1Pecan Piepecan pie with crunchy pecans and a flaky crustPHOTO: RACHEL VANNI; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE

The craggly top filled with nuts that you know gives way to that delicious, rich interior. Meet our first stop at the Thanksgiving dessert table.

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2French Silk Piefrench silk pie with whipped cream and chocolate shavingsPHOTO: RACHEL VANNI; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE

When it comes to choosing your dessert pie, take your time to think about it. It’s the last thing people will remember from your meal, so it’s crucial to choose wisely. There’s apple pie for a classic look or cranberry pie for a bit of tart after a decadent meal, but this recipe is the one you choose when you want it to be the star of your meal.

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3Apple Butter Pieapple butter pie with crumble toppingPHOTO: RACHEL VANNI; FOOD STYLING: SIMON ANDREWS4Homemade Pumpkin Piepumpkin pie with homemade flaky crustPHOTO: RACHEL VANNI; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE

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5Mini Pumpkin Piesmini pumpkin piesLucy schaeffer

A classic pumpkin pie is standard at Thanksgiving dinner, but what to do when there are more diners than slices? Or what if you’re more of a crust-lover than filling? These little pies are perfect for people who want just a little treat after the big meal, or if you’d prefer a smattering of desserts, since honestly who can choose between pumpkin and pecan?

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6Peanut Butter Banana Piepeanut butter banana piePHOTO: RACHEL VANNI; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE

This is a nostalgic-feeling pie that’s rich and creamy and easy to make. It feels like the peanut butter and banana sandwich you’d make after school, but so much better. The filling is no-bake, too, making this almost too easy to make (and eat).

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7Apple Pieapple pie with a flaky homemade pie crustPHOTO: ERIK BERNSTEIN; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE

Every fall, we turn to this recipe because we think it’s, well, pretty perfect. We like to fill our homemade flaky, buttery, lattice crust with a combination of apples for an irresistibly sweet-tart filling. We’re being 100% serious when we say this is the BEST apple pie recipe out there.

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8Chocolate Piechocolate pie with whipped cream and chocolate shavingsPHOTO: LUCY SCHAEFFER; FOOD STYLING: FRANCESCA ZANI

Though most chocolate pies use an Oreo crust, we went for a buttery flaky crust with just a hint of bittersweet cocoa instead. The filling here is a decadent and foolproof custard made extra easy by being covered in a slightly sour (trust us) whipped cream that will cover any cracks. Top with some shaved chocolate for a richer than rich chocolate pie everyone will love.

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9Strawberry Cheesecake Piestrawberry cheesecake pieSuzanne Clements10Sweet Potato Piesweet potato pie slice on a plate dolloped with whipped creamPHOTO: ANDREW BUI; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE

This recipe is an amazing way top off a Thanksgiving dinner or a nice treat after a long week in October. We included a recipe for the pie crust, but to make it even easier, feel free to use store-bought!

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11Mince Piestraditional mini mince piesPHOTO: ERIK BERNSTEIN; FOOD STYLING: FRANCESCA ZANI

Ask your average American what a mince pie is, and they’ll likely wonder if you were talking about shepherd’s pie. Ask a Brit? They’ll tell you that it’s probably the best type of holiday dessert you can ask for, as they’re packed with a rich filling of dried fruits, candied citrus peel, and brandy.

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12Chocolate Fluffernutter Piefluffernutter pieSuzanne Clements

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13Apple Pie Cheesecakeapple pie cheesecake with a pie crustPHOTO: ERIK BERNSTEIN; FOOD STYLING: RILEY WOFFORD

Layered and absolutely stunning, this apple pie cheesecake really changes the game for us. Now we can enjoy two iconic desserts—apple pie and cheesecake—all in one bite. Plus, it’s not that much more effort to bake this treat than it would be to prepare one or the other.

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14Oreo Pieoreo cookie crust with whipped cream fillingPHOTO: ERIK BERNSTEIN; FOOD STYLING: TAYLOR-ANN SPENCER

If your childhood was spent begging for an Oreo pie from the freezer section of your local grocery store, this grown-up recipe of a nostalgic classic is for you. With an Oreo cookie crust, a sweet yet tangy filling and a crushed Oreos topping, this dessert is for cookies-and-cream lovers only.

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15Shoofly Piedish, food, cuisine, streusel, streuselkuchen, ingredient, dessert, baked goods, crumble, produce,Park Feierbach16Cranberry Piecranberry pieAndrew Bui

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17Mini Apple Piesmini baked apple pies in red and white mini baking dishesPHOTO: ERIK BERNSTEIN; FOOD STYLING: FRANCESCA ZANI

These mini apple pies are a fun, personalized twist on the classic. No need for slicing and serving, because everyone gets their own perfectly portioned pie all to themselves. Add a scoop of vanilla ice cream, and you’ve got a dessert that couldn’t be cuter.

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18No-Bake Banana Caramel Pecan Pienobake banana caramel pecan piePHOTO: ANDREW BUI; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE

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19Lemon Icebox Pielemon icebox pieAndrew Bui

Extra buttery graham crackers meet a sweet, zesty lemon curd-esque filling in this amazing icebox pie.

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20Drumstick Pieice cream pie with chocolate ganache, waffle cones and peanutsPHOTO: ROCKY LUTEN; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE

Sugar cone fans—get ready to meet your new fave dessert. We use sugar cones not only for the topping in this no-bake dessert, but also in the homemade crust. Layered with vanilla ice cream, chocolate ganache, and crumbled peanuts for a sweet-salty, topping, this “pie” truly has something for everyone.

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