Classic Cream Pie Recipes (2024)

Lemon Cream Pie

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A slice of luscious chocolate, lemon, coconut, or fruity cream pie is the perfect ending to a casual summertime meal.

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Million Dollar Pie

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Million Dollar Pie Recipe

Don't be fooled by the name, this Million Dollar Pie is actually quite inexpensive to make—but it tastes like a million bucks.Plus, it couldn't be simpler to toss together and requires no baking. Whip it up for a holiday meal or spur-of-the-moment party.

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Mixed Berry Cream Pie with Double Chocolate Crust

Mixed Berry Cream Pie with Double Chocolate Crust

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Mixed Berry Cream Pie with Double Chocolate Crust Recipe

Brushing red currant jelly onto the berries makes them shine, like those fruit tarts you see in bakeries. If you can't find red currant jelly, use strawberry jelly (don't subsitute jam or preserves).

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Classic Boston Cream Pie

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Classic Boston Cream Pie Recipe

If you’re looking for the best Boston Cream Pie recipe out there, consider the search complete. Despite the name, this classic dessert lands among the most divine cake constructions we can imagine: Delicate pastry cream sandwiched between two fluffy vanilla cake layers, all topped with a decadent cap of chocolate ganache. Vanilla bean paste, which we call for in this recipe, saves bakers the hassle of scraping beans from the pod, while still delivering a similarly powerful depth of vanilla flavor. Not to mention, grabbing a jar of the paste (from supermarkets like Whole Foods or on Amazon) is a far better value than purchasing vanilla pods and definitely an ingredient we’d encourage home bakers to try. That said, if you already have vanilla extract in your pantry and are ready to start baking, the extract will work just fine!

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Strawberry Ice Cream Pie with Pretzel Crust

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Strawberry Ice Cream Pie with Pretzel Crust Recipe

This summer-centric pie makes is a so-easy, yet impressive, cool and creamy treat. Use your favorite brand of prepared strawberry ice cream or fill the crust using your your best homemade recipe. Set your ice cream out at room temperature about 25 to 30 minutes before you plan to start scooping it into the cooled crust so that it has enough time to soften. This recipe would work equally well using raspberry sorbet and a blend of fresh raspberries and strawberries on top.

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Lemon Meringue Ice-Cream Pie

Lemon Meringue Ice-Cream Pie

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Lemon Meringue Ice-Cream Pie Recipe

Homemade Lemon Curd delivers a burst of bright citrus flavor to this simple-to-fix lemon meringue pie, and--sweeter still--it can be made up to 2 weeks ahead!

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Toasted Almond and Chocolate Toffee Ice Cream Pie

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Toasted Almond and Chocolate Toffee Ice Cream Pie Recipe

Ice cream pies make ideal desserts for big holiday dinners, because you can make them days in advance and just haul them out of the freezer right before serving. Plus, they're easy to make.

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Chocolate Icebox Pie

Chocolate Icebox Pie

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Chocolate Icebox Pie Recipe

This ultra-decadent chocolate pie recipe features a rich homemade chocolate pie filling topped with whipped cream and chopped chocolate candy bar pieces.

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Pumpkin Ice Cream Gingersnap Pie

Pumpkin Ice Cream Gingersnap Pie Recipe

An ice cream pie for Thanksgiving may sound almost revolutionary, but it delivers classic flavors and convenience. Made ahead and frozen, it doesn't require valuable oven or counter space. Plus, you can vary the formula pretty much however you like, with different cookies, ice cream flavors, and toppings.

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Strawberry Smoothie Ice-Cream Pie

Strawberry Smoothie Ice-Cream Pie

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Strawberry Smoothie Ice-Cream Pie Recipe

The waffle-cone crust idea for this frozen ice cream pie came from Cheryl F. Rogers of Kenner, Louisiana.

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Oreo Cookie Pie

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Oreo Cookie Pie Recipe

Oreos on Oreos on Oreos. This Oreo pie recipe is super easy and a must-make for any fan of Milk's Favorite Cookie.

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Mango Cream Pie

Mango Cream Pie

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Mango Cream Pie Recipe

Mango nectar and fresh mango slices provide a taste of tropical paradise in every bite of this silky pie.

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Double-Banana Cream Pie

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Double-Banana Cream Pie Recipe

Thick vanilla custard is layered with ripe bananas in a sweet arrowroot-cookie crust. You'll hear "mmm" with each bite.

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Two-Bite Chocolate Cream Pie

Two-Bite Chocolate Cream Pies

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Two-Bite Chocolate Cream Pie Recipe

These dreamy little pies are a chocolate-lovers delight. Serve these indulgent treats at your summer gathering, family reunion, or girls' night in.

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Pistachio Cardamom Ice Cream Pie

Pistachio-Cardamom Ice Cream Pie

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Pistachio Cardamom Ice Cream Pie Recipe

Kulfi, a lusciously dense, almost chewy Indian ice cream, is often flavored with pistachios and cardamom. It inspired this pie. If you'd like your topping to be a true pistachio green, use in-shell roasted pistachios—they tend to retain their color better than the type sold out of the shell.

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Rebecca's Black Bottom Icebox Pie

Rebecca's Black Bottom Icebox Pie

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Rebecca's Black Bottom Icebox Pie Recipe

A slice of luscious cream pie is the perfect ending to a casual summertime meal.

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Double Coconut Cream Pie

Double Coconut Cream Pie

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Double Coconut Cream Pie Recipe

From the chocolate-coconut crust to the toasted coconut on the top, if you love coconut then this indulgent cream pie is for you.

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Black Bottom Vanilla Cream Pie

Black Bottom Vanilla Cream Pie

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Black Bottom Vanilla Cream Pie Recipe

A gingersnap cookie crust is the perfect foil to the creamy vanilla filling in this cool cream pie, which costs just 76 cents per serving. Chill overnight, or for at least 3 hours, before serving.

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Mocha Cream Pie

Mocha Cream Pie

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Mocha Cream Pie Recipe

Impress guests by serving individual pies to each dinner guest or couple at the table. Make the heavenly crust by crumbling chocolate cookie sandwiches and combining with a little butter, for good measure.

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Double-Chocolate Cream Pie

Double-Chocolate Cream Pie

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Double-Chocolate Cream Pie Recipe

Double chocolate. What else need be said about this cream pie recipe, other than "yum"?

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Dulce de Leche Banana Cream Pie

Dulce de Leche Banana Cream Pie

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Dulce de Leche Banana Cream Pie Recipe

Layer bananas into this delectable cream pie featuring only five ingredients. To make the dulce de leche, you simply cook sweetened condensed milk over simmering water until it's golden brown.

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Coconut Cream Pie with Pineapple

Coconut Cream Pie with Pineapple

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Coconut Cream Pie with Pineapple Recipe

Even if you're not relaxing at a secluded Caribbean resort, you'll feel as though you are with a slice of this island-inspired cream pie.

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White Chocolate-Key Lime Pie

White Chocolate-Key Lime Pie

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White Chocolate-Key Lime Pie Recipe

They say opposites attract, and, in the case of this pie, it's true. The rich sweetness of white chocolate and the tart crispness of key lime juice create a match made in flavor heaven.

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Chai Cream Pie

Chai Cream Pie

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Chai Cream Pie Recipe

The chai spices in this pie are delicious, warm, and inviting with cinnamon, cloves, and cardamom.

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Sky-High Chocolate Pie

Sky-High Chocolate Pie

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Sky-High Chocolate Pie Recipe

Dive right into the sweetness of the impressively tall meringue topping to reach the rich, dense chocolate filling. And you need not worry about overindulging because one slice contains only 5.2 grams of fat.

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Coconut Cream Pie

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Coconut Cream Pie Recipe

When it comes to pie recipes, this classic coconut pie recipe takes the blue ribbon. The use of a refrigerated pie crust makes it easy and the whipped cream makes it stunning.

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Chocolate Cream Pie

Chocolate Cream Pie

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Chocolate Cream Pie Recipe

Chocolate lovers will delight in the bittersweet chocolate filling and the chocolate wafer-crumb crust. For a finishing touch, sprinkle each slice with a bit of grated chocolate.

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Key Lime Pie

Key Lime Pie

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Key Lime Pie Recipe

Fresh limes are a must for this perfect citrus pie. Key limes, often found only in specialty produce departments, are smaller and rounder than the more common Persian limes. They also are more yellow than green. You can substitute Persian limes, but we don't recommend using bottled lime juice for this recipe.

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Coconut Cream Pie

Coconut Cream Pie

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Coconut Cream Pie Recipe

A triple dose of coconut—from coconut milk, coconut extract, and flaked sweetened coconut—gives this light coconut pie its extraordinary flavor.

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Mexican Chocolate Cream Pie

Mexican Chocolate Cream Pie

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Mexican Chocolate Cream Pie Recipe

Ground red pepper adds a subtle but distinct kick to the pie, while instant espresso powder intensifies the flavor. Omit either or both if you prefer a standard chocolate cream pie.

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Mocha-Espresso Cream Pie

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Mocha-Espresso Cream Pie Recipe

Mocha-Espresso Cream Pie is a chocolate-lover's dream. A crunchy cookie crust is filled with a decadent chocolate filling before being topped off with Coffee Whipped Cream.

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Candied Orange Walnut Ice Cream Pie

Candied-Orange Walnut Ice Cream Pie

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Candied Orange Walnut Ice Cream Pie Recipe

Ice cream pies make ideal desserts for big holiday dinners, because you can make them days in advance and just haul them out of the freezer right before serving. Plus, they're easy to make.

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Lemon Cream Pie

Lemon Cream Pie

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Lemon Cream Pie Recipe

This lightened cream pie classic is sweet-tart perfection and a delicious lemon ending to any meal. You'll love the make-ahead convenience. Brush edges of crust with egg wash for nice browning.

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FAQs

What's the difference between custard pie and cream pie? ›

In North America, "custard pie" commonly refers to a plain mixture of milk, eggs, sugar, salt, vanilla extract and sometimes nutmeg combined with a pie crust. It is distinctly different from a cream pie, which contains cooked custard poured into a cooled, precooked crust.

What is cream pie filling made of? ›

Place sugar, egg, half-and-half, flour, whipping cream, and butter or margarine in blender. Beat until thoroughly combined. Pour into pie shell and sprinkle with cinnamon. Bake in preheated oven for 60 to 70 minutes, until set in center.

What is Dolly Parton pie? ›

Calling all Dolly Parton fans! This dessert legendary holiday walnut pie is a delicious and easy play on a pecan pie using walnuts instead of pecans. A bit of sugar, corn syrup, and melted butter comes together as a smooth, subtle filling. Save the recipe for Thanksgiving, we are sure you'll enjoy it.

What thickens a cream pie? ›

Very often flour or cornstarch is used, but in certain instances tapioca, arrowroot and potato starch can also help achieve the desired consistency.

Why does my custard pie taste like scrambled eggs? ›

Why does my egg custard pie taste like scrambled eggs? Overbaked custard can lead to an eggy flavor and rubbery consistency. Make sure to bake the custard pie until slightly jiggly in the center.

What is the thickener commonly used in custard pies? ›

Many custard recipes/formulas use cornstarch as the thickening agent. The amount of liquid a starch grain can attract (absorb) and how concentrated the starch grains are in the liquid affect the thickness of the final product.

What is funeral pie made of? ›

Don't let the name scare you away! Vintage Funeral Pie Recipe is an old-fashioned dessert that is made from raisins, spices, and walnuts. It was traditionally made by the Amish, but this sugary pie fits right into a Southern cook's recipe box.

What ingredient helps thicken the filling of a cream pie? ›

Some pie recipes thicken the filling with flour; others use cornstarch, while others still rely on tapioca.

What is Boston cream pie filling made of? ›

What is Boston cream filling made of? This delicious cake is filled with pastry cream or creme patissiere in French. It's a silky custard made from egg yolks and sugar most often flavored with vanilla.

What is a coffin pie? ›

A coffin or coffyn referred to a container made of pastry, a precursor of the modern pie crust, and food was served in the coffin it had been cooked in. The first printed use of the word coffin as a box for a corpse appeared later, in the 16th century. ​ Historians trace pies back to ancient times.

What is a patsy pie? ›

The English word "pasty" derives from Medieval French (O.Fr. paste from V.Lat pasta) for a pie, filled with venison, salmon or other meat, vegetables or cheese, baked without a dish. Pasties have been mentioned in cookbooks throughout the ages.

What is the famous pie at Dollywood? ›

Back in 2010, when Dollywood celebrated its 25th season, the Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, amusem*nt park looked for ways to mark its silver anniversary. That's when the culinary team cooked up the idea for a 25-pound apple pie to coincide with the park's 25th birthday.

What is the difference between a cream and custard pie? ›

Custard pies feature an egg-thickened filling that's a bit firmer than pastry cream.

What causes a cream pie to get watery? ›

It may not have set properly if the custard wasn't cooked long enough or if it wasn't chilled adequately. Ensure you follow the recipe's instructions for both cooking and chilling times, and consider refrigerating the pie for a longer period if needed.

Is cornstarch or flour better to thicken a berry pie? ›

The three most common starches used to thicken the fruit juices of a pie are flour, tapioca, and cornstarch. I prefer cornstarch because I find that it actually enhances the flavor of the fruit.

What's the difference between custard and cream? ›

The eggs give the frozen custard a creamy and rich texture, while the heavy cream provides a smooth and velvety consistency.

What is another name for custard pie? ›

A few days ago, I was asked, "What's the difference between chess and custard pies?" My answer: Chess pies, of which there are many flavors, belong to the custard pie family and are therefore just a custard pie by a different name.

What is custard pie made of? ›

Combine sugar, milk, melted butter, flour, vanilla, and nutmeg in a large bowl; mix well. Beat in eggs until well blended. Pour filling into partially baked pie shell. Bake in the preheated oven until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, 45 to 55 minutes.

Why is it called a custard pie? ›

The custard pie has a long and noble history. It's an indication of just how right the idea is that the term is almost a tautology, “custard” being a corruption of a French word for “pastry case”, croustade.

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