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    Home » Thanksgiving

    30+ Thanksgiving Desserts

    November 15, 2020 by Amee Leave a Comment

    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!

    Jump to:
    • Pie & Tart Recipes
    • Cheesecake Recipes
    • Cookie & Bar Recipes
    • Cake & Cupcake Recipes
    • Unique Thanksgiving Desserts
    • Other Posts You May Like
    30+ Thanksgiving Desserts

    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!
    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
    Chocolate Cherry Pie
    This Chocolate Cherry Pie has juicy, fresh cherries and chopped dark chocolate in a crisp, flaky chocolate pie crust! I think the two-tone lattice gives it a little pizazz, too! 🙂
    Check out this recipe!
    Slice of Chocolate Cherry Pie on a white plate with a bowl of cherries in the background.
    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!

    Cookie & Bar Recipes

    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!

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