Looking for the perfect Thanksgiving dessert recipe? We’ve got over 35 desserts that range from pumpkin to pecan, to chocolate pies! You’re bound to find something new to bake this year!
When planning the perfect Thanksgiving menu, so much time is put into the turkey and Thanksgiving sides.
But we all know that dessert is important too.
Whether you’re a traditional pumpkin pie eater, or just love something sweet, we’ve rounded up some of our favorite holiday treats.
So why not try something new this year (yes, you can still have your pecan pie…with a side of apple crumble)!
35+ Thanksgiving Dessert Recipes
Whether you're hosting Thanksgiving, heading to a "Friendsgiving", or just need a good dessert for a Thanksgiving themed potluck, I've got a dessert perfect for you!
Pumpkin Pie
The best (and easiest) Pumpkin Pie recipe you’ll need this holiday season. Make Thanksgiving dessert in no time at all with this delicious pie recipe!
Pumpkin Crumb Cake
Pumpkin Crumb Cake – All the classic taste of pumpkin cake topped with cinnamon crumb and a sweet cream cheese glaze. Nothing says “fall” like a slice of this pumpkin coffee cake.
Pumpkin Spice Rice Krispie Treats
Your favorite childhood treat gets the pumpkin spice treatment! Pumpkin Spice Rice Krispie Treats made with instant JELL-O pudding, pumpkin spice mix, and topped with melted white chocolate.
Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies
Chewy Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies with White Chocolate Morsels and Maple Glaze need a place in your cookie jar this fall! These are everything I love about autumn baked into one amazingly tasty treat.
Pumpkin Bread
A copycat Starbucks Pumpkin Bread recipe you can make at home! This moist Pumpkin Bread topped with pumpkin seeds tastes like a slice of autumn heaven, and it’s so easy to make at home!
Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls
Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls – Swirls of gooey, buttery, cinnamon sugar bliss with real pumpkin baked in to every bite. These are the best ever cinnamon rolls to make in the fall!
Pumpkin Roll
If you’re looking for an impressive pumpkin dessert that looks as good as it tastes, Pumpkin Roll is the answer! Made with real pumpkin and swirls of cream cheese frosting, this cake is pure pumpkin perfection.
Pumpkin Hand Pies with a Maple Walnut Glaze
These Pumpkin Hand Pies are the perfect fall treat! The flaky crust and nutty pumpkin pie filling are the perfect combo in a hand pie, plus they’ve got a wonderful maple walnut glaze!
Apple Hand Pies
These Glazed Apple Hand Pies are the perfect fall treat. And in about 30 minutes, you’ll have one of these delicious baked treats in your hands!
Mini Pecan Pies {Hand Pies} Recipe
Mini Pecan Pies, or Pecan Hand Pies, are the perfect Thanksgiving dessert recipe. Freezer friendly and easy to make, your family will LOVE these treats.
Caramel Apple Empanadas Recipe
Easy Caramel Apple Empanadas recipe with a sweet cheesecake filling. Baked, not fried, and ready in no time! These apple hand pies will be devoured quickly!
French Silk Pie Recipe
Smooth and decadent, French Silk Pie is a chocolate lovers dream! You’ll love the flaky pie crust, topped with smooth and silky chocolate!
Apple Pecan Cups
Bite sized Apple Pecan cups filled with apples, pecans and gooey caramelized glaze. Sprinkle with powdered sugar and enjoy this delicious fall treat! A cream cheese cookie crust surrounds the gooey apple filling that’s sweetened with brown sugar and almost overflowing with crunchy pecans.
No Bake Oreo Cheesecake
When you’re looking for an easy dessert, this No Bake Oreo Cheesecake recipe is a creamy, flavorful pie! Easy to throw together for a delicious treat!
Instant Pot Pumpkin Cheesecake
Instant Pot Pumpkin Cheesecake is the creamiest, silky smooth, fall dessert you’ve been craving. Transform your Thanksgiving dessert table with this easy pressure cooker dessert recipe!
Caramel Apple Cheesecakes
Mini Caramel Apple Cheesecakes are delicious, individual cheesecakes with a brown sugar streusel and caramel glaze. Easy to make too!
Mini Cherry Cheesecakes
These Mini Cherry Cheesecakes show up at all holidays in our family. Just like a full-size cheesecake, these bite-sized treats are packed with creamy flavor! Add your favorite pie filling topper!
Chocolate Cobbler
This classic, southern Chocolate Cobbler recipe has a rich, fudgy sauce topped with a decadent brownie-like topping! On its own or topped with vanilla ice cream, this easy dessert is chocolate heaven.
Easy Apple Crumble Recipe
This easy Apple Crumble recipe is true comfort food with sweet caramelized apple filling and crunchy cinnamon topping. Total crowd pleaser and ready in under an hour!
Pumpkin Cheesecake Cake
Pumpkin Cheesecake Cake: two layers of delicious pumpkin cake with a creamy cheesecake center. Frosted with cream cheese frosting! You’ll love this holiday dessert.
No Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake Recipe
This No Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake Recipe is the perfect holiday dessert. Easy gingersnap crust with a creamy pumpkin cheesecake filling chock full of chocolate chips!
Pumpkin Magic Cake Recipe
Pumpkin Magic Cake is a must for the holidays. The yellow cake and pumpkin pie layers magically separate into a delicious treat.
Caramel Apple Bundt Cake
This Caramel Apple Bundt Cake is the perfect breakfast cake or dessert recipe! Packed with apples, cinnamon and brown sugar, it’s the caramel frosting that’s truly the “icing on the cake.”
Pumpkin Cream Cheese Bundt Cake Recipe
How about baking up a Pumpkin Cream Cheese Bundt Cake this fall? Your house will smell amazing with all those seasonal spices–and the taste of the cream cheese filling will knock your socks off.
Pumpkin Crunch Cake Recipe (dump cake)
Sweet and Salty, you’ll love this Pumpkin Dump Cake recipe. With layers of pumpkin pie filling, yellow cake mix, and pecans, this crunchy cake is a tried and true crowd pleaser!
Pecan Pie Cake
Delicious layers of homemade Spice Cake with a Pecan Pie filling. This Pecan Pie cake is topped with a creamy Brown Sugar frosting! Drooling yet?
Pumpkin Cupcakes with Maple and Toffee Frosting
Incredibly moist Pumpkin Cupcakes with Maple and Toffee Frosting are here to invade your fall baking plans! Fall spiced pumpkin cupcakes topped with cream cheese frosting that’s been flavored with maple and bits of toffee!
Pecan Tassies
Pecan Tassies are tart-like cookies featuring the flavors and textures of pecan pie. Delicious, tender, buttery crust, crunchy pecans, and brown-sugar filling, all in one bite.
Pecan Pie Cheesecake Bars
The layers on these Pecan Pie Cheesecake Bars are incredible! One tasty bite and you’ll fall in love! From the graham cracker crust, to the sweet cheesecake filling and the pecan pie topping, this holiday dessert receives rave reviews from everyone!
Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars
One bite of these Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars and you’ll be smitten! Cookie crust with creamy cheesecake filling, fresh apples, and a thick brown sugar streusel are topped with a drizzle of decadent caramel sauce!
Thanksgiving Cookie Cake
Chocolate Chip Cookie Pizza with mini M&M’S and a festive decoration on top make this Thanksgiving Cookie cake the star of your holiday dessert table.
Pecan Pie Blondies
Chewy, nutty Pecan Pie Blondies are the perfect Fall treat! Or bake them all year long!
Butter Pecan Frosted Pumpkin Bars
The moist Pumpkin Bars with a sweet Butter Pecan Frosting are the perfect holiday treat. Large pan of pumpkin bars topped with a creamy butter pecan frosting that will impress your family and friends!
Pecan Praline Candy Recipe
This buttery, brown sugar Southern candy is such a treat. Pecan Pralines are a classic that you have to try! Sweet and salty candy perfection.
Pecan Pie Truffles
Looking for something different to serve this holiday season? How about some Pecan Pie Truffles! Easy to make and reminiscent of the classic pecan pie, these nutty truffles fly off the table faster than you can say “pecan”.
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Truffles
The classic Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Truffle just got a touch of Pumpkin! These delicious truffles are full of fall spices and dipped in rich chocolate.
Pumpkin Spice Fudge
Soft and sweet fudge with the pumpkin spice flavor you crave! This Pumpkin Spice Fudge is here to make your fall celebrations more delicious.
Apple Pie Fudge
Soft and sweet, Apple Pie Fudge is the perfect bite sized version of the classic pie. Great for bake sales or sharing with friends, you’ll love this easy homemade fudge.
Pumpkin Pie Truffles
Pumpkin Truffles – The classic fall pie bite sized and coated with white chocolate! Pass around a plate of Pumpkin Pie Truffles after Thanksgiving dinner this year.
These desserts are amazing!! Thanks for such a great list. I don’t like pumpkin pie so I appreciate so many options.
Love all of these dessert ideas! Can be hard deciding which one to have for Thanksgiving!
So many wonderful choices! Shared with my sister as well – thank you!
Oh my GOSH! I am loving this list! Thank you!
These all look so good!! My favorite part of Thanksgiving!