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
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Citrus Cranberry Pie
To showcase abundant fall cranberries, make this beautiful lattice-topped cranberry pie. A dollop of orange cream complements the slightly tart flavor. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
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Gingersnap Sweet Potato Praline Pie
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
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
Making mousse for a crowd is so easy when you transform it into a decadent chocolate mousse pie. Do not forget the chocolate curls on top!
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Mincemeat Pie
Mincemeat pie is a traditional British Christmas dessert. We share the history and show you how to make this sweet, flavorful pie to share with your loved ones.
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Eggnog Pumpkin Pie
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
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Maple Cream Meringue Pie
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
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
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Apple Raspberry Pie
Our active family is full of big eaters. So I’m grateful for our raspberry patch, our apple orchard and dessert recipes like this apple raspberry pie. You can substitute frozen berries for fresh. —Heidi Jo Keranen, Bruno, MN
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Macaroon Cherry Pie
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
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Maple Pecan Pie
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
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Lattice-Topped Pear Slab Pie
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
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Cranberry Cheese Crumb Pie
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
Our candy cane pie will be a showstopper on your holiday dessert table with its festive look and rich peppermint filling.
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Eggnog Pie
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, WashingtonPrefer to sip your eggnog? We’ve got a scratch-made recipe here.
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Cinnamon Apple Pie
Whether baked in a skillet or a deep-dish pie plate, a hefty cinnamon apple pie is a real stunner.
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Silky Chocolate Pie
Chocolate makes the world go round! We have a family that loves chocolate pies, and this version with a splash of brandy is smooth as silk and oh, so special. —Kathy Hewitt, Cranston, Rhode Island
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Mile-High Cranberry Meringue Pie
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
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Chocolate Chess Pie
Chocolate chess pie is all the gooey yumminess of chocolate pecan pie, without the pecans!
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Cranberry-Almond Apple Pie
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
With a shortened baking window for the crust and a quickly cooked filling, our chocolate cream pie comes together with minimal hands-on time.
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Maple Pumpkin Pie
Give your classic pumpkin pie a sweet upgrade with a splash of maple syrup. This easy maple pumpkin pie recipe is perfect for fall, with its creamy filling, cozy flavors and maple whipped cream topping.
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Apple Cranberry Slab Pie
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
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
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
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Sugar Cream Pie
This rich, custardy sugar cream pie is an Indiana specialty. With just one bite of this decadent dessert, you’ll see why!
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Freezer Pumpkin Pie
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
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
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
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
Looking for a grasshopper pie recipe to wow your guests? You can whip up this minty dessert the day before (it takes just 15 minutes), freeze it and then serve!
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Brandy Pear Pie
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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