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30+ Thanksgiving Desserts

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Happy almost Thanksgiving! I'm sure many of you are putting your finishing touches on your menus and making grocery lists, so I thought I'd make life a little easier for you and gather up all my 30+ Thanksgiving Desserts in one spot!

Collage of Thanksgiving desserts.

In this post you will find that all the recipes have Thanksgiving/Fall flavors, and that some are more traditional than others (marshmallows on Thanksgiving...why not?). There's something for everyone in this list!

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Pie & Tart Recipes

It doesn't get much more classic than Thanksgiving pie! Here you'll find some classics, some twists on tradition, and some unexpected favorites! This is definitely the largest category of recipes, but keep scrolling for plenty more Thanksgiving-worthy desserts!

Slice of Turtle Pie on a white plate.
No Bake Turtle Pie
No Bake Turtle Pie
This No Bake Turtle Pie has an Oreo crust filled with a dulce de leche cream cheese filling, and topped with vanilla bean whipped cream, chocolate, more dulce de leche, and toasted pecans!
Check out this recipe!
Slice of Turtle Pie on a white plate.
Pumpkin Coconut Pie
This dreamy Pumpkin Coconut Pie puts a Fall spin on a classic! The filling is a coconut cream/pumpkin spice custard, topped with cinnamon-vanilla whipped cream, toasted coconut, and candied pumpkin seeds!
Check out this recipe!
Pumpkin Coconut Cream Pie
Rosemary Almond Apple Galette
This Rosemary Almond Apple Galette is a rustic beauty! Its sweet pastry is filled with homemade almond paste, apples, and rosemary sugar!
Check out this recipe!
rosemary almond apple galette with two scoops of vanilla ice cream on top
Chocolate Coconut Pie with Dalgona Coffee Topping
This Chocolate Coconut Pie has a toasted coconut pastry crust filled with dark chocolate custard, topped with dalgona coffee swirled with whipped coconut cream! It's toasted coconut meets a mochaccino and I am HERE for it!!
Check out this recipe!
Apple Date Pie
This Apple Date Pie is a twist on tradition! Here, a classic flaky pastry crust is filled with spiced apples and the caramel flavors of dates and brown sugar!
Check out this recipe!
Apple Date Pie
Apple Maple Custard Tart
A classic pastry shell filled with maple custard and topped with sliced apples. Refreshingly Fall!
Check out this recipe!
Apple and Maple Custard Tart
Gingerbread Pumpkin Pie
This Gingerbread Pumpkin Pie has a classic pumpkin pie filling inside a gingerbread crust! Topped with spiced whipped cream, this pie would be perfect for all your holiday festivities!
Check out this recipe!
Mini Apple Cranberry Pies
These little beauties are like apple pie and cranberry sauce had a baby. A delicious baby. 
Check out this recipe!
Chocolate Caramel Tart
This Chocolate Caramel Tart has a chocolate shortbread crust filled with homemade salted caramel sauce and dark chocolate ganache! A decadent classic!
Check out this recipe!
Chocolate Caramel Tart
Cinnamon Pie with Apple Cider Meringue
This Cinnamon Pie with Apple Cider Meringue has a flaky pastry crust filled with a cinnamon cream cheese filling, piled high with apple cider meringue, then topped with homemade apple chips! This unique pie is perfect all Fall long!
Check out this recipe!
Slice of Cinnamon Pie with apple cider meringue on a white plate.
Pumpkin Meringue Tart
This Pumpkin Meringue Tart is a sweet pastry crust filled with a classic spiced pumpkin filling, topped with a cloud of toasted meringue!
Check out this recipe!
Pumpkin Meringue Tart
Salted Caramel Apple Pie
This Salted Caramel Apple Pie is a twist on a classic! I took a delicious, comforting apple pie and filled and topped it with homemade salted caramel sauce!
Check out this recipe!
Salted Caramel Apple Pie
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Cheesecake Recipes

It's hard to beat a slice of creamy, dreamy cheesecake after Thanksgiving dinner! The added bonus to these cheesecakes is that you can make them the day before, then refrigerate until after the big dinner! Just top with whipped cream and garnishes before serving, and you're good to go!

Vanilla Bean Blondie Cheesecake on a white cake stand.
Vanilla Bean Blondie Cheesecake
Cinnamon Pumpkin Cheesecake
This Cinnamon Pumpkin Cheesecake has a cinnamon blondie crust topped with no-bake pumpkin cheesecake and cinnamon whipped cream!
Check out this recipe!
Cranberry Swirl Cheesecake
A classic graham cracker crust filled with creamy vanilla bean cheesecake, swirled with homemade cranberry sauce!
Check out this recipe!
Cranberry Swirl Cheesecake
Vanilla Bean Blondie Cheesecake
This Vanilla Bean Blondie Cheesecake is a creamy, no-bake vanilla bean cheesecake with a funfetti blondie crust and whipped cream!
Check out this recipe!
Pumpkin Hazelnut Cheesecake
The creamiest, dreamiest pumpkin cheesecake with a graham cracker and toasted hazelnut crust, topped with cinnamon whipped cream and chopped hazelnuts.
Check out this recipe!

Making cookies and/or bars for your Thanksgiving dessert also has the added bonus of being able to be made in advance! Quicker and easier than most of the other options in this roundup, I've also found that the little ones at your Thanksgiving table might prefer cookies or bars to traditional pie!

Side view of sliced Apple Crisp Macchiato Bars with apples in the background.
Apple Crisp Macchiato Bars
Apple Crisp Macchiato Bars
These Apple Crisp Macchiato Bars have a crisp espresso shortbread crust topped with an apple-cinnamon filling, then with a crunchy cinnamon-espresso topping! These bars are so cozy and delicious!
Check out this recipe!
Side view of sliced Apple Crisp Macchiato Bars with apples in the background.
Pumpkin Spice Latte Cookies
Your favorite coffee house treat in cookie form! Does it get any better than this??
Check out this recipe!
Pumpkin Spice Latte Cookies
Sage Cookies with Cranberry Buttercream
These Sage Cookies with Cranberry Buttercream are an unexpected treat! The sage sugar cookies are sandwiched with cranberry buttercream, for an outstanding combination of flavors and textures!
Check out this recipe!
Stack of three Cranberry Sage Cookies on parchment paper with a candied sage leaf on top.
Honey Pecan Bars
Pecan pie bars upgraded with the floral flavor of honey! Sticky, gooey deliciousness!
Check out this recipe!
Cinnamon Roll Bars
These Cinnamon Roll Bars taste just like your favorite cinnamon roll--slathered in vanilla-cinnamon cream cheese frosting--but bake up in a fraction of the time!
Check out this recipe!
Cinnamon Roll Bars
Caramel Apple Cookies
These Caramel Apple Cookies are crisp, buttery, and sandwiched with homemade dulce de leche!
Check out this recipe!
Caramel Apple Cookies with bite on a white plate.

Cake & Cupcake Recipes

While you might not associate Thanksgiving with cake or cupcakes, these babies are just bursting with the fall flavors of pumpkin, caramel, apples, and cranberries! Plus, who doesn't like cake?

Caramel Apple Angel Food Cake
Pumpkin Spice Latte Cupcakes
These Pumpkin Spice Latte Cupcakes are tender and spiced with a hint of espresso! To top them off, stabilized whipped cream and a sprinkle of pumpkin spice! Now you can get your PSL fix in cupcake form!
Check out this recipe!
Pumpkin Spice Latte Cupcakes
Caramel Apple Angel Food Cake
This Caramel Apple Angel Food Cake is a light, fluffy apple angel food cake drizzled with a caramel glaze and homemade salted caramel sauce, then topped with cinnamon apple chips!
Check out this recipe!
Partially eaten slice of Caramel Apple Angel Food Cake on a white plate.
Caramel Ginger Date Cake
This Caramel Ginger Date Cake combines the warm flavors of ginger, dates, and salted caramel with the goodness of cream cheese frosting!
Check out this recipe!
Caramel Ginger Date Cake
Apple Cider Cupcakes with Cranberry Buttercream
These Apple Cider Cupcakes with Cranberry Buttercream are moist (sorry not sorry), delicious apple cider cakes topped with sweet-tart cranberry Swiss meringue buttercream. Fall in cupcake form! <3
Check out this recipe!

Unique Thanksgiving Desserts

Not to be overlooked, the recipes in this category don't fit into tradition, but are sooo delicious! Thanksgiving cream puffs? Thanksgiving marshmallows? I say YES! Surprise your family and friends by serving one of these unexpected treats for your Thanksgiving dessert!

Caramel Apple Shortcake
Caramel Apple Shortcake
This Caramel Apple Shortcake is cornmeal buttermilk biscuits with caramel baked apples, cinnamon-cardamom whipped cream, and homemade salted caramel sauce!
Check out this recipe!
Pecan Pie Cream Puffs
These Pecan Pie Cream Puffs are brown sugar craquelin cream puffs filled with pecan pie filling and bourbon whipped cream!
Check out this recipe!
pecan pie cream puff on top of measuring cup
Salted Caramel Apple Marshmallows
Soft, fluffy apple marshmallows dipped in homemade salted caramel. Fall indulgence!
Check out this recipe!
Caramel Apple Cream Puffs
These Caramel Apple Cream Puffs are a classic cream puff filled with caramel pastry cream and apple preserves, then drizzled with homemade salted caramel sauce!
Check out this recipe!
Caramel Apple Cream Puffs
Pumpkin Tiramisu Cream Puffs
These Pumpkin Tiramisu Cream Puffs are brushed with espresso and marsala wine, filled with spiced pumpkin mascarpone mousse, then dusted with cocoa powder!
Check out this recipe!

Wishing a happy, happy Thanksgiving to you and yours! There's always something to be thankful for! I hope you found some delicious Thanksgiving Dessert Recipes for your holiday here. We can always be thankful for dessert!

Updated 10/29/2022

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