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The Best Thanksgiving Desserts

If you are looking for The Best Thanksgiving Desserts, you have come to the right place. There is no doubt that even after you've scarfed down your turkey dinner, you will be ready to dive into the desserts. Maybe you'll go for something traditional like Pecan Pie or try something new like Cranberry Apple Spice Bread Pudding. Either way, this list is packed full of delicious desserts and is sure to have something for everyone.

This Thanksgiving Desserts roundup has its fair share of delicious pies but is also full of cakes, cookies and cheesecakes. You'll find ideas for Pumpkin Lasagna, Pecan Upside Down Cake, Easy Make Ahead Apple Frangipane Tart, and so many more!

Table of contents

  • Pumpkin Desserts
  • Chocolate Desserts
  • Fruit Desserts
  • Sweet Potato Desserts
  • Pecan Dessert Recipes

I have separated these desserts by categories, pumpkin, chocolate, pecan etc., to help you find exactly what you are looking for.

Be sure to check out my recipe roundup for The Best Thanksgiving Sides before you go!

Pumpkin Desserts

I had to start this recipe roundup with Pumpkin Desserts simply because they are my favorite! Pumpkin Pie is my absolute favorite and makes the top of my "must-have" list for Thanksgiving Desserts.

Pumpkin Roll

Old Fashioned Pumpkin Roll with Pecans
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This classic Pumpkin Roll recipe is made with a moist pumpkin cake, chopped pecans and the best cream cheese frosting.

Easy Pumpkin Pie Tartlets

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These mini Pumpkin Pie Tarts are individually portioned and made to be enjoyed with your fingers! They're made using a homemade cream cheese pecan crust which, compared to pie dough, is much easier to work!

Irresistible Pumpkin Cheesecake with Gingersnap Crust

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Looking for an alternative to a grand tradition of a Pumpkin Pie? We've got you! Make a delicious lightly spiced Pumpkin Cheesecake with Gingersnap Crust instead. With a buttery ginger biscuit, creamy pumpkin flavoured filling and a deliciously sweet Swiss meringue on top, this Thanksgiving cheesecake is truly irresistible!

Chewy Pumpkin Cookies

Chewy Pumpkin Cookies
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Soft, chewy and full of pure pumpkin flavor. These Chewy Pumpkin Cookies scream fall with loads of pumpkin spice flavors, pecans and pumpkin.

Pumpkin Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

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Pumpkin Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting - Moist Pumpkin Spiced Cake with a Sweet Cream Cheese Frosting. The best Fall pumpkin layered cake recipe!

Pumpkin Pie

Pumpkin Pie
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Perfect for Thanksgiving or just because, this scratch made Pumpkin Pie recipe is always a crowd pleaser. Beautifully creamy pumpkin filling in a perfectly flaky pie crust. This Pumpkin Pie recipe is a keeper!

Pumpkin Lasagna

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This easy Pumpkin Lasagna is a perfect fall dessert! It is a fun layered pumpkin dessert that looks festive at a fall dinner party or Thanksgiving.

Pumpkin Whoopie Pies

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Pumpkin Whoopie Pies are soft pumpkin flavored treats sandwiched between cream cheese filling. It is so easy to assemble the whoopie pies and the flavor is delicious.

Chocolate Desserts

No Thanksgiving is complete without something chocolate! These chocolate desserts are perfect for your Thanksgiving spread this year.

Chocolate Meringue Pie

Chocolate Meringue Pie
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Classic rich and creamy Chocolate Meringue Pie topped with a soft pillowy meringue. Perfect for your Thanksgiving Dinner.

Decadent Oreo Chocolate Lasagna

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Oreo Chocolate Lasagna - Crushed Oreos layered between sweet cream cheese and chocolate pudding. Top it off with Cool Whip and chopped chocolate for a luxuriously sinful dessert.

German Chocolate Cake

Slice of Homemade German chocolate cake with coconut pecan filling and ganache border.
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A timeless dessert that makes the perfect holiday or birthday cake. German Chocolate Cake made with a coconut pecan filling and rich fudge frosting.

French Silk Pie

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French Silk Chocolate Pie, a rich and silky-smooth chocolate filling topped with fresh whipped cream. The perfect dessert for chocolate lovers.

Dark Chocolate Pumpkin Shaped Mini Bundt Cakes

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Have you ever seen anything as cute as these pumpkin shaped mini Bundt cakes? These Halloween pumpkin cakes are just adorable. Learn how to make a pumpkin shaped cake like this, and it will be a Thanksgiving or Halloween dessert to impress! It is a perfectly sized pumpkin bundt cake that is too cute to eat!

Chocolate Crinkle Cookies

Chocolate Crinkle Cookies
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A classic cookie recipe worth keeping in your recipe book. Chocolate crinkle cookies are rich, fudgy and super simple to make.  Rolled in powdered sugar for a beautiful, crinkled effect.

Fruit Desserts

Maybe you are looking for a classic apple pie or something new to try this year. From cherry desserts to apple desserts, you are sure to find a dessert or two to make in this list.

Dutch Apple Pie

Sliced Dutch Apple Pie.
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Sweet-tart spiced apples, a flaky crust, and a rich, buttery brown sugar streusel crumble. This is hands-down the best Dutch apple Pie you'll ever make!

Simple Cherry Crisp Recipe

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This simple Cherry Crisp Recipe is so simple to make but tastes amazing! It is perfect served with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream...or both! Yum!

Magnolia Bakery Banana Pudding

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Magnolia Bakery Banana Pudding has layers of Nilla wafers, sliced bananas, and rich vanilla pudding! This is the real recipe, straight from their cookbook.

Caramel Apple Cheesecake

Caramel Apple Cheesecake
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If there's one dessert that never fails to impress, it's cheesecake and this Caramel Apple Cheesecake might just be my favorite version yet! Creamy, rich, and full of warm fall flavor, it's topped with spiced apples and drizzled with homemade caramel sauce.

Easy Black Raspberry Pie

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This black raspberry pie recipe is made with just a few simple ingredients! Refreshing black raspberries, tart orange zest, and an easy premade buttery crust makes this the perfect balance of sweet and sour for a summer pie! Plus, it's vegetarian and made with natural sugar.

Southern Lemon Pie

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A silky smooth southern lemon pie recipe that is easy to make, has very few ingredients but is a classic dessert that everyone loves.

Apple Frangipane Tart

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Apple Frangipane Tart - This is not your standard apple pie.  With a yummy almond filling and poached apples arranged in a flaky pastry!

Cherry Cheesecake

Cherry Cheesecake
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Cherry Cheesecake made completely from scratch.  This no fail recipe is so easy to make and doesn't require a water bath.

Cranberry Apple Spice Bread Pudding with Maple Cream Sauce

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A buttery bread pudding studded with fruit, nuts, and spices--just perfect for the holidays.

Caramel Apple Pie

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Homemade Caramel Apple Pie is pure decadence. Tender, warm apples are baked to perfection in a mix of sweet ingredients under a layer of buttery crumb topping. Serve it with a dollop of vanilla ice cream for a real treat!

Sweet Potato Desserts

Here you will find the Southern staple, Sweet Potato Pie as well as a few more delicious Sweet Potato desserts perfect for Thanksgiving.

Southern Sweet Potato Pie

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This classic Southern Sweet Potato Pie features a velvety, perfectly spiced sweet potato custard baked inside a flaky, blind-baked crust. Rich, creamy, and easy to make!

Sweet Potato Coffee Cake

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Warm spices, moist cake and a delicious pecan streusel topping make this Sweet Potato Coffee Cake the ultimate fall treat.

Sweet Potato Cupcakes with Toasted Marshmallow Frosting

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Sweet Potato Cupcakes - A sweet treat perfect for Thanksgiving!

Praline Sweet Potato Pie

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Praline Sweet Potato Pie - Move over sweet potato casserole - let's put this amazing holiday favorite where it belongs ... on the dessert table!

Pecan Dessert Recipes

When I think of Thanksgiving desserts Pecans and Pumpkin come to mind first. No Thanksgiving is complete without a delicious Pecan Pie. Ahead you will find a traditional Pecan Pie recipe followed by a more delicious pecan desserts.

Pecan Pie

Pecan Pie
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Classic Pecan Pie with a gooey brown sugar pecan filling.  This delicious Pecan Pie is a Southern staple during the Holiday season.

Brown Butter Pecan Spice Cookies

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These cute little brown butter pecan spice cookies are packed with pecan pieces, the nutty flavor of browned butter and just a hint of cinnamon and cloves. They are perfect, chewy cookies with crispy edges to have with a cup of coffee or as a quick snack anytime of the day!

Pecan Pie Bars

Cut pecan pie bars with shortbread crust.
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These easy pecan pie bars combine a rich, gooey pecan filling with a buttery, melt-in-your-mouth shortbread base. Baked in a convenient 9x13 pan, they offer all the classic, decadent flavors of a traditional pecan pie in simple, shareable squares that are perfect for your holiday baking.

Pecan Pie Cheesecake

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This pecan pie cheesecake is a creamy brown sugar cheesecake topped with a rich and decadent pecan sauce. A fun and festive dessert to serve during the holidays that looks super impressive yet is easy to make!

Pecan Upside Down Cake

Photo Credit: TheSimple-SweetLife.com

This easy, single-layer pecan upside down cake is moist, buttery and bursting with caramel and pecan flavors.

Texas Chocolate Pecan Pie

Photo Credit: TheSoccerMomBlog.com

This tempting Texas-style pie uses a crunchy pecan topping and gooey fudge filling to create the ultimate pecan pie. Once you've tried a Texas Chocolate Pecan Pie, there's no going back!

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