Thanksgiving Dessert Recipes that are not Pie! If pie isn’t your favorite or you want something different this year, plenty of delicious options to make your holiday table extra special!
Already have pumpkin and pecan pie covered, but want a few more treats for your Thanksgiving dessert table? Or maybe you're just not a pie person! From easy cakes, and cheesecakes, and other crowd-pleasing sweets, these Thanksgiving desserts that are not pie offer something a little different for everyone. You'll also find Thanksgiving desserts without pumpkin, along with make-ahead Thanksgiving desserts that let you get some of the baking done before the holiday rush.
No-Bake Mini Chocolate Cheesecakes feature a chocolate graham cracker crust and creamy chocolate cheesecake filling and are topped with a rich chocolate ganache. It is then finished with a dollop of cocoa whipped cream and a sprinkle of shaved chocolate.
This Chocolate Mousse Tart is truly one of the most impressive chocolate desserts you can make—and it’s so much easier than it looks! Silky, rich, and melt-in-your-mouth delicious, it’s the perfect make-ahead dessert for any occasion.
Easy Baked Pears are simple, cozy, and outrageously delicious! Fresh, ripe pears roasted in a warm cinnamon-vanilla brown sugar caramel sauce.
These Mini Pumpkin Cheesecakes are beautifully layered, baked in a muffin tin, and topped with cinnamon whipped cream. They are the ultimate bite-sized pumpkin dessert for Thanksgiving or holiday parties.
Tiramisu Tres Leches Cake combines the rich flavors of Italian tiramisu with indulgent Mexican tres leches cake, resulting in a heavenly dessert that’s a fan favorite. It's tiramisu but with cake!
This Pumpkin Loaf Cake is so soft, it will melt in your mouth! It is easy, mildly sweet with cozy Fall spices. Baked in a loaf pan, it's just as easy as pumpkin bread but with a finer, more tender crumb that makes it perfect for pumpkin dessert
This Almond Flour Chocolate Cake is decadently rich, fudgy, and moist! A cross between a moist almond cake and a chocolate brownie, it is gluten-free, low-carb, and flourless.
Cinnamon Crisps with Cream Cheese Dessert Dip – an easy yet impressive sweet dip that’s perfect for parties and always a crowd favorite. Enjoy with homemade cinnamon crisps, graham crackers or pretzels!
Pumpkin Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting have an ultra-fluffy texture with a tender, moist, and velvety crumb that melts in your mouth. They are the perfect dessert for Thanksgiving or any fall gathering.
Sticky Date Pudding—also known as Sticky Toffee Pudding—is one of my favorite date desserts. A simple butterscotch sauce is poured over the hot date cake, soaking into it to create a moist, caramel-rich, pudding-like texture.
This Fresh Apple Cake is soft, fluffy, buttery and packed with lots of fresh apple chunks. If you are looking for the best apple cake recipe, this is it!
These No-Bake Mini Cheesecakes are super creamy, rich yet light and not overly sweet. They make the perfect bite-sized make-ahead dessert that takes minutes to prep.
This Almond Flour Cake is ultra soft, light, fluffy, tender with a moist crumb. It is naturally gluten-free, dairy-free, low-carb, flourless, and made with no butter or oil!
This Pumpkin Cream Cheese Cake is soft, plush, and perfectly spiced for fall. A tender pumpkin spice cake is topped with a beautifully marbled cream cheese swirl baked right in.
These Mini Pecan Pie Cheesecakes are the ultimate dessert mashup! Nestled in a pecan graham cracker crust, each creamy cheesecake cup bites are generously topped with a luscious, gooey caramel pecan sauce that’s simply irresistible.
This Orange Walnut Cake is incredibly soft, light, and mildly sweet, boasting a fine crumb. Made easily in the food processor, this orange cake recipe has been a beloved favorite among readers for years!
You don't have to stick to traditional pies to make your Thanksgiving dessert spread special. Pick a few favorites that suit your family's tastes, or try something new alongside the classics. Whether you're planning a big family gathering or a smaller celebration, these no pie Thanksgiving dessert recipes make it easy to serve a variety of treats everyone can enjoy.
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