon Apple Pie
Total Time
2 hours 5 min
Servings
10 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Cinnamon apple pie baked in a cast iron skillet is a real stunner. This beauty, with its flaky, tender crust, also works in a 9-inch deep-dish pie plate. —Renee Schettler Rossi, New York, New York
17/33
French Silk Pie
Total Time
50 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I first made French silk pie when I was in high school. Years later, I tinkered with the recipe until I was happy with it. Now it’s one of my husband's favorites. —Lisa Francis, Elba, Alabama
18/33
Mile-High Cranberry Meringue Pie
Total Time
1 hour 25 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Your holiday crowd will be blown away when they see this pie with towering meringue on top. Let it sit in your refrigerator for at least four hours for best results. —Marcia Whitney, Gainesville, Florida
19/33
Chocolate Chess Pie
Total Time
1 hour 5 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This is one of my mother's go-to recipes. It's a yummy spin on the classic chocolate chess pie. — Ann Dickens, Nixa, Missouri
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Cranberry-Almond Apple Pie
Total Time
1 hour 15 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My grandmother made this treat every year for Christmas. It’s much better than everyday apple pie. The recipe is a family treasure. —Maxine Theriauit, Nashua, New Hampshire
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Chocolate Cream Pie
Total Time
1 hour 15 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Our teenage son, John, has done lots of 4-H baking. This old-fashioned chocolate cream pie recipe with a flaky crust was his favorite thing to make. —Mary Anderson, De Valls Bluff, Arkansas
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Maple Pumpkin Pie
Total Time
1 hour 25 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Tired of traditional pumpkin pie? The maple syrup in this special pie provides a subtle but terrific enhancer. —Lisa Varner, El Paso, Texas
23/33
Apple Cranberry Slab Pie
Total Time
1 hour 25 min
Servings
15 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My husband loves pie, so I made one with apples, raspberries and cranberries. It’s so good, I bend the rules and let the grandkids have it for breakfast. —Brenda Smith, Curran, Michigan
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Creamy Hazelnut Pie
Total Time
10 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I've always been a big fan of peanut butter. Then I found chocolaty Nutella hazelnut spread and I was hooked! I even changed one of my all-time favorite pie recipes by substituting that ingredient. —Lisa Varner, El Paso, Texas
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Eggnog Cranberry Pie
Total Time
40 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Here's an elegant pie that says “holiday” in every bite. The tart cranberries contrast nicely with the rich eggnog layer. It's a repeat dessert at our house. —Ruth White, Bedford, Ohio
26/33
Sugar Cream Pie
Total Time
55 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I absolutely love Indiana sugar cream pie; especially the one that my grandma made for me. Here, we serve it warm or chilled and call it "Hoosier" sugar cream pie. —Laura Kipper, Westfield, Indiana
27/33
Freezer Pumpkin Pie
Total Time
20 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This freezer pumpkin pie is a cool twist on tradition. Gingersnaps and pecans form the delicious baked crust for the pumpkin and ice cream filling. —Vera Reid, Laramie, Wyoming
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Orange Chocolate Ricotta Pie
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
The orange and chocolate flavors make a classic pairing in this traditional Italian dessert. I serve it during the holidays and for special occasions. —Trisha Kruse, Eagle, Idaho
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Cherry Almond Mousse Pie
Total Time
25 min
Servings
10 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Treat your loved ones to a luscious pie with chocolate, cherries and nuts in a creamy vanilla mousse. It's a sweet yet refreshing dessert. —Dorothy Pritchett, Wills Point, Texas
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Maple Syrup Pie
Total Time
1 hour 15 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Folks in New Hampshire apparently appreciate maple syrup almost as much as we do in Vermont. When my husband and I took a road trip through New Hampshire, we discovered this pie at a number of diners and restaurants. We loved it so much we created our own version. —Laurie Herr, Westford, Vermont
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Grasshopper Pie
Total Time
15 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I only need six ingredients to whip up this fluffy and refreshing grasshopper pie. I usually make two of the minty treats for our family, since we're never satisfied with just one slice. —LouCinda Zacharias, Spooner, Wisconsin
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Brandy Pear Pie
Total Time
2 hours 5 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I tapped into my French heritage for this recipe by incorporating Calvados, an apple brandy from the Normandy region of France. A buttery crust balances out the sweet filling, making for an indulgent treat. —Nicole Jackson, Beverly, Massachusetts
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Creamy Coffee Pie
Total Time
25 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
It’s easy to stir mini marshmallows, mini chocolate chips and crushed sandwich cookies into coffee ice cream to create this irresistible frozen dessert. —Cherron Nagel, Columbus, Ohio
