13 pie recipes that make portion control feel optional

ByHeidi Bruaw

Some pies are meant to be sliced neatly and shared. These are not those pies. From mile-high meringues to rich, fork-sinking fillings, these 13 pie recipes make portion control feel completely optional.

A slice of cinnamon roll pie with icing on a white plate, placed on a striped cloth. Cinnamon sticks are nearby.
Cinnamon Roll Pie. Photo credit: Real Life of Lulu.

Chocolate Macaroon Pie

A slice of chocolate coconut pie sits on a white decorative plate, with the rest of the pie in a glass dish nearby. Perfect for thanksgiving pies, it features a toasted coconut topping atop a red and white checkered tablecloth.
Chocolate Macaroon Pie. Photo credit: Real Life of Lulu.

Chocolate Macaroon Pie starts with a deep, chocolatey crust and fills it with a soft, gooey coconut center that tastes just like a giant macaroon. Each slice is rich, sweet, and loaded with that classic chocolate-coconut combo. It’s the kind of dessert that makes portion control feel completely optional.
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Grasshopper Pie

A slice of mint Oreo dessert, reminiscent of grasshopper pie with its green creamy filling and crushed Oreo topping, sits on a white plate with a fork. In the background, a small jar filled with Oreos rests on a yellow surface.
Grasshopper Pie. Photo credit: Real Life of Lulu.

Want mint-chocolate magic without turning on the oven? Bakers make this no-bake Grasshopper Pie when they want zero leftovers because it disappears fast. Cool, creamy, and packed with Oreo crunch, it’s the kind of dessert everyone goes back for.
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Black Bottom Pie

A slice of chocolate cream pie, reminiscent of classic black bottom pie, is topped with whipped cream and chocolate shavings on a white plate. The rest of the pie sits in a glass dish on a festive tablecloth with holiday designs.
Black Bottom Pie. Photo credit: Real Life of Lulu.

Meet Black Bottom Pie, layered with a rich chocolate base, a silky custard touched with a splash of liqueur, and a tall cloud of fluffy whipped cream. Every slice brings that perfect mix of deep chocolate and creamy sweetness. It’s the kind of dessert that looks impressive and tastes even better.
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Old Fashioned Coconut Cream PIe

A slice of Old Fashioned Coconut Cream Pie with whipped topping sits on a white decorative plate, placed on a pink striped cloth next to a peach-colored flower.
Old Fashioned Coconut Cream PIe. Photo credit: Real Life of Lulu.

Looking for a dessert that’s both comforting and fresh? This Coconut Cream Pie is smooth, coconut-packed, and has that old-school flavor you’d swear came from a handwritten family recipe. It’s the kind of pie that feels familiar in the best way and never lasts long once it’s sliced.
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Peanut Butter Pie

A slice of peanut butter pie topped with whipped cream and peanuts, on a white plate with the whole pie in the background.
Peanut Butter Pie. Photo credit: Real Life of Lulu.

This peanut butter pie is silky, creamy, and completely irresistible. The rich, fluffy filling sits on a crisp graham cracker crust for that perfect balance of smooth and crunchy in every bite. One slice is never enough, and somehow portion control starts to feel completely optional.
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Costco Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie

A slice of layered chocolate and peanut butter pie on a white plate with a wooden spoon, placed on a red and white checkered napkin.
Costco Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie. Photo credit: Real Life of Lulu.

This Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie is just like the Costco one, but it’s totally doable in your own kitchen. A buttery graham cracker crust gets filled with a fluffy peanut butter layer and finished with a rich blanket of chocolate. It’s the kind of pie bakers make when they want zero leftovers, because once it’s sliced, it’s gone.
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Victory Blueberry Pie

A slice of blueberry pie with a golden crust and visible berry filling sits on a white plate; additional pie slices are in the background.
Victory Blueberry Pie. Photo credit: Real Life of Lulu.

Classic blueberry pie always gets requested for holidays, parties, and every potluck in between. Sweet, juicy blueberries bake down into a thick, bubbling filling that tastes like summer in every slice. It’s all tucked inside a buttery, flaky crust that makes it impossible to stop at just one piece.
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S’mores Pie

A close-up of a S'mores Pie in a foil pan, topped with toasted marshmallows—some golden brown, others deeply roasted—on a wooden surface with a plain white background.
S’mores Pie. Photo credit: Real Life of Lulu.

Want that old-school s’mores feeling without turning on the oven? This no-bake S’mores Pie delivers all the campfire flavor in a cool, creamy slice. Layers of chocolate, marshmallow, and graham cracker bring the cozy vibes without the mess or heat.
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Cinnamon Roll Pie

A slice of cinnamon roll pie with icing on a white plate, placed on a striped cloth. Cinnamon sticks are nearby.
Cinnamon Roll Pie. Photo credit: Real Life of Lulu.

This is basically a pie that hijacked all the best parts of a cinnamon roll, featuring buttery swirls of golden, tender dough. It’s finished off with a massive layer of cream cheese frosting that you’ll want to dive right into. Honestly, it’s so good that it makes the whole idea of portion control feel totally optional.
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Mock Apple Pie

Slice of pie with crumb topping on a stack of plates, surrounded by crackers and cinnamon sticks.
Mock Apple Pie. Photo credit: Real Life of Lulu.

Craving pie but short on apples? This Mock Apple Pie nails that classic apple-pie flavor with Ritz Crackers in the most unexpected way. It bakes up smelling like the real deal, slices beautifully, and disappears fast, which is exactly why bakers make it when they want zero leftovers.
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Kool-Aid Pie

A slice of creamy pie with whipped cream on top sits on stacked plates beside a whole pie, wooden spoons, orange slices, and a glass of milk on a red checkered cloth.
Kool-Aid Pie. Photo credit: Real Life of Lulu.

You only need four simple ingredients and a quick chill in the fridge to make this creamy, citrusy Kool-Aid pie. It comes together fast with hardly any effort at all. The result is a smooth, bright dessert that’s always a hit.
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Key Lime Pie

A key lime pie topped with whipped cream and lime slices sits on a wooden board. A slice has been cut and a pie server rests nearby, with crumbs and lime wedges scattered around.
Key Lime Pie. Photo credit: Real Life of Lulu.

This key lime pie is rich, bright, and downright delicious. The buttery graham cracker crust pairs perfectly with the silky, tangy filling. It comes together easily but tastes like you went all out. It’s the kind of dessert that disappears slice by slice before you know it.
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Apple Pie

A slice of crumb-topped pie on a white decorative plate with a fork next to it. A red and white cloth is partially visible in the corner.
Apple Pie. Photo credit: Real Life of Lulu.

This apple pie comes together with simple pantry ingredients and a fun twist on top. The crust is easy to mix up, and the crumbly corn flake topping adds the perfect crunch. Inside, it’s packed with tender apples and warm spices in every bite.
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