25 Best Cream Pie Recipes That Will Have Everyone Asking for Seconds
They're so dreamy and delicious!
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All pies are wonderful in their own way, but there's just something dreamy about cream pies. Maybe it's the silky filling or how they 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 dozens of 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 lemon cream pie are just what you need for the upcoming summer months while richer recipes like chocolate cream pie, sugar cream pie, and Oreo cream 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.
For those looking for a unique dessert to bake, try flavors like passionfruit and coffee. You can even see several easy no-bake pies or bite-sized versions such as mini chocolate fudge cream pies—finished off with fun pie crust designs like a crimped crust. 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, then pull out your pie pans and get to baking!
Lemon Meringue Pie
This classic cream pie is perfect for summer! As if the lemon curd filling wasn't tasty enough, the whole pie is topped with a fluffy layer of toasted meringue.
Get the Lemon Meringue Pie recipe.
Chess Pie
This pie is a lot simpler to make than it is to actually play chess! The rich filling comes together in just one bowl then gets poured into a par-baked pie crust.
Get the Chess Pie recipe.
Possum Pie
Possum Pie is a cherished Arkansas dessert known for its delightful layers and whimsical name. It features a buttery pecan crust, smooth cream cheese, luscious chocolate pudding, and a thick layer of whipped cream.
Get the Possum Pie recipe.
No-Bake Eggnog Pie
Here's a sweet treat you don't have to turn your oven on for! 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 adds a festive finish.
Get Ree's No-Bake Eggnog Pie recipe.
Butterscotch Pie
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.
Get Ree's Butterscotch Pie recipe.
Coconut Cream Pie
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.
Get the Coconut Cream Pie recipe.
Raspberry Cream Pie
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!
Get Ree's Raspberry Cream Pie recipe.
Banana Cream Pie
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.
Get the Banana Cream Pie recipe.
Pumpkin Cream Pie
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.
Get Ree's Pumpkin Cream Pie recipe.
Chocolate Cream Pie
Calling all chocoholics! You won't be able to get enough of this smooth and rich pie that's packed with chocolate pudding filling inside either a handmade or store-bought frozen crust (pre-cooked and cooled). Don't forget the whipped cream and chocolate shavings!
No-Bake Blueberry Lemon Cream Pie
Your summer won't be complete until you give this fruity pie a try. To make it, you'll fill a graham cracker crust with a lemon cream filling, then pile on fresh blueberries and a tart lemon glaze.
Get the No-Bake Blueberry Lemon Cream Pie recipe at Mom on Timeout.
No-Bake Oreo Cream Pie
It takes just 15 minutes to prep this Oreo cream pie for cookie lovers to enjoy! It consists of several simple and sweet ingredients like sugar, cream cheese, whipped cream, and, of course, Oreo cookies for the crust.
Passionfruit Cream Pie
There are so many layers and flavors to this bright and airy passionfruit cream pie! The top is a subtle vanilla whipped cream followed by a tart, tropical, and fruity passionfruit cream curd that sits on top of a slightly crunchy, buttery shortbread crust.
Mini Chocolate Fudge Cream Pies
Just right for a party with plenty of grabby hands, these mini cream pies are just as easy and delicious as they are convenient. Each one has a buttery crust and a creamy, chocolatey fudge filling that's finished with a dash of whipped cream and a sprinkle of chopped chocolate.
Get the Mini Chocolate Fudge Cream Pies recipe at The Baker Mama.
Cream Pie
This classic cream pie will please any crowd with its flakey butter crust, rich and creamy vanilla custard filling, and cloud of whipped cream on top. You can make it days ahead, then store it in the fridge until you want to pull it out.
Get the Cream Pie recipe at Preppy Kitchen.
Coffee Cream Pie
Coffee connoisseurs, this one is for you! There's an element of coffee in every single layer, starting with a coffee-infused chocolate cookie crust that's then packed with a coffee cream and chocolate pudding filling. Complete the pie with a coffee-flavored whipped cream that's dusted with cinnamon.
Lemon Cream Pie with Triple Ginger Cookie Crust
The combination of citrusy lemon cream filling and a ginger cookie crust makes for a tart and spicy dessert that you'll be so glad you tried. Serve it with a dollop of whipped cream and fresh berries.
Get the Lemon Cream Pie with Triple Ginger Cookie Crust recipe at Bakes by Brown Sugar.
No-Bake Pina Colada Cream Pie
The only thing better than sipping a pina colada during the summer is taking a bite of a pina colada cream pie! This one has all the flavors of the classic drink: pineapple, coconut, and rum in the form extract. The tropical filling goes in a graham cracker crust and is topped with toasted coconut.
Get the No-Bake Pina Colada Cream Pie recipe at Mom on Timeout.
Mini Chocolate Mint Cream Pies
It will be love at first minty bite for anyone who tastes these mini cream pies! To make them, fill small shells with a pudding mix chocolate cream, then adorn them with a mint whipped topping and sprinkles. You can also tweak this recipe to make a full-sized pie.
Get the Mini Chocolate Mint Cream Pies recipe at Mom on Timeout.
Peanut Butter Banana Cream Pie
While there's so much to love about a classic banana cream pie, there's even more to love about a peanut butter banana cream pie! It takes the typical banana cream filling and enhances it with a peanut butter crust and whipped topping finished with peanut butter drizzle and more fresh bananas.
Get the Peanut Butter Banana Cream Pie recipe at The Baker Mama.
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