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As Thanksgiving rapidly approaches and the anticipation builds, friends and relatives you haven’t seen for months will be crammed in your home for the thanksgiving break. Not only will you impress them with the well-cooked turkey but with these yummy pie recipes you’ll be in the running for best Thanksgiving ever! So here are the top 5 yummy pie recipes that will make your Thanksgiving one to remember.

 

1. A Classic Twist on Apple Pie: Caramel Apple Cheesecake Pie

If you’re looking to spice up your thanksgiving but still want to keep it traditional then this recipe for you. Something old and something new!

Get the recipe here: http://www.annies-eats.com/2009/10/26/caramel-apple-cheescake-pie/

2. Try Vegan: Vegan Pumpkin

You don’t have to fall into the trap of gaining those thanksgiving pounds over the break. Instead try this newly invented Vegan Pumpkin Pie Recipe. You can indulge without cheating.

Get the recipe here: http://food52.com/recipes/19560-you-won-t-believe-it-s-vegan-pumpkin-pie

 

3. Thanksgiving isn’t Thanksgiving without a little chocolate: Peanut Butter Pie with Chocolate Covered Pretzel

If you’re like me you know that chocolate is a must-have at holiday dinners. And with this combination, peanut butter and chocolate, nothing can go wrong. You’ll get the satisfaction you’ll need in just one bite, a mixture of pleasure and complete happiness.

Get the recipe here: http://www.yammiesnoshery.com/2013/05/deep-dish-peanut-butter-pie-with.html

 

 

4. Never forget the Classics: Sweet Potato Pie

Sweet Potato Pie in its original form with a little added details. A classic pie that will have the whole family wanting more.

Get the recipe here: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/alton-brown/sweet-potato-pie-recipe/index.html

 

5. Everything tastes better with velvet: Southern Red Velvet Pie

Although this pie is not the traditional Thanksgiving Pie, as of recent, red velvet has become the new chocolate. So if you’re looking for sophistication and prestige, this is your best pick. If you’re looking for jaw dropping, mouth-watering, second slice snatching dessert, then get your mittens, your tins, and bake!

Get the recipe here: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/sara-moulton/southern-red-velvet-cake-recipe/index.html

Hi, My name is Stacyann Nathan, an air on talent and Reporter for 88.7 WRHU Radio Hofstra. I love to write, sing and dance. My weakness is Chocolate and I hope that one day I will one of the greatest journalist Alive 
Rachel is a senior at Hofstra University where she majors in journalism with minors in fine arts photography and creative writing. The Rochester, NY native is involved in several organizations on campus including the Hofstra chapters of Ed2010 and She's the First. She is also an RA in a freshman residence hall. Rachel has interned at College Lifestyles, Cosmopolitan, The Knot Magazine, and is now interning at Us Weekly. She hopes to someday fulfill her dreams of being an editor at a magazine. Until then, she is a dreamer, a wanderlust and a lover of haikus. Follow her on Twitter for silly and sarcastic tidbits @rcrocetti!