15 Easy Thanksgiving Desserts to round out your holiday meal planning! From pumpkin pie to apple cake to no bake options, there’s something for everyone.
Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and you know what that means—food, family, and a whole lot of pie! Here are 15 of the Best Thanksgiving Desserts to choose from to end your meal well.
Let’s be honest. After putting so much effort into the Thanksgiving meal, with a fabulous turkey and all the trimmings, who has the energy for an elaborate dessert?
That’s why we’ve put together this round-up of easy Thanksgiving desserts to help you end your holiday meal on a deliciously sweet note—without all the stress.
From classic pies to spiced cakes, cupcakes, crumbles, and shared frozen desserts to individual servings, this list has it all!
What is the most popular dessert at Thanksgiving?
The fall season is a time for indulging in warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, abundant seasonal fruits like pumpkins, apples, and berries, and, of course, crunchy pecans!
On any given Thanksgiving dessert table, you can expect there to be some form of homemade Pecan Pie, Pumpkin Pie, Apple Crisp, or other spiced Thanksgiving cakes.
This collection contains some of my favorite Thanksgiving dessert recipes, but I tend to make a lot of them at other times of the year too—they’re that easy and that delicious!
What 4 types of pies are most popular at Thanksgiving?
Pumpkin pie is the most popular choice for Thanksgiving, but that’s often closely followed by Pecan Pie, Apple Pie, and Sweet Potato Pie.
These Mini Apple Crisp Cheesecakes are the perfect dessert for the big day. Mini cheesecakes are baked with a buttery graham cracker crust and topped with apples and crunchy streusel.
Cranberry Raspberry Pretzel Salad Dessert is made with cream cheese, fresh fruit, and real fruit juice! It's sure to be a hit at Thanksgiving or Christmas!
These No Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake is so easy, smooth and silky — the perfect easy dessert for a fall supper or Thanksgiving! Includes step by step recipe video
Praline-Glazed Apple Bundt Cake is loaded with apples and pecans and covered in a praline glaze, making it a perfect fall dessert for Thanksgiving or Christmas!
Homemade Apple Crisp is made with a sweet fresh apple filling and a crunchy streusel crumb topping made with crispy oats, brown sugar, and cinnamon for a deliciously warming sweet treat! It's the perfect dessert during the fall or cold winter months, especially when served with a scoop of my homemade vanilla ice cream!
This Cream Cheese Pumpkin Pie has a cheesecake twist on other classic pumpkin pies. With a homemade pie crust, a delicious cream cheese filling, homemade pumpkin pudding, and whipped cream, it's one of our favorite pies for fall!
This is an easy, moist Apple Upside-Down Cake that starts with tender apple slices and a homemade caramel sauce. The moist cake batter is poured on top, and it's perfect with a scoop of ice cream.
This Apple Crumble Pie has the perfect combination of apples and warming spices. With a crunchy oat and brown sugar streusel that takes it over the top, it's one for the books!
These Baked Maple Glazed Apple Crisp Doughnuts are seriously the best doughnut ever! Soft, apple filled baked doughnuts topped with crunchy brown sugar streusel and a maple glaze drizzle. These are perfect for fall!
These Mini Cider-Spiced Cranberry Apple Pies are the perfect fall dessert! They are made with pre-made tart shells, making them an easy and impressive holiday treat for your guests.
This Turtle Pumpkin Pie will take your homemade pumpkin pie to the next level. With a flaky pie crust topped with pecans, caramel, and a no-bake pumpkin pie filling, it's irresistible! Make it in a graham cracker crust or a chocolate Oreo crust for a twist that all chocolate lovers will die for!
This moist and flavorful Apple Spice Cake recipe is healthier than the classic recipe you may be used to, but it's every bit as delicious! Made with applesauce, whole wheat flour, and reduced sugar, it's topped with whipped cream and caramelized apples for a dessert your guests will remember!
Cranberry Vanilla Cupcakes with White Chocolate Frosting
These festive vanilla cupcakes are perfect for Thanksgiving! Filled with a homemade cranberry filling and topped with a swirl of white chocolate frosting for a yummy sweet treat everyone will love!
Frozen Pumpkin Dessert features layers of graham crumbs, pumpkin cheesecake, ice cream, and whipped cream. It's a perfect make-ahead dessert for potlucks and the holidays!
This Crème Brûlée Recipe makes a smooth and silky custard base that's topped with crunchy caramelized sugar. It's a surprisingly easy but always impressive dessert that's great for serving individually!
My name is Ashley Fehr and I love creating easy meals my family loves. I also like to do things my way, which means improvising and breaking the rules when necessary. Here you will find creative twists on old favorites and some of my favorite family recipes, passed down from generations!
Shawnee peters says
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