80+ Best Thanksgiving Dessert Recipes You Need To Try (2024)

With Thanksgiving right around the corner, it’s time to put together my favorite type of post: The best and most delicious Thanksgiving dessert recipes on Earth!

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I think it’s fair to say that most people can’t wait for dessert whenever any celebration comes along.

Be it Christmas time, big family reunions or anyone’s birthday dinner, desserts always seems to put a smile on everyone’s faces.

And Thanksgiving is no exception to this!

If you are busy planning for your Thanksgiving celebrations, but are a bit confused as to what to make for dessert, then this post containing over 80 Thanksgiving dessert recipes is EXACTLY what you need!

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Now there are many different types of dessert recipes that are perfect for Thanksgiving, but I have found that there are certain flavours that are really popular.

Pumpkin Thanksgiving Dessert Recipes

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Pumpkin Custard Pie | Striped Spatula
Coconut Love Pumpkin Pie Bars | Nourishing Time
No Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake | Cincy Shopper
Pumpkin Cake with Cream Frosting | Cincy Shopper
Gluten-Free Crustless Pumpkin Pie | Strength & Sunshine
Vegan & Gluten Free Pumpkin Donuts | This Healthy Kitchen
Pumpkin Bars | Pink Fortitude
Soft & Grainless Pumpkin Spice Latte Cookies | Strength & Sunshine
Pumpkin Roll with Orange Cream Cheese | Everyday Delicious
Pumpkin Pie Cupcakes | Cincy Shopper
Keto Approved Layered Pumpkin Cheesecake with a Cookie Crust | Healthy Ambitions
Pumpkin Swirl Cheesecake | The Creative Bite
Pumpkin Pecan Pie Bars | Texanerin
Chocolate Pumpkin Layered Cake | Cheese Curd In Paradise
Pumpkin Crisp | Crayons & Cravings
Candied Pumpkin in Spiced Syrup | Beyond Mere Sustenance
Dairy Free Pumpkin Pie | Binky’s Culinary Carnival
Instant Pot Pumpkin Bundt Cake | This Old Gal
Skinny Pumpkin Cheesecake with Oreo Crust | Food Meanderings
Pumpkin Bread | The Gluten Free Option

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Low Carb Pumpkin Mousse | Real Balanced
Pumpkin Pie Panna Cotta | Real Balanced
Gluten Free Pumpkin Pie with Pecan Topping | All Ways Delicious
Weight Watchers Pumpkin Mousse | This Mama Cooks
Pumpkin Baked Alaska | The Simple Sweet Life
Easy Pumpkin Mousse | Recipe This
Instant Pot Pumpkin Cheesecake | Recipe This
Easy Crustless Pumpkin Pie | Ann’s Entitled Life
Pumpkin Nut Roll | Ann’s Entitled Life
Pumpkin Bread Pudding | Daily Appetite
Pumpkin Pie Bars | This Delicious House
Cinnamon Sugar Baked Pumpkin Donuts | Mom vs The Boys
Creamy Gluten Free Pumpkin Cheesecake | Flavour & Savour
Crustless Pumpkin Pie | The Flavor Bender
No Bake Pumpkin Pie | Brooklyn Farm Girl
Low Carb Pumpkin Cupcakes | Keto Cooking Christian
Low Carb Sugar Free Pumpkin Mousse | Low Carb Yum
Pumpkin Spice Cake Donuts | Utensi
Pumpkin Lasagna Dessert | Maria’s Mixing Bowl
Mini Vegan Pumpkin Cheesecake Tarts | Crowded Kitchen
Pumpkin Meringue Pie | Maria’s Mixing Bowl

Chocolate & Pecan Thanksgiving Dessert Recipes

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Chocolate Pecan Pie with Bourbon | Striped Spatula
French Chocolate Mousse | Recipes For Men
Chocolate Pecan Pie | The Happier Homemaker
White Chocolate Cranberry Fudge | Dancing Through The Rain
Chocolate Cranberry Brownies | She Saved
Gluten Free Chocolate Cream Pie | My Gluten Free Kitchen
Easy Chocolate Pecan Pie | She Saved
Pecan Pie Cheesecake Bars | House Of Nash Eats
Gluten Free Raspberry Pecan Pie | This Mama Cooks
Maple Pecan Butter Tarts | My Organized Chaos
Decadent Butter Pecan Blondies with Brown Butter | The Anthony Kitchen
White Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake Bars | My Organized Chaos
Pecan Pie Date Bars | This Delicious House
Peanut Butter Banana Brownies | Recipes From A Pantry
Chocolate fudge pie recipe | Berry Maple
Chocolate Fudge Cake with Peanut Butter Frosting | My Organized Chaos
Chocolate Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars | A Hedgehog In The Kitchen
No Bake Recipe Peanut Butter & Chocolate Acorn Cookies | Mission To Save
Nutella Pumpkin Bars | Mission To Save
Bourbon Butter Pecan Cake with Maple Frosting | The Flavor Bender

Apple, Cranberry & Pear Thanksgiving Dessert Recipes

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Rose Apple Pie | Tikkido
Fresh Pear Pie | A Baking Journey
French Apple Cake | Brooklyn Active Mama
Gluten Free Apple Butter Bundt Cake with Cinnamon Glaze| Strength & Sunshine
Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars | Cincy Shopper
Spiced Red Wine Poached Pears | A Baking Journey
Caramel Apple Bread Pudding | The Purple Pumpkin Blog
New England Apple Cider Donuts | A Home To Grow Old In
Apple Rose Puffed Pastries | To Simply Inspire
Apple Cranberry Crisp | Binky’s Culinary Carnival
Cranberry Orange Custard Pie | The Creative Bite
Apple & Blackberry Crumble | Recipes For Men
Apple Pita | Sustain My Cooking Habit
The Best Vegan Apple Crisp | Stress Less Be Healthy
Cranberry Orange Pie | The Simple Sweet Life
No Bake Apple Pie Parfaits | My Organized Chaos
Healthy Apple Crisp | Hot Pan Kitchen
Apple Crumble Cake | The Anthony Kitchen
Swiss Apple Pie | Moore Or Less Cooking
Caramelized Apple Galette des Rois | A Hedgehog In The Kitchen
Caramel Apple Pie Bars| Crowded Kitchen

Hope you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving, and make sure to share these amazing desserts with friends and family!

Cheers,
Richard-T

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FAQs

What is the most eaten dessert on Thanksgiving? ›

In general, pie reigns supreme as a Thanksgiving dessert. While some families have their nice selections of pie servings, tradition says apple, pumpkin pie, and a southern pecan pie are the go-tos, typically made with a buttery pastry pie crust.

What is one of the most difficult desserts to make? ›

How to Make the World's Most Difficult Cakes

Macarons. These coloured mites are the treat célèbre of the moment. ...
Baked Alaska. A sponge cake base, topped with ice-cream and then coated with meringue, all of which is baked? ...
Chocolate éclairs. ...
Soufflé ...
Croquembouche. ...
Baumkuchen. ...
Baklava.

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How many desserts for Thanksgiving? ›

I recommend three to four desserts because everyone has different tastes, and often -dietary restrictions. Finding one perfect dessert is like ordering one pizza that everyone will want. Not gonna happen : ). So, make the evening easier by providing Thanksgiving dessert variety.

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What dessert did they eat at the first Thanksgiving? ›

Several settler accounts detail how they would hollow out a pumpkin, fill it with milk, honey, and spices, and roast it over hot ashes to make a custard-like recipe. Who knew the pilgrims were so fond of pumpkin spice flavors 400 years before it became a fad? So there you have it.

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How many sides should you have at Thanksgiving? ›

How many dishes should I serve with the turkey? For 4 people, choose 1-2 appetizers and 3 sides. For 8 people, choose 1-3 appetizers and 3 sides. For 16 people, choose 2-3 appetizers and 3 or more sides.

How many desserts for 75 people? ›

So how many desserts do you really need? If you are offering a full size dessert like a cupcake or a full size brownie, count on 1-2 per guest. With smaller desserts like cookies, macarons, bite size brownies, or mini tarts you can count on each guest taking 3 items from the various options.

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What is the desert for Thanksgiving? ›

Pumpkin, pecan and sweet potato pies are traditional Thanksgiving desserts.

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Which item was not served at the first Thanksgiving? ›

It is also worth noting what was not present at the first Thanksgiving feast. There were no cloudlike heaps of mashed potatoes, since white potatoes had not yet crossed over from South America. There was no gravy either, since the colonists didn't yet have mills to produce flour.

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What president refused to declare Thanksgiving a holiday? ›

Thomas Jefferson was famously the only Founding Father and early president who refused to declare days of thanksgiving and fasting in the United States.

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What did the Pilgrims eat for dessert in Thanksgiving? ›

Pilgrims liked pumpkins. According to accounts, they used to hollow them out, fill them with milk and honey to make a custard, and then roast the orange orbs in hot ashes.

What is mostly eaten for Thanksgiving? ›

As celebrated in the United States, the holiday of Thanksgiving usually revolves around a bountiful meal. Typical dishes include bread stuffing, potatoes, cranberry sauce, pumpkin pie, and, above all, turkey.