Make your Thanksgiving a little sweeter (and easier) with these 10 delicious pies, from old-fashioned pecan and apple to rich chess and creamy cheesecake favorites.
If there’s one thing Thanksgiving wouldn’t be complete without, it’s pie and lots of it. I took some time to pull together what I believe to be 10 of the best Thanksgiving pie recipes from Southern Bite, perfect for every kind of holiday table. From classic favorites to a few unexpected twists, these pies deliver that cozy Southern sweetness everyone looks forward to this time of year.
You’ll find timeless treats like my Simple Apple Pie and The Best Southern Pecan Pie, alongside rich, custardy classics such as Chocolate Chess Pie and Old Fashioned Vinegar Pie. Each recipe is easy to make, big on flavor, and sure to impress your guests.
So when you gather your crowd of friends and family or host a small gathering, these 10 Thanksgiving pies are everything you’ll need to sweeten your holiday season. Go ahead, and grab a pie plate, preheat that oven, and get ready for your kitchen to smell like pure Thanksgiving deliciousness. Y’all enjoy!
10 Perfect Thanksgiving Pie Recipes
Make your Thanksgiving simpler and a whole lot sweeter with these 10 irresistible pies—everything from classic pecan and apple to rich chess and creamy cheesecake favorites.
This Ultimate Pumpkin Pie with Pecan Streusel Topping is smooth, creamy, and perfectly spiced. It’s just like the classic you love, just taken up a notch with a sweet, crunchy pecan topping.
Classic Sweet Potato Pie is a sweet and savory dessert and the perfect comfort food. This recipe calls for simple ingredients, but has loads of flavor!
It doesn’t get much more quintessentially southern than this Southern Buttermilk Pie. This dessert pie is an easy, rich chess pie your whole family will love!
This Old Fashioned Vinegar Pie is a super easy vintage recipe that makes a silky, delicious chess style pie your family will love!
This Simple Apple Pie recipe is easy, straightforward, and lacks the fussiness of some recipes. Use a store-bought crust to make it even easier. The sweet, rich apple filling is the real star!
This Kentucky Pecan Pie is the kind of dessert that’ll have everyone reaching for seconds! It’s packed with rich pecans and melty chocolate, giving it that warm, cookie-like texture that’s downright irresistible. And the best part? It’s super simple to make. Perfect for when you want an impressive dessert without all the fuss!
My classic Southern Pecan Pie has a rich, caramely flavor, a gooey center, and plenty of toasted pecans. This easy, no-fail dessert is made for the holidays but right at home on a Sunday table. Serve it warm with whipped cream or a big scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Chocolate Chess Pie is an easy-to-make, decadent, rich dessert recipe that’s perfect for any occasion. Made with simple ingredients, this pie is sure to please everyone at your table.
This Peanut Butter Chess Pie combines the gooey, decadent classic pie recipe with sweet and savory peanut butter for an easy dessert that is sure to be a hit!
This Cream Cheese Pecan Pie combines a rich, tangy cream cheese layer with a sweet, gooey pecan filling for a delicious twist on a Southern classic.
