27 Thanksgiving Dessert Recipes
Tired of making pumpkin pie every year for Thanksgiving? There are so many alternative Thanksgiving dessert recipes to choose from instead.
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.
Get ready to love this no-bake banana pudding pie recipe. It begins with a rich Nilla Wafer cookie crust, followed by a layer of fresh banana slices and smooth vanilla pudding, topped off with homemade whipped cream. You'll quickly understand why so many people cherish it after your first bite!
You’re going to absolutely adore this vegan Dutch apple pie topped with crumbs. It’s a delightful, tangy, ‘buttery’ pie topped with a crunchy streusel infused with cinnamon. This timeless, comforting, dairy-free recipe will help you make it through the remainder of Winter!
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 gluten-free Maple Walnut Pie recipe is enhanced with a hint of bourbon! The filling combines the sweetness of toasted walnuts and brown sugar. It offers a unique take on the traditional pecan pie recipe. While I have a fondness for pecans, particularly in desserts, my affection for walnuts is equally strong. The rich, slightly bitter taste of walnuts complements sweet dishes beautifully.
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. Create a perfect, crack-free cheesecake in just four simple steps. This creamy, melt-in-your-mouth dessert is ideal for the current season.
Single-serving desserts are ideal for hosting guests! These mini apple pies, prepared in a muffin tin, make for effortless serving during the holiday season. The flaky pie crust perfectly encases apples coated in cinnamon.
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 impressive Double Layer Pumpkin Pie is a fantastic way to enjoy pumpkin pie! This creamy, pumpkin spice topping creates a tasty layer that takes under 10 minutes to make. You can use this cream cheese blend, which is similar to a no-bake cheesecake, to enhance either a homemade pie or a store-bought one.
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. And here’s a helpful hint: by freezing cranberries, you can prepare this delightful dessert throughout the entire year!
This healthier pumpkin pie has an eggless option. It's free of gluten, dairy, egg, and refined sugar, but still tastes great. It offers a tasty and nutritious twist on the traditional pumpkin pie. Prepared from scratch with various dietary choices, it ensures that you and your guests can savor a classic dessert during the holiday season, even if following a special diet.
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 outstanding Pecan Upside Down Cake is an ideal dessert for Fall or Thanksgiving, featuring a delightful blend of moist yogurt cake as the foundation and a caramelized pecan topping! You can prepare the cake in any pan available to you, even using a Bundt pan to transform it into a festive Pecan Upside Down Bundt cake for Thanksgiving!
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.
Have you ever tried sweet potato pie? This pie deserves a spot on your Thanksgiving menu (step aside, pumpkin pie). Sweet potato pie offers greater flavor, texture, and nutritional value compared to pumpkin pie. The inclusion of bourbon and molasses enhances the taste of this dessert even further.
Butter pecan cream pie with cream cheese? There are countless reasons to crave this cream pie. The abundance of buttered pecans is certainly a highlight, along with the fact that it's entirely no-bake. You just have to try it to see how remarkable it is to create a pie without needing to use the oven.
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. It's a rich and tasty chocolate chip cheese ball is all set for the holiday season! Crafting this charming Turkey Cheese Ball Dessert is simple, requiring only a few ingredients and a touch of creativity.
These Thanksgiving sugar cookies made with sour cream are a wonderful way to keep children engaged and entertained as you handle your baking responsibilities. The charming mix of cream cheese frosting, sugar cookies, and festive cookie cutters turns the decorating process into not only a delicious Thanksgiving treat but also an enjoyable activity that kids of all ages can partake in.
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