Recipes & Cooking Desserts & Baking Pies 12 Dreamy Cream and Custard Pie Recipes You'll Make on Repeat Including classics like chocolate chess pie! By Katlyn Moncada Katlyn Moncada Katlyn Moncada is the associate food editor at BHG.com, sharing food news and tutorials on becoming better home cooks. She is a writer and editor with nearly a decade of experience in digital media, photography, and video production. Learn about BHG's Editorial Process and Sarah Martens Sarah Martens Sarah Martens is the Senior Editor overseeing food at Better Homes & Gardens digital. She has been with the BHG brand for more than 10 years. Learn about BHG's Editorial Process Updated on February 6, 2025 Cream pies and custard pies are great for any time of the year because there's a flavor to fit every occasion. The classic coconut cream pie and chocolate meringue pies are here, but when the holiday comes around, there are delicious cream pie recipes in seasonal flavors (think spiced custard and raisin) to really make your menu festive. Kelsey Hansen Here are some of our favorite cream pie and custard pie recipes to treat you and your family. 01 of 12 Triple-Coconut Cream Pie View Recipe Save Jason Donnelly It's all in the name of this luxurious cream pie. That's right, three kinds of coconut (cream of coconut, coconut extract, and flaked coconut!) make this dessert irresistible. Layered with vanilla meringue, you'll have a picture-perfect presentation for your dessert table. 02 of 12 Vanilla Cream Pie View Recipe Save Jason Donnelly If you were to pin just one cream pie recipe from this gallery (though how could you not want ALL the pies?!), this one is a keeper. Not only does the recipe feature a classic vanilla cream base, but also includes variations for other dreamy favorites: banana, dark chocolate, and coconut. This traditional cream pie recipe features a meringue topping, but you can substitute it with fresh whipped cream if you prefer (or are running short on time). 03 of 12 Classic Chocolate Meringue Pie View Recipe Save Andy Lyons This might be the quickest route to chocolate heaven. In our top-rated chocolate meringue pie recipe, peaks of fluffy meringue adorn rich chocolate filling for an unforgettable experience. Refrigerate your custard pie at least two hours before. 04 of 12 Spiced Cider Custard Pie View Recipe Save Blaine Moats Put seasonal apple cider to good use by simmering it into a thick and delicious syrup for the base of this silky custard pie recipe. Warm cinnamon infuses the custard filling, but you can also add extra spice to your pie by using the festive gingerbread crust variation. 05 of 12 Two-Layer Chocolate Peanut Butter Cream Pie View Recipe Save Peter Krumhardt Calling all peanut butter fans! This dessert is easy to make and dangerously delicious. Layers of creamy peanut butter and rich chocolate rest on a crust of (you guessed it) crushed peanut butter cookies. As if that wasn't enough nutty goodness, this cream pie gets topped with a peanut brittle whipped cream. 06 of 12 Coconut Cream Banana-Topped Pie View Recipe Save Blaine Moats Can't decide between coconut cream pie or banana cream pie? Combine them into one! The decadent filling gets its rich flavor thanks to cream of coconut with an additional layer made with sweetened cream cheese. A glaze over the banana-topped layer gives this cream pie recipe a showstopping finish. 07 of 12 Whipped Key Lime Pie View Recipe Save Jason Donnelly It only takes five ingredients to make this light-as-a-feather key lime pie. Instead of taking the time to make a custard base that usually goes in a classic key lime pie, you'll only need 25 minutes to prep this easy cream pie. 08 of 12 Buttermilk Pie View Recipe Save Scott Little Yes, this is just like the buttermilk pie Grandma used to make. It traces its roots back to the South and has a down-home taste that truly hits the spot. This custard pie is comfort food dessert at its finest. 09 of 12 Apricot Custard Pie View Recipe Blaine Moats Sweet apricot plays the starring role in this delicious custard pie recipe. Top with fresh whipped cream and ground cardamom before serving to enhance the flavor. The family is definitely going to love the sweet fruity flavor in your holiday dessert lineup. 10 of 12 Million Dollar Pie View Recipe Save Rachel Marek. Prop Styling: Gabe Greco What makes this million dollar pie worthy of the moniker? A creamy combination of sweetened condensed milk and whipped topping. The filling is rounded out with chopped pecans, coconut, pineapple, and mandarin oranges. 11 of 12 Chocolate Chess Pie View Recipe Save Kelsey Hansen This chocolate custard pie recipe is a Southern classic. Some have even compared it to brownie batter in a crust. As on BHG home cook recommends, "This was delicious. I recommend eating the day after making it. This gives the chance for the flavors to really blend." 12 of 12 Raisin Cream Pie View Recipe Save Grant Webster Mix up and bake this rich and creamy pie in under an hour. With a custard filling made with a blend of cinnamon and nutmeg, this pie is the perfect, not-too-sweet dessert. Add raisins and walnuts to the filling for a bit of crunch in every bite. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit