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    Home » Holiday

    25 of the Best Thanksgiving Dessert Recipes

    Published: Oct 6, 2022 · Modified: Nov 4, 2023 by Shiran · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

    A list of all my favorite Thanksgiving dessert recipes including the classics, like pumpkin pie, pecan pie, and apple crumble. Make this holiday season one to remember!

    Thanksgiving Dessert Recipes

    It’s officially fall and that means Thanksgiving is right around the corner! While I do love turkey and stuffing, my favorite part of Thanksgiving is without a doubt, the desserts. So without further ado, this is my list of the best Thanksgiving dessert recipes!

    Pies and tarts

    Pumpkin pie

    Starting our list out with a classic Thanksgiving dessert, this pumpkin pie recipe is ultra creamy. It has a flaky, buttery, crust and is filled with a smooth and rich pumpkin custard filling. Best served with a dollop of whipped cream!

    Pumpkin Pie

    French silk pie

    There’s nothing like rich and decadent French silk pie .Made with a buttery, flaky pie crust and filled with light and airy chocolate mousse, this French silk pie is unlike any other. It’s topped with fluffy whipped cream and chocolate shavings for the best chocolate pie of your life.

    french silk pie

    Caramel apple pie

    This is unlike any apple pie you’ve had before. Juicy apples are caramelized first and then added to a crispy, buttery pie shell before baking. The combination of holiday spices, caramel, and apples makes a deliciously perfect Thanksgiving pie.

    Caramel pear pie

    Have you had pear pie before? If not, this is one recipe worth trying. It’s made with juicy, ripe pears and combined with gooey caramel sauce for a decadent pie unlike any other. 

    pear pie

    Pecan pie

    Is it the buttery, flaky crust we love so much or the gooey pecan filling that makes pecan pie so amazing? Whatever the reason, Thanksgiving isn’t complete without pecan pie. Serve with a scoop of no-churn vanilla ice cream or whipped cream

    Gooey, crunchy, and full of flavor classic pecan pie recipe | prettysimplesweet.com

    Chocolate pecan pie

    If you’re a chocoholic like me, you’ve got to give this chocolate pecan pie recipe a try. It combines melted chocolate with rich pecan pie filling and is all baked in a tender, flaky pie crust for the ultimate Thanksgiving dessert.

    Chocolate Pecan Pie

    Banoffee pie

    This simple, delicious no-bake pie always goes fast in my family. Banoffee pie is made of four simple layers: cookie crust, dulce de leche, fresh bananas, and whipped cream. if you want leftovers, I recommend making two 🙂 It’s that good!

    No-Bake Banoffee (bananas and toffee) Pie | prettysimplesweet.com

    Creamy peanut butter pie

    With a crunchy, crumbly Oreo crust and a super rich and creamy peanut butter mousse filling, this pie tastes just like a Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup in pie form! Eat it on its own or top it with a drizzle of chocolate ganache. 

    Dreamy, creamy classic peanut butter pie made of chocolate cookie crust and a fluffy peanut butter mousse filling. | prettysimplesweet.com

    Nutella tart

    Made with a toasty hazelnut crust and filled with luscious Nutella filling, I love how easy this dessert is to make! The combination of textures is perfect and the flavors are out of the world.

    The best Nutella tart with hazelnut crust. Creamy and chocolatey with a rich chocolate hazelnut filling.

    Jam tart

    A stunning, easy-to-make tart with crumbly, buttery crust layered with jam and slivered almonds. Great way to use that homemade jam in the pantry! This dessert tastes amazing and looks absolutely gorgeous.

    Jam Tart

    Cakes, cheesecakes, and breads

    New York cheesecake

    The richest, creamiest cheesecake you’ll ever have. Made with simple ingredients and no water bath, this cheesecake is pure bliss. Eat it on its own or top it with berry sauce or a drizzle of chocolate ganache!

    New York Cheesecake

    Chocolate cheesecake

    Nothing beats rich and creamy cheesecake, and this silky smooth chocolate version is unlike anything you’ve tasted before! Rich, indulgent, and incredibly creamy, I love serving this chocolate cheesecake with a dollop of whipped cream.

    Pumpkin cheesecake

    If you’re looking for a pumpkin pie alternative, look no further than this pumpkin cheesecake. I love the combination of pumpkin and autumn spices with this to-die-for cheesecake filling. This is one dessert that everyone will be going back to for seconds.

    Pumpkin Cheesecake

    Caramel apple upside down cake

    Not only does this cake taste like pure bliss, but it’s absolutely gorgeous. First, caramel apples are layered in a cake pan and are topped with buttery vanilla cake batter, only for the apples to become the top of the cake after baking.

    Apple Upside Down Cake

    Flourless chocolate hazelnut cake

    The richest, most decadent flourless chocolate cake ever! Made with rich and creamy Nutella and ground hazelnuts, both the flavor and texture is unlike any other.

    Flourless Hazelnut Chocolate Cake

    Caramel Apple Bread

    This moist and flavorful bakery-style caramel apple bread is glazed with a thick and crunchy caramel icing. It’s bursting with cooked, juicy apples and warm, fall flavors. The perfect bread for the holidays!

    Moist bakery-style apple bread glazed with a thick and crunchy caramel icing.

    Pumpkin bread

    This moist pumpkin bread is absolutely perfect whether you eat it alongside your Turkey during Thanksgiving dinner or for dessert. I also recommend my pumpkin banana bread for a sweet combination of two delicious breads!

    Pumpkin Bread

    Pumpkin muffins

    These pumpkin muffins will look beautiful on your Thanksgiving table! They’re incredibly moist and packed with pumpkin flavor. It’s one of more favorite muffin recipes and the best part? You can eat the leftovers for breakfast Friday morning.

    Pumpkin Muffins

    Bars, cookies, and crumbles

    Apple crumble

    What’s Thanksgiving without apple crumble? Sweet and tender apples topped with crispy, crumbly, streusel. This dessert is an all-time favorite of mine. It’s simple to make and you can even add some fresh cranberries or raisins if you want.

    Perfect Apple Crumble | prettysimplesweet.com

    5-ingredient individual apple crumble

    Similar to my original apple crumble recipe but in individually-served portions, these mini apple crumbles look amazing served in ramekins with a scoop of vanilla or cinnamon ice cream.

    5-Ingredient Individual Apple Crumble

    Pecan pie brownies

    These pecan pie brownies might just blow you away. They have a thick layer of gooey, fudgy brownies and are topped with a layer of sticky pecan pie filling. Need I say more?

    Pecan Pie Brownies

    Pecan pie bars

    These pecan pie bars are just like classic pecan pie, but in bar form. They’re even simpler to make because you don’t need to make pie crust ahead of time. Instead, it’s made with a tender shortbread crust that melts in your mouth as soon as you bite into it. 

    Pecan Pie Bars

    Brown butter white chocolate blondies

    These soft and gooey white chocolate blondies are made with the addition of nutty brown butter, creating a rich and decadent caramel flavor. They’re chewy and fudge-like, and taste incredible!

    brown butter white chocolate blondies

    Caramelized apple blondies

    These dense and gooey blondies have apples and autumn spices mixed into the batter for a delicious taste of fall. They take no time at all to make and are always a crowd-pleaser.

    Apple Blondies

    Pumpkin cookies

    Soft and cake-like, these tasty pumpkin cookies are almost like a mini muffin top. They’re topped with a drizzle of maple glaze that makes them irresistible!

    Soft Pumpkin Cookies

    Did you make any of these dessert recipes for your Thanksgiving table? I’d love to know! Let me know in the comments. Happy baking!

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