21 Copycat Pies and Desserts From Your Favorite Restaurants

Want to bring home those iconic restaurant desserts you dream about all year? From sky-high cheesecakes to warm skillet pies and cloud-light mousses, these copycat recipes taste just like the originals — sometimes even better. Make your favorites without the wait, the traffic, or the bill.

Luby’s Pecan Pie (Copycat)

Luby's Pecan Pie
Luby’s Pecan Pie (Copycat). Photo credit: CopyKat Recipes.

A rich, gooey pecan pie with a perfectly crisp crust — recreate the beloved Luby’s cafeteria classic right in your own kitchen.
Get the Recipe: Luby’s Pecan Pie (Copycat)

Olive Garden Lemon Cream Cake (Copycat)

Olive Garden Lemon Cream Cake
Olive Garden Lemon Cream Cake (Copycat). Photo credit: CopyKat Recipes.

Moist lemon cake layered with silky mascarpone cream and topped with buttery crumbs — the dreamy Olive Garden dessert everyone loves.
Get the Recipe: Olive Garden Lemon Cream Cake (Copycat)

Luby’s Coconut Meringue Pie (Copycat)

Luby’s Coconut Meringue Pie
Luby’s Coconut Meringue Pie (Copycat). Photo credit: CopyKat Recipes.

Creamy coconut custard topped with tall, fluffy meringue — a spot-on version of Luby’s iconic pie with a secret ingredient that makes it perfect.
Get the Recipe: Luby’s Coconut Meringue Pie (Copycat)

Olive Garden Pumpkin Cheesecake (Copycat)

Olive Garden Pumpkin Cheesecake
Olive Garden Pumpkin Cheesecake (Copycat). Photo credit: CopyKat Recipes.

Luxuriously rich pumpkin cheesecake on a gingersnap crust, finished with whipped cream — the seasonal Olive Garden favorite you can make anytime.
Get the Recipe: Olive Garden Pumpkin Cheesecake (Copycat)

Pappadeaux Key Lime Pie (Copycat)

Pappadeaux Key Lime Pie
Pappadeaux Key Lime Pie (Copycat). Photo credit: CopyKat Recipes.

A creamy no-bake key lime pie with a pecan-graham crust and bright raspberry sauce — restaurant-quality flavor that’s effortless to make.
Get the Recipe: Pappadeaux Key Lime Pie (Copycat)

Crumbl Chocolate Chip Cookies (Copycat)

Crumbl Chocolate Chip Cookies
Crumbl Chocolate Chip Cookies (Copycat). Photo credit: CopyKat Recipes.

Thick, soft, bakery-style cookies loaded with melty chocolate chips — just like Crumbl, and easy to freeze for later treats.
Get the Recipe: Crumbl Chocolate Chip Cookies (Copycat)

Crumbl Chilled Sugar Cookies (Copycat)

Crumbl Sugar Cookies Recipe
Crumbl Chilled Sugar Cookies (Copycat). Photo credit: CopyKat Recipes.

Oversized, ultra-soft sugar cookies topped with signature pink almond frosting — a perfect dupe of Crumbl’s famous chilled cookies.
Get the Recipe: Crumbl Chilled Sugar Cookies (Copycat)

Jason’s Deli Strawberry Shortcake (Copycat)

Jason’s Deli Strawberry Shortcake
Jason’s Deli Strawberry Shortcake (Copycat). Photo credit: CopyKat Recipes.

Layered pound cake, fluffy whipped cream, and juicy strawberries come together for a fresh, light dessert inspired by Jason’s Deli.
Get the Recipe: Jason’s Deli Strawberry Shortcake (Copycat)

Cinnabon Cinnamon Rolls (Copycat)

Cinnabon Cinnamon Rolls
Cinnabon Cinnamon Rolls (Copycat). Photo credit: CopyKat Recipes.

Soft, gooey cinnamon rolls smothered in rich cream cheese frosting — a homemade version of the irresistible Cinnabon classic.
Get the Recipe: Cinnabon Cinnamon Rolls (Copycat)

Lindy’s New York Cheesecake

Lindy’s New York Cheesecake
Lindy’s New York Cheesecake. Photo credit: CopyKat Recipes.

A legendary New York–style cheesecake with dense, creamy filling and a signature pastry crust — rich, timeless, and unforgettable.
Get the Recipe: Lindy’s New York Cheesecake

Cake Batter Ice Cream (Cold Stone Copycat)

Cold Stone Creamery Cake Batter Ice Cream
Cake Batter Ice Cream (Cold Stone Copycat). Photo credit: CopyKat Recipes.

Sweet, creamy cake-batter ice cream made with only five ingredients — tastes exactly like Cold Stone’s iconic flavor.
Get the Recipe: Cake Batter Ice Cream (Cold Stone Copycat)

Marie Callender’s Banana Cream Pie (Copycat)

Marie Callender’s Banana Cream Pie
Marie Callender’s Banana Cream Pie (Copycat). Photo credit: CopyKat Recipes.

Flaky crust filled with fresh bananas, velvety vanilla custard, and whipped cream — even better than the restaurant favorite.
Get the Recipe: Marie Callender’s Banana Cream Pie (Copycat)

Piccadilly Pecan Delight Pie (Copycat)

Piccadilly Cafeteria Pecan Delight Pie
Piccadilly Pecan Delight Pie (Copycat). Photo credit: CopyKat Recipes.

A light, airy Southern pie with a unique toasted pecan–Ritz cracker meringue crust — surprisingly simple and absolutely delicious.
Get the Recipe: Piccadilly Pecan Delight Pie (Copycat)

Arby’s Chocolate Turnovers (Copycat)

Arby’s Chocolate Turnovers
Arby’s Chocolate Turnovers (Copycat). Photo credit: CopyKat Recipes.

Flaky puff-pastry turnovers filled with silky chocolate ganache — a warm, easy dessert just like Arby’s famous treat.
Get the Recipe: Arby’s Chocolate Turnovers (Copycat)

Cracker Barrel Cherry Chocolate Cobbler (Copycat)

Cracker Barrel Cherry Chocolate Cobbler Recipe
Cracker Barrel Cherry Chocolate Cobbler (Copycat). Photo credit: CopyKat Recipes.

A rich, gooey chocolate cobbler swirled with sweet cherries — a year-round recreation of Cracker Barrel’s seasonal favorite.
Get the Recipe: Cracker Barrel Cherry Chocolate Cobbler (Copycat)

Shoney’s Strawberry Pie (Copycat)

Copycat Shoneys Strawberry Pie
Shoney’s Strawberry Pie (Copycat). Photo credit: CopyKat Recipes.

Fresh, vibrant strawberries in a glossy sweet glaze — the classic Shoney’s diner pie perfect for spring and summer.
Get the Recipe: Shoney’s Strawberry Pie (Copycat)

Cracker Barrel Carrot Cake (Copycat)

Cracker Barrel Carrot Cake
Cracker Barrel Carrot Cake (Copycat). Photo credit: CopyKat Recipes.

A moist, old-fashioned carrot cake packed with pineapple, coconut, and nuts — a true Cracker Barrel classic baked at home.
Get the Recipe: Cracker Barrel Carrot Cake (Copycat)

Marie Callender’s Sour Cream Blueberry Pie (Copycat)

Marie Callender’s Sour Cream Blueberry Pie
Marie Callender’s Sour Cream Blueberry Pie (Copycat). Photo credit: CopyKat Recipes.

Tart blueberries, creamy filling, and a tender crust come together for a dreamy pie inspired by Marie Callender’s original.
Get the Recipe: Marie Callender’s Sour Cream Blueberry Pie (Copycat)

Brennan’s Bananas Foster

Brennan’s Bananas Foster
Brennan’s Bananas Foster. Photo credit: CopyKat Recipes.

Caramelized bananas flamed in rum and served over ice cream — the iconic New Orleans dessert that’s dramatic, decadent, and unforgettable.
Get the Recipe: Brennan’s Bananas Foster

Chili’s Molten Lava Cake (Copycat)

Chili’s Molten Lava Cake
Chili’s Molten Lava Cake (Copycat). Photo credit: CopyKat Recipes.

A warm, fudgy chocolate cake with a molten center topped with ice cream and chocolate shell — recreate Chili’s famous dessert at home.
Get the Recipe: Chili’s Molten Lava Cake (Copycat)

Big Boy Strawberry Pie (Copycat)

Big Boy Strawberry Pie
Big Boy Strawberry Pie (Copycat). Photo credit: CopyKat Recipes.

A nostalgic diner-style pie made with whole fresh strawberries in a sweet, glossy filling — simple, classic, and crowd-pleasing.
Get the Recipe: Big Boy Strawberry Pie (Copycat)

Cheesecake Factory Oreo Cheesecake (Copycat)

Cheesecake Factory Oreo Cheesecake
Cheesecake Factory Oreo Cheesecake (Copycat). Photo credit: CopyKat Recipes.

Ultra-creamy cheesecake loaded with Oreo cookies and baked on a chocolate cookie crust — just like the Cheesecake Factory favorite.
Get the Recipe: Cheesecake Factory Oreo Cheesecake (Copycat)

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