Thanksgiving Desserts to Wow Everyone

This luscious pumpkin tiramisu stars layers of spiced whipped mascarpone and coffee-soaked lady fingers—a true masterpiece! This Thanksgiving dessert is easy to make in advance and doesn't even require an oven: perfect for the holiday.

Imagine, bread cubes baked in a pumpkin-spiced custard until puffed and golden. Drizzle it with a golden bourbon butter sauce and it's a little bit of heaven. It's a great Thanksgiving alternative to pumpkin pie.

Here’s a Thanksgiving dessert that we like even better than pie (we think!). It’s thick and moist, scented with cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg. The best part? A layer of tangy, fluffy cream cheese frosting is the ideal flavor pairing.

These mini pies are more than just the novelty factor: though everything is more fun mini-sized! These pies are half the serving of a normal piece of pumpkin pie, and they’re incredibly tasty. Each bite has the perfect ratio of silky smooth filling to flaky pie crust. 

Here's a stunning Thanksgiving dessert: scoop up lusciously soft pumpkin ice cream. It's creamy, scented with just the right hit of cinnamon, ginger, allspice and nutmeg. Take it to the next level and add candied pecans for a sweet, salty crunch.

This really is Grandma’s recipe: we worked with Alex’s mom to adapt her famous fall favorite for your home kitchen. Tender, cozy-spiced apples are baked up in a flaky pasty crust with a spiced brown sugar syrup. There’s a reason Grandma is famous for these!

Another favorite Thanksgiving dessert, these bars are perfectly moist and cakey, with just the right warm-spiced interior from cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg. They’re topped off with a lusciously creamy layer of cream cheese frosting that gives a tangy lift to each bite. 

This apple cranberry crisp is a stunning Thanksgiving dessert! The tartness of fresh cranberries melds with sweet, comforting apples in a cinnamon-spiced fruit layer. The berries add a zingy flavor and a bright red hue, and it's topped with golden buttery crisp crumbles.

For a lighter Thanksgiving dessert, try Baked Apples! It’s like a short-cut apple crumble, but lighter, easier and tastier. Stuff the sweet tart fruit with oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, ginger and allspice, then bake until sweet and tender.

Want an easy Thanksgiving dessert that will have everyone talking? Try apple pie bars! It’s simple to whip up this handheld treat: the same dough makes a sturdy bottom crust and buttery crumbles of streusel topping! It’s topped with a sweet maple icing drizzle that tastes a bit like melty vanilla ice cream. 

This sweet custard is made like a traditional homemade pudding with added pumpkin puree and cozy spices. To serve, add crushed gingersnaps or graham crackers and top with whipped cream! It’s like pumpkin pie filling in a glass: but a mini version with all the fun and none of the fuss.

Here’s a cozy Thanksgiving dessert calling your name: apple cobbler! The topping is a meld of a biscuit and a sugar cookie, chewy, sweet and baked into golden-brown dollops. It covers a sweetly-spiced apple layer that’s flavored with cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg and lemon zest for a little pop.

One of our ultimate Thanksgiving desserts is these pumpkin cookies! They're lusciously pillowy and chewy, scented with a burst of fall spices and a hint of molasses. The exterior has a subtle sugar crunch and a drizzle of simple sweet icing.

Who says Thanksgiving desserts are only pie? Here the crumble topping is the ideal texture: crispy but not crunchy, and buttery but not soft. The fruit layer below will make your heart sing: cinnamon, a hint of ginger and allspice set off just a hint of orange and lemon zest.

What makes this pie incredible? Let us count the ways. It tastes just like your favorite pumpkin pie, but it's 100% plant based! This vegan pie is so full of pumpkin-spiced sweetness and the flavors are so delightfully elevated, no one will guess it’s not the real thing.

They’re fudgy, chewy, chocolaty: try these sweet potato brownies! These brownies could not be more thrilled by their sweet potato interior. It makes the best chewy texture and loads them with nutrients.

A good pumpkin bread recipe works as dessert, especially if it's topped with this maple glaze! It’s tender and moist, but not too fluffy or too dense. The best part? It’s simple to whip up: one bowl, no special equipment; just dump and stir!

Thanksgiving desserts call for cozy spices like these chewy molasses ginger cookies! These soft and chewy cookies have a sugar-crisp exterior infused with cozy, bold spices. Each one is fractured into picture-perfect crinkles, and when you sink in your teeth for the first bite, it’s like being enveloped in a warm hug.

Variation: Make an ice cream sandwich with two of these cookies and pumpkin ice cream!

If there's someone we trust when it comes to Southern pies, it's Jocelyn Delk Adams of Grandbaby Cakes. Her Southern Pecan Pie is the best classic pie: nutty, sweet and buttery. It's made to be on your holiday table, especially when served with vanilla ice cream! via Grandbaby Cakes

Another fantastic pie from Jocelyn Delk Adams is this Sweet Potato Pie! It's filled with tender baked sweet potato, indulgent fall flavors and baking spices in a flaky buttery crust. If you vote sweet potato pie vs pumpkin, this is the Thanksgiving dessert you need. Via Grandbaby Cakes

Here's a Thanksgiving dessert that gives you the best of both worlds: Butter Pecan Cheesecake! A crisp graham cracker crust, salted brown sugar cheesecake filling and buttery pecan pie topping come together to create a unique, flavorful holiday dessert! via Grandbaby Cakes

Here's a Thanksgiving dessert that will have everyone talking: try this mashup of s'mores and pumpkin pie! Layers of buttery graham cracker crust encase a spiced pumpkin pie filling, toasted marshmallows, and decadent chocolate ganache. via Grandbaby Cakes

This Apple Tarte Tatin starts with slow-cooked, caramelized apples that are baked into a flaky, buttery puff then topped with a spiced Baileys Apple Pie liqueur cream sauce. It's all about fall flavors! via Grandbaby Cakes

Want pecan pie but in bars form? Try these indulgent and gooey pecan pie bars! They've got a buttery shortbread base, toasted pecans, sticky caramel, loads of chocolate and a salt sprinkle. via Grandbaby Cakes

Here's a unique Thanksgiving dessert featuring the flavors of the season: Brown Butter Maple Blondies! These blondies are easy-to-make and absurdly tasty. They're buttery, chewy, packed with maple flavor and made with pantry-staple ingredients. via Grandbaby Cakes

Thanksgiving is the ideal festive occasion for pound cakes! This apple cake has a sticky caramel icing, and it's made with a decadent, buttery cream cheese and topped with sauteed fresh apples. Delightful! via Grandbaby Cakes

Here's a fun Thanksgiving dessert that's a mashup of the traditional pecan pie with an ice cream pie! It’s sweet, creamy, studded with crunchy pecans and swirled with sweet syrup. It's a stunner! via Grandbaby Cakes

Creamy, smooth, rich, and indulgent Pumpkin Cheesecake made with a Biscoff cookie crust and topped with homemade whipped cream. This sumptuous dessert by baking expert Tessa Arias is fall perfection and perfect for any Thanksgiving dessert table! via Handle the Heat

Caramel pecan blondies for Thanksgiving dessert? Yes please! They feature an ultra chewy brown sugar blondie with a hidden layer of rich, gooey, and crunchy caramel pecan filling. Truly stunning! via Handle the Heat

Here's a unique Thanksgiving dessert that will have everyone coming back for more: Sweet Potato Pie Bars! They've got a thick graham cracker crust, fresh sweet potato filling, and tall toasted homemade marshmallow topping. via Handle the Heat

Looking for a traditional Thanksgiving dessert? Try an Apple Galette! The rustic crust makes it much easier than apple pie. It's got a buttery, flaky tart crust and a perfectly spiced apple filling. via Handle the Heat

Here's a fun, unique Thanksgiving dessert: creme brulee pumpkin bars! They're a fun twist on the traditional pumpkin pie with a graham cracker crust, chocolate layer, and creamy, spiced cheesecake filling, all topped with a crunchy caramelized sugar topping.

Are pecans your jam? Try this butter pecan sheet cake! It's moist and fluffy, studded with butter pecans, and topped with a luscious brown sugar glaze. It's easy to whip up with no mixer required! via Handle the Heat

Last up: pumpkin and chocolate make magic in these Pumpkin Chocolate Cheesecake Bars! They're luscious, thick, and smooth with a crunchy, buttery crust and swirls of chocolate. via Handle the Heat