Recipes

Discover Doggone Baking’s collection of homemade pie and pastry recipes. From timeless classics to inventive twists, explore step-by-step guides and baking tips designed to help you make every pie from scratch with confidence.

Recipes | Chocolate | Christmas Pies | Cream Pies | Easter Pies | Fall Pies | Halloween Pies | Pie Science | Piepedia | Spring Pies | Summer Pies | Valentine's Day Pies | Winter Pies

Homemade Chocolate Cream Pie Recipe
ByDoggone Baking October 15, 2025August 3, 2026

Homemade Chocolate Cream Pie Recipe Chocolate cream pie is a timeless, year-round favorite for almost any occasion. Rich, silky, and indulgent chocolate pudding in a flaky pie crust, chocolate cream pie is just as perfect for a cozy winter dinner party as it is for a sunny summer picnic. Most modern chocolate cream pie recipes…

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Recipes | Christmas Pies | Meat | Pie History | Regional Pies | Savory Pies | Winter Pies

Tourtière: A French-Canadian Christmas Pie Recipe
ByDoggone Baking October 14, 2025October 28, 2026

Tourtière: A French-Canadian Christmas Meat Pie Recipe If you grew up in a French-Canadian household, chances are you’ve enjoyed a comforting slice of tourtière during the holidays. This traditional Québécois meat pie is a savory blend of ground meat, potatoes, and warm spices baked inside a flaky, golden crust. Tourtière has long been the centerpiece…

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Recipes | Cheesecake Pies | Fall Pies | Halloween Pies | Pumpkin and Squashes | Thanksgiving Pies | Winter Pies

Swirled Pumpkin Cheesecake Pie
ByDoggone Baking October 12, 2025August 3, 2026

Swirled Pumpkin Cheesecake Pie Recipe If you love both pumpkin pie and cheesecake, this pie brings them together in one creamy, delicious dessert. Cheesecake pies are less fussy than traditional cheesecakes since they don’t require a water bath or a springform pan, yet they deliver the same rich, smooth texture. This pumpkin cheesecake pie swirls…

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Recipes | Christmas Pies | Fall Pies | Nut Pies | Pecans | Thanksgiving Pies | Winter Pies

Bourbon Pecan Pie Recipe
ByDoggone Baking October 5, 2025May 16, 2026

Bourbon Pecan Pie Recipe Bourbon pecan pie is one of the most popular twists on a classic pecan pie. This easy, boozy, and festive variation only takes a few extra seconds to prepare. Simply stir 2 to 3 tablespoons of your favorite bourbon into the filling, and the result is a pie with a richer…

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Recipes | Pie Crusts

Best Graham Cracker Crust Recipe: A Complete Guide
ByDoggone Baking October 5, 2025July 5, 2026

Graham cracker crust recipe with instructions on how to make a graham cracker crust, tips on baked or no-bake crusts, plus variations, pro tips, and storage.

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Recipes | Christmas Pies | Custard Pies | Fall Pies | Pie Science | Piepedia | Pumpkin and Squashes | Thanksgiving Pies | Winter Pies

Brown Butter Sweet Potato Pie Recipe
ByDoggone Baking September 30, 2025August 3, 2026

Brown Butter Sweet Potato Pie Sweet potato pie is a beloved Thanksgiving pie, known for its warm flavor and cozy, nostalgic appeal. This brown butter sweet potato pie takes the classic recipe a step further, adding rich, nutty depth from browned butter to make each bite even more indulgent. The filling bakes up smooth, sweet,…

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Recipes | Christmas Pies | Fall Pies | Nut Pies | Pecans | Pie History | Piepedia | Regional Pies | Spring Pies | Summer Pies | Thanksgiving Pies | Winter Pies

Classic Southern Pecan Pie Recipe
ByDoggone Baking September 30, 2025August 3, 2026

Few desserts are as timeless as Southern pecan pie. This classic pecan pie recipe shows you how to make pecan pie step by step, with a glossy nut-filled center, buttery crust, and pro tips for perfect results every time.

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Recipes | Chocolate | Pie Science | Piepedia | Toppings | Valentine's Day Pies

How to Make Chocolate Ganache
ByDoggone Baking September 23, 2025May 20, 2026

This in-depth guide explains how to make chocolate ganache, from choosing the best chocolate and cacao percentages to understanding emulsification. Learn the ratios for white, milk, semisweet, and dark chocolate, plus troubleshooting tips and storage methods for smooth, perfect ganache every time.

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Recipes | Christmas Pies | Fall Pies | Misfits (Other) | Thanksgiving Pies | Winter Pies

Festive Nantucket Cranberry Pie Recipe
ByDoggone Baking September 23, 2025August 3, 2026

Nantucket Cranberry Pie is a cranberry upside-down cake with walnuts, almond cake batter, and a hint of spice. A simple, festive dessert for Thanksgiving or Christmas.

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Cranberry Apple Pie Recipe with Crumble Topping
ByDoggone Baking September 23, 2025August 3, 2026

Cranberry apple pie is the perfect holiday dessert. Sweet apples and tart cranberries bake together under a golden crumble topping for a festive, crowd-pleasing pie.

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Recipes | Chocolate | Fall Pies | Halloween Pies | No-Bake Pies | Peanut Butter

Peanut Butter Pie Recipe with Chocolate Ganache Topping
ByDoggone Baking September 16, 2025July 14, 2026

Looking for the best peanut butter pie recipe? This no-bake dessert combines a silky peanut butter filling, Oreo cookie crust, and rich chocolate ganache. Learn the history of peanut butter pie, get step-by-step instructions, fun Halloween decorating tips, and storage ideas.

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Recipes | Chocolate | Pie Crusts | Valentine's Day Pies

Easy Oreo Pie Crust Recipe (with Vegan and Gluten-Free Options)
ByDoggone Baking September 15, 2025July 5, 2026

An easy Oreo pie crust recipe with just cookies and butter for both beginner and experienced bakers. Includes options for vegan Oreo pie crust and gluten-free Oreo pie crust, plus tips for when to bake or freeze your crust. A quick, versatile base for no-bake desserts, cheesecakes, and cream pies.

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Recipes | Apple | Custard Pies | Fall Pies | Pie History | Piepedia | Thanksgiving Pies | Vintage Pies

Marlborough Pie: The Forgotten Thanksgiving Pie
ByDoggone Baking September 15, 2025October 11, 2026

Marlborough Pie is a historic apple custard pie flavored with sherry and nutmeg. Learn its origins, why it disappeared, and how to bake this unique holiday pie.

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Recipes | Apple | Caramel | Fall Pies | Fruit Pies | Halloween Pies | Thanksgiving Pies

Caramel Apple Pie Recipe with Pecan Crumble Topping
ByDoggone Baking September 10, 2025July 14, 2026

Caramel Apple Pie Recipe When I think of Halloween and fall desserts, nothing feels more iconic than a caramel apple. This caramel apple pie recipe takes that classic caramel apple flavor you already love and turns it into a warm, cozy apple pie you can slice up for Halloween parties, potlucks, or the very first…

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Recipes | Caramel | Toppings | Valentine's Day Pies

Salted Caramel Sauce Recipe
ByDoggone Baking September 10, 2025July 5, 2026

Foolproof homemade salted caramel sauce recipe with science-backed tips. Prevent burning, seizing, and crystallization for smooth, glossy caramel.

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Recipes | Caramel | Christmas Pies | Cream Pies | Thanksgiving Pies | Vintage Pies | Winter Pies

Old-Fashioned Butterscotch Pie Recipe
ByDoggone Baking September 8, 2025May 16, 2026

Butterscotch pie is a vintage dessert with a silky custard filling and mellow caramel-like flavor. Once a nationwide favorite, this old-fashioned cream pie deserves a comeback. Learn its history and how to make it step by step, from the butterscotch base to the perfect topping.

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Recipes | Chocolate | Easter Pies | Halloween Pies | Misfits (Other) | Valentine's Day Pies

Fudgy Brownie Pie Recipe
ByDoggone Baking September 1, 2025May 20, 2026

Fudgy Brownie Pie Recipe This fudgy brownie pie, or Tar Heel pie if you’re in North Carolina, is exactly what it sounds like: a gooey and fudgy brownie baked directly into a flaky pie crust. Brownie pie is always a crowd-pleaser, whether you serve it warm with a scoop of ice cream, dress it up…

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Recipes | Christmas Pies | Custard Pies | Fall Pies | Halloween Pies | Pumpkin and Squashes | Thanksgiving Pies | Winter Pies

Pumpkin Pie Recipe: Complete Guide to a Classic Dessert
ByDoggone Baking August 25, 2025October 11, 2026

A complete pumpkin pie recipe guide with step-by-step baking instructions, flavor variations, and troubleshooting tips for the perfect holiday pie.

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Recipes | Pie Crusts | Piepedia | The Ultimate Guide to Pie Crust

How to Make the Perfect Pie Dough | The Ultimate Guide to Pie Crust Part 1
ByDoggone Baking August 23, 2025August 3, 2026

A step-by-step guide to making the perfect buttery, flaky pie dough at home. Learn essential techniques for mixing, and discover the science behind pie dough so you can consistently bake tender, crisp, and delicious pies every time.

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Recipes | Christmas Pies | Citrus | Easter Pies | Meringue Pies | Spring Pies | Summer Pies | Valentine's Day Pies | Winter Pies

Classic Lemon Meringue Pie
ByDoggone Baking August 21, 2025August 3, 2026

Lemon meringue pie is an American classic: a buttery crust, tart lemon curd, and fluffy meringue topping. Follow this step-by-step recipe for the perfect pie.

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