11 pie recipes bakers make when they want zero leftovers

ByHeidi Bruaw

Some pies are meant to be admired, and some are meant to disappear. This collection is for the second kind. These are the 11 pie recipes bakers pull out when they want empty plates, zero leftovers, and people asking for the recipe before dessert’s even over.

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.

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.
Get the Recipe: Mock Apple Pie

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.

Just four ingredients and a short chill are all it takes to pull together this smooth, citrusy Kool-Aid pie. It’s creamy, tangy, and exactly the kind of dessert you want when the weather cools off. Total old-school comfort that feels like it came straight from Grandma’s recipe box.
Get the Recipe: Kool-Aid Pie

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.

Think of this as a pie that borrowed all the best parts of a cinnamon roll. Swirled, tender dough bakes up buttery and golden, then gets topped with a thick layer of cream cheese frosting. It’s just right for slow mornings, easy desserts, or whenever a cinnamon craving hits out of nowhere.
Get the Recipe: Cinnamon Roll Pie

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.

Shake up your pie routine with Chocolate Macaroon Pie. Picture a rich chocolate crust and a gooey coconut center that tastes like a macaroon by the slice. It’s easy to make, disappears at any get-together, and has that “your favorite aunt guards the recipe” kind of charm. Slice, serve, and watch it go.
Get the Recipe: Chocolate Macaroon Pie

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.
Get the Recipe: Grasshopper Pie

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.

Say hello to Black Bottom Pie, stacked with rich chocolate, a silky custard with a hint of liqueur, and a generous crown of fluffy whipped cream. Each layer brings something different, but together they’re pure old-school indulgence. It’s the kind of pie that disappears slice by slice before you know it.
Get the Recipe: Black Bottom Pie

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.
Get the Recipe: Old Fashioned Coconut Cream Pie

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 smooth, creamy, and downright dreamy. The rich filling pairs perfectly with a crisp graham cracker crust for that just-right mix of soft and crunchy. It’s the kind of dessert that disappears fast once it hits the table.
Get the Recipe: Peanut Butter Pie

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.
Get the Recipe: Costco Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie

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.

This old-school blueberry pie is the one everyone requests for holidays, parties, and potlucks. Juicy blueberries bake up bubbly and jammy beneath a tender, flaky crust. It’s the kind of classic pie that feels familiar in the best way and never lasts long once it’s sliced.
Get the Recipe: Victory Blueberry Pie

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.
Get the Recipe: S’mores Pie