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    Home » MSN Slideshows

    31 Old-School Pies Just Like Grandma Used to Make

    Published: Apr 23, 2025 by Barbara Curry

    Disclaimer: This post may contain affiliate links.

    Nothing beats the comfort of a good old-school pie, the kind that makes the whole kitchen smell like childhood. We’re talking golden crusts, gooey fillings, and recipes that have been passed down like family treasures. These pies bring all the cozy, nostalgic vibes—just like the ones Grandma used to pull out of the oven. Get ready for a delicious little trip down memory lane.

    Refreshing Strawberry Lemonade Pie With Just 5 Ingredients

    A Lemonade pie topped with strawberries.
    Refreshing Strawberry Lemonade Pie With Just 5 Ingredients. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.


     

    EASY Icebox Strawberry Lemonade Pie is a refreshing summer pie with creamy lemon filling & fresh strawberries in a graham cracker crust.
    Get the Recipe: Refreshing Strawberry Lemonade Pie With Just 5 Ingredients

    No Bake Key Lime Mousse Pie With White Chocolate

    A slice being removed from a key lime pie.
    No Bake Key Lime Mousse Pie With White Chocolate. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

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    No bake key lime pie has an ultra creamy filling made from white chocolate, cream cheese, and fresh cream. A show stopper pie for any occasion.
    Get the Recipe: No Bake Key Lime Mousse Pie With White Chocolate

    Coconut Custard Pie: A Southern Classic

    A coconut cream pie with a flaky golden crust, partially sliced, sits on a black dish. Perfect for thanksgiving pie recipes, it’s served with a small bowl of whipped cream nearby on a dark countertop.
    Coconut Custard Pie: A Southern Classic. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

    Creamy coconut custard pie made with coconut milk, egg yolks, and a golden crust. Baked and topped with toasted coconut for a perfect finish.
    Get the Recipe: Coconut Custard Pie: A Southern Classic

    Southern Possum Pie With A Pecan Crust

    A close-up of a slice of chocolate cream pie, inspired by desserts around the world, with whipped cream on top, a rich chocolate filling layer, and a crumbly pie crust, being lifted from a glass pie dish.
    Southern Possum Pie With A Pecan Crust. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

    Layered Possum Pie with toasted pecans, tangy cream cheese, rich chocolate custard, and whipped cream is a must-try dessert!
    Get the Recipe: Southern Possum Pie With A Pecan Crust

    Silky Vanilla Pudding Pie With Homemade Whipped Cream

    Silky Vanilla Pudding Pie With Homemade Whipped Cream. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

    This creamy Vanilla Pudding Pie has a rich custard filling made with egg yolks, whole milk, and a vanilla bean, all in a golden, flaky crust.
    Get the Recipe: Silky Vanilla Pudding Pie With Homemade Whipped Cream

    Classic Lemon Icebox Pie With Condensed Milk

    A creamy pie with a golden brown graham cracker crust is partially cut, revealing its smooth texture. A slice of this delectable lemon dessert is placed on a white scalloped plate nearby, next to another plate holding lemon wedges and silver utensils. A grey napkin lies beneath the plates.
    Classic Lemon Icebox Pie With Condensed Milk. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

    With its classic graham cracker crust and creamy lemon filling, this Lemon Icebox Pie is the perfect dessert for any occasion.
    Get the Recipe: Classic Lemon Icebox Pie With Condensed Milk

    Old Fashioned Apple Custard Pie Recipe

    Old Fashioned Apple Custard Pie Recipe. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

    Buttery crust, tart apples, and a creamy custard filling make this Apple Custard Pie the perfect not-too-sweet comfort dessert for fall.
    Get the Recipe: Old Fashioned Apple Custard Pie Recipe

    Berry Cream Cheese Pie

    A slice of cheesecake with berries on top
    Berry Cream Cheese Pie. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

    With its buttery crust, robust berry flavor, and creamy filling, this Cream Cheese Pie is perfect for any occasion and is easy enough for first-time bakers to tackle.
    Get the Recipe: Berry Cream Cheese Pie

    A Foolproof Sweet Potato Pie Recipe Made With Condensed Milk

    A classic thanksgiving pie with a golden crust, topped with eight dollops of whipped cream, sits on a black tray. Two slices have been cut and slightly separated from the rest, with two forks placed nearby.
    A Foolproof Sweet Potato Pie Recipe Made With Condensed Milk. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

    Sweet Potato Pie with condensed milk, orange zest, and cinnamon makes for a creamy, flavorful dessert. Perfect for holidays or any time of year.
    Get the Recipe: A Foolproof Sweet Potato Pie Recipe Made With Condensed Milk

    No Bake Lemon Curd Pie With Cream Cheese Filling

    No Bake Lemon Curd Pie With Cream Cheese Filling. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

    A tangy lemon curd pie with a creamy filling and vanilla wafer crust. Bright, zesty, and perfect for any lemon lover.
    Get the Recipe: No Bake Lemon Curd Pie With Cream Cheese Filling

    No-Bake Turtle Pie With A Chocolate Caramel Sauce

    A slice of chocolate cheesecake on a white plate
    No-Bake Turtle Pie With A Chocolate Caramel Sauce. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

    Turtle Pie features a delicious Oreo crust, creamy peanut butter filling, and homemade caramel sauce with pecans, making it the ultimate indulgence.
    Get the Recipe: No-Bake Turtle Pie With A Chocolate Caramel Sauce

    Old-Fashioned Butterscotch Pie With Meringue

    A pie with meringue on top.
    Old-Fashioned Butterscotch Pie With Meringue. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

    This old-fashioned Butterscotch Pie is ready in 30 minutes, made with a brown sugar custard filling. Packed with homemade flavor like Grandma used to make.
    Get the Recipe: Old-Fashioned Butterscotch Pie With Meringue

    Fudgy Chocolate Brownie Pie

    A slice of chocolate pie topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and drizzled with chocolate sauce. Garnished with chopped nuts, this southern dessert sits on a white plate, with a grey fabric napkin slightly visible in the background.
    Fudgy Chocolate Brownie Pie. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

    This rich and decadent Brownie Pie has a soft, moist, and chewy brownie filling—with the unexpected touch of toasted pecans!
    Get the Recipe: Fudgy Chocolate Brownie Pie

    Bourbon Chocolate Ganache Pecan Pie

    A close-up of a pecan pie with a golden crust, showing one slice being lifted out. The dense, caramelized filling packed with chopped pecans makes this classic an irresistible choice for easy desserts.
    Bourbon Chocolate Ganache Pecan Pie. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

    Chocolate Pecan Pie is a fun twist on a beloved classic, made with a flaky pie crust, a chocolate ganache base, and a toasty pecan filling.
    Get the Recipe: Bourbon Chocolate Ganache Pecan Pie

    Homemade Blackberry Pie With Double Crust

    A top-down view of a partially eaten blackberry pie with a lattice crust on a wire cooling rack. The pie has a crispy golden-brown crust with juicy, dark purple filling. A bowl of whipped cream is placed nearby. Crumbs and a piece of pie are visible on the table.
    Homemade Blackberry Pie With Double Crust. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

    Enjoy a delicious Blackberry Pie with a buttery crust and a sweet-tart filling. Perfect for summer gatherings or a cozy dessert.
    Get the Recipe: Homemade Blackberry Pie With Double Crust

    S’Mores Chocolate Pie With A Graham Cracker Crust

    S’Mores Chocolate Pie With A Graham Cracker Crust. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

    S’mores pie made with chocolate, marshmallows, and a graham cracker crust. A campfire classic turned into a decadent dessert everyone will love.
    Get the Recipe: S’Mores Chocolate Pie With A Graham Cracker Crust

    Homemade Peach Pie With Crumble Topping

    A slice of pie with a crumbly streusel topping is being lifted from a glass pie dish. The pie filling, visible from the cut slice, appears to be a rich, juicy peach mixture. A whole peach is in the blurred background on a light blue surface.
    Homemade Peach Pie With Crumble Topping. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

    This Crumble Peach Pie has a buttery crust, juicy peach filling, and a sweet crumb topping that is begging for a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
    Get the Recipe: Homemade Peach Pie With Crumble Topping

    No-Bake Frozen Strawberry Pie With Cream Cheese

    No-Bake Frozen Strawberry Pie With Cream Cheese. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

    This Frozen Strawberry Pie with graham cracker crust, fresh strawberries, and lemon zest is a simple, refreshing dessert perfect for any occasion.
    Get the Recipe: No-Bake Frozen Strawberry Pie With Cream Cheese

    Chocolate Pie With Cherries (Black Forest Pie)

    A bite of chocolate pie with cherries on t plate.
    Chocolate Pie With Cherries (Black Forest Pie). Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

    A chocolate lovers Black Forest Pie with a creamy chocolate filling between a layer of ganache and a layer of cherries.
    Get the Recipe: Chocolate Pie With Cherries (Black Forest Pie)

    Cranberry Cream Pie

    Cranberry Cream Pie. Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest.

    Cranberry Cream Pie has the tartness of cranberries as well as citrusy notes from the orange zest and soft fluffiness from marshmallows!
    Get the Recipe: Cranberry Cream Pie

    Millionaire Pie Recipe (Easy No-Bake)

    Millionaire Pie Recipe (Easy No-Bake). Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

    Millionaire Pie is a super easy no-bake treat combining crushed pineapple, sweetened condensed milk, and Cool Whip for a creamy, tropical dessert.
    Get the Recipe: Millionaire Pie Recipe (Easy No-Bake)

    Strawberry Icebox Pie With Pretzel Crust

    A slice of strawberry pie with whipped topping on a plate with a fork
    Strawberry Icebox Pie With Pretzel Crust. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Strawberry Icebox Pie – Once you’ve tried this Strawberry Icebox Pie, you’ll never need to try any other version. Both cooked and fresh berries are used.
    Get the Recipe: Strawberry Icebox Pie With Pretzel Crust

    Best Banana Cream Pie Recipe

    Part of a banana cream pie with a pie server.
    Best Banana Cream Pie Recipe. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    There’s nothing quite like this easy banana cream pie recipe. Fresh bananas topped with a creamy vanilla custard for an old fashioned but never out of style pie.
    Get the Recipe: Best Banana Cream Pie Recipe

    No-Bake Strawberry Chiffon Pie

    A slice of strawberry chiffon pie.
    No-Bake Strawberry Chiffon Pie. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Give No-Bake Strawberry Pie a try if you’re looking for a light and airy dessert made with fresh strawberries and a pretzel crust.
    Get the Recipe: No-Bake Strawberry Chiffon Pie

    Fresh Blueberry Pie Recipe That Is Not Runny

    A freshly sliced blueberry pie topped with dollops of whipped cream is displayed on a metal pie dish. The deep purple filling contrasts with the golden crust, and the pie is partially cut, showcasing the juicy blueberries.
    Fresh Blueberry Pie Recipe That Is Not Runny. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    This fresh blueberry pie recipe is easy and tastes so much better than canned pie filing. So simple to make blueberry pie filling like a pro!
    Get the Recipe: Fresh Blueberry Pie Recipe That Is Not Runny

    Ultra Rich Chocolate Pie With A 7 Minute Frosting

    A slice of chocolate pie
    Ultra Rich Chocolate Pie With A 7 Minute Frosting. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Enjoy one bite of this Chocolate Pie recipe for a rich chocolate dessert with a marshmallow type frosting, better than meringue!
    Get the Recipe: Ultra Rich Chocolate Pie With A 7 Minute Frosting

    No Bake Lemon Chiffon Pie

    An entire lemon chiffon pie with lemon slices on top.
    No Bake Lemon Chiffon Pie. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    This Lemon Chiffon Pie has a crunchy salty pretzel crust with ricotta cheese so you have the richness of a cheesecake in a no bake dessert.
    Get the Recipe: No Bake Lemon Chiffon Pie

    Holiday Eggnog Custard Pie (Easy To Make!)

    A single slice of eggnog pie.
    Holiday Eggnog Custard Pie (Easy To Make!). Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    This easy-to-make eggnog pie recipe has a creamy, custardy filling that comes together in 10 minutes for an old-fashioned holiday dessert.
    Get the Recipe: Holiday Eggnog Custard Pie (Easy To Make!)

    No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie

    A slice of peanut butter pie.
    No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    This no bake peanut butter pie is a slightly sweet, yet rich dessert that everyone is going to love. Easy to make, it’s a show stopper!
    Get the Recipe: No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie

    Peach Pie With Custard

    A peach custard pie topped with whipped cream.
    Peach Pie With Custard. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Peach Pie with Custard is baked in a hearty crust similar to a crisp with a creamy peach filling that has a hint of cardamom.
    Get the Recipe: Peach Pie With Custard

    Southern Recipe For A Buttermilk Pie

    A buttermilk pie that has been cut into slices.
    Southern Recipe For A Buttermilk Pie. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Treat yourself to the creamy delight of Southern Buttermilk Pie. It’s a classic with a touch of cinnamon – pure yumminess!
    Get the Recipe: Southern Recipe For A Buttermilk Pie

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