No Thanksgiving dinner is complete without something sweet to end the meal. From creamy cheesecakes to flaky pies and festive cupcakes, these Thanksgiving desserts recipes bring comfort, tradition, and a touch of indulgence to your holiday table.
Why You’ll Love These Thanksgiving Dessert Ideas
These holiday desserts celebrate everything we love about fall, warm spices, rich textures, and cozy flavors. Each recipe is easy, festive, and perfect for both casual family dinners and elegant gatherings.
Classic Pumpkin Roll Dessert Recipe
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A soft, spiced pumpkin cake rolled with sweet cream cheese filling, a true Thanksgiving classic that always delights.
Ingredients: pumpkin puree, eggs, flour, sugar, cream cheese, powdered sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg.
How to Make:
- Bake pumpkin sponge cake and cool slightly.
- Spread cream cheese filling evenly.
- Roll tightly and chill before slicing.
Cheese Cracker Pumpkin Pie for Thanksgiving
Try this unique Cheese Cracker Pumpkin Pie
A creative twist on the traditional pumpkin pie with a buttery cheese cracker crust for that salty-sweet balance.
Ingredients: pumpkin puree, eggs, condensed milk, cinnamon, nutmeg, cheese crackers, butter.
How to Make:
- Crush crackers and mix with melted butter for crust.
- Fill with pumpkin mixture and bake.
- Cool and serve with whipped cream.
Apple Crumble Cheesecake Dessert
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Creamy cheesecake meets cinnamon-spiced apples and a buttery crumble topping, rich and comforting.
Ingredients: cream cheese, apples, sugar, cinnamon, graham crackers, butter, oats.
How to Make:
- Prepare crust and bake lightly.
- Add cheesecake filling and top with apple crumble.
- Bake until golden and cool completely.
Salted Caramel Apple Pie Cheesecake Recipe
Discover this Salted Caramel Apple Cheesecake
A decadent fusion of cheesecake and apple pie with layers of spiced apples and rich caramel drizzle.
Ingredients: cream cheese, apples, caramel sauce, graham crust, cinnamon, sea salt.
How to Make:
- Prepare crust and cheesecake layer.
- Add apple topping and bake.
- Chill and drizzle with caramel.
Apple Pie Cupcakes for Thanksgiving
Bake these festive Apple Pie Cupcakes
Mini cupcakes with warm apple filling and cinnamon buttercream, fun, festive, and easy for Thanksgiving gatherings.
Ingredients: flour, sugar, eggs, butter, apples, cinnamon, vanilla, frosting.
How to Make:
- Bake cupcakes and core centers.
- Fill with apple mixture.
- Frost with cinnamon buttercream.
Salted Maple Pie Dessert Recipe
Learn how to make this Salted Maple Pie
This creamy pie celebrates pure maple syrup with a pinch of sea salt, smooth, rich, and irresistible.
Ingredients: maple syrup, eggs, butter, heavy cream, pie crust, salt.
How to Make:
- Whisk filling and pour into crust.
- Bake until set.
- Sprinkle sea salt before serving.
Apple Cinnamon Blondies Recipe
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Chewy, buttery dessert bars with chunks of spiced apples, the perfect Thanksgiving treat.
Ingredients: flour, butter, brown sugar, apples, cinnamon, vanilla extract.
How to Make:
- Mix batter and fold in apple pieces.
- Bake until golden.
- Slice once cooled.
Cranberry Orange Curd Tart for Thanksgiving
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An elegant tart with tangy cranberry-orange curd in a buttery shell, bright, festive, and delicious.
Ingredients: cranberries, orange zest, sugar, butter, eggs, tart shell.
How to Make:
- Cook cranberries and orange zest for curd.
- Strain, add butter and eggs.
- Fill tart shell and chill before serving.
Cheesecake with Pumpkin Swirl Recipe
Try the Pumpkin Swirl Cheesecake recipe
A classic cheesecake with a beautiful pumpkin swirl, creamy, smooth, and full of fall flavor.
Ingredients: cream cheese, pumpkin puree, sugar, eggs, graham crust, cinnamon, vanilla.
How to Make:
- Prepare cheesecake batter and pumpkin mix.
- Swirl together and bake.
- Chill before slicing.
Pro Tips for Thanksgiving Desserts Recipes
Use quality spices for rich flavor. Cool cheesecakes fully before slicing. Add a pinch of salt to balance sweetness and garnish with whipped cream or caramel for a festive finish.
Serve These Holiday Thanksgiving Desserts Recipes With
Pair your Thanksgiving desserts with warm coffee, cider, or vanilla ice cream, the perfect finale to a cozy feast.
FAQs About Thanksgiving Desserts Recipes
Pumpkin pie, apple pie, cheesecakes, and spiced cakes are traditional favorites.
Yes! Cheesecakes and pies can be made one day ahead for easy serving.
Try sweet potato or butternut squash purée for a similar flavor.
Pre-bake (blind bake) the crust before filling.
Conclusion
These Thanksgiving desserts recipes combine classic flavors with creative twists. From cheesecakes and cupcakes to pies and blondies, each one brings warmth, comfort, and a sweet finish to your holiday table.
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