2024 has been a year filled with delightful treats, and no one knows desserts quite like The Pioneer Woman, Ree Drummond. Her top ten dessert recipes from this year are a testament to our collective sweet tooth! From comforting pies to easy-to-make cookies and no-bake wonders, Ree’s repertoire has something for everyone. Let’s take a look at the most popular Pioneer Woman desserts that graced our tables and screens throughout 2024.
This year’s list is a delicious mix of Ree and Ladd Drummond’s personal pie favorites, perfect for any occasion, not just Thanksgiving. We also see a celebration of seasonal flavors with fruity desserts ideal for summer and cozy cookies that are destined for your next Christmas cookie exchange. And for those days when you crave something sweet without turning on the oven, a beloved no-bake dessert makes a well-deserved appearance.
Ready to discover which ten desserts topped the charts in 2024? Keep reading to explore the Pioneer Woman’s most popular creations and maybe find your new favorite treat!
1. Quick and Easy Apple Tart
Simplicity and speed were key in 2024, and this Quick and Easy Apple Tart perfectly embodies that trend. Using frozen puff pastry and a spiced apple filling, this dessert comes together in minutes, offering a delightful homemade taste without the fuss.
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Close-up of a golden brown and delicious Pioneer Woman Quick and Easy Apple Tart, showcasing its flaky crust and spiced apple filling.
2. Dreamy Apple Pie
A Thanksgiving staple and a year-round comfort, the Dreamy Apple Pie lived up to its name in 2024. Ree’s recipe elevates the classic apple pie with the addition of cream and a blend of sugars, resulting in a truly dreamy texture and flavor that’s hard to resist.
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Overhead shot of a beautifully baked Pioneer Woman Dreamy Apple Pie with a golden crust, ready to be served at Thanksgiving or any special occasion.
3. Blackberry Cobbler
Fruit desserts shone brightly in 2024, and Ree’s Blackberry Cobbler was a summer sensation. Packed with juicy blackberries and a tender, cake-like base, this cobbler is summer in a dish. Top it with vanilla ice cream for the perfect seasonal indulgence.
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Delicious and rustic Pioneer Woman Blackberry Cobbler overflowing with juicy blackberries, served in a baking dish, highlighting its homemade charm.
4. No-Bake Peanut Butter Bars
Proving that amazing desserts don’t always require an oven, these No-Bake Peanut Butter Bars were a hit in 2024. These chewy, rich bars feature a peanut butter and vanilla wafer base, topped with a decadent chocolate layer – a simple yet satisfying treat.
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Irresistible Pioneer Woman No-Bake Peanut Butter Bars, showcasing layers of peanut butter base and rich chocolate topping, perfect for a quick dessert fix.
5. Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie
The peanut butter craze continued with the Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie, another standout dessert from The Pioneer Woman in 2024. An Oreo crust cradles a creamy four-ingredient filling of peanut butter, cream cheese, powdered sugar, and Cool Whip, creating a dreamy pie that’s both rich and easy to make.
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Decadent Pioneer Woman Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie with a slice cut out, revealing its Oreo crust and creamy peanut butter chocolate filling.
6. Pecan Pie
Ree’s Pecan Pie has become a beloved favorite, and its popularity soared even higher in 2024. With a delightful crunch from the pecan “crust” and a sweet, custard-like filling, this pie has won hearts and taste buds, solidifying its place as a top Pioneer Woman dessert.
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Classic and comforting Pioneer Woman Pecan Pie with a glossy surface and pecan halves arranged beautifully, showcasing its rich and nutty appeal.
7. Chocolate Pie
Ladd Drummond’s favorite, the Chocolate Pie, remained a top contender in 2024. This creamy, rich chocolate pudding pie with a graham cracker crust is pure comfort in every bite. Whether you enjoy it plain like Ladd or with whipped cream, it’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.
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Smooth and luscious Pioneer Woman Chocolate Pie with a graham cracker crust, highlighting its creamy chocolate pudding filling and simple elegance.
8. Brown Sugar Oatmeal Cookies
Cookies are always a good idea, and Ree’s Brown Sugar Oatmeal Cookies were a fan favorite in 2024. Crispy edges, chewy centers, and warm brown sugar flavors make these cookies irresistible straight from the oven – perfect for snacking, sharing, or adding to a cookie platter.
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Warm and inviting Pioneer Woman Brown Sugar Oatmeal Cookies, showcasing their golden brown edges and chewy texture, perfect for a comforting treat.
9. Chocolate Sheet Cake
While it might not be number one this year, the Drummond family’s beloved Chocolate Sheet Cake remains a top dessert. Moist, rich chocolate cake topped with fudgy icing and chopped nuts – this sheet cake is a classic for a reason, delivering deliciousness in every square.
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Rich and decadent Pioneer Woman Chocolate Sheet Cake with fudgy frosting and chopped pecans, showcasing its moist crumb and generous frosting.
10. Monkey Bread
Taking the top spot for 2024 is Ree’s sweet and sticky Monkey Bread! This pull-apart dessert is fun, easy, and incredibly rewarding. With simple ingredients like store-bought biscuit dough, cinnamon sugar, and caramel sauce, Monkey Bread is the ultimate crowd-pleasing treat with minimal effort.
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