Tired of making pumpkin pie every year for Thanksgiving? There are so many alternative Thanksgiving dessert recipes to choose from instead.
While you probably can’t call any of these desserts health food, the list does include some cool options for people on diets ranging from vegan to low carb and keto. And some of them are just as sugary and creamy as traditional pies, but they make a nice change from the usual.
All your traditional favorites are here too, from old fashioned sweet potato pie to pecan pie and apple desserts. All fall-themed and full of deliciousness. And if that’s not enough, check our list of easy dessert recipes.
We also have lots of recipes for your Thanksgiving entrees and Thanksgiving side dishes.
Thanksgiving Dessert Recipes
This sweet potato pie is a family recipe. It features a flaky pie crust with a delicious sweet potato pie filling. It's flavored with warm spices. If you've never tried a genuine sweet potato pie before, you're in for a treat.
This pecan pie uses maple syrup instead of corn syrup for a richer flavor. It's creamy and full of that wonderful toastd pecan flavor. And it's all made in your cast iron skillet.
Banana pudding pie recipe is unbelievably good. This recipe has a crunchy cookie crust, soft and sweet vanilla pudding, thick slices of bananas, layers of Nilla Wafers, and a mountain of homemade whipped cream
A crumbly streusel topping covers sweetly-spiced apples in this shortcrust pastry. Serve it warm with ice cream.
This lovely strawberry apple crisp is perfect for any weeknight dessert. The combination of apples and strawberries with the crispy brown sugar, oat, pecan and walnut topping makes it simply irresistible. You can serve it right out of the oven with vanilla ice cream.
Imagine an apple pie with cranberries, orange, and spices. This recipe gives you the traditional flavors, but with an exciting new twist.
This isn't your normal classic pecan pie. It's made with bourbon, maple syrup, toasted walnuts, and cinnamon for a richer, deeper flavor.
Brulee gives this pumpkin pie a delicious caramelized sugar topping that cracks when you put a fork in it. Such a great texture and flavor.
Get out your Instant Pot to make this pumpkin cheesecake. It's smooth and creamy. It's easy to make in just four steps.
You make these mini apple pies in a muffin tin, which is really easy. They have a light, flaky pie crust surroundin baked cinnamon coated apples.
Your Thanksgiving guests will love this delicious, crustless pumpkin pie. This pie has a smooth creamy filling full of great spiced pumpkin flavor without the high-carb crust.
Who doesn't love a brownie? Take them to the next level for Thanksgiving by decorating them to look like cute little turkeys! Obviously a kid-approved favorite.
This pumpkin pie has two layers. The bottom is a traditional pumpkin pie. The top is a whipped cream based mixture that's light and delicious.
This delicious dessert is perfect for your Thanksgiving feast! It features apples, cranberries, and a crunchy oat topping, all of which are perfectly complimented by a dollop of cream.
This healthier pumpkin pie has an eggless option. It's free of gluten, dairy, egg, and refined sugar, but still tastes great.
This dish is made by combining bread cubes, dried cranberries, and pumpkin seeds in a crockpot. It is a balanced mix of sweet, tart, and savory flavors. It is simple to make but still makes for a special treat.
This Pecan Upside Down Cake is the perfect dessert for Fall or Thanksgiving. The moist yogurt cake pairs perfectly with the caramelized pecan topping.
They taste just like pumpkin pie, , but they look like something from a patisserie! Definitely pretty enough to be part of any holiday meal.
These baked apples come with a delicious pecan crumble topping. And they're quick to make.
No bake is a phrase you love to see in a dessert title. This is a no bake version of your traditional pecan pie.
These single serving pumpkin pies are cute. They put a nice twist on a traditional recipe.
A cheese ball is always nice to enjoy around the holidays. This one is sweet and decorated to look like a turkey, making it dessert.
These pumpkin pie Rice Krispie treats onle have five ingredients and are no-bake. Make your holiday cooking easier with this recipe!
Sour cream sugar cookies are always fun. This recipe is a great chance for kids to decorate them as turkeys and pumpkins.