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Desserts to Make for Thanksgiving

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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!  

Easy desserts for Thanksgiving.

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.

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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:

5 desserts that are not pie to serve for Thanksgiving.

Looking for more easy desserts? Try my collections of Diabetic Friendly Thanksgiving Desserts or Thanksgiving Desserts for Kids.

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Pumpkin Pie Cheesecake

These mini pies are made with a creamy cheesecake filling and pumpkin puree. Each bite is packed with the flavors of fall.
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Photo credit: walkingonsunshinerecipes.com
Pumpkin Pie Cheesecake on a white plate with more cheesecakes piled on a platter in the background

No Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake

This easy dessert combines two favorites, pumpkin pie and cheesecake, into one creamy recipe perfect for Thanksgiving!
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Photo credit: walkingonsunshinerecipes.com

Apple Pie Cupcakes Recipe

Apple pie cupcakes with all the flavors of apple pie with half the effort!
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Photo credit: www.foodfanatic.com
apple pie cupcakes

Mini Pumpkin Spice Cakes with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Icing

These pumpkin spice cakes are moist, full of fall flavors, and paired with a rich cream cheese icing that has a hint of cinnamon.
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Photo credit: www.domestically-speaking.com
pumpkin spice cake

Moist Pumpkin Cake with Cream Cheese Icing

This pumpkin cake is moist, soft, and resembles a carrot cake in texture and a little in flavor. It's topped with decadent cream cheese icing and toasted walnuts.
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Photo credit: www.idigpinterest.com
pumpkin cake

Perfect Pecan Pie

If you're searching for the perfect pecan pie recipe, this is the best! This classic fall pie is easy to make and delicious.
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Photo credit: pictureperfectcooking.com
pecan pie

Apple Pie

This method of preparing a pie ends up with a delicious, classic apple pie with sweet, juicy, tender apples wrapped up in a golden crust!
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Photo credit: yesterfood.blogspot.com
Apple Pie from Yesterfood

Dutch Apple Tart with Pecan Crumble

This Dutch Apple Tart is easy as pie! It's filled with sweet, tender apples and a brown sugar cinnamon pecan crumble.
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Photo credit: delightfulemade.com
dutch apple tart

Instant Pot Pumpkin Caramel Cheesecake

This light and fluffy pumpkin caramel cheesecake is made in the pressure cooker. It tastes like pumpkin pie with a tangy, thick and decadent texture thanks to cream cheese and a gingersnap crust.
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pumpkin caramel pecan cheesecake

Thanksgiving Turkey Cut Out Cookies

Make these delicious and colorful turkey butter cookies for your family to gobble up on Thanksgiving!
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Photo credit: tidymom.net
cut out turkey cookies

Cranberry Bundt Cake

This delicious cake is filled with fresh cranberries and is a perfect dessert for all your holiday dinners and celebrations.
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Photo credit: www.beyondthechickencoop.com
cranberry bundt cake

Apple Pie Puff Pastry Rolls

The flavors of classic apple pie baked into a unique fall and Thanksgiving dessert. This pull-apart casserole has apple pie and cranberry filling inside flaky puff pastry layers.
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Photo credit: www.platingpixels.com
apple pie puff pastry rolls

Super Easy No Bake Turkey Cookies

You can make these insanely easy turkey cookies in minutes with just a few ingredients for a perfect Thanksgiving treat.
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Photo credit: simply-well-balanced.com

How to Make Apple Crumb Pie | Walking on Sunshine Recipes

This apple crumb pie is the perfect combination of sweet and tart apples with a crisp topping of cinnamon sugar crumbs.
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apple crumb pie sliced and served on plate with fork.

EASY Apple Pie Cupcakes

These cupcakes feature a brown sugar cupcake base, apple pie filling, and a delicate whipped mascarpone frosting. These easy, from-scratch cupcakes are a must try this Thanksgiving.
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Photo credit: www.spatuladesserts.com
apple pie cupcake

No Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake | Miss in the Kitchen

This no bake dessert is perfect for any fall occasion. It has layers of creamy pumpkin cheesecake and vanilla cheesecake layered into individual servings with Oreo cooke crumbs.
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no bake pumpkin cheesecake recipe

About Lois

Originally from Queens, NY, Lois is the voice behind Walking on Sunshine Recipes, where she shares easy, family-friendly meals made with simple ingredients. She believes dinner doesn’t have to be complicated to be delicious and offers practical recipes, monthly meal plans, and free printables to help busy families cook with less stress and more joy. When she’s not in the kitchen, Lois enjoys time with her family, gardening and sharing inspiration from her home in rural Pennsylvania.

Comments

  1. 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!

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  2. Christine Bell says

    Hi! Thanks so much for featuring my Moist Pumpkin Cake. The roundup looks fabulous!

    Christine @ http://www.idigpinterest.com

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  3. Barbara Bakes says

    Thanks for including my cheesecake in your delicious roundup.

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    • Walking on Sunshine says

      Thanks for coming over Barbara! I love cheesecake! And yours looks heavenly!

      Reply

  4. allisamazing says

    They all look super delicious!

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    • Walking on Sunshine says

      Thank you!

      Reply

  5. 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.

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    • Walking on Sunshine says

      Maybe this year then?

      Reply

  6. 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.

    Reply

    • Walking on Sunshine says

      Thanks for visiting!

      Reply

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