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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.

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    In this post you will find that all the recipes have Thanksgiving/Fall flavors, and that some are more traditional than others. There's something for everyone in this list!

    If you enjoy this post, check out my posts with 20+ Friendsgiving Desserts, 40+ Unique Desserts, and 15+ Beginner Baking Recipes!

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    • Pie & Tart Recipes
    • Cheesecake Recipes
    • Cookie & Bar Recipes
    • Cake & Cupcake Recipes
    • More Thanksgiving Desserts
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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.
    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!
    Top view of Rosemary Almond Apple Galette with two scoops of ice cream and chopped almonds on top.
    Turtle Pie
    This 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.
    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!
    Top view of baked 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!
    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.
    Hazelnut Fig Galette
    This Hazelnut Fig Galette has a sweet pastry crust filled with homemade hazelnut paste, topped with figs drizzled with honey and vanilla bean paste! Absolutely fantastic served with a dollop of crème fraîche!
    Check out this recipe!
     

    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.
    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!

    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!

    Sweet Potato Cookie topped with marshmallow frosting on a scalloped white plate.
    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.
    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.
    Sweet Potato Cookies
    These Sweet Potato Cookies are soft, cakey, and deliciously spiced! In a nod to sweet potato casserole, they're topped with homemade marshmallow for an irresistibly sweet finish. These cookies would make a perfect (and unique!) addition to your Thanksgiving gatherings!
    Check out this recipe!
    Sweet Potato Cookie topped with marshmallow frosting on a scalloped white plate.
    Fresh Ginger Cookies
    These Fresh Ginger Cookies let the bold spice of both fresh and candied ginger take center stage! No other spices necessary (cinnamon who?), these cookies are perfect for Christmas, for a cozy Winter day next to the fire, or anytime you're craving a sweet and spicy treat!
    Check out this recipe!
    Closeup of Fresh Ginger Cookies on a red and white plaid plate.
    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!
    Closeup of Cinnamon Roll Bar with bite missing.
    Pumpkin Pie Cookies
    These Pumpkin Pie Cookies are cinnamon sugar cookie cups filled with pumpkin filling and topped with whipped cream! These bite-sized gems are irresistible!
    Check out this recipe!
    Closeup of a Pumpkin Pie Cookie with a bite missing on a small fluted plate with cinnamon sticks in the foreground and more cookies in the background.
    Caramel Apple Cookies
    These Caramel Apple Cookies are crisp, buttery, and sandwiched with dulce de leche!
    Check out this recipe!
    Caramel Apple Cookies with bite on a white plate.
    Pumpkin Blondies with Cinnamon Swirl
    These Pumpkin Blondies with Cinnamon Swirl are soft, cakey pumpkin blondies with rich cinnamon swirled throughout! The combination of pumpkin with warm cinnamon spice is the perfect Fall twist on traditional blondies!
    Check out this recipe!
    Three Pumpkin Blondies with Cinnamon Swirl stacked on a white plate, one with a bite missing.
    Dirty Chai Cookies
    These Dirty Chai Cookies are crisp and chewy with the warm, spiced goodness of chai paired with a hint of rich espresso. They're so cozy and comforting!
    Check out this recipe!
    Dirty Chai Cookies piled on a wooden table, one with a bite missing.
    Caramel Cookies
    These Caramel Cookies have the nutty richness of browned butter paired with the silky sweetness of dulce de leche! If you enjoy a sweet and salty treat, sprinkle them with some flaky sea salt for the perfect finishing touch!
    Check out this recipe!
    A round, stamped Caramel Cookie with dulce de leche in the center on a dark wood table with a bite missing.
    Buttermilk Cookies
    These Buttermilk Cookies are soooo soft and cakey, and topped with buttermilk frosting! You'll love how simple, delicious, and versatile this recipe is! Appropriate for any season or occasion, you'll find yourself making them again and again!
    Check out this recipe!
    Three Buttermilk Cookies on a white plate, one with a bite missing.

    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?

    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 Cupcake on a small galvanized metal plate with a cinnamon stick and coffee beans alongside.
    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 Upside Down Cake
    This Apple Upside Down Cake is a spiced cake that starts with sliced apples and cider caramel on the bottom, but once the cake it inverted, they're on top! Fantastic served warm or at room temperature, as-is or with a scoop of ice cream and salted caramel sauce!
    Check out this recipe!
    Apple cider caramel being poured onto ice cream on top of a slice of Apple Upside Down Cake.
    Chai Cake
    This Chai Cake is made in a loaf pan for a simple yet stunning treat! Topped with chai-spiced cream cheese frosting, this cake is filled with warm, sweet spice that is the perfect treat any time of day!
    Check out this recipe!
    Sliced Chai Cake on parchment paper on a dark baking sheet.
    Irish Apple Cake
    This Irish Apple Cake is a tender cinnamon-spiced cake with baked apples and a crisp streusel top. This cake is the perfect balance of sweet and tart, and a lovely treat for Fall, St. Patrick's Day, or anytime you're craving an apple treat! If you'd like, you can serve it with my Whiskey Caramel Sauce!
    Check out this recipe!
    Caramel being drizzled from a spoon onto a slice of Irish Apple Cake on a white plate.
    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!

    More Thanksgiving Desserts

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

    Apple Shortcake
    This Apple Shortcake is cornmeal buttermilk biscuits with caramel baked apples, cinnamon-cardamom whipped cream, and homemade salted caramel sauce!
    Check out this recipe!
    Apple Shortcake drizzled with salted caramel sauce on a white plate.
    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
    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
    Apple and Blackberry Crumble
    This Apple and Blackberry Crumble has flavorful blackberries and sliced apples topped with a crunchy crumble topping! Served warm or at room temperature (my favorite is with a scoop of ice cream!), this dessert is so cozy!
    Check out this recipe!
    Top view of Blackberry and Apple Crumble.
    Caramel Apple Marshmallows
    These Caramel Apple Marshmallows are fluffy apple marshmallows dipped in homemade salted caramel! Drizzle them with chocolate, coat them in chopped peanuts, or enjoy them plain. They're the ultimate fall treat!
    Check out this recipe!
    An apple marshmallow being dipped into a white bowl of salted caramel, with caramel dripping from the marshmallow.
    Cranberry Apple Crumble
    This Cranberry Apple Crumble is the perfect blend of tart cranberries, sweet apples, and warm spices topped with a buttery crumble topping! Make this crumble to impress your guests or as a casual treat for yourself. Perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or anytime you're craving a cozy dessert!
    Check out this recipe!
    Closeup of small white bowl filled with Cranberry Apple Crumble topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
    Apple Glaze
    This Apple Glaze, deeply flavored with reduced apple cider, is the perfect way to enhance breakfasts, desserts, and more with autumn flavor! In just a few minutes and with just TWO ingredients, you'll have a simple and delicious glaze to turn your recipes into extraordinary fall treats!
    Check out this recipe!
    A silver spoon drizzling Apple Glaze into a small white bowl.
    Whiskey Caramel Sauce
    This Whiskey Caramel Sauce is rich, buttery, and infused with whiskey for a boozy, comforting treat! Add it to baked goods, stir it into coffee, use it to top ice cream, and more! A lovely addition to a St. Patrick's Day treat, and it makes a fantastic gift!
    Check out this recipe!
    A spoon drizzling Whiskey Caramel Sauce into a small clear jar.

    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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