26 Pies That’ll Cure Your Winter Blues

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26 Pies That’ll Cure Your Winter Blues1/26 Buckeye Pie 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved TASTE OF HOME Total Time 45 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Everyone who eats this pie raves about it! You can cover the whole top with ganache, but leaving part of the filling bare is the traditional way to make it. —Mary Northrup, Alpine, New York 2/26 Chocolate Chess Pie 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Chocolate Chess Pie Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 5 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

This is one of my mother’s go-to recipes

This is one of my mother’s go-to recipes. It’s a yummy spin on the classic chocolate chess pie. — Ann Dickens, Nixa, Missouri 3/26 Praline Pumpkin Pecan Pie 2 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 1 hour 25 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe 4/26 Cranberry Tart 26 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Cranberry Tart Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 55 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: While everyone is enjoying a bountiful meal, this eye-catching tart can be baking to perfection in the oven. The pretty holiday dessert calls

for very few ingredients, and it’s a snap to assemble

for very few ingredients, and it’s a snap to assemble. —Jackie Zack, Riverside, Connecticut 5/26 Candy Cane Pie 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Candy Cane Pie Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When my college roommate first made this pie, I couldn’t get enough! Using a store-bought crust helps save time when you’re in the midst of the holidays. —Charlotte Stewart, Mesa, Arizona 6/26 Easy Peanut Butter & Pretzel Pie 9 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Easy Peanut Butter & Pretzel Pie Recipe photo by Taste of

I like to serve slices with cherry-vanilla

Home Total Time 25 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My crispy, salty pretzel crust just begs for a creamy no-bake peanut butter filling and a layer of chocolate ganache. — Gina Nistico, Taste of Home Food Editor 7/26 Cherry Pear Pie 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Cherry Pear Pie Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 20 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Two of my family’s favorite fruits appear in this splendid pie with a nutty streusel topping. I like to serve slices with cherry-vanilla

Then I found chocolaty Nutella hazelnut spread and I was hooked!

frozen yogurt.—Trisha Kruse, Eagle, Idaho 8/26 Creamy Hazelnut Pie 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 10 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I’ve always been a big fan of peanut butter. Then I found chocolaty Nutella hazelnut spread and I was hooked! I even changed one of my all-time favorite pie recipes by substituting that ingredient. —Lisa Varner, El Paso, Texas 9/26 Mile-High Cranberry Meringue Pie 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved TASTE OF HOME Total Time 1 hour 25 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Your

Let it sit in your refrigerator for at least four hours for best results

holiday crowd will be blown away when they see this pie with towering meringue on top. Let it sit in your refrigerator for at least four hours for best results. —Marcia Whitney, Gainesville, Florida 10/26 Gingersnap Crumb Pear Pie 3 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved TASTE OF HOME Total Time 1 hour 35 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This basic recipe was one my grandmother used for making crumble pies from fresh fruit. She simply substituted oats, gingersnaps or vanilla wafers depending on the fruit. Pear was always my favorite, and I added

the ginger and caramel to give it a new twist

the ginger and caramel to give it a new twist. —Fay Moreland, Wichita Falls, Texas 11/26 Skillet Brownies 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Skillet Brownies Recipe photo by Laura Scherb for Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Here’s a fun and festive way to serve brownies. Family and friends will love topping their pieces with whipped cream and strawberries. —Johnnie McLeod, Bastrop, Louisiana 12/26 Sweet & Salty Truffle Pie 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Sweet & Salty Truffle Pie Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour

I serve it during the holidays and for special occasions

25 min Servings 8 servings (24 truffles) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Homemade truffles—a little bit sweet and a little bit salty—will keep you coming back for more. Store extra truffles in the fridge.—Shirley Warren, Thiensville, Wisconsin 13/26 Orange Chocolate Ricotta Pie 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: The orange and chocolate flavors make a classic pairing in this traditional Italian dessert. I serve it during the holidays and for special occasions. —Trisha Kruse, Eagle, Idaho 14/26 Raspberry Red Bakewell Tart 5

Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Raspberry Red Bakewell Tart Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I fell for the Bakewell tart, a British dessert, while stationed in Dubai with the Navy. Jam with almond filling is traditional, but red velvet makes this a holiday dazzler. —Crystal Schlueter, Northglenn, Colorado 15/26 Caramel Peanut Fantasy 7 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Packed with peanuts and gooey with caramel, this do-ahead treat is one

sweet dream of a dessert to serve company

sweet dream of a dessert to serve company. With an easy cookie crust and scrumptious candy bar layers, it goes together quickly—and will disappear just as fast! —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 16/26 Caramel-Pecan Apple Pie 69 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Caramel-Pecan Apple Pie Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 50 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: You’ll love the smell in your kitchen—and the smiles on everybody’s faces—when you make this scrumptious caramel apple pie recipe. It takes me back home to Virginia, to my granny’s

Cherries or not, the chocolate and mint are definitely meant for each other

table. —Jean Castro, Phoenix, Arizona 17/26 Marshmallow Grasshopper Pie 1 Review Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Marshmallow Grasshopper Pie Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: After a hearty meal, this refreshing pie hits the spot. I always make this festive treat whenever my son comes to visit; he loves to add sweet cherries on top. Cherries or not, the chocolate and mint are definitely meant for each other. —Sally Vandermus, Rochester, Minnesota 18/26 Ribbon Pudding Pie 20 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Ribbon Pudding Pie Recipe photo

I make this cannoli cheesecake

by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Cool, smooth and creamy, this pretty pie is a slice of heaven for people with diabetes and anyone who likes an easy yet impressive dessert. The lovely pudding layers feature a yummy combination of vanilla, chocolate and butterscotch. —Doris Morgan, Verona, Mississippi 19/26 Cannoli Cheesecake 13 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved No-Bake Chocolate Chip Cannoli Cheesecake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I make this cannoli cheesecake

in the summer for a flavorful and refreshing treat

in the summer for a flavorful and refreshing treat. I love the added bonus of not having to turn on the oven in hot weather. —Kristen Heigl, Staten Island, New York 20/26 Pear Gruyere Pie 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 1 hour 10 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I love cheese and fruit, so this pie is a natural pairing for me. Sweet and spicy wine-poached pears and a flaky, buttery cheese crust make for a winning dessert you’ll want to make again and again. If you’re serving this for Thanksgiving, bake

leaf-shaped pie pastry on top for a festive look

leaf-shaped pie pastry on top for a festive look. —Alexandra Penfold, Brooklyn, New York 21/26 Creamy Coffee Pie 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: It’s easy to stir mini marshmallows, mini chocolate chips and crushed sandwich cookies into coffee ice cream to create this irresistible frozen dessert. —Cherron Nagel, Columbus, Ohio 22/26 Cranberry Pie 7 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Cranberry Pie Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 20 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: To

A dollop of orange cream complements the slightly tart flavor

showcase abundant fall cranberries, make this beautiful lattice-topped cranberry pie. A dollop of orange cream complements the slightly tart flavor. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen 23/26 No-Bake Pumpkin Pie 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Double-Layer Pumpkin Pie Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This no-bake pumpkin pie includes a delicious cream cheese layer. It’s a terrific make-ahead dessert because it needs to refrigerate a few hours. —Donna Freund, Dubuque, Iowa 24/26 Bourbon Pumpkin Tart with Walnut Streusel 13 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Bourbon Pumpkin Tart with

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