When I think about traditional American Thanksgiving desserts, there are a few things that come to mind: pie, pie, and more pie!
Did I mention pie?
Growing up I used to hate pie. And to this day, I still can’t eat a store-bought pie.
It’s part of the reason I got into baking cupcakes and making truffles because I felt other holiday options should exist.
With that being said, here is my list of non-traditional Thanksgiving dessert ideas for all those who don’t want anything to do with pie this year!
Many of these desserts can be made last minute with minimal prep too!
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​Mini No-Bake Biscoff Cheesecakes​ Layers of no-bake cheesecake filling, Biscoff cookie butter spread, cookies, and whipped cream, make this simple individual dessert taste incredible!
​Milk Chocolate Hazelnut Mousse ​Individually portioned milk chocolate hazelnut mousse cups made with silky milk chocolate mousse, crunchy toasted hazelnuts and chocolate hazelnut ganache. They taste amazing and are egg-free!
​Magnolia’s Banana Pudding​ This homemade banana pudding from the famous Magnolia Bakery is so good yet simple to make, and can be served in either a large trifle bowl or individual dishes.
​Classic Italian Panna Cotta​ This is a classic recipe for easy, rich and creamy Italian panna cotta. I make this every time I need an impressive, quick dessert served in individual portions.
​Oreo Truffles​ These amazingly creamy 3-ingredient truffles are made using Oreo cookies and cream cheese dipped and white chocolate. So easy to make!
​Peanut Butter Balls (Truffles)​ No bake peanut butter balls are the perfect treat for when you don’t want to turn on your oven. With only six ingredients, these easy peanut butter truffles are a quick, simple dessert and sure to be a hit!
​Pecan Truffles​ These pecan pie truffles taste just like pecan pie in individual truffle form! They require no baking and are full of toasty pecan pie flavor. Plus, they are so easy to make.
​Caramel Fudge​ A super simple caramel fudge recipe that’s rich, creamy and full of white chocolate. It’s impossible to resist eating more than one piece. And the best part? It only takes 10 minutes to make!
​Maple Brown Sugar Cookies​ These easy-to-make maple brown sugar cookies are perfect for wintertime. They’re soft and chewy and full of maple flavor. Made with crunchy pecans and topped with irresistible maple glaze, these are about to become your new favorite cookie.
​Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies​ A soft and chewy chocolate chip cookie with an added surprise of pumpkin. These cookies are just like your favorite chocolate chip cookies with a hint of pumpkin spice and also happen to be egg-free!
​Vanilla Spiced Snickerdoodles​ Soft and chewy cookies rolled in a sugar-spice mixture. These spiced snickerdoodles taste just like vanilla chai latte!
​Cinnamon Roll Cookies​ Buttery cinnamon roll sugar cookies that look and taste just like cinnamon rolls!
​Chai Cupcakes​ Moist, brown sugar cupcakes full of classic chai spices are topped with creamy cinnamon cream cheese frosting. They’re the perfect dessert for fall and so easy to make!
​Apple Toffee Cupcakes​ Fluffy and moist cupcakes full of apple cinnamon flavor and topped with the perfect toffee frosting.
​Carrot Cake Cupcakes ​These moist, irresistible carrot cake cupcakes are topped with fluffy cream cheese frosting and chopped walnuts. They look beautiful and taste even better!
​Pumpkin Cupcakes​ These moist, irresistible carrot cake cupcakes are topped with fluffy cream cheese frosting and chopped walnuts. They look beautiful and taste even better!
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