19 holiday pies that disappear before dessert time

Crowds start circling before the dinner plates are even cleared. These 19 holiday pies tend to vanish faster than anything else on the table. Watch what happens when dessert becomes the main event.

Triple Berry Crumble Pie with Almond Coconut Oat Crust

Guests always seem to cut extra-large slices of this one. The topping alone makes Triple Berry Crumble Pie with Almond Coconut Oat Crust a favorite on the dessert table. Even crumbs tend to disappear by the end of the night.
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Triple Berry Hand Pies

Closeup of a broken open triple berry hand pie. — Triple Berry Hand Pies. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

These little bites tend to vanish before anyone even finishes their plate. There’s something fun about grabbing one without needing a fork. People never stop at just one when Triple Berry Hand Pies are around.
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Mini Apple Pies

They fit in your palm but disappear twice as fast. No slicing or sharing needed when Mini Apple Pies are on the dessert tray. Guests always ask if there are more.
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Single-Serve Apple Pie

Mini apple pie on cutting board. — Single-Serve Apple Pie. Photo credit: Little Bit Recipes.

You don’t need to slice or share anything here. Single-Serve Apple Pie makes sure everyone gets their own. And somehow, one never feels like enough.
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The Best Vegan Gluten-Free Pumpkin Pie

You’d never guess this one skips the gluten and dairy. The Best Vegan Gluten-Free Pumpkin Pie is rich enough to stand beside any classic. It goes fast every single year.
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Apple Slab Pie

There’s no shortage of forks when this one comes out. Apple Slab Pie feeds a crowd and gets picked clean faster than you’d expect. You’ll wish you had made two.
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Mock Apple Pie

Everyone tries it once out of curiosity, then comes back for more. Mock Apple Pie surprises people in the best way. They never see it coming.
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Pumpkin Chiffon Pie

It’s lighter than most and still disappears faster. Guests go back for more of Pumpkin Chiffon Pie without thinking twice. Nothing else tastes quite like it.
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Mini Blueberry Pies

These are gone before the coffee even hits the table. Everyone reaches for Mini Blueberry Pies the moment they see them. They make dessert feel easy and fun.
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Cherry Slab Pie

Once the pan gets passed around, it empties quick. Cherry Slab Pie always brings people back for seconds. It’s dependable and never overlooked.
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Old-Fashioned Lattice Top Apple Pie

Overhead view of apple pie with apples. — Old-Fashioned Lattice Top Apple Pie. Photo credit: At the Immigrant's Table.

This one draws attention the moment it’s set down. You can count on Old-Fashioned Lattice Top Apple Pie to hold its spot at the center of the table. And not a crumb gets left behind.
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Victory Blueberry Pie

Slice of blueberry pie with whipped cream on glass plate. — Victory Blueberry Pie. Photo credit: Real Life of Lulu.

Some recipes never lose their place on the table. Victory Blueberry Pie is one of those desserts that disappears before you blink. No one ever skips it.
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Strawberry Slab Pie

You’ll want to claim your slice before the tray starts clearing. It’s hard to beat the crowd once someone spots Strawberry Slab Pie. Big-batch pies like this don’t tend to stick around.
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Puff Pastry Apple Pie

A lightly browned pie on a cooling rack. — Puff Pastry Apple Pie. Photo credit: Downsizing Dinner.

The crust alone makes this one hard to pass up. Once people get a bite of Puff Pastry Apple Pie, they don’t stop at one. Plates clear fast when this shows up.
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Butterscotch Pie

There’s always someone hoping this one made it back this year. You can count on Butterscotch Pie to draw compliments and empty plates. It never lasts long.
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Apple Pie

A slice of crumb-topped pie on a white decorative plate with a fork next to it. A red and white cloth is partially visible in the corner. — Apple Pie. Photo credit: Real Life of Lulu.

Few desserts get cleaned out quicker than this one. Apple Pie is the kind of dish people hope someone else brought. And it always finds its way to every holiday table.
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Amaretto Cream Pie with Almond Crust

It looks fancy but feels easy. Amaretto Cream Pie with Almond Crust finishes the meal with just the right touch. Guests never leave a slice behind.
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Old-Fashioned Black Bottom Pie Recipe

A slice of chocolate cream pie on a plate. — Old-Fashioned Black Bottom Pie Recipe. Photo credit: Real Life of Lulu.

This one flies under the radar until it’s almost gone. Old-Fashioned Black Bottom Pie Recipe brings something a little different to the table. Most people ask where it came from as they reach for seconds.
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Mini Strawberry Pies

These get picked off the tray in no time. There’s no waiting around once Mini Strawberry Pies show up. They’re always the first to vanish.
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