[Photograph: Lauren Weisenthal]

Pumpkin pie: it's as essential to Thanksgiving as the turkey. Check out our recipes, below and in the slideshow, to find your perfect pumpkin pie.

Classic Pumpkin Pie »
Extra Smooth Pumpkin Pie »
No-Bake Chocolate Pumpkin Mousse Pie »
Cook's Illustrated's Pumpkin Pie »
Bourbon Pumpkin Pie »
Ginger Custard Pumpkin Pie
Dairy-Free, Egg-Free Coconut-Pumpkin Pie
Pumpkin Pie in a Chocolate Chip Cookie Crust
Pumpkin Mousse Pie
Pumpkin Pie with Cinnamon Crunch and Bourbon-Maple Whipped Cream
Miniature Pumpkin Pies with Graham Cracker Crusts