When the cool breeze sets in, it calls for a homemade dessert to warm the heart like anything else. Forget about all the hype around the Thanksgiving turkey. The true stars of the day are these sweet treats.
Whether the classic pumpkin pie or the perfectly portable pecan pie bars, these 37 Thanksgiving Desserts will make your feast unforgettable.
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- 1. Pumpkin Pie
- 2. Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bundt Cake
- 3. Pumpkin Cake with Cheesecake Frosting
- 4. Easy Apple Cake with Salted Caramel Frosting
- 5. Apple Cobbler
- 6. Apple Pie
- 7. Strawberry Rhubarb Pie
- 8. Almond Peach Galette
- 9. Custard Pie
- 10. Banana Cream Pie
- 11. No Bake Chocolate Cheesecake
- 12. Sea Salted Caramel Cupcakes
- 13. Banoffee Cake
- 14. No Bake Blueberry Cheesecake
- 15. Oreo Cheesecake
- 16. Tiramisu Cake
- 17. Apple Pecan Bars
- 18. Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins
- 19. Carrot Cake Cookies
- 20. Buckeye Cookies
- 21. Lemon Meringue Tart
- 22. Coffee Cupcakes with Coffee Mascarpone Frosting
- 23. Apple Pie Puff Pastry Turkey
- 24. Sacher Torte
- 25. Crinky Fudge Brownie Cookies
- 26. S'mores Cake
- 27. Fudge Brownie Ice Cream Cake
- 28. Coconut Cream Filled Baked Yeast Donuts
- 29. White Chocolate Muffins
- 30. Moist Cinnamon Apple Bread
- 31. Apple Walnut Crumble Pie
- 32. Eggnog Cheesecake with Gingerbread Crust
- 33. Mini Apple Caramel Pies
- 34. Butterscotch-Cornflake Apple Crisp
- 35. Every Flavor Thanksgiving Pie Bars
- 36. Ancho Chile–Spiced Pecan Pie
- 37. Charlie Brown Thanksgiving-Inspired Chocolate Bark
- Recipe
1. Pumpkin Pie
This homemade pumpkin pie is a must-have for fall get-togethers and Thanksgiving. It’s the perfect sweet treat after a big meal with turkey and sausage stuffing.
You only need 12 simple ingredients, and it’s quick and easy to prepare. Just mix the pumpkin filling, pour it into a pie crust, and bake until golden. In no time, you’ll have a delicious dessert that everyone will love!
2. Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bundt Cake
This super moist, perfectly spiced pumpkin bundt cake is packed with chocolate chips. It's simple to make and only takes 15 minutes of active prep time.
Just mix the pumpkin, spices, and chocolate chips into the batter, then pour it into a bundt pan. Bake until it’s golden and fragrant, and you’ll have a delicious cake ready to impress your guests!
3. Pumpkin Cake with Cheesecake Frosting
This pumpkin cake recipe is super easy to make and perfect for cozy weekends, family gatherings, Thanksgiving, or potlucks. It’s soft, moist, and full of warm spices, with a creamy cream cheese frosting on top.
To make it from scratch, mix the pumpkin, spices, and flour, bake until soft, then spread the frosting once it’s cooled. It’s a hit Thanksgiving dessert everyone will love!
4. Easy Apple Cake with Salted Caramel Frosting
With this apple cake, simplicity meets bold flavors. The combination of applesauce and fresh apples gives it a rich, fruity essence that pairs beautifully with the warm cinnamon spice.
But the real star? That decadent salted caramel frosting takes every bite to a new level. Whether serving it for dessert or indulging in a slice with your morning coffee, this cake is a true delight!
5. Apple Cobbler
This apple cobbler is the ultimate easy fall dessert, bursting with flavor and texture. It comes together beautifully with fresh apples (no need to pre-cook!), loads of butter, and a dash of cinnamon spice.
It's a hit every time, whether you opt for fresh apples, canned apples, or pie filling. This dessert is a true treat with sticky, gooey, soft, and crispy textures. Top it off with a big scoop of vanilla ice cream, a sprinkle of cinnamon, and a drizzle of caramel syrup for pure perfection!
6. Apple Pie
This apple pie is perfectly sweet and flavorful. The best part? You only need 8 simple ingredients to whip up this delicious treat. With its flaky crust and tender apple filling, this dessert feels like a warm hug.
Just toss the apples with sugar, cinnamon, and a few other essentials, then bake until golden. Serve with a scoop of ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream for an extra touch of comfort!
7. Strawberry Rhubarb Pie
Strawberry rhubarb pie is the perfect flavor combo you've been craving. It’s tangy, sweet, juicy, and wrapped in a buttery crust. This easy recipe is always a hit, with a syrupy filling that stays just right—not too watery.
Top it off with a few dollops of vanilla ice cream, and you've got a fruity treat everyone will love at the Thanksgiving feast!
8. Almond Peach Galette
This indulgent almond peach galette is simply irresistible. You can create this flaky, fruit-filled delight with just 11 ingredients and 20 minutes of prep. The sweet peaches pair perfectly with the nutty almond base, creating a rustic and elegant dessert. Bake until golden and serve warm, either on its own or with a scoop of ice cream.
9. Custard Pie
This is hands down the best custard pie you'll ever taste, thanks to its rich, velvety custard filling and buttery, flaky crust. With only 9 simple ingredients, you can whip up this unforgettable dessert that will impress.
The creamy, smooth texture pairs perfectly with the crisp crust, making every bite pure comfort. Serve chilled or warm, and watch it disappear in no time!
10. Banana Cream Pie
This banana cream pie is an easy, 100% homemade treat that will impress the crowd. The super flaky pie crust is filled with rich, homemade banana pudding and layered with fresh banana slices for a burst of flavor. Finish it off with a generous topping of whipped cream or meringue for an extra touch of sweetness.
11. No Bake Chocolate Cheesecake
Chocolates can never go wrong, and we have just the answer for your chocolate cravings! This no-bake chocolate cheesecake is a decadent, creamy dessert for indulging without spending hours in the kitchen.
With minimal effort and maximum flavor, it’s perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth when you need a decadent, chocolatey treat fast!
12. Sea Salted Caramel Cupcakes
These sea-salted caramel cupcakes are a dessert lover's dream, and they make the perfect addition to your Thanksgiving dessert spread!
Soft, moist vanilla cupcakes topped with a luscious, creamy salted caramel frosting that’s simply irresistible. Every bite will leave you craving more, and they pair beautifully with the warm flavors of fall.
13. Banoffee Cake
This recipe is a delightful blend of banana cake and rich salted caramel cream cheese frosting. The banana cake is incredibly soft, while the frosting is ultra creamy with the perfect balance of sweet and salty flavors.
Best of all, it’s 100% homemade from scratch, making it an extraordinary dessert that’s perfect for any occasion. Each bite is pure indulgence!
14. No Bake Blueberry Cheesecake
This cake is an irresistible dessert perfect for any occasion. The soft, creamy filling bursts with intense blueberry flavor, thanks to the homemade blueberry sauce combined with cream cheese and whipped cream.
This light, velvety filling pairs beautifully with the crunchy graham cracker crust, creating a delightful balance of textures and flavors.
15. Oreo Cheesecake
This rich, creamy, and decadent Oreo cheesecake is pure indulgence in every bite. With just 8 ingredients and only 15 minutes of prep, it's incredibly easy to make! The cream cheese filling is luxuriously smooth, with bits of crushed Oreos folded in for that perfect crunch.
16. Tiramisu Cake
This recipe features soft genoise cake layers soaked in espresso and filled with a rich, creamy coffee mascarpone frosting. The best part? The frosting contains no raw eggs, so it's completely safe and vegan to enjoy. With just 10 ingredients, you can easily whip up this indulgent dessert, perfect for any coffee lover!
17. Apple Pecan Bars
Apple Pecan Bars are a quick and delicious fall dessert that is perfect for any occasion.
They start with a buttery shortbread crust filled with warm, cinnamon-spiced apples and topped with a crunchy, sweet pecan oatmeal crumble. Drizzle with caramel sauce for an extra layer of indulgence, and enjoy every bite of this cozy treat!
18. Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins
Treat yourself to these Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins, perfect for breakfast or Thanksgiving dessert. They come together effortlessly with just 11 ingredients and a few minutes of hands-on prep.
These muffins are incredibly soft, moist, and studded with chocolate chips, all topped off with a crunchy streusel for extra texture and flavor.
19. Carrot Cake Cookies
These carrot cake cookies capture all the flavors of a classic carrot cake and are perfect for feeding a crowd at the Thanksgiving feast.
Soft, cakey, and packed with shredded carrots, toasted pecans, and a delicious spice blend, they are a breeze to make. Top them with a rich, creamy cream cheese frosting; these cookies are so irresistible they’ll disappear in no time.
20. Buckeye Cookies
Buckeye cookies are a delicious blend of peanut butter and chocolate and are simple to make! With just a few minutes of prep and no need to refrigerate the dough, these cookies are perfect when craving a quick PB and chocolate treat. The rich chocolate base and creamy peanut butter filling make them an irresistible crowd-pleaser!
21. Lemon Meringue Tart
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This recipe is the perfect combination of tangy and sweet. Imagine a buttery, flaky crust filled with luscious, creamy lemon curd, all topped with a light, fluffy meringue.
Each bite delivers a burst of citrusy goodness with just the right amount of sweetness, making it an irresistible treat for any lemon lovers and, of course, at your holiday feast!
22. Coffee Cupcakes with Coffee Mascarpone Frosting
Whoever said you can only get your caffeine fix from a cup of coffee hasn’t tried these super soft and moist coffee cupcakes! Made with real espresso, these baked treats will give you that much-needed energy boost.
While most coffee cupcake recipes have a buttercream frosting, this recipe has a coffee mascarpone topping. It adds a rich, creamy layer that elevates the entire cupcake experience, making each one a perfect pick-me-up!
23. Apple Pie Puff Pastry Turkey
This recipe is the perfect showstopper for your Thanksgiving dessert table. Store-bought puff pastry is stuffed with a cozy spiced apple filling and baked into the shape of a playful turkey.
The golden, flaky crust paired with sweet, cinnamon-scented apples makes this dessert both delicious and festive, sure to delight your guests and add a fun touch to your Thanksgiving celebration!
24. Sacher Torte
You’ll fall in love with this Sacher Torte recipe! It features two layers of rich chocolate sponge cake filled with sweet apricot jam and topped with a smooth, glossy chocolate glaze. This popular Austrian classic is often enjoyed with whipped cream, making it an irresistible dessert.
25. Crinky Fudge Brownie Cookies
Crinkly, fudgy chocolate brownie cookies are the ultimate indulgence. Simple to make with minimal prep time, these cookies are a quick treat that doesn't require chilling the dough. These are the perfect fix if you're craving rich, chocolatey goodness.
26. S'mores Cake
Every bite of this decadent s'mores cake is pure bliss. The graham cracker-flavored cake layers are paired perfectly with rich chocolate ganache and topped off with a creamy marshmallow buttercream frosting. It’s the ultimate indulgence for s’mores lovers!
27. Fudge Brownie Ice Cream Cake
This brownie ice cream cake is pure heaven. It features two fudgy brownie layers with a thick layer of ice cream in between, all topped with homemade chocolate fudge sauce. The best part? It’s super easy to make, and you only need a few ingredients to make this cake. It is surely a crowd-pleaser.
28. Coconut Cream Filled Baked Yeast Donuts
This easy donut recipe is a healthier option, as the oven-baked yeast donuts have only 182 calories each! Filled with coconut cream and topped with a coconut glaze, these donuts are soft, airy, and delicious. With just 45 minutes of rising time, they’re a quick and tasty treat to fit on your dessert table!
29. White Chocolate Muffins
White chocolate muffins are a delightful treat that combines a soft, fluffy texture with sweet, creamy chunks of white chocolate. These muffins are easy to make and perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a quick snack. Each bite is rich with white chocolate goodness, making them irresistible for all sweet tooth cravings.
30. Moist Cinnamon Apple Bread
This Cinnamon Apple Bread is perfectly moist and packed with flavor. It's the ultimate comfort treat, loaded with chunks of fresh apples and a hint of cinnamon.
The soft texture and warm spices make it perfect for cozy mornings or an afternoon snack. With each bite, you’ll taste the sweetness of apples balanced with the warmth of cinnamon.
31. Apple Walnut Crumble Pie
This recipe is a delicious mix of textures and flavors. The tender apple filling is sweet and cinnamon-spiced, while the crunchy walnut crumble topping adds the perfect bite. Each slice offers the warmth of baked apples with a nutty, buttery finish, making it an irresistible dessert for Thanksgiving.
32. Eggnog Cheesecake with Gingerbread Crust
This cheesecake is a holiday twist on a classic dessert. The spiced, creamy eggnog filling perfectly complements the rich, slightly spiced gingerbread crust. It’s a festive treat that combines two holiday favorites into one irresistible dessert, perfect for family gatherings or cozy winter nights!
33. Mini Apple Caramel Pies
These mini apple pies with caramel are a must-try, whether it’s fall or any time of year! A warm, flaky crust packed with sweet, gooey caramel and tender apples makes each bite irresistible. And the best part? You only need 11 ingredients to whip up this delicious treat!
34. Butterscotch-Cornflake Apple Crisp
A crispy cornflake topping adds a delightful crunch to every bite, but the true star here is the velvety butterscotch sauce. For an indulgent twist, drizzle on a little extra – it’s the holidays, so why not treat yourself?
35. Every Flavor Thanksgiving Pie Bars
Why choose just one pie when you can enjoy three in a single dessert? These delightful pie bars combine layers of flaky pie dough with rich pecan, spiced pumpkin, and sweet apple pie fillings.
Topped with an easy crumb topping and baked to golden perfection, they’re a fun and impressive twist on traditional pies. Serve them as they are or a la mode for an extra festive touch.
36. Ancho Chile–Spiced Pecan Pie
Spice up your pecan pie this year with a bold twist inspired by Ree. A blend of ancho chile and cayenne adds a subtle heat to the sweet, gooey filling, giving this classic dessert a fiery kick that’s sure to impress this Thanksgiving.
37. Charlie Brown Thanksgiving-Inspired Chocolate Bark
If A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving is a tradition in your home, this charming chocolate bark is the perfect treat to match. Inspired by the beloved film, it's a fun and easy way to add a little holiday whimsy to your dessert table, complete with colorful toppings that capture the playful spirit of the season.
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Recipe
37 Thanksgiving Desserts
Notes
- 1. Pumpkin Pie
- 2. Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bundt Cake
- 3. Pumpkin Cake with Cheesecake Frosting
- 4. Easy Apple Cake with Salted Caramel Frosting
- 5. Apple Cobbler
- 6. Apple Pie
- 7. Strawberry Rhubarb Pie
- 8. Almond Peach Galette
- 9. Custard Pie
- 10. Banana Cream Pie
- 11. No Bake Chocolate Cheesecake
- 12. Sea Salted Caramel Cupcakes
- 13. Banoffee Cake
- 14. No Bake Blueberry Cheesecake
- 15. Oreo Cheesecake
- 16. Tiramisu Cake
- 17. Apple Pecan Bars
- 18. Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins
- 19. Carrot Cake Cookies
- 20. Buckeye Cookies
- 21. Lemon Meringue Tart
- 22. Coffee Cupcakes with Coffee Mascarpone Frosting
- 23. Apple Pie Puff Pastry Turkey
- 24. Sacher Torte
- 25. Crinky Fudge Brownie Cookies
- 26. S'mores Cake
- 27. Fudge Brownie Ice Cream Cake
- 28. Coconut Cream Filled Baked Yeast Donuts
- 29. White Chocolate Muffins
- 30. Moist Cinnamon Apple Bread
- 31. Apple Walnut Crumble Pie
- 32. Eggnog Cheesecake with Gingerbread Crust
- 33. Mini Apple Caramel Pies
- 34. Butterscotch Cornflake Apple Crisp
- 35. Every Flavor Thanksgiving Pie Bars
- 36. Ancho Chile-spiced Pecan Pie
- 37. Charlie Brown Thanksgiving-inspired Chocolate Bark
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