Turkey may be synonymous with Thanksgiving, but we all know that Thanksgiving desserts are the true stars of the show!
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From apple pie to pumpkin pie to pecan pralines, these are the best Thanksgiving dessert recipes that will end the night with a bang.
Pecan Cobbler
Fall is the perfect time to enjoy pecans, whether it's in a pie, a cake, a cookie, or a cobbler! Pecan cobbler is decadent in every sense of the word. The pecans are crunchy; the pastry is soft and buttery. Each bite is comforting and satisfying.
Everyone will love eating the cobbler after a Thanksgiving meal! Enjoy it with fresh whipped cream or ice cream to add a bit of creaminess to the dish.
Raspberry Cheesecake
The best Thanksgiving desserts are indulgent and rich. This no-bake raspberry cheesecake is just that. The buttery biscuit base is topped with a creamy and sweet filling.
The whipped cream cheese batter is combined with plenty of fruity raspberry sauce. It's sweet, tangy, and rich. It's no wonder cheesecakes are always a hit at any holiday meal.
Sticky Toffee Pudding
A classic pie is synonymous with American holiday spreads, but there are so many other desserts to try. Sticky toffee pudding is a popular Christmas dessert in the UK, but it's time it became a Thanksgiving dessert in the US.
With plenty of dates, brown sugar, and butter, each bite is full of sweet flavors and gooey textures. Serve the pudding with a dollop of ice cream or whipped cream to make it even tastier.
Brandied Pears
A plate of brandied pears is a classic Thanksgiving dessert that rounds out a heavy meal wonderfully. The pears are soaked in a mix of brandy and warm spices that give them a delicate flavor. A plate of brandied pears also looks stunning on a holiday table.
This Thanksgiving dessert may look fancy, but they're one of the easier recipes to make on this list. Serve them with plant-based ice cream to make a fully vegan dessert dish. You can also try turning these pears into brandied pear pie!
Pecan Pralines
Thanksgiving dishes can be quite filling, so you may just want a small sweet snack like a pecan praline. This small treat has so many textures to enjoy. It's creamy, soft, and crunchy all at the same time. Pecan pralines may be small, but everyone will be asking for seconds!
If these pralines feel too sweet, eat them with a bit of cranberry chutney sauce! The cranberries add some tart notes that will balance out the sugary pralines. What better way to use leftover cranberries?
Pear Cobbler
Sometimes, you want the fruity flavors of a pie but don't want to make a pie crust. That's where cobblers come in! They're just as yummy and flaky, but with less work.
Pear cobblers are one of the best Thanksgiving desserts out there. The pears are cooked down in plenty of spices that give them an intense fall flavor. And the juicy pears are topped with a beautiful golden crust that adds a bit of crunch.
Everyone will make room to eat this sweet and tart dessert!
Biscoff Cheesecake
This dish tastes like a dream. With plenty of Biscoff cookies, Biscoff spread, cream, and sugar, Biscoff cheesecake is the definition of decadent. Each bite is wonderfully creamy and the crust is nice and crumbly.
This dessert will be a showstopper on any holiday party table! You likely won't have any leftovers, but the cheesecake lasts in the freezer for up to three months.
Pecan Cookies
Sweet, chewy, soft, and buttery. What a great set of words! These pecan cookies are all that and more. The cookie dough is simple to make, so it's a great Thanksgiving dessert to prepare with your family (especially kids). Serve the pecan dessert with a nice dollop of ice cream to make it as decadent as possible.
Having a slice of pie after a Thanksgiving meal can be overwhelming for some. But cookies are smaller in size, so they won't fill you up as much. Add a plate of these pecan cookies to the holiday table and see how fast they get scooped up!
Dulce de Leche Cheesecake
With only a few ingredients, you can easily make this rich, no-bake dulce de leche cake. The creamy filling is mixed with dulce de leche to give a lovely, sweet caramel flavor. But the crust is what takes it to the next level.
The crust of this cake has hints of salty pretzels crushed into it, which adds a nice saltiness to the sugary treat. The recipe calls for a popcorn decoration, but you don't have to add it. Once you try this cheesecake, you'll see that there are so many Thanksgiving desserts outside of just pie!
Sopapilla Cheesecake
The only thing better than a slice of cheesecake is a perfectly portioned cake bar! These sopapilla cheesecake bars are an amazing Thanksgiving dessert that will have everyone in the room smiling.
By using crescent dough as the base, the sopapilla cheesecake bars have a wonderful flaky base that pairs wonderfully with the creamy filling. The batter is topped with a warm cinnamon-sugar mix that makes it perfect for turkey day.
Kinder Bueno Brownies
Kinder Bueno brownies are a fantastic Thanksgiving dessert to make this fall. The crispy wafer and hazelnut filling are folded into the brownie batter, so each chewy bite has a subtle crunch. The hazelnut gives the brownies a nutty flavor that is unbelievably addictive.
This brownie recipe is on the fudgy side, so it's good if you prefer a more cake-like brownie. Kinder Bueno brownies are a very sweet dessert, but you can add a tart topping like cranberry sauce or green apples to balance the sugary notes.
Pecan Pie
Pecan pie is a quintessential Thanksgiving dessert that definitely won't have seconds. The pie crust only has three ingredients, but it's perfectly flaky and buttery. The pie filling has lots of crunchy pecans, but the brown sugar and maple syrup give the pecan pie a gooey texture.
Baking a pie may seem intimidating, but pecan pie is one of the simpler ones to make. This Southern pecan pie only has eight ingredients, so you don't have to gather a bunch of different items.
Enjoy this sweet pecan pie with a drizzle of leftover cranberry sauce to add a tart flavor to the dessert. It may sound like an odd pairing, but cranberries and pecans work well together!
Pumpkin Pie
If you want a creamier pie than a pecan pie, then you have to bake a pumpkin pie! The smooth pumpkin puree is baked on a wonderful graham cracker crust. Its crust adds a lovely crunch and additional sweetness to the subtle pumpkin flavors.
You can enjoy the pumpkin pie as is, but it tastes so much better with a heaping serving of whipped cream on top. If you're looking for a way to add a subtle kick to the pie, there is a secret ingredient you can use: black pepper!
Adding a little bit of black pepper to the spices gives the pumpkin an extra boost of warmth that will make this pie unforgettable.
Apple Pie
You can't have a list with Thanksgiving pie recipes and leave out apple pie! To make the best apple pie, make sure to use granny smith apples. Not only do they have a nice tart flavor, but these apples stay crispy after baking. This is what makes apple pie so popular! No soggy apples here!
It may be tempting to buy a pre-made crust, but I recommend you make the dough by hand. It's easier than it looks, and the pie will taste much better.
The sour apples are baked in a mix of warm spices that make it perfect for Thanksgiving day. Top a slice of apple pie with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for the yummiest dessert!
Pumpkin Bundt Cake
Cakes deserve a spot on the Thanksgiving table, especially bundt cakes. This pumpkin bundt cake is an absolute delight! Pumpkin puree, spices, and flour come together to make this deliciously moist cake. Each bite of the pumpkin cake is soft and crumbly, and it makes you feel all warm inside. What better way to end a Thanksgiving dinner?
This pumpkin cake recipe is taken to the next level with brown sugar icing, but you can use other toppings of your choice. Leave the cake plain, or top it off with pumpkin icing! You can't have too much pumpkin, right?
Blueberry Cheesecake Galette
A galette is similar to a tart or pie but has a more rustic look and a different baking method. If you haven't tried making this dessert before, you have to try it this.
Thanksgiving! The crust is flaky and the blueberry cheesecake filling is smooth and tangy. It's such a great combination of tastes and textures.
Unlike making a pie from scratch, a galette is much easier to prepare. But they look just as elegant as any other apple or pumpkin pie! With a bit of lemon zest, this galette has subtle citrus notes that will make all your guests happy.
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