Foolproof Key Lime Pie
Credit: Iain Bagwell; Styling: Rachael Burrow
Do you know anyone who doesn't like pie? Exactly—the dessert is universally beloved, so it's no wonder it's the star of many a holiday table. Luckily, thanks to no-fuss fillings and shortcuts like pre-made crusts, making a standout pie doesn't have to be labor-intensive. These easy and delicious pie recipes prove that a quality, crowd-pleasing pie doesn't have to be cumbersome.
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Foolproof Key Lime Pie
Foolproof Key Lime Pie
Credit: Iain Bagwell; Styling: Rachael Burrow
Foolproof Key Lime Pie Recipe
Key Lime Pie is a classic for a reason - it's got an unrivaled flavor that nobody can resist. Whip up this Foolproof Key Lime Pie for aneasy dessert your guests are sure to enjoy. In a pinch, you can use regular limes, but when it comes to fresh juice versus bottled, the real thing always triumphs.
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Classic Southern Buttermilk Pie
Classic Southern Buttermilk Pie
Credit: Iain Bagwell; Styling: Caroline M. Cunningham
Classic Southern Buttermilk Pie Recipe
Bake a sweet memory with Classic Southern Buttermilk Pie. One bite of this creamy pie will take you back in time.
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Our Easiest Pumpkin Pie Ever
Our Easiest Pumpkin Pie Ever
Credit: Greg Dupree; Styling: Heather Chadduck Hillegas
Our Easiest Pumpkin Pie Ever Recipe
TIP: For a crisp crust (no more soggy bottom!), use a metal pie pan and pre-bake your crust with pie weights.
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Sour Cream Apple Pie
Sour Cream Apple Pie
Credit: Charles Schiller; Styling: Tracey Seaman
Sour Cream Apple Pie Recipe
"Great pie, everyone at the holiday party I took it to was blown away." -laebrown
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Mango Cream Pie
Mango Cream Pie
Mango Cream Pie Recipe
Make a tropical cream pie by adding mango nectar to the cream filling and topping the pie with fresh mango slices, whipped cream and mint.
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Gingerbread Pie
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Credit: Jen Causey; Food Styling: Rishon Hanners; Prop Styling: Kay Clarke
Gingerbread Pie Recipe
Are you ready for the only holiday pie recipe you'll ever need for the rest of your life? Because this is it. Packed with gingerbread flavor, this pie isn't for the faint of heart. Gingerbread always packs a punch, especially in a crunchy crust, and paired with a luscious, creamy filling, the flavor and texture combination create an unforgettable pie. You'd think a pie this delicious was labor intensive, but it's actually quite simple: The secret comes from using cookie butter as a base for the filling. You can make this pie up to three days in advance, and then just grab it and go when you're heading out. Sprinkle more gingersnaps on top for an even gingerier experience.
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Chocolate Infinity Pie
Chocolate Infinity Pie
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Chocolate Infinity Pie Recipe
This pie has it all. It's full of chocolate flavor, has a silky-smooth texture, and it's also gluten-free. Also, to make this pie vegan, be sure to use vegan chocolate chips.With this fantastic pie recipe, everyone gets to indulge.
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Raspberry-Rhubarb Pie
Raspberry-Rhubarb Pie
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Raspberry-Rhubarb Pie Recipe
Refrigerated pie dough makes preparing this tasty dessert a snap. Cornstarch and tapioca ensure a velvety filling by thickening the fruit juices. Serve this raspberry-rhubarb pie with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
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Oreo Cookie Pie
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Credit: Caitlin Bensel; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall and Kady Wohlfarth; Prop Styling: Kay Clarke
Oreo Cookie Pie Recipe
Oreos on Oreos on Oreos. This Oreo pie recipe is super easy and a must-make for any fan of Milk's Favorite Cookie.
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Lemonade Pie
Lemonade Pie
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Lemonade Pie Recipe
For a homemade look, freeze crust for five minutes, and then slip it into your favorite pie plate before adding filling.
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Peanut Butter Pie
Peanut Butter Pie
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Peanut Butter Pie Recipe
Treat yourself to a light version of peanut butter pie. It tastes like eating a peanut butter and chocolate candy bar, but lightened ingredients like reduced-fat peanut butter, fat-free condensed milk, and light cream cheese keep fat and calories in check without sacrificing any flavor.
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Perfectly Easy Blackberry Pie
Perfectly Easy Blackberry Pie
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Perfectly Easy Blackberry Pie Recipe
If you haven't eaten any blackberry pie yet, is it really summer? This perfectly easy blackberry pie comes together in a little more than an hour and highlights one of summer's best fruits. This recipe works with either fresh or frozen blackberries (or a mixture of the two), but fresh blackberries have more flavor and won't take as long to cook. Serve with vanilla ice cream or lemon sorbet.
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Lemon Chess Pie
Lemon Chess Pie
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Lemon Chess Pie Recipe
To keep kosher, you'll want to wait at least three hours after the main meal before serving this dairy-enriched dessert.
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Buckeye Pie
Buckeye Pie
Buckeye Pie Recipe
This pie version of buckeye balls candy has a chocolate wafer crust, a sweet and creamy peanut butter filling, and is covered with a chocolate ganache.
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Million Dollar Pie
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Credit: Caitlin Bensel; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall and Kady Wohlfarth; Prop Styling: Kay Clarke
Million Dollar Pie Recipe
Don't be fooled by the name, this Million Dollar Pie is actually quite inexpensive to make—but it tastes like a million bucks.Plus, it couldn't be simpler to toss together and requires no baking. Whip it up for a holiday meal or spur-of-the-moment party.
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Mom's Pecan Pie
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Credit: Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Margaret Dickey; Prop Styling: Heather Chadduck
Mom's Pecan Pie Recipe
This classic dessert is a crowd favorite. Served warm with a scoop or two of ice cream, this favoredbaking recipe is perfect for any holiday. Add semi-sweet chocolate chips or bits of baking chocolatefor a chocolaty take on this pie recipe. Some like it with a slice of cheese on top. This will definitely be a hit at any of your upcoming family gatherings-especially in the colder months.
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Apple Upside-Down Pie
Apple Upside-Down Pie
Credit: Jennifer Davick; Styling: Lindsey Ellis Beatty, Katherine Eckert Coyne
Apple Upside-Down Pie Recipe
It tastes as good as its fun presentation. Pecans, apples and brown sugar shine in this upside-down pie.
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Easy Key Lime Pie
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Easy Key Lime Pie Recipe
Dessert doesn't get easier, or more delicious, than a no-bake key lime pie. Requiring just a handful of ingredients, this easy pie is a great recipe for less experienced bakers—especially considering what a crowd-pleaser it is. Perfect for the hot summer months when you'd rather reduce your oven use, the luscious key lime filling sets up to creamy perfection with the help of Cool Whip. Though we provide instructions for a homemade graham cracker crust, you can make this key lime pie recipe all the easier (and skip the oven altogether) by opting for a pre-made, store-bought pie crust instead.
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Chocolate Icebox Pie
Chocolate Icebox Pie
Chocolate Icebox Pie Recipe
This ultra-decadent chocolate pie recipe features a rich homemade chocolate pie filling topped with whipped cream and chopped chocolate candy bar pieces.
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Peanut Butter-Banana Cream Pie
Peanut Butter-Banana Cream Pie
Credit: Greg Dupree; Styling: Caroline M. Cunningham
Peanut Butter-Banana Cream Pie Recipe
This delicious pie is so simple it's foolproof. Be sure to let the crust and custard meld in the refrigerator for 4 to 48 hours before topping with cream.
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