Thinking ahead to the holidays and wondering about baking a delicious pumpkin pie for thanksgiving dinner this year? You can do it!
As the fall season (also known as pumpkin spice season around here!) descends upon us, pumpkin recipes abound in social media, and Bakers and Cooks everywhere start to plan their Thanksgiving celebrations. It’s pumpkin spice lattes season everywhere you look.
With pumpkin spice season in full swing, there is no better time to look to new recipes, there is no better time to look at new recipes, and you’re in the right place at Pie Lady Bakes!
We collected our favorite pumpkin pie recipes just for you. There is no better end to a traditional thanksgiving dinner than a pumpkin pie.
Shopping List
For a list of ingredients for each of these amazing recipes that are packed with pumpkin flavor, click on the ‘Get the Recipe’ button on each card listed below. You will be transported to a wonderland of pumpkin pie!
How to make the best pumpkin pie
Our Classic Pumpkin Pie (a traditional pumpkin pie recipe)
The Best No-Fail Pie Crust
You can get our No Fail Pie Crust recipe and video in the recipe cards below. It’s so easy!
Show-stopper Kahlua Pumpkin Pie – I swapped out the usual graham cracker crust and made it with ginger snap cookies instead! It’s amazing.
Amazing right?
TIPS
- Make your own homemade pumpkin pie spice blend. It’s just so easy! And also a great idea for holiday gift giving
- Use canned pumpkin filling
- When mixing pumpkin pie filling, use an immersion blender to prevent messy splatters
FAQS
Can I use a yellow cake mix instead of the Butter Pecan Cake Mix for the Pumpkin Pie Crunch?
Absolutely!
Why does my pumpkin pie filling have cracks in it when I take it out of the oven?
Let your pumpkin pie cool in the oven. The cooling of the oven temperature will prevent the top from cracking.
Can I make my pumpkin pie the day before Thanksgiving? Or even two days before?
You can make your pumpkin pies before the big day! Usually the day before is best and make sure you refrigerate your pies.
WHAT TO SERVE WITH HOMEMADE PUMPKIN PIE
Whipped Cream, Vanilla Ice Cream, Cool Whip, Maple Syrup, Chopped Pecans, and sprinkle with Cinnamon or Homemade Pumpkin Pie Spice!
RECIPE VARIATIONS
You can use store-bought pie crust if you are in a pinch for time! There are some amazing products available now. We used one for our classic apple pie recipe and traditional tourtiere. Both were delicious!
Feeling adventurous? Use your own pumpkins and make homemade pumpkin puree instead of canned. It takes more effort, but a good way to use those leftover pumpkins from Hallowe’en. I can’t taste the difference between homemade or canned, but some say they can!
Where did I get my inspiration for these recipes?
Our Classic Pumpkin Pie recipe is a family favorite and handed down. It’s actually a version of the famous Libby’s Pumpkin Pie. And I wanted to create a Gluten Free Pumpkin Pie for some special guests one year.
I created the Kahlua Pumpkin Pie just because. And our Pumpkin Pie Crunch is a recent addition and just so much fun to make.
So whether you’re craving a pumpkin smoothie, pumpkin muffins or are ready to bake a pie – this is a collection of the best pumpkin pie recipes and I know they will become your favorites too!
Enjoy!
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Pumpkin Pie Recipe Roundup
A fun collection of pumpkin pie recipes for the holidays! All with step by step instructions and videos for you to create and share the love. xo.
Hands down the easiest and most delicious pumpkin pie recipe I have ever made. Lightly spiced, using milk and eggs, it is rich and creamy and you will be more than happy with the result!
An easy to make dessert perfect for the holidays. All the sweetness of pumpkin pie, but so easy to make and feeds a crowd too!
This amazing Gluten Free Pumpkin Pie recipe is creamy, flavorful and tastes pretty amazing! It's such an easy recipe and whips up in a food processor in minutes! DONE! Perfect for Thanksgiving
Pumpkin Pie gets BIG flavor with a splash of Kahlua and just look at all that whipped cream! Prep time is easy with a gingerbread cookie pie crust
You CAN make any of these amazing pumpkin pie recipes for the Holidays!
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Judy Kahansky
Judy Kahansky is an experienced baker and writer. She loves to take classic and vintage recipes and update them to fit the busy lives of her readers. When not baking, Judy and her husband Mark are passionate golfers, travelers and dog lovers, spending as much time as they can with their sweet pup Millie.