Are you looking for delicious dessert recipe ideas to wow your guests? Keep reading to find 15 easy & delicious Thanksgiving dessert recipes to try that will be crowd favorites!
Thanksgiving is all about gathering, gratitude…and glorious desserts!
If you’re looking to add the best mouth-watering desserts to your Thanksgiving feast, these dessert ideas are here to impress.
Each treat is as delightful as it is delicious, and they’ll have your guests sneaking seconds (and maybe even thirds).
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Pies & Cheesecakes: The Creamy Dream Team
1. Pecan Pie Brownies – When Classics Collide
Imagine fudgy brownies and the sweet crunch of pecan pie joining forces. These pecan pie brownies are the ultimate hybrid, combining gooey chocolate with the nutty caramelized top we know and love.
2. Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars – Autumn’s Best in a Bite
These cheesecake bars are like a slice of caramel apple pie, but creamier. A luscious layer of caramelized apples atop creamy cheesecake is all nestled on a buttery crust.
Perfect for Thanksgiving dessert and beyond.
3. Apple Butter Cheesecake Bars – For a Rich, Cozy Vibe
Apple butter adds the ultimate warm fall flavor to these cheesecake bars, making them incredibly rich without being heavy. Let’s say they’re practically autumn on a plate.
4. Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars – A Festive Favorite
Love pumpkin pie and cheesecake? These bars blend the best of both worlds. Creamy, spicy, and pumpkin-y, these bars add that nostalgic touch everyone craves.
5. Pumpkin Pie Cheesecake – The Ultimate Thanksgiving Mashup
It’s not Thanksgiving without pumpkin pie, but this cheesecake version takes it to a whole new level. Creamy and irresistible, it’s the dessert dreams are made of.
6. Tollhouse Chocolate Chip Pie – For the Chocolate Lovers
A pie filled with gooey chocolate chip goodness—need I say more? Think of it as a giant, rich chocolate chip cookie with a crispy crust, perfect for everyone at the table.
7. Homemade Apple Pie – A Cozy Classic
A warm, buttery crust filled with spiced apples makes for the ultimate holiday comfort food. It’s simple, timeless, and never fails to deliver that iconic Thanksgiving flavor.
8. Praline Pumpkin Pie – A Little Extra Sweetness
This praline pumpkin pie adds a buttery, caramelized layer of praline to classic pumpkin pie. It’s crunchy, creamy, and just the thing if you’re ready to take your Thanksgiving dessert game up a notch.
9. Pumpkin Pie in a Cup – Portable and Adorable
These single-serving pumpkin pies by Belle of the Kitchen are as fun as they are tasty. Each cup packs all the flavor of a slice of pumpkin pie but in a convenient, handheld cup!
Cakes & Cookies: Fall Flavors Made Easy
10. Pumpkin Cheesecake Cookies – Soft, Spiced & Surprising
These soft cookies are loaded with pumpkin spice and just the right amount of cheesecake filling.
A tasty twist on classic pumpkin cookies, they’re the perfect handheld Thanksgiving dessert for on-the-go snacking.
11. Frosted Pumpkin Cupcakes – Cute & Cozy
Top these fluffy pumpkin cupcakes with a generous swirl of cream cheese frosting, and you’ve got a treat that’s practically the edible version of a warm fall hug.
12. Caramel Apple Sheet Cake – Simple and Scrumptious
Sheet cakes are the lifesavers of holiday desserts. This caramel apple version has layers of apple goodness, topped with gooey caramel frosting, and it’s so easy to make.
Plus, it’s perfect for feeding a crowd.
13. Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Cookies – Soft and Sweet
Pumpkin meets chocolate in these perfectly soft cookies. It’s a simple Thanksgiving dessert recipe that combines fall flavors with everyone’s favorite cookie classic.
14. Butter Pecan Cookies – Nutty, Buttery Bliss
These buttery pecan cookies add a rich, nutty sweetness to your dessert table. They practically melt in your mouth and are ideal for those looking for something besides pie.
15. White Chocolate Cranberry Cookies – A Little Tart, A Lot Tasty
Sweet meets tart in these white chocolate cranberry cookies. With chewy cranberries and smooth white chocolate, they’re a refreshing break from traditional Thanksgiving sweets.
So many goodies – I’m sure you don’t know which to choose!
Whichever of these Thanksgiving dessert recipes you decide to make, they will add the right amount of sweet to your holiday gathering.
Whether you’re all about pumpkin, crave a caramel apple twist, or want a dessert that’s easy and delicious, these treats have got you covered.
Happy Thanksgiving, and may your dessert table be as full as your heart!
If you are looking for delicious Thanksgiving side dish ideas, check out this post: 10+ Delicious Crowd Favorite Thanksgiving Side Dishes
Xoxo,
Diana Colibri
