Dessert is one of my favorite parts of Thanksgiving dinner along with the Thanksgiving Cocktails! That’s when the pumpkin pie and decadent chocolate mousse come out and everyone digs in like they haven’t just devoured a huge plate with all the fixings.
These delicious Thanksgiving dessert recipes are some of the best you’ll find on the internet. We’ve organized them into pies, cakes, bars and cookies, with a few extras at the end, like our favorite salted caramel apple crisp.
These desserts are a compilation of recipes from our fellow food bloggers around the Internet. Click through to see their full recipe.
Mini pumpkin pies have just five simple ingredients plus those aromatic spices we all love at the holidays. And they're just so darn cute! These pies are a great way to serve individual desserts.
Sunflower Seed Pie is sure to be a crowd pleaser! This nut free pie is a great alternative to pecan pie. Easy to make in a few simple steps this unique sunflower pie is delicious and perfect for the Thanksgiving table.
If you love pecan pie the only thing that makes it better is chocolate! This Chocolate Pecan Pie recipe is very simple and totally fool-proof so be sure to bookmark this one for next year.
A buttery, golden toasted pecan crumble does double duty as a crust and streusel topping. Filled with a smooth and luscious pumpkin pie filling, this Toasted Pecan Streusel Pumpkin Pie is then baked to golden glory!
Gorgeous and delicious, this Sweet Potato Pie is easy to make and perfect for the holiday season! A gingersnap crust paired with a filling with condensed milk and pecans.
This chocolate orange cake is super moist, and has the perfect balance of flavors that compliment each other so well. Top it with candied orange slices for a beautiful presentation.
Carrot Cake Cheesecake features a carrot cake layer, creamy cheesecake, and decadent cream cheese frosting to create a dessert that's perfect for any occasion.
This Instant Pot New York Cheesecake is super creamy and decadent, with a smooth but thick texture that will blow you away. It’s done in half the time it takes in the oven, and it yields a perfect result.
This delicious Keto Pumpkin Roll uses almond and coconut flour, with pumpkin puree and eggs to create a lovely low-sugar, low-carb version of this much loved dessert.
This is probably the best fall cake ever, combining all of our favorite flavors in one place. Super moist from the pumpkin, it also has caramelized apples topped by a wonderful crumble with spices.
Sweet potato cheesecake is creamy, lightly spiced, and perfect for fall and winter. It’s easy to make and it’s a great alternative to pumpkin desserts!
This delicious caramel apple cheesecake is the perfect combination of sweet and creamy. This yummy no-bake cheesecake recipe is perfect for your next party or gathering.
Pumpkin Roll recipe is the perfect holiday treat for Thanksgiving! A moist pumpkin cake made with pumpkin pie spice and covered in sweet cream cheese. A perfect holiday treat.
Pumpkin Sheet Cake with Caramel Coffee Cinnamon Frosting
Moist pumpkin pie spiced cake with a caramel, coffee, cinnamon frosting. This pumpkin sheet cake is so easy, feeds a crowd, and is best made in advance.
Pumpkin Dump Cake, learn how to make a dump cake that is a cross between pumpkin pie, cobbler, and cake. This simple fall dessert recipe is an easy option for parties, potlucks, and even Thanksgiving!
These easy no-bake pecan pie cheesecake bars are the one dessert you need at your table this Thanksgiving. With a crisp caramel and pecan topping, a tangy cheesecake filling and a spicy gingersnap crust, this recipe is every bit as delicious as it is a snap to make!
These No Bake Pumpkin Dream Bars will be your new go-to Thanksgiving dessert. It’s an easy layered dessert recipe with the flavors of Fall everyone loves.
These Pumpkin Cheesecake Brownies are a must try dessert this fall. Thick, fudgy one pot brownies topped with a simple, delicious spiced pumpkin cheesecake.
Harvest spice bars with cream cheese are the perfect treat for Fall. Made with spice cake mix and cream cheese, they are a sweet and delicious fall dessert.
This no-churn Dulce de Leche Ice Cream is so creamy and delicious with swirled in caramel and a firm base that is very easy to scoop for ice cream cones or a scoop in bowl.
Pear and Quince Crisp – Orange Ginger Pear and Quince Crisp
This orange ginger pear and quince crisp is a wonderful and a bit non-traditional seasonal dessert. Perfect for an easy Thanksgiving option and perfect with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top!
Change things up with a delicious spin on the classic pumpkin pie! Creamy pumpkin spice custard and a crunchy sugar crust make this the ultimate decadent dessert! It’s also a lot easier to make than you would think and is sure to impress dinner guests!
These Poached Pears in Red Wine are such an easy, yet elegant dessert, you’ll be wanting to serve them all the time! Fabulous as they are, great with cream!
We know you’ll find the perfect Thanksgiving dessert for your family dinner on this list. Whether it’s pumpkin or apple you choose, it’s going to be a great ending to a wonderful family meal.
Angela’s passion for discovering and experimenting with new flavors and recipes is at the heart of her culinary philosophy. Residing in a quaint Oregon town, she finds joy and inspiration in her kitchen. Angela has a lot of expertise in cooking and she eagerly shares her discoveries and unique creations with you.
7 thoughts on “41 Delicious Thanksgiving Dessert Recipes”
Krissy Allori says:
So many amazing Thanksgiving desserts. How will I ever narrow it down to just a few?!?
So many delicious options! My family has only ever done just the traditional apple pie and pumpkin pie. I can’t wait to try some of these other pies and cakes this year since I am hosting Thanksgiving dinner.
So many amazing Thanksgiving desserts. How will I ever narrow it down to just a few?!?
Wow, this is such a great collection of Thanksgiving desserts. Everything looks so great but I think I want to try the Pumpkin Spice Baklava first!
I love this collection! The spiced carrot pie is calling my name!
Goodness, what an amazing collection of recipes! Iam going to enjoy myself gojng through them!
So many delicious options! My family has only ever done just the traditional apple pie and pumpkin pie. I can’t wait to try some of these other pies and cakes this year since I am hosting Thanksgiving dinner.
What a fabulous roundup! Can’t decide which one is better! Love them all
Which one to start with, they all look so good! You can bet we’re going to have a great dessert table at our house this year. Thanks!