12 Indulgent Thanksgiving Desserts

By Mia R. • Oct 22, 2024

Save room for dessert! Whether you're pumpkin-crazed, a cranberry lover, or an apple traditionalist — these 12 Thanksgiving Desserts are classic, creative, and simply delicious. It's up to you if you want to save the best for last or dig in first! Just don't spoil your turkey dinner!

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#1. Pumpkin Cheesecake

Everyone marvels over the smooth, creamy texture of cheesecake and its crumbly, buttery crust. And you can bring that sense of wonder to the Thanksgiving table. Pumpkin Cheesecake creates a delicious contrast between the sweet coolness of cheesecake and pumpkin's autumn warmth and spice. With an extra pecan crunch in the crust, Pumpkin Cheesecake is satisfyingly rich and yet delectably delicate. This dessert breaks the traditional holiday mold but delivers on classic flavors!

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#2. Pecan Slab Pie

Pecan Slab Pie stretches out the beloved Thanksgiving dessert into a rectangle... a rectangle that's even more suited for sharing than any circle could ever be! The crust is buttery and flaky, the filling is rich, creamy, and even a little tangy, and the top—with that crunch of caramel-coated pecans—beckons you closer with their candy appeal. You'll just want to put a huge slab of Pecan Slab Pie on your plate!

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#3. Grammy's Favorite Thanksgiving Cobbler

She always knows best, and we know why! Grammy's Favorite Thanksgiving Cobbler is proof that she is brilliant when it comes to satisfying our sweet tooth. The deliciousness of the traditional pecan pie is basically just expanded so there's enough for everyone to enjoy! Grammy's Favorite Thanksgiving Cobbler is the most anticipated dessert of the day, and we are so excited about it! Thanks, Grammy!

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#4. Thanksgiving Sugar Cookies

Desserts, glorious desserts! Sure, we love getting to mingle with our loved ones on Turkey Day, but we always make sure that those warm convos take place right next to the sweets table. The treat we're tasting first? These Thanksgiving Sugar Cookies! Biting into the rich, creamy frosting smothered all over these perfectly moist, pumpkin-flavored cookies just makes catching up with delightful Aunt Debbie that much sweeter. It's our favorite part of the day. Make sure you make the most of your family time with Thanksgiving Sugar Cookies! It doesn't get much sweeter than this!

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#5. Pumpkin Angel Food Cake

If you're pumpkin-crazed like us, well then, you're in the right place. And the proof of our pumpkin passion is us saying that if our Thanksgiving dessert spread isn't filled with pumpkin-flavored this and pumpkin-flavored that, then we don't want it. Okay, okay, that's taking it a little far, because we love dessert, but as long as there's some pumpkin pie and this Pumpkin Angel Food Cake, we'll be content. This dream-of-a-dessert dazzles up the usually plain angel food cake with a hint of sweet pumpkin purée, along with all the spicy seasonings that normally come with the best flavor to ever be. Goodness, and the rich, creamy glaze that goes on top will just about make you go wild (in a good way)! Just be careful, the amazingness of this Pumpkin Angel Food Cake might make you force your way to the front of the line on the day you're supposed to be showing your gratitude! It's really that good!

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#6. Johnny's Apple Bake

When Thanksgiving rolls around, Johnny doesn't just whip out any old apple dish. Oh no, he goes for big, and that means his famous Johnny's Apple Bake. This pioneer of fruit flavor is filled with jammy apples touched with the magical warmth of cinnamon and the richness of butter. Then those apples get into the festive spirit with a crunchy, brown sugar and oat streusel for wonderfully added texture and sweetness. Johnny's Apple Bake will get everyone back to the table for dessert, no matter if they've already said they can't possibly eat another bite!

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#7. Autumn Delight Cheesecake

Cheesecake may not be a traditional Thanksgiving dessert, but this cheesecake will absolutely change your mind! Autumn Delight Cheesecake features a light, creamy, and cool cream cheese filling, topped with cinnamon apples for a touch of seasonal warmth. With a crumbly, cinnamon-y crust beneath it, Autumn Delight Cheesecake tastes the way the changing leaves make you feel. Everyone who sees and tastes this cheesecake will certainly feel that same awe!

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#8. Pumpkin Lovers Cobbler

Pumpkin Lovers Cobbler sounds like some madly delicious mad science: take the favorite parts of two beloved Thanksgiving desserts — the crunchy, sweet, and nutty topping of apple crisp and the creamy, smooth, and bright autumnal filling of pumpkin pie — and combine them. One bite of Pumpkin Lovers Cobbler will have you declaring yourself a pumpkin lover, if you're not already! It's sure to spice up your dessert course!

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#9. Traditional Pecan Pie

For such a classic Thanksgiving dessert, Traditional Pecan Pie is remarkably easy to whip together; it's perfect for last-minute preparations or busy schedules! What's more, it's scrumptious — with molasses' sweet smokiness and the nutty crunch of buttery pecans in every mouthful. Traditional Pecan Pie is a captivatingly sweet confection that makes people happy regardless of the occasion. Be prepared for a chorus of "mmmmm" when you serve this up!

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#10. Apple Fritters

Not all that glitters is gold, but these Apple Fritters absolutely taste like gold! Coated in a cool and glittering glaze, the dough is moist, rich, and infused with cinnamon warmth. Fresh, sweet bites of apple swirl within every inch of these Apple Fritters, making them fruity and fantastic. These treats are perfect for Thanksgiving dessert, Christmas breakfast, or for just enjoying the autumn and winter in your home. It's easy to see why people flip for Apple Fritters!

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#11. Apple Slab Pie

Apple Slab Pie is a slam dunk of a dessert! It gets its unique name for its shape: instead of the typical round pie shape, Apple Slab Pie lays out its buttery, flaky crust and sweet, cinnamon-infused fruit filling as... well, a slab. This makes the pie look distinct, delectable, and definitely worth digging into! It's perfect for sharing and for impressing everyone at the party! Don't forget the ice cream!

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#12. Cranberry Pie

Don't overlook this tasty seasonal treat! Truthfully, Cranberry Pie takes cranberry-lovin' to a whole new level and we have fallin' head over heels for it! Perched atop a homemade flaky pie crust, these delightfully and uniquely tart cranberries are expertly seasoned with orange zest, orange juice, some ginger, and a touch of vanilla, then baked until bubbly for the best cranberry presentation around. Good things take time and Cranberry Pie is worth every second; truth be told, it will disappear in a heartbeat! Don't you just love a good pie?!

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