What are in the holiday pies?

260 Cal. 260 Cal. It's the greatest gift to yourself— creamy, smooth custard nestled in a flaky, buttery crust glazed with sugar and topped with rainbow sprinkles .

Do all pies have dairy?

Dairy-free (or almost dairy-free) pies Fruit pies are some of the most well-loved pie recipes; and aside from the crust, they usually don't contain any dairy at all . Sometimes fruit pie recipes will call for 1 to 2 tablespoons of butter to be added atop the filling.

Does pie crust contain dairy?

Most are actually dairy free , as they're typically made with either lard or a palm-oil based shortening. (Keep in mind that lard would not be a vegan option; if you are vegan double check the ingredients to find a good option for you). For example, you could try Pillsbury Refrigerated Pie Crust (contains wheat) or Mrs.

Dairy-Free Pies: Over 75 Recipes for the Holidays (2024)

By Alisa Fleming on November 10, 2022 Dairy Free Desserts, Dairy-Free Recipes, In The News

Updated for 2022! If you’re wondering what dairy-free dessert to serve for the holidays, you’ve come to the right place. Every year, I update this listing of dairy-free pies with even more incredible recipes for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and beyond. It includes delicious holiday pie recipes with options for vegan, gluten-free, soy-free, refined sugar-free, paleo, and more. Plus, I’ve rounded out the post with additional dairy-free crust recipes and tips for toppings. And to make navigating even easier, I’ve added these jump links. Just click on the section you want to jump straight to it:

Pumpkin Pies
Pecan Pies
Apple Pies and Crisps
Sweet Potato Pies
More Unique Holiday Pies
Pie Crusts

Over 75 Dairy-Free Pies for the Holidays

Of course, all of the following pie recipes are dairy-free (lactose-free, casein-free, whey-free, milk-free, etc.). Plus, the recipes are gluten-free as noted, as long as you use a gluten-free pie crust. See the crust recipes near the end of this article for some great options. Also, for the dairy-free pies labeled as soy-free or optionally soy-free, use a soy-free butter alternative when needed. We’ve tested Country Crock, Melt Organic, or Earth Balance Soy-Free sticks. They each bake up beautifully. Miyoko’s also works great for pie crust, but it is pricier! Here is the free-from label key for this guide:

v = vegan or vegan option (also egg-free)
gf = gluten-free or gluten-free option
nf = nut-free or nut-free option
sf = soy-free or soy-free option

Now, onto those holiday recipes for dairy-free pies. I’ve highlighted some my personal favorites. But you can also find recipes for more of my favorite dairy-free pies in Go Dairy Free: The Guide and Cookbook!

Dairy-Free Pumpkin Pies

Alisa’sPerfectDairy-Free Pumpkin Pie (gf, nf, sf) – Note that this is my personal pumpkin pie recipe and the one that I use every year. It has been tested in hundreds of households and everyone loves it! Most people seem to like it even better than Libby’s, so don’t be afraid to serve this pumpkin pie to all of your guests!
Gingerbread Vegan Pumpkin Pie (v, gf, nf, sf)
Milk-Free Pumpkin Pie (gf, nf)
Cute Mini Pumpkin Pies (nf, sf)
Marshmallow Meringue Pumpkin Pie (v, gf, nf)
Chia Pumpkin Pie (v, gf, sf)
No Bake Pumpkin Pie with Gingerbread Crust (v, gf, sf)
Impossible Fat Free Pumpkin Pie (v, gf, nf)
Frosted Pumpkin Pie Cake (v, gf, nf)
Silken Chocolate Pumpkin Pie (v, gf, nf)
Easy Pumpkin Pie (v, sf)
Fruit-Sweetened Pumpkin Pie (v, gf, nf, sf – also added sugar-free)
Foods Alive Raw Pumpkin Pie (v, gf, sf – also refined sugar-free)
Maple Pumpkin Pie (v, gf, nf, sf – also refined sugar-free)
Cinnamon Roll Pumpkin Pie (v, gf, sf)
Pumpkin Pie with Caramel Sauce (v, nf, sf)
Vegan Pumpkin Chocolate Pie (v, nf, gf, sf)
Double Layer Low Fat Pumpkin Cheesecake (v, gf, nf)
Maple Cream Pumpkin Pie with Buttery Gingersnap Crust (v, gf)
Pumpkin Pie with Pecan Crust (v, gf, sf)
Almost Paula Deen’s Pumpkin Pie (gf, nf)
Alisa’s Mini No Bake Pumpkin Pies (v, gf, nf)
Swirled Cheesecake Pumpkin Pie (gf)
Chocolate Pumpkin Tartlets (v, gf, nf, sf)
Allergy-Friendly Vegan Pumpkin Pie (v, gf, nf)
Simplest Healthy Maple Pumpkin Pie (v, gf, nf – also refined sugar-free)

Dairy-Free Pecan Pies

Classic Dairy-Free Pecan Pie (gf, sf)
Chocolate-Drizzled Orange and Bourbon Pecan Pie (sf)
Layered Chocolate Pecan Pie (sf)
Mini Pecan Pies (sf)
Maple Pecan Vegam Pumpkin Pie (v, gf)
Ricki’s Healthy Vegan Chocolate Pecan Pie (v, sf – also refined sugar-free)
Chocolate Chip Pecan Pie (sf)
Famous Millennium Vegan Maple Pecan Pie (v, gf)
Healthy Bourbon Pecan Pie (v, gf, sf)
Dreena Burton’s Coconut Pecan Pie (v, gf, sf)
Aunt Bonnie’s Simply Vegan Pecan Pie (v, sf)

Dairy-Free Apple Pies and Crisps

Classic Double Crust Dairy-Free Apple Pie (v, gf, nf, sf)
Easy Mini Apple Pies (v, nf, sf)
Peanut Butter Apple Crumble Pie (v, sf)
No Bake Apple Ice Cream Pie (v, gf, nf, sf)
Butterscotch Apple Pie (v, nf, sf)
Traditional Apple Crumble Pie (v, nf, sf)
Skillet Apple Pie (v, gf, nf, sf)
Pumpkin Spiced Apple Pie (v, nf, sf)
American Apple Pie (v, nf, sf)
Aunt Betty’s Vegan Apple Pie (v, nf, sf)
Maple Pecan Apple Crisp (v, gf, sf)
Crumbly Maple Apple Crisp (v, nf, sf)
Cinnamon Apple Crisp (v, nf, sf)
Apple Crumble Ice Cream Pie (v, gf, sf)
Apple Cinnamon Crostata (v, gf, nf, sf)
No Sugar Added Apple Pie (v, gf, nf, sf – also added sugar-free)
Raw Apple Pie (v, gf, sf – also added sugar-free)
Apple Cranberry Crumble Pie (v, nf, sf)
Brandi’s Famous Caramel Apple Pie (v, gf, nf, sf)

Dairy-Free Sweet Potato Pies

Caramel Sweet Potato Pie (v, sf)
Healthy Scandinavian Sweet Potato Pie (gf, sf)
Leah’s Maple Sweet Potato Pie (v, sf)
Springfield Classic Sweet Potato Pie (v, gf, nf, sf)
Simply Dairy-Free Sweet Potato Pie (gf, nf, sf)
Silky Paleo Sweet Potato Pie (gf, sf)
Nutty Sweet Potato Pie (v, sf)
Crustless Sweet Potato Pie (v, gf, sf)
Dad’s Sweet Potato Pie (v, gf, nf)
Chai-Spiced Sweet Potato Pie (v, gf, sf)

More Unique Dairy-Free Pies for the Holidays

Cashew Crème Pear Tart (v, gf, sf)
Chocolate Cream Pie (v, gf, nf, sf)
Black-Bottomed Almond Mousse Pie – pictured above (v, gf – also refined sugar-free)
Classic Lemon Meringue Pie (nf, sf)
Mud Pie (v, nf)
Rhubarb Pie (v, gf, nf, sf)
Fig Tart with Chocolate Ganache (v, gf, sf)
Grain-FreeChocolate Caramel Pecan Pie (v, gf, sf)
Pennsylvania Peanut Pie (gf, nf, sf)
Mayan Dark Chocolate Pie (v, gf, sf)
Caramel Apple Cheesecake Tart (v, gf, sf)
Vegan Mint Chip Ice Cream Pie (v, gf, nf, sf)
No Bake Chocolate Cream Pie (v, gf, sf)
Banana Cream Pie 4 All (v, gf, nf, sf)
Chocolate Silk Pie (gf, sf)
Peanut Butter Chocolate Pie (v, gf, sf)
Fig-a-licious Vegan Tart (v, gf, nf, sf)
Shoofly Pie (nf, sf)
Coconut Cream Pie (v, gf, nf, sf)
Chocolate Mousse Pie (v, gf, nf)
Cranberry Pear Holiday Pie (v, nf, sf)
Grandma’s Custard Pie (sf)
Black Bottomed Peanut Butter Pie (v, gf, sf)
AB’s Chocolate Silk Pie (v, gf, nf)

Dairy-Free Pie Crusts

Alisa’s Flaky Buttery Pie Crust (v, nf, sf)
Alisa’s Easy Peasy Oil Pie Crust (v, nf, sf)
Pamela’s Easy Gluten-Free Pie Crust (v, gf, nf, sf)
Gluten-Free Vegan Pie Crust (v, gf, nf, sf)
Carol’s Perfect Gluten-Free Pie Crust (v, gf, nf, sf)
Flaky Whole Wheat Pie Crust (v, nf, sf – also added sugar-free)
Easy Oil Pie Crust (v, nf, sf)
Fat-Free Oatmeal Cookie Crust (v, gf, nf, sf)
Fat-Free Grape Nuts Crust (v, nf, sf – also added sugar-free)
3 Ingredient Rice Pie Crust (v, gf, nf – also added sugar-free)
Oreo Cookie Crust (v, gf, nf, sf)
Graham Cracker Crust (v, gf, nf, sf)

Dairy-Free Whipped Topping & Ice Cream

Don’t forget the topping! Truly dairy-free whipped topping is still a bit elusive, but it’s getting easier to locate in stores. Plus, it is surprisingly easy to make your own vegan whipped “cream” (or should I say crème?) at home. For full details on both store-bought and homemade options, see my detailed post on How to Find or Make Dairy-Free and Vegan Whipped Cream. And you can easily make my Foolproof Dairy-Free Whipped Cream Recipe (it’s foolproof if you follow the directions and tips!).

As for dairy-free ice cream, you can get a wonderful array of dairy-free, vegan, and gluten-free frozen desserts at most major grocers these days. See our Best Dairy-Free Vanilla Ice Cream Guide for our favorites, or trymy Purely Vanilla Ice Cream Recipe in Go Dairy Free: The Guide and Cookbook.