This pie is like enjoying maple-soaked pancakes with a cup of coffee, but it’s great any time of day. A hint of bourbon, or vanilla if you please, enhances a custardy chess pie base that’s then topped with a slightly sweetened espresso-infused whipped cream. Candied orange, while optional, makes for an especially festive, sparkly finish.

Thanksgiving desserts don’t have to mean pie. There are plenty of simple, crowd-friendly options that keep the holiday spirit alive without the stress. These recipes bring the sweetness to the table with less fuss,

"What can I bring?" you ask your Thanksgiving hosts. "Can you bring dessert?" they reply. "But don't bring pie. We've got pie covered." With pie covered, you'll have to get creative because Thanksgiving is THE pie holiday.

It’s not pumpkin, sweet potato, apple, or even pecan. Nope, our readers were interested in something beyond the Thanksgiving classics. With a simple press-in crust, and easy to assemble layers, we can see how this pie would be an enticing break from working with pie dough or tricky custard fillings that can crack.