All of the best pies are wonderful in their own way, but there's just something dreamy about cream pies. Maybe it's the deliciously silky filling or the combination of textures when combined with flaky crust. Regardless, they’ll always have people reaching for seconds (and sometimes thirds). So, what makes cream pies so irresistible? Unlike fruit pies or baked custard pies, these beauties are filled with a luscious pudding or custard, poured into a pre-baked pie crust, and often crowned with a cloud of whipped cream. Tempted yet? Just wait—this list is packed with the most drool-worthy cream pie recipes you'll be dying to try.
Here, you can find the best cream pies perfect for every season and occasion! Sweet and fruity cream pies like coconut cream pie, banana cream pie, and pink lemonade pie are just what you need for the upcoming summer months while richer recipes like turtle pie, no-bake peanut butter pie, and possum pie will work wonderfully for the rest of the year. Though, you can certainly make them anytime! You can also check out a pumpkin cream pie for holidays.
No matter the pie you pick, they're all light, lush, creamy, and cool. The proof is in the pudding (or custard) filling, so scroll through these recipes and get to baking!
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No-Bake Peanut Butter Pie
David Malosh
Who can resist a peanut butter and jelly combo? This pie starts with a salty-sweet Ritz cracker crust; add to it a creamy peanut butter filling swirled with raspberry preserves for a little fruity surprise.
You’re looking at pure decadence! Every slice is as delicious as it sounds: a chocolaty Oreo crust, no-bake cream cheese filling swirled with dulce de leche, and a topping of chocolate fudge, caramel, whipped cream, and pecans.
No possums were harmed in the making of this dessert! It features several decadent layers: buttery pecan crust, smooth cream cheese, luscious chocolate pudding, and a thick topping of whipped cream.
You don't have to turn on the oven for this one! Made with store-bought eggnog, instant vanilla pudding mix, and a touch of nutmeg, the filling is light yet indulgent. A graham cracker crust provides a sweet, buttery base, while a whipped cream topping is the finishing touch.
This nostalgic dessert brings the rich, buttery sweetness of old-fashioned butterscotch pudding into a flaky pie crust. It features a silky, caramel-like custard filling inside and billowy, toasted meringue on top.
One of the most popular cream pies is the coconut cream pie. With its flaky, buttery pie crust and a silky coconut custard filling topped with whipped cream and toasted coconut chips, it's really no surprise that it is what dessert dreams are made of.
Take it from Ree, this pie will "hit the spot beautifully" this summer. That's thanks to it's fluffy raspberry filling that's piled into an Oreo crust. Of course, you'll need fresh raspberries and whipped cream to finish it off!
Though Ree might not love them, everyone else will go bananas for this pie! It's made of a vanilla custard filling in a homemade pie crust that's topped with thinly sliced bananas and plenty of whipped cream.
Perfect for Thanksgiving (or any other fall events), this pumpkin cream pie is a lighter and creamier version of the classic pumpkin pie. It has a graham cracker crust and seasonally spiced pumpkin filling.