Food Recipe Collections & Favorites Desserts 26 Holiday Pie and Tart Recipes Round off a delightful holiday meal with a dessert that's bound to impress. By Real Simple Editors Real Simple Editors Facebook Instagram Twitter An article attributed to "Real Simple Editors" indicates a collaborative effort from our in-house team. Sometimes, several writers and editors have contributed to an article over the years. These collaborations allow us to provide you with the most accurate, up-to-date, and comprehensive information available.The REAL SIMPLE team strives to make life easier for you. They are experts in their fields who research, test and clearly explain the best recipes, strategies, trends and products. They have worked for some of the most prestigious brands in lifestyle journalism, including Apartment Therapy, Better Homes & Gardens, Food & Wine, the Food Network, Good Housekeeping, InStyle, Martha Stewart Living, O: The Oprah Magazine, Parents, POPSUGAR, Rachel Ray Every Day, and Vogue. Real Simple's Editorial Guidelines Updated on December 20, 2016 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: Mikkel Vang Buttery crusts plus rich fillings equals total deliciousness. 01 of 26 Apple Crumb Pie Mikkel Vang Two kinds of apples fill a heavenly crumb-topped dessert. Get the recipe: Apple Crumb Pie Get more Thanksgiving dessert recipes and easy holiday desserts. 02 of 26 Apple Kuchen Quentin Bacon This version of the Viennese treat kuchen is glazed with apricot jam. Get the recipe: Apple Kuchen 03 of 26 Chocolate Silk Pie Marcus Nilsson Cream and butter make the chocolate filling extra decadent. Get the recipe: Chocolate Silk Pie 04 of 26 Bitter Orange Crostata Anna Williams Tart meets pie in a crostata, an Italian creation filled here with orange marmalade. Get the recipe: Bitter Orange Crostata 05 of 26 Cherry Pie William Meppem Sour cherries make a rustic pie nicely tart. Get the recipe: Cherry Pie 06 of 26 Banana Cream Pie Anna Williams Fresh bananas line the bottom of the pie, so there’s a tasty surprise in each bite. Get the recipe: Banana Cream Pie 07 of 26 Peach Ricotta Tart James Baigrie Take a different approach to dessert―grill a peach tart on pizza dough. Get the recipe: Peach Ricotta Tart 08 of 26 Cranberry Cream Pie Beatriz da Costa An airy cranberry cream pie makes a light ender to a summer barbecue or a traditional Thanksgiving dinner. Get the recipe: Cranberry Cream Pie 09 of 26 Pressed-Crust Pear Tart Beatriz da Costa The Bosc pear’s natural sweet-spicy taste is made even more flavorful with the addition of cinnamon. Get the recipe: Pressed-Crust Pear Tart 10 of 26 Mint Chip Ice Cream Pie Yunhee Kim The hardest part of this three-ingredient ice cream pie? Giving it enough time to set in the fridge before digging in. Get the recipe: Mint Chip Ice Cream Pie 11 of 26 Peach Almond Crostada Christopher Baker Fresh, ripe peaches and chopped almonds top a refrigerated piecrust for an easy dessert. Get the recipe: Peach Almond Crostada 12 of 26 Pecan Wedges With Brown Sugar Whipped Cream Hector Manuel Sanchez Whip heavy cream with brown sugar to pair with a pecan lover’s dream. Get the recipe: Pecan Wedges With Brown Sugar Whipped Cream 13 of 26 Graham Cracker Pie Amy Neunsinger The filling is custardy; the crust, graham crackers. Get the recipe: Graham Cracker Pie 14 of 26 Ginger-Pear Crumble James Baigrie Toss pears with grated ginger for unexpected tang. Get the recipe: Ginger-Pear Crumble 15 of 26 Ice Cream Pie With Warm Blueberry Sauce James Baigrie Creamy vanilla ice cream gets a drizzle of warm sauce made with fresh blueberries. Get the recipe: Ice Cream Pie With Warm Blueberry Sauce 16 of 26 Pumpkin Cheesecake John Kernick For a new take on a fall classic, try a pumpkin cheesecake. Get the recipe: Pumpkin Cheesecake 17 of 26 Peach and Sour Cream Tart Mikkel Vang A bewitching combination―peaches and cream―is made even sweeter with a bit of honey. Get the recipe: Peach and Sour Cream Tart 18 of 26 Summer Fruit Pie Ngoc Minh Ngo This pie showcases a virtual bounty of fresh fruits. Get the recipe: Summer Fruit Pie 19 of 26 Gingersnap Pear Cheesecake Sang An Ginger infuses a cheesecake, with its gingersnap crust and layer of ginger-spiked pears. Get the recipe: Gingersnap Pear Cheesecake 20 of 26 Sweet Potato Pie qSang An This take on the sweet potato pie, a staple of southern cooking, is loaded with taste but light on calories. Get the recipe: Sweet Potato Pie 21 of 26 Raspberry Rhubarb Tart Christopher Baker Use a cast-iron skillet to make this fruit tart, and you’re practically guaranteed to get a perfect crust. Get the recipe: Raspberry Rhubarb Tart 22 of 26 Rustic Apple Tart David Prince A hearty, easy-to-make tart brims with cinnamon apples. Get the recipe: Rustic Apple Tart Apple Pie Baked Apples 23 of 26 Chocolate-Caramel Ice Cream Pie Maria Robledo Each layer is distinctly scrumptious, whether it’s dark chocolate, caramel, or hazelnut. Get the recipe: Chocolate-Caramel Ice Cream Pie 24 of 26 Raspberry Crostata James Baigrie The make-your-own crust of this crostata is simple to work with because it doesn’t require any rolling out. Get the recipe: Raspberry Crostata 25 of 26 Chocolate Ice Box Cake Amy Neunsinger Just the name alone speaks to this confection’s old-fashioned goodness. Get the recipe: Chocolate Ice Box Cake 26 of 26 Chocolate Pecan Pie John Kernick If you wish, add rum to the filling mixture to subtly enhance the flavor of the pecans. Get the recipe: Chocolate Pecan Pie 8 Mini Pies Made in a Muffin Tin Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit