These Thanksgiving desserts offer you a little bit of traditional and whole lot of nontraditional. Any of these delicious treats would be a great hit after your holiday meal!
Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday. It is the only holiday where gifts are not exchanged or kids are overdosing on sugar.
I am not here to argue the evolution of the holiday or its origins. For me and most Americans, Thanksgiving is about being thankful for what you have and taking time to be home with those you love.
And yes, it’s about the food. The glorious and amazing feast we are so thankful to share together!
Some may argue that the Thanksgiving meal is nothing special, but not me. I love the turkey and the stuffing and the cranberries and the squash and the mashed potatoes and the string beans!
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And of course, don’t forget the best part of the Thanksgiving meal: the Thanksgiving desserts!
If you are a traditionalist, pumpkin pie takes the center stage for the Thanksgiving dessert table. Coming in a close second is the pecan pie. Many families like to serve other fruit pies like cherry, berry and apple.
I have collected the following Thanksgiving desserts, from traditional to non traditional, that would fit perfectly on your family table. With so many wonderful fall fruits like apples, pears, pomegranates and pumpkin, the choices are endless.
So this year, it’s okay to serve up the traditional Thanksgiving dessert. But why not add a little something nontraditional, too?
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Thanksgiving Desserts
A little bit of traditional and whole lot of nontraditional, any of these Thanksgiving desserts would be a great hit after your holiday meal!
No need to choose from two classic pies, this rustic Pumpkin Pecan Pie is served with a decadent Whiskey Butter Sauce that will be the star of your holiday dinner!
Sweet and moist orange cake topped with tangy leftover cranberry sauce, this Orange Cranberry Upside Down Cake makes an easy dessert when entertaining over the holidays.
This Pumpkin Spice Pavlova Cake is stacked and stuffed with pumpkin whipped cream and topped with boozy raisins, pecans and sea salt.
This pumpkin butterscotch angel food pudding is fantastic. Rich with custard but light with angel food cake, this is a wonderful ending to a big Thanksgiving meal.
For a real gorgeous dessert for your next fall dinner party or for your Thanksgiving feast, you should serve up this very easy and lovely apple grape apple crisp.
Just when you thought the classic pumpkin pie couldn’t get better, this Double Chocolate Pumpkin Pie will soon be your family’s favorite pie for the holidays! Sponsored by Davidson’s Safest Choice Eggs.
Do you cringe at the thought of making your own pie dough? Soon you’ll be beaming like a proud baker as your guests enjoy your fabulous homemade pies.
If you love sweet potato pie, but don’t have time to make a gluten free crust, you will love this easy Gluten Free Sweet Potato Pie recipe! Smooth and creamy, with just the right amount of sweetness, this sweet potato pie is the perfect pie for fall!
Add an elegant yet easy dessert to your traditional Thanksgiving table with this creamy Purple Sweet Potato Pudding.
This caramel pumpkin mousse is light, flavorful, and the perfect pumpkin dessert after your Thanksgiving feast.
This sweet and syrupy cherry balsamic pie will tantalize your taste buds!
When you’re looking for a super-pretty, super-easy dessert, look no further than apple roses. These pretty pastries look look like you hired a professional pastry chef… when in reality it’s you (and possibly your kids) just having fun in the kitchen.
This caramel apple cake has all the flavors of caramel apples, without breaking your teeth. Filled with apple sauce, apple chunks and even apple juice. It's so versatile, you can bake it in a bundt pan or in a regular cake pan.
Butternut Squash Pie with Nut Crust is gluten-free and full of delicious chai spices. This pie tastes like the perfect blend of pecan pie and pumpkin pie — only it’s neither one and even better!
Pear Cake with olive oil, candied ginger and cinnamon is a perfect choice for pear season.
Nothing like some warm and fluffy Pumpkin Spice Mug Cake topped with icing and pecans to get you in the mood for fall and all it’s color and flavors.
Meet the cherry blueberry slump. You may also have heard it referred to as a grunt. No matter what you call it, just enjoy them for their sweet, homey simplicity.
Big fluffy Gluten Free Pumpkin Whoopie Pies are my favorite fall treat. Giant soft pumpkin cookies with creamy filling make the best whoopie pies.
Whether you like it coarse (made by hand) or more smooth (made by machine), this pomegranate granita is a delicious and refreshing treat for everyone to enjoy!
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Lotta great desserts here! Wonderful collection of recipes — thanks.