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Perfect Pumpkin Pie Recipes

By Midwest Living editors Updated November 16, 2022
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These crowd-pleasing pumpkin pie recipes—with flavor variations like pumpkin chess pie, pumpkin cream cheese pie and pumpkin chiffon pie—are sure to sweeten any celebration.

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Pumpkin Cream Cheese Pie

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Cream cheese strudel inspired the owner of Just Pies in Westerville, Ohio, to build a pumpkin pie with a surprise cream cheese layer. For the creamiest pumpkin pie, don't overbake.

Related: Favorite Holiday Pies

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Apple Butter Pumpkin Pie

Apple Butter Pumpkin Pie
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The classic pumpkin pie gets even better with the addition of apple butter, which gives extra sweetness and a slightly softer texture to the dessert. A streusel topping adds a bit of crunch.

Related: Pumpkin Recipes We Absolutely Love

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Maple Pumpkin Pie with Salted Pecan Brittle

Maple Pumpkin Pie with Salted Pecan Brittle
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The combination of maple and pumpkin flavors make a second slice of this pie hard to resist. Prepare the pecan brittle up to a week ahead, then sprinkle on just before serving.

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Paradise Pumpkin Pie

Paradise Pumpkin Pie
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A cheesecake layer and nut topping help this pumpkin pie stand out from its peers. This recipe was a winner at the Morton, Illinois, Pumpkin Festival baking competition.

Related: Best Holiday Desserts

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Pumpkin Chiffon Pie

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A spiced filling, made from whipped cream, creates a lighter-tasting version of traditional pumpkin pie. The gingersnap crust adds more kick than classic crusts.

Related: Our Best Thanksgiving Desserts

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Mommy's Pumpkin Pie

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"This recipe is adapted from my mother's classic pumpkin pie," says Linda Hundt, owner of Sweetielicious Bakery Cafe in DeWitt, Michigan. "I added cream to make it a bit richer and orange zest for flavor." The result is a dark, mahogany pumpkin pie with ginger-cinnamon-clove spiciness.

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Pumpkin-Pecan Tassies

Pumpkin-Pecan Tassies
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These tiny pies, baked in a muffin tin, showcase the flavors of pumpkin and pecans in a one- or two-bite dessert.

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Pumpkin Chess Pie

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The bakers at Wick's Pies in Winchester, Indiana, crossed chess pie with pumpkin pie, adding more eggs, more spices and a little cornmeal to their pumpkin recipe. The result: a pie with a more intense pumpkin and spice flavor, and a slightly thicker filling.

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