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Updated: Your Guide to the Best Christmas Pies in Dallas

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There's still time to get a Smooth Operator from Emporium Pies for Christmas.
There's still time to get a Smooth Operator from Emporium Pies for Christmas. Emporium Pies
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We're deep into the season of gifts, good cheer and indulgence. Here's our updated list of the best pie pushers around Dallas. Order ahead is the best advice we can give here. Pies are taking us all the way to the new year.

Bisous Bisous Patisserie

3700 McKinney Ave., No. 150
Well, to be honest, this isn’t pie. It's hard to pinpoint France's idea of dessert, which is a beautiful thing. Regardless, for a stunning centerpiece get a buche de noel from Bisous Bisous. They're available in caramel toffee, chocolate hazelnut and white peppermint. You can also find colorful macaroons and traditional platters with cupcakes here. Orders for Christmas are open until Wednesday, Dec. 20, at 2 p.m., and pickup is available until Dec. 24. The buche de noels are $52.50 per whole cake, and classic holiday platters are $65. These are not the only options, of course; many items are available for the Christmas season, and many will continue to be sold through the New Year.

Emporium Pies

Multiple Locations
Emporium Pies has four locations around North Texas, and their holiday pie menu is available for preorder. There are classic options like Lord of The Pies, which is a fun twist on apple pie with a caramel apple filling and a cinnamon crumble topping in a tall intimidating package (you’ll understand it when you see it). You can also find fun holiday options like Father Christmas, Snowball, Merry Berry, The Drunken Nut and a new personal favorite: The Smooth Operator, a silky French chocolate pie with a crumbly, melty pretzel crust that only enhances the creamy rich flavor. Whole pies are currently exclusive for Christmas orders only for $48. Order now and pick up is through Christmas Eve.

Hive Bakery

360 Parker Square Road, Flower Mound
The Hive has come up with holiday flavors to draw the attention of any caroling crowd. Not only do they still have Bourbon Pecan Chocolate Chip pie from Thanksgiving, but there's also a new Peppermint Cream Pie, perfect for finishing off holiday dinner. But what’s Christmas morning without a warm gooey breakfast? Take-and-bake cinnamon rolls are available for pre-order ($30 for five). Whole pies are $35 to $40. Pre-orders are open until Dec 23. There are gluten-free and vegan options as well.

HumblePies

9014 Garland Road
Humble Pies has some unique made-from-scratch pies such as Blossoms Coconut Joy, Bayou Goo and Alex’s Lemon Ice Box. There are options for gluten-free and vegan pies too. Not to mention the Peppermint Hot Chocolate to bring a delightful, cozy flavor to your holiday. Order pie online for Christmas Day (and be sure to select the holiday pickup option). Pickup is available on Dec. 23–24.

La Casita Bakeshop

580 W. Arapaho Road, Richardson
La Casita Bakeshop has a whole new holiday menu of desserts and full dinners. Consider an entire Christmas dinner of braised lamb shank along with five side dishes like mashed potatoes and roasted broccolini and one dessert item to finish things off, like a Tiramisu Yule Log Cake (which provides a lovely Christmas scene for you). La Casita Bakery has many lovely standalone desserts as well like a cookie box ($18–$50), a yule log ($75) and a Neapolitan Croquembouche Tower ($75).

Leila Bakery & Café

6041 Oram St.
Presentation is nearly as important as taste when it comes to dessert. We don’t spend all our money just to eat with our mouths — the eyes need something too. At Leila Bakery & Cafe, there's a Christmas menu full of beautiful cakes, tarts and Christmas cookies. Not to mention a centerpiece-worthy buche de noel. Leila’s Bakery also has a selection of bread rolls, cinnamon rolls and a peppermint bark cake. Cakes range from $30 to $65. A basket of Christmas cookies is $30. Tarts settle for about $40, and classic pies are about $45, except for the Apple Crumble Pie for $55. Don’t wait; order something now.

Mama’s Daughters' Diner

Multiple Locations
For more than 60 years Mama’s Daughters' Diner has been a Dallas dining institution. They have chocolate cream, coconut cream ($18.50), pumpkin, pecan, apple crumb and sweet potato pecan ($19.50). You can even find yourself a peach cobbler if that’s your kind of party. Customers can place orders through the diner's website, stop by one of the stores or call. The order deadline is 11 a.m. on Dec. 22.

Moe's Delights

2839 S. Ervay St.
Moe’s Delights specializes in sweet potato and pecan pies from local Texas farms. The owner and chef uses a classic recipe from her mother and offers a vegan option for both pies. This is an online-only shop; if a whole pie is too much to handle, mini pies are available for purchase, too (and are available by the dozen). You'll receive instructions on how to pick up after you've ordered. You're never really alone if you have pie and never forget that.

Norma’s Café

Multiple Locations
Norma’s has been serving Dallasites since 1956 with the motto “Life is Short, Eat Dessert First!” Pies go for $18.99 and include apple, pecan, pumpkin and other classic flavors. Check each restaurant for what’s available or buy a holiday pie online in advance.

Unrefined Bakery

Multiple Locations
While some bakeries include vegan or gluten-free options, these pies are exclusively vegan, keto or paleo-friendly. There is absolutely no reason everyone can’t enjoy pie. Unrefined has a keto pecan pie ($44), keto dark chocolate silk ($50), paleo pumpkin ($48) and more. These are also ready to ship if you don't have time to come around and get keto pie for your niece.

Uncle Willie's Pies

305 N. Hampton Road, DeSoto
Uncle Willie's in DeSoto might be a bit of a drive for some, but it's worth it. They don't have any specific deadlines for Christmas, but it's best to pre-order your holiday pie sooner than later. Pick-up is at their commercial kitchen called Jazzy Kitchen Rental. They have original pecan pie ($40), sweet potato, sweet potato pecan, Dutch caramel apple pie, buttermilk chess, red velvet and a lot more. And by a lot more we mean banana pudding. Can't decide? Get a dozen mini pies for $48.

Val's Cheesecakes

2820 Greenville Ave.
Val's Cheesecakes are some of the best in the city. There are nine different options to choose from, including a plain, Peachy King, blueberry raspberry and Bea (caramel sauce, vanilla pudding and candied pecans). All range from $55 to $65. You can also get a cheesecake kit to take and bake, which Val makes simple with this video. Place your order ahead of time online. 
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