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    20 Thanksgiving Dessert Recipes

    Published: Nov 5, 2024 · Modified: Apr 9, 2025 by Maria Doss · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

    These Thanksgiving Dessert Recipes are guaranteed winners at your holiday table. From irresistible pies and indulgent cakes to creamy cheesecakes, comforting puddings, and crispy crisps, each treat is sure to steal the spotlight and leave your guests craving more. Make your holiday feast unforgettable with these mouthwatering, show-stopping sweets!

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    Elevate your dessert table with a mouthwatering collection of sweet treats perfect for every gathering, whether you're hosting an intimate family dinner or feeding a crowd. From the timeless comfort of classic pies to the rich indulgence of cheesecakes, you will find a delightful variety of desserts to satisfy every sweet tooth.

    Enjoy the comforting flavors of cozy apple recipes and pumpkin in creative forms, or opt for a crunchy, golden crisp, that’s sure to steal the spotlight.

    Each recipe is thoughtfully created to suit both small gatherings and larger feasts, ensuring there's something for everyone. With options ranging from traditional family favorites like sweet potato pie to innovative twists on classic flavors like the tiramisu tres leches cake, you'll find the perfect sweet ending to your Thanksgiving meal.

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    So, gather your loved ones, preheat the oven or air fryer, and get ready to create desserts that will have everyone coming back for seconds—and maybe even thirds!

    Thanksgiving Dessert Recipes

    1
    one slice of lemon cake in a white fluted plate.

    This one-layer lemon cake is a slice of sunshine—moist, fluffy, and packed with zesty lemon flavor! Made from scratch, it’s the perfect balance of sweet, tart, and tangy. Topped with a creamy lemon cream cheese frosting, each bite will have you coming back for more!

    2
    brown pear slices along with one white scoop of ice cream in a white bowl.

    Just toss everything in a baking dish and bake! The pears are perfectly tender, sitting in a pool of caramel sauce. Outrageously good with vanilla ice cream.

    3
    red triangle cookies placed on a white plate.

    Adorable Pie Crust Cookies are the perfect way to use up leftover pie crust after your holiday baking. They’re cute, easy, fun, and surprisingly simple to make!

    4
    one half cut chocolate cheesecake placed on a small white plate.

    There's no baking involved, and you don’t need Oreo cookies or special chocolate graham crackers—just regular graham crackers!

    5
    one round persimmon galette on a white parchment paper.

    This Persimmon Galette is an easy yet stunning fall dessert! A buttery, flaky crust is filled with sweetened Fuyu persimmons, baked until golden and crisp, and finished with a drizzle of honey syrup. Serve with vanilla ice cream for ultimate indulgence!

    6
    a hand removing one slice of tres leches cake from a baking pan.

    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!

    7
    a hand piping white frosting on top of a pumpkin cupcake.

    Pumpkin Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting have an ultra-fluffy texture with a tender, moist, and velvety crumb that will melt in your mouth. They will blow your mind!

    8
    blueberry crisp in a black skillet.

    This Blueberry Crisp features a warm and juicy blueberry filling. It's topped with a crumbly coconut-almond streusel topping that is absolutely divine with vanilla ice cream.

    9
    white cinnamon dip in a grey bowl with brown chips placed around it.

    Cinnamon Crisps with cream cheese dessert dip! Buttery cinnamon chips perfectly complement a creamy, fluffy cinnamon dip, with bits of dark chocolate. 

    10
    white cream cheese swirls over orange pumpkin cake.

    This Pumpkin Cream Cheese Cake has a soft and plush texture topped with the most decadent cream cheese swirl. It is an easy pumpkin cake without frosting and an ideal fall dessert for Thanksgiving to feed a crowd.

    11
    A metal spoon cutting into a brown and white layered cheesecake.

    These Mini Pumpkin Cheesecakes are beautifully layered with an ultra-creamy pumpkin filling and fluffy cheesecake. They’re delicious on their own or topped with a cloud of cinnamon whipped cream.

    12
    baked chocolate chip cookie in a black skillet along with two forks.

    This Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie filled with a thick, creamy layer of cheesecake is an ultimate dessert mashup! No rolling or chilling the dough. Once cooled, the cookie slices beautifully, maintaining its deliciously gooey texture, while the cheesecake filling is perfectly set, with a rich and creamy consistency.

    13
    a hand pouring brown caramel sauce over one pecan cheesecake.

    These Mini Pecan Pie Cheesecakes are the ultimate dessert mashup! Nestled in a pecan graham cracker crust, each creamy cheesecake cup is generously topped with a luscious, gooey caramel pecan sauce that’s simply irresistible. 

    14
    apple hand pies placed on a parchment lined white metal tray.

    These Apple Hand Pies have an irresistibly warm, spiced apple filling wrapped in a homemade buttery, flaky pie crust. It is portable, adorable, and eliminates the need for slicing and serving.

    15

    The Sweet Potato Pie features a buttery, flaky crust filled with an ultra-creamy, smooth sweet potato filling and topped with clouds of brown sugar whipped cream. 

    16
    round metal cake pan with bread pudding topped with vanilla ice cream.

    This Air Fryer Bread Pudding is infused with cinnamon, vanilla flavors, and plump raisins. It's effortless, straightforward, easy, and ready in 30 minutes. 

    17
    two chocolate cakes in a white ramekins in a air fryer basket.

    This Air Fryer Lava Cake with a molten chocolate centre is rich, decadent and is heavenly topped with ice cream. Ready in under 25 minutes, there is no flour!

    18
    one slice of chocolate cake in a black plate along with one strawberry and whipped cream.

    This Almond Flour Chocolate Cake is decadently rich, irresistibly fudgy, and moist! A cross between a moist cake and a brownie this chocolate cake is naturally gluten-free!

    19
    mini cheesecakes on a round board.

    These No Bake Mini Cheesecakes are super creamy, rich yet light, not overly sweet, full of cream cheese goodness and are impressive enough for parties. There's no gelatin - Just mix, whip and chill!

    20
    rice pudding in a glass bowl along with a black spoon.

    This Instant Pot Rice Pudding is not overly sweet and takes only 5 minutes of prep time. Infused with warm cinnamon and vanilla, it is made with just 4 main ingredients, and is creamy and luxurious!

    21
    sliced pumpkin cake topped with chopped pecans on a white tray.

    This Pumpkin Loaf Cake has the softest texture that will melt in your mouth. The cake is mildly sweet and pairs wonderfully with the luscious cream cheese frosting.

    22
    apple crumble in a blue colored bowl along with one spoon.

    This Healthy Apple crumble features warm cinnamon apple filling and a perfectly nutty, crumbly topping made using almond flour, pecans, and coconut oil.

    23
    a slice of pecan pie being lifted from a pie plate.

    This Pecan Pie without Corn Syrup is one of the easiest to make! A buttery, flaky crust is filled with a luscious caramel filling generously studded with toasted pecans.

    24
    air fryer apple crisp topped with vanilla ice cream along with two spoons

    This Air Fryer Apple Crisp is made with a cinnamon-laced apple filling, covered in a perfectly crispy, crumbly, nutty oat-almond topping, and serves two - Utterly delicious with vanilla ice cream!

    Did you make any of these Thanksgiving dessert recipes? I’d love your feedback! Please let me know by leaving a comment, a star rating or review below.

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