Don’t get us wrong we love us aclassic pumpkinandpecan pie. But if you’re creating a Thanksgiving dessert table (or joining a potluck), variety is key. These scrumptious pies and tarts are all perfectly suited for Thanksgiving and are certain to steal the show.
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RecipeTipsy Apple Pie
Upgrade your holiday apple pie with a splash of good bourbon and a helping of velvety prunes. The embellishments are elegant and meant to be appreciated by grown- ups, yet subtle and coy enough to be enjoyed by children. -
RecipeMaple Cream Pie
Sweet, luscious maple syrup custard is tempered by a toasty golden walnut crust. The cloud of whipped cream should not be sweetened. Not only does whipped cream have an excellent natural dairy flavor that can be muted by too much sugar, the pie itself is sweet enough. -
RecipeVegan Chocolate-Coconut Cream Pie
If you’re wondering, ‘How on Earth can a vegan, dairy-free pie taste as good as one loaded with cream and butter?’ Give this one a go, and serve it to the lactose-intolerant and vegans in your life. They will pester you to make this again and again, and you’ll do so happily, because you’ll love it too.
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RecipeCranberry Fool Chocolate Tart
A swirl of tart cranberries and tangy whipped cream nestles perfectly into a buttery crumb crust for a dessert that’s casual enough for weeknights but fancy enough for a holiday. I like a chocolate crumb crust, but try gingersnaps or the cookie of your choice. -
RecipeSweet Potato Pie with Marshmallow Fluff
A riff on the classic sweet-potato-and-marshmallow Thanksgiving side, this not-too-sweet pie has a light, billowy topping; together, they make a perfect bite. Torching the topping is optional but adds toasty notes and great color.
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RecipeOld-School Coconut Cream Pie
Shreds of coconut give the creamy filling some texture on this classic. For a twist, substitute 1-1/3 cups coconut milk and 1 cup whole milk, and omit the coconut extract. -
RecipeRed Wine-Poached Pear & Almond Tart
Poaching pears in red wine gives them a gorgeous ruby hue for topping this ultimate fall tart. For best results, chill the filled tart before topping it with the fruit; otherwise, the filling may be too soft to hold the fruit up well.
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RecipeMalted Chess Pie
Most of the recipes out there for malted pies tend to be chocolate-heavy, chiffon-style pies. This one, based on that classic pantry-staple chess pie, lets the pure malt flavor shine through. It would not be gilding the lily to top this with a dollop of malt-scented whipped cream, but a cup of coffee would do nicely too.
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RecipeMaple-Walnut Tart
美味的即兴重复山核桃派,看起来没有进一步than this sweet, earthy tart. Toasting the nuts helps release their oils and intensify their flavor; it also helps keep them crisp in the sugary filling. Be sure to use maple syrup and maple extract labeled “all-natural” or “pure” for real, not artificial, maple flavor.
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RecipeFresh Pear Pie with Dried Cherries and Brown Sugar Streusel
A hint of spice lets the delicate flavor of the pears shine through, while the dried cherries are a welcome alternative to traditional raisins. For more pie recipes visit The Guide to Thanksgiving Dinner.
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RecipeBlack-Bottom Buttermilk Pie
Old-fashioned buttermilk pie is as sweet and tangy as it is comforting, and it’s the perfect canvas for showcasing buttermilk’s unique flavor. Here, the custard bakes in a gorgeous dark brown, bittersweet chocolate crust with a texture somewhere between a cookie and a traditional pie dough. Both the brown sugar and the buttermilk in the filling play beautifully off the chocolate in the dough, as does the final sprinkle of turbinado sugar pre-bake, which adds a caramel-like finish. -
RecipeSalted Caramel Apple-Pear Tart
As delicious as it is pretty, this lattice-topped tart combines fall fruit with warm cardamom in a tender hazelnut crust. Salted caramel ties the flavors together, and large-crystal sanding sugar on the lattice adds crunch.
