Get ready to indulge in this collection of Desserts to Make for Thanksgiving. These are not your typical desserts normally served after the main event of turkey with all the trimmings.
Included in this roundup are Apple Pie Cupcakes, Apple Crumb Pie and a delicious Pumpkin Cheesecake! These recipes will make your Thanksgiving feast truly memorable.
Check out the full collection of Thanksgiving Dessert Ideas for more recipes to serve over the holidays!
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Growing up we always took our time with the Thanksgiving meal. We would sit around the table all afternoon.
We would take a break to watch football or clean up in the kitchen only to meet back around the table later in the day as the sun was setting.
My mother would light all the candles and we would enjoy dessert and coffee by candlelight. It was magical!
No matter which desserts you choose to grace your Thanksgiving table, the key is to make them with love and enjoy the process of creating something special for your loved ones.
Make sure you check out the NEW Place Cards available to help you set a GREAT table for Thanksgiving!
How far ahead can you make pies for Thanksgiving?
You can prepare the pie crust a few weeks before putting the pies together and store them in the freezer! My mother did this all the time.
Fruit pies, such as apple, cherry, or berry, can be baked 1-2 days before Thanksgiving. After baking, allow them to cool completely, then cover and store in the refrigerator.
Custard-based pies like pumpkin pie, pecan pie or coconut cream pie can also be made 1-2 days in advance. Bake them according to the recipe instructions, allow them to cool completely, and then keep them refrigerated until serving time.
Thanksgiving Desserts that are NOT Pie
Tired of the same old pumpkin pie routine? This Thanksgiving, shake things up with our collection of recipes that go beyond the traditional pie:
- Pumpkin Cheesecakes
- Pumpkin Brownies
- Apple Dumplings
- Apple Puff Pastry Braid
- Cheesecake with Caramel Apple Topping
- Pumpkin Roll
Looking for more easy desserts? Try my collections of Diabetic Friendly Thanksgiving Desserts or Thanksgiving Desserts for Kids.
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Flavors by Four says
I would like a taste of each of them! Thanks for including my Reese's Chocolate Peanut Butter Cupcakes. Have a very Happy Thanksgiving!
Christine Bell says
Hi! Thanks so much for featuring my Moist Pumpkin Cake. The roundup looks fabulous!
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Barbara Bakes says
Thanks for including my cheesecake in your delicious roundup.
Walking on Sunshine says
Thanks for coming over Barbara! I love cheesecake! And yours looks heavenly!
allisamazing says
They all look super delicious!
Walking on Sunshine says
Thank you!
Marlys Folly says
A great selections of dessert... As there usually is only the two of us. I really don't make anything for dessert.
Walking on Sunshine says
Maybe this year then?
Lady Jane says
Oh my goodness! They all look good... The apple pie is different from the usual apple pie recipe I think I will try that and the strawberry desert also.
Walking on Sunshine says
Thanks for visiting!