If your mood has turned to grey right along with the wintry weather, it's time to break out these tantalizing pie recipes. This perky collection of pies—and pie's fancier cousin, the tart—will have you tasting in technicolor.
26 Pies That’ll Cure Your Winter Blues
1/26
Buckeye Pie
Total Time
45 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Everyone who eats this pie raves about it! You can cover the whole top with ganache, but leaving part of the filling bare is the traditional way to make it. —Mary Northrup, Alpine, New York
2/26
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
4/26
Cranberry Tart
Total Time
55 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
While everyone is enjoying a bountiful meal, this eye-catching tart can be baking to perfection in the oven. The pretty holiday dessert calls for very few ingredients, and it's a snap to assemble. —Jackie Zack, Riverside, Connecticut
5/26
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
6/26
Easy Peanut Butter & Pretzel Pie
Total Time
25 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My crispy, salty pretzel crust just begs for a creamy no-bake peanut butter filling and a layer of chocolate ganache. — Gina Nistico, Taste Recipes Food Editor
7/26
Cherry Pear Pie
Total Time
1 hour 20 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Two of my family's favorite fruits appear in this splendid pie with a nutty streusel topping. I like to serve slices with cherry-vanilla frozen yogurt.—Trisha Kruse, Eagle, Idaho
8/26
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
9/26
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
10/26
Gingersnap Crumb Pear Pie
Total Time
1 hour 35 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This basic recipe was one my grandmother used for making crumble pies from fresh fruit. She simply substituted oats, gingersnaps or vanilla wafers depending on the fruit. Pear was always my favorite, and I added the ginger and caramel to give it a new twist. —Fay Moreland, Wichita Falls, Texas
11/26
Skillet Brownies
Total Time
40 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Here's a fun and festive way to serve brownies. Family and friends will love topping their pieces with whipped cream and strawberries. —Johnnie McLeod, Bastrop, Louisiana
12/26
Sweet & Salty Truffle Pie
Total Time
1 hour 25 min
Servings
8 servings (24 truffles)
From the Recipe Creator:
Homemade truffles—a little bit sweet and a little bit salty—will keep you coming back for more. Store extra truffles in the fridge.—Shirley Warren, Thiensville, Wisconsin
13/26
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
14/26
Raspberry Red Bakewell Tart
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I fell for the Bakewell tart, a British dessert, while stationed in Dubai with the Navy. Jam with almond filling is traditional, but red velvet makes this a holiday dazzler. —Crystal Schlueter, Northglenn, Colorado
15/26
Caramel Peanut Fantasy
Total Time
30 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Packed with peanuts and gooey with caramel, this do-ahead treat is one sweet dream of a dessert to serve company. With an easy cookie crust and scrumptious candy bar layers, it goes together quickly—and will disappear just as fast! —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
16/26
Caramel-Pecan Apple Pie
Total Time
1 hour 50 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
You'll love the smell in your kitchen—and the smiles on everybody's faces—when you make this scrumptious caramel apple pie recipe. It takes me back home to Virginia, to my granny's table. —Jean Castro, Phoenix, Arizona
17/26
Marshmallow Grasshopper Pie
Total Time
45 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
After a hearty meal, this refreshing pie hits the spot. I always make this festive treat whenever my son comes to visit; he loves to add sweet cherries on top. Cherries or not, the chocolate and mint are definitely meant for each other. —Sally Vandermus, Rochester, Minnesota
18/26
Ribbon Pudding Pie
Total Time
20 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Cool, smooth and creamy, this pretty pie is a slice of heaven for people with diabetes and anyone who likes an easy yet impressive dessert. The lovely pudding layers feature a yummy combination of vanilla, chocolate and butterscotch. —Doris Morgan, Verona, Mississippi
19/26
Cannoli Cheesecake
Total Time
25 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I make this cannoli cheesecake in the summer for a flavorful and refreshing treat. I love the added bonus of not having to turn on the oven in hot weather. —Kristen Heigl, Staten Island, New York
20/26
Pear Gruyere Pie
Total Time
1 hour 10 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I love cheese and fruit, so this pie is a natural pairing for me. Sweet and spicy wine-poached pears and a flaky, buttery cheese crust make for a winning dessert you’ll want to make again and again. If you’re serving this for Thanksgiving, bake leaf-shaped pie pastry on top for a festive look. —Alexandra Penfold, Brooklyn, New York
21/26
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
22/26
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
23/26
No-Bake Pumpkin Pie
Total Time
20 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This no-bake pumpkin pie includes a delicious cream cheese layer. It's a terrific make-ahead dessert because it needs to refrigerate a few hours.
—Donna Freund, Dubuque, Iowa
24/26
Bourbon Pumpkin Tart with Walnut Streusel
Total Time
1 hour 30 min
Servings
14 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Because my husband loves pumpkin pie, I've looked high and low for that "perfect" recipe. But as soon as he tasted this tart, he told me to stop searching, declaring this the best he's ever tried! —Brenda Ryan, Marshall, Missouri
25/26
Sour Cream Apple Pie
Total Time
50 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
A cool, creamy version of the original, this delicious dessert is the perfect finish to a satisfying summer meal. Its crumbly topping and smooth apple filling are crowd-pleasers! Be prepared to serve seconds. —Sharon Bickett, Chester, South Carolina
26/26
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
