Thanksgiving Pumpkin Pies

By Food & Wine
Updated January 18, 2017
From classic pumpkin pie to chocolate-swirled pumpkin pie, here are fantastic Thanksgiving pumpkin pie recipes.
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Pumpkin Cream Pie in a Chocolate Crust

Credit: © John Kernick
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Cookbook author Melissa Clark likes pumpkin pie, but she likes making it in new and unexpected ways. Here she bakes a silky pumpkin custard in a crispy chocolate cookie crust, then dollops the pie with a tangy creme fraiche topping.

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Crustless Pumpkin Pie

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A classic Thanksgiving pumpkin pie has a buttery, flaky crust and a sweet and warmly spiced pumpkin filling. But if you struggle with pie dough or have a guest who can’t eat it, our crustless pumpkin pie is a great option. Quick to make, this pumpkin custard is easily doubled or baked in individual ramekins.

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Pumpkin Pie Bars

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These bars have all of the spice and warmth of classic pumpkin pie, but they're more easily assembled as bars with a simple press-in crust.

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Pumpkin-Chiffon Pie

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To create a crisp crust on the bottom, Grace Parisi partially bakes the pie shell before adding the filling. If the edge starts to darken too much, cover it with a pie shield or strips of foil.

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Pumpkin Meringue Puff Pie

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Pour the filling into the crust while the crust is piping hot and swirl the fluffy meringue over the warm, just-baked pie. This will keep the crust crunchy and the meringue airy.

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Cranberry-Glazed Pumpkin Pie

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This pie has a super-simple crust made with store-bought gingersnaps and ground walnuts, a silky pumpkin filling and a cranberry compote topping with more crunchy walnuts.

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Pumpkin Pie

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This luscious pumpkin pie is light (almost soufflé-ish) with a flaky crust and great spice.

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Bourbon Pumpkin Pie with Pecan Streusel

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Pair this pie with a spicy-sweet, intense and fragrant Muscat ice wine that will echo its rich texture and nutty flavors.

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Chocolate-Swirled Pumpkin Pie

Credit: © Frances Janisch
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Ribbons of bittersweet chocolate filling update this Thanksgiving classic.

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Pumpkin Pie Bread Pudding with Bourbon-Pecan Hard Sauce

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These creamy pumpkin bread puddings are baked in pie dishes so they’re like a hybrid dessert; the lattice top is actually made of strips of butternut squash.

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Classic Pumpkin Pie

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Pumpkin Meringue Pie

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The meringue topping adds a retro yet elegant note to this holiday classic.

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