Walmart pies are perfect in a pinch, but what are the best pies at Walmart to grab from their bakery section? We’re glad you asked. I went to my local Super Walmart, tossed (read: gently placed) all their ready-made pies in a cart to taste test, and went through self-checkout while diligently ignoring all of the strange looks being thrown my way. One thing about the vibe of any Walmart: Nobody minds their damn business. And as a nosy person myself, I kind of love it.
After engaging in a lively debate about whether pecan pie should be heated up before you eat it (the consensus was “no,” if you’re curious), I sat down with the rest of the Sporked team to try a dozen Walmart pies. We were looking for cheap, easy-to-serve options for the holiday season. And to be honest with you, reader, we came out of this taste test of the best pies at Walmart a little disappointed. Many Walmart pies suffer from the same pitfalls: too much sugar, bland crust, and a filling that’s straight-up goo. That said, we found five solid options that actually taste good. Whether you’re treating yourself to a little pie pick-me-up after a long month, prepping for Thanksgiving on a budget, or just need a last-minute potluck save, these are the best pies at Walmart actually worth picking up.
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- Cyrus O’Leary’s Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Pie
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This Walmart-exclusive pie (if you can call it a pie) is a pretty divisive pick. I actually couldn’t decide if it was worthy of this list of the best pies at Walmart; I had to poll the team. Here’s the deal: It’s a chocolate chip pie crust with a cookie dough filling. Sounds like a delicious monstrosity, right? It is—if you don’t mind that the chocolate chip cookie dough has the texture of gloop. You won’t get the grainy, sugary texture that makes cookie dough so yummy to some. It’s close to the custardy filling of a chess pie. Still, if you absolutely adore the flavor of cookie dough—or you’re just really, really high—you’ll probably go nuts for this Walmart pie. And I simply can’t discount that.
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- Freshness Guaranteed Lemon Meringue Pie
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Bright, citrusy, and quite sweet, Walmart’s Lemon Meringue pie is a good option for those who don’t simply want to add another latticed fruit pie to the party’s dessert table. It has a thick layer of sour-sweet lemon filling, and an equally thick layer of fluffy meringue. And before we go any further, let’s address one thing: the unfortunate situation of Walmart pie crust—which is pretty much copied and pasted into every premade pie in their bakery section. Besides a bit of butteriness, Walmart pie crust is bland, dry, and not very fresh tasting. If anything, it really illustrates the importance of a good pie crust, which can clearly make or break your bakes. Luckily, you can pretty much avoid eating the Walmart pie crust on this lemon meringue. Honestly, I’d get the vanilla ice cream out, spoon the filling out of the crust, and throw it on top.
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- Marketside Blueberry Pie
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The blueberry filling in Marketside’s Blueberry Pie actually tastes fresh and inviting, with hunks of real blueberry and overall lack of artificial flavoring. Walmart pie fillings seem to carry a sweetness that’s a touch too strong (and lingers). It turns something that could be more refined and elevated into a pie that tastes generic, sugary, and mass produced. But the slightly tart, bitter blueberry really helps mask that characteristic sweetness here. When it’s not homemade, blueberry is a hard sell for me in desserts, so you can take my word for it: This is one of the best pies at Walmart, hands down.
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- Patti LaBelle Patti’s Good Life Blackberry Cobbler
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Putting a Patti LaBelle cobbler on this list of Walmart pies may seem like cheating to some—and that’s why I relegated it to second place, even though this blackberry cobbler tastes better than all the other Walmart pies we tasted. The blackberry filling tastes very fresh, thanks to the crushed, whole blackberries, complete with chewy seeds and all. The crust, which has granulated sugar around the edges, is thick, buttery, beautifully golden, and sweet. Patti LaBelle cobblers are available in the Walmart bakery aisle, lined up next Great Value and Marketside pies. It just seems wrong not to recommend this, when it is better and sitting right there. But keep in mind, Patti’s pies will also be a dollar or two more expensive than other Walmart pies! If you’re really budgeting, it’s safe to opt for another one on this list. (Just don’t troll your family by bringing the cookie dough pie to Thanksgiving, okay? Unless that’s, like, their vibe.)
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- Marketside Apple Pie
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Classic, cozy, simple and sweet—Walmart doesn’t miss with their apple pie. For a premade, budget-friendly dessert, this really gets the job done. The filling is completely packed with large, tender slices of perfectly cooked apples that stay delightfully crisp even out of the oven, with pecans mixed in to add crunch and nutty flavor. It actually has a homemade quality going for it. Yes, that pie crust needs work, but it’s November. We have to practice being thankful for the things we do have. This is absolutely one of the best pies at Walmart. Pass me a slice.
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Best Walmart Pies!
Best Walmart Pies!
Best Walmart Pies!
Best Walmart Pies!
Best Walmart Pies!
Other Walmart Pies We Tried: Freshness Guaranteed Pumpkin Pie, Marketside Pecan Pie, Cherry Hand Pie, Bourbon Apple Pie, Dutch Apple Pie
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