16 Pumpkin Pie Recipes to Make for Thanksgiving

2015-06-09
16 Pumpkin Pie Recipes to Make for Thanksgiving

From traditional pumpkin pie recipes to elegant and creative variations (such as pumpkin pie pudding, cheesecake, and cupcakes), these scrumptious pumpkin pies will make your Thanksgiving holiday dessert a smashing success.

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Dulce de Leche Pumpkin Pie with Hazelnut Crust

A sweet base of dulce de leche, or caramelized condensed milk, perfectly complements the mellow spiced pumpkin in this pie recipe. Bonus: Each bite of this rich dessert is surprisingly light and airy. As one reviewer raves, "Wonderful pie and really easy to make!"

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Maple Pumpkin Pie with Salted Pecan Brittle

Salty, sweet, crunchy, spiced: The sea salt-pecan brittle atop our best pumpkin pie recipe delivers on all your seasonal cravings.

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Sara's Silky Pumpkin Pie

The key to this silky variation on pumpkin pie is sweetened condensed milk. The result: a melt-in-your-mouth Thanksgiving dessert that will keep any holiday crowd happy.

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Pumpkin Icebox Pie with Pistachio-Gingersnap Crust

Crunchy pistachios and spiced gingerbread complement the sweet pumpkin and cream cheese filling in this twist on traditional pumpkin pie.

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Pumpkin Butter Oatmeal Pie

Pumpkin butter replaces traditional pumpkin filling in this homemade pumpkin pie recipe, and the results couldn't be more delicious. For the finishing touch, serve with rich whipped cream.

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Maple-Cinnamon Pumpkin Pie

Need a pumpkin pie for Thanksgiving? Our maple-laced recipe is ultra decadent and makes traditional pumpkin pie even sweeter. As one reviewer shares, "This is the best pumpkin pie. I have been making it for 13 years now."

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Caramel Cream Pumpkin Pie

This luscious pumpkin pie recipe features fluffy meringue atop a rich caramel-pumpkin filling. For a festive touch, try using a star-tip piping bag to create elegant meringue peaks.

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Pumpkin Praline Pie

Walnuts and chopped toffee bars team up to make a delicious candied topping on this two-layer cream cheese pumpkin pie. A drizzle of hot fudge takes it over the top.

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Chai-Spiced Pumpkin Pie

Bring your favorite coffee shop drink to dessert! This twist on classic pumpkin pie is filled with chai spices. Make your own spice blend using cloves, cardamom, ginger, and cinnamon.

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Lattice-Top Spiced Pumpkin Pie

Dress up a classic pumpkin pie recipe by adding our gorgeous (and easy-to-make) lattice top. We'll show you how to make pumpkin pie crust perfect for rolling.

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Pumpkin Spice Latte Pie

Have your latte and eat it too. This delicious dessert bakes the spicy flavors of a Pumpkin Spice Latte into a decadent pumpkin pie.

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Slow Cooker Pumpkin Pie

Don't stress about being short on oven space during Thanksgiving meal prep. This easy pumpkin pie recipe "bakes" to perfection in your slow cooker. Serve the finished pie with plenty of fresh whipped cream.

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Pumpkin-Pecan Pie

This Thanksgiving pie recipe is the best of both worlds. To make, top a homemade pumpkin pie filling with pecan halves and brown sugar sauce. Bake until golden brown and set. Let the pie cool completely before serving.

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Cardamom Pumpkin Pie with Pistachio Cookie Crust

This take on a classic pumpkin pie starts with a buttery pistachio crust. Cardamom in both the crust and filling adds a subtle peppery flavor that perfectly balances the sweet pumpkin filling.

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Brown Sugar Gingersnap Pumpkin Chiffon Pie

There are so many things to love about this homemade pumpkin pie. We can't decide if our favorite part is the gingersnap crust, gingery filling, or the fluffy homemade whipped cream. As one BHG reviewer puts it best, "All-around, this pie takes the pumpkin concept to a whole new level. Good luck reserving any leftovers from a party! This will be a new Thanksgiving pie staple in my house."

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Pumpkin Pie with Marshmallow Meringue

Piles of fluffy marshmallow meringue tops this classic pumpkin pie recipe. You'll use the egg yolks in the filling and the whites to create the pillowy topper. Just before serving, torch the meringue.

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