As hard as it is to believe, Thanksgiving is just around the corner. That means a day of eating and indulging in amazing desserts. Weve rounded up 14 killer Thanksgiving desserts options for you that dont include pumpkin pie. We know traditional pumpkin pie is a crowd pleaser, but its time to get creative and whip up a new tasty treat guaranteed to satisfy your holiday sweet tooth.
Cream Cheese Pumpkin Bundt Cake
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Lets be honest, there isnt a dessert we dont like that has a cream cheese glaze to top it off. This decadent dessert not only is appealing to the eye but also will be the perfect sweet treat for Thanksgiving day. Snag the recipe from Chocolate With Grace.
Salted Caramel Apple Snickers Cake
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If this doesnt look good, you might need to put on your glasses. This rich, gooey, caramel drizzled dessert looks to die for. Trade in the traditional apple pie option for this gorgeous, three-layer cake. To take it up a notch, serve this delicious dessert with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, homemade whipped cream, and a caramel sauce drizzle. For the full recipe visit Half Baked Harvest.
Classic Carrot Cake
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Even though we have ditched the traditional pumpkin pie dessert option, there is always room for a classic carrot cake. Yes, we can pretend this is a healthy option due to the inclusion of a veggie but whos trying to be healthy this time of year anyways? For an amazing dessert from Alton Brown, check out The Food Network.
Pumpkin Snickerdoodles
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Not a cake or pie lover? Opt for the cookie option. Still seasoned with a holiday touch of pumpkin, these snickerdoodles will have your friends and family wanting more. Check out Cooking Classys website for this tasty recipe.
Inside out Smores Bars
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Were bringing the campfire right to your dessert table with these Inside out Smores bars. With the crunchy graham cracker and soft brownie, these decadent treats are sure to be a crowd favorite. Check out the full recipe on Tablespoon for all the details to making these yummy, gooey treats.
Apple Crisp Cookie Cups
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First off, are these not the cutest things youve ever seen? These apple stuffed crisp cookie cups are the perfect bite-size treat for your Thanksgiving feast. For the step-by-step directions and recipe, check out Delishs Apple Crisp Cookie Cups.
Bourbon-Pecan Pie
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We ditched the classic pumpkin pie option and what better to replace it with than this beautiful pecan pie. Even better, its infused with bourbon--yum! For the recipe for this Bourbon-Pecan Pie, go to Good Housekeeping now.
Pumpkin Mousse Parfaits
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Okay, okay. We admit, there has to be a little bit of pumpkin here and there. These pumpkin parfaits are the perfect option for the non-crust lover. Displaying the layered ingredients in clear shot glasses gives an added touch to display on your dessert table.
Peanut Butter Pie
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For all the peanut butter lovers out there--this ones for you! This pie is loaded with creamy, rich peanut butter and fluffed to perfection. Thank you Good Housekeeping for this one. We know this is going to be a crowd favorite.
Oatmeal Butterscotch Cookies
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Yum yum and more yum. These cookies are to die for. The butterscotch chips add the rich, buttery sweet taste that mixes perfectly with the slightly spiced oatmeal cookie, all baked to perfection. Your dessert table needs this cookie from Allrecipes.
Greek Yogurt Cheesecake with Pomegranate Syrup
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Graham cracker crust, tart cheesecake insides, and a drizzle of sweet pomegranate syrup? Count us in! This Bon Appetit cheesecake recipe takes classic cheesecake to a whole other level.
Peanut Butter Balls
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Simplicity rules with these peanut butter balls. Something about the peanut butter interior with the chocolate covered coat on the exterior makes these bite-size sweets so addicting. Mix up your treats on your Thanksgiving table and try these peanut butter balls.
Mini Chocolate Ganache Cakes
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It doesnt have to be Thanksgiving to make this decadent chocolate cake but its the perfect occasion to do so. For the full recipe on how to bake this to perfection, check out Oh Sweet Day!
Pumpkin Whoopie Pies
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These cake-like cookie sandwiches are a timeless crowd pleaser for all ages. Theyre loaded with fluffy, whipped filling for the perfect sweet treat. Check out Taste of Homes recipe for the steps to make these decadent sandwiches.
Try all of these 14 desserts perfect for your Thanksgiving feast!
Very unique recipes, I would love to make these.