Dessert Recipes & Ideas

Your Thanksgiving pie will thank you.

Let me tell you the secret to holiday baking success: You can fully bake pumpkin pies right now and freeze them to enjoy later. Because of their fat content, fully baked pie crusts freeze beautifully, and the rich custard fillings of pumpkin pie and sweet potato seem as if they were designed to be frozen, too. Follow these tips to learn how to freeze a pumpkin pie—and defrost it perfectly when you’re ready to serve. Cool the pie completely.

So rich! So chocolatey! So fun!

Crimping a pie crust is like putting on a piece of statement jewelry before you leave the house. It’s strictly decorative and won’t make your pie any tastier (or will it?), but looks oh-so nice for your pie presentation.There are, in fact, a few keys to knowing how to crimp pie crust like a professional.

Give it a nice wiggle to see if it's ready to be served.

What's your favorite slice?

You likely already have all the ingredients.

Whether you're making your pies ahead for Thanksgiving or you want to preserve the leftovers, we have answer for you.

Making your Thanksgiving pies ahead of time can be a lifesaver, but there's a right and wrong way to do it.