7 Delicious Dolly Parton Pies Fans Love
Dolly Parton passed away in August 2026, and pie is where a lot of people’s memories of her cooking start. Between her own family recipes and the food line she built later in life, a handful of Dolly Parton pies kept coming up again and again as fan favorites. These are homemade, from-scratch versions of the Dolly Parton dessert recipes fans talk about most — built from her own described flavors and methods, not copied from any single source.
Which Dolly Parton Pie Should You Make?
Of all the Dolly Parton pies out there, these four are the ones that come up the most — here’s how they compare:
| Pie | Effort | Bake or No-Bake | Best For |
| Butterscotch Pie | Medium | Baked crust, stovetop filling | A special-occasion dessert with real wow factor |
| Peanut Butter Pie | Very low | No-bake | Last-minute gatherings, kids helping in the kitchen |
| Decadent Chocolate Pie | Medium | Baked | Rich, chess-pie fans who want something fudgy |
| Fudge Pie | Low | Baked, short time | A quicker cousin of the chocolate pie |
Dolly Parton Butterscotch Pie
Her most talked-about pie, the Dolly Parton butterscotch pie recipe has a toasted pecan crust instead of regular pastry, filled with a rich homemade butterscotch pudding and topped with whipped cream. It’s involved enough to feel like a real occasion but doesn’t require any special equipment.
Get the full Dolly Parton’s Butterscotch Pie recipe here, with step-by-step photos and a troubleshooting section for common filling problems.
Dolly Parton Peanut Butter Pie
This Dolly Parton peanut butter pie is the one she reportedly reached for herself — a no-bake pie built on just a handful of ingredients, ready in about 10 minutes of active work.
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 16 oz whipped topping, thawed
- 1 store-bought graham cracker pie crust (9-inch)
1. Mix. Beat the cream cheese, peanut butter, and powdered sugar together until smooth.
2. Fold. Gently fold in the whipped topping until fully combined and no streaks remain.
3. Fill and chill. Spoon into the crust, smooth the top, and refrigerate at least 2 hours, or overnight for the best texture.
Use regular creamy peanut butter here rather than natural or old-fashioned style — the oil separation in natural peanut butter can keep the filling from setting properly.
Dolly Parton Decadent Chocolate Pie
The Dolly Parton decadent chocolate pie is inspired by classic Southern chess pie, with a fudgy, dense chocolate filling in a flaky crust, finished with a dusting of powdered sugar instead of a heavy frosting.
- 1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
1. Mix the filling. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Whisk the sugar, cocoa powder, and flour together, then whisk in the melted butter, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
2. Bake. Pour into the unbaked crust and bake for 35-40 minutes, until the edges are set but the center still has a slight jiggle.
3. Cool and dust. Cool completely on a wire rack, then dust with powdered sugar just before serving.
Dolly Parton Fudge Pie
The Dolly Parton fudge pie is a close cousin of the decadent chocolate pie above, skipping the flour for an even denser, brownie-like texture. Use the same chocolate pie recipe but leave out the flour entirely and bake for 5 fewer minutes — the result is fudgier and slightly gooier in the center.
Frequently Asked Questions
What pie was Dolly Parton most known for?
Her butterscotch pie, with its toasted pecan crust, is the one that comes up most often in tributes and fan recipe roundups, though her peanut butter pie was reportedly her own personal go-to. Her Dolly Parton chocolate pie — the decadent version — is a close third among the Dolly Parton desserts fans mention most.
Are these Dolly Parton’s official recipes?
These are homemade versions inspired by the flavors and methods she was known for and publicly described, written and tested independently rather than copied from any official source.
Can I make these pies ahead of time?
Yes — all of them hold up well made a day ahead. The peanut butter pie actually improves with an overnight chill, and the chocolate and fudge pies keep well covered at room temperature or in the fridge.
What’s the difference between the chocolate pie and the fudge pie?
The chocolate pie includes flour for a firmer, more custard-like set. The fudge pie leaves the flour out for a denser, brownie-like center.
Related Recipes
Whichever one you start with, these Dolly Parton pies are all built to be doable in a home kitchen, no professional pastry experience required.
This recipe is shared for general informational purposes and isn’t a substitute for professional dietary advice. If you have food allergies, sensitivities, or specific health conditions, check the ingredients and consult a doctor or registered dietitian before making changes to your diet.
About Jonas Mitchell
Jonas Mitchell is a home baker and recipe developer at RecipeValley, focused on approachable, kitchen-tested desserts and everyday recipes. He does not hold a clinical nutrition credential, and his content is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for advice from a doctor or registered dietitian.