Desserts to Make for Thanksgiving

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!  

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:

• 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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