12 Pumpkin Pie Twists That Are, Dare We Say, Better Than the Original?

Pumpkin pie—do you love it or hate it? I despised pumpkin pie until I had my daughter four years ago. Lucy was born a couple of days before Thanksgiving, and I constantly found myself ravenous after late-night feedings. Pumpkin pie with piles of Cool Whip was the only thing that would do! I swear I went through two pies by myself, eating slices, cold slices, at 3 a.m., while I rocked my baby back to sleep. Related: why does food taste the very best when eaten in the dark at 3 a.m.?

Related: 17 Amazing Pumpkin Pie Recipes You'll Surely Love

For those of you on Team Pumpkin Pie, this might be the year to try a new spin on everyone's go-to Thanksgiving dessert. What's the harm in living a little, am I right? Keep scrolling for 12 terrific pumpkin pie twists that will upstage the traditional recipe with decadent sauces, chai spices, streusel toppings and more.

Be prepared to impress your family and find a new Thanksgiving favorite!

12 Pumpkin Pie Twists

<p>Baker by Nature</p>

Baker by Nature

<p>The Wholesome Dish</p>

The Wholesome Dish

<p>Tastes Better From Scratch</p>

Tastes Better From Scratch

<p>Gimme Some Oven</p>

Gimme Some Oven

<p>Confessions of a Cookbook Queen</p>

Confessions of a Cookbook Queen

<p>Picky Palate</p>

Picky Palate

<p>Healthy Seasonal Recipes</p>

Healthy Seasonal Recipes

<p>The Recipe Rebel</p>

The Recipe Rebel

<p>Sally's Baking Addiction</p>

Sally's Baking Addiction

<p>Six Sisters Stuff</p>

Six Sisters Stuff

<p>The Gunny Sack</p>

The Gunny Sack

<p>Tidy Mom</p>

Tidy Mom

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