27 Easy Thanksgiving Dessert Recipes You’ll Be Thankful Are Not Pies

Name: 27 Easy Thanksgiving Dessert Recipes You’ll Be Thankful Are Not Pies
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: CT30M
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Thanksgiving Desserts
Ingredients: Chocolate; nutella; sugar; pumpkin; toffee; pecans; cream cheese; apples; cinnamon; honey

Grace Lee

Nov 15, 2022

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It's 2022; changing up Thanksgiving staple dishes is totally cool. The time is now to serve stuffing cups and mashed cauliflower puree, but do you dare go beyond the classic pumpkin or apple pie? The answer is yes. There are so many new ways to incorporate your favorite Thanksgiving ingredients that you might as well try them all! (Well, as many as you can anyway).

You can always opt for new takes on apple crisp, unique pecan recipes, and pumpkin pie alternatives. Or, if you'd rather skip the pies altogether, try something completely new. Here are some of the best Thanksgiving desserts that break the mold and taste delicious while doing so.

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Turkey Berries

Recipe: by Chef Genevieve

6 Strawberries
12 toothpicks
1 Bag Ghirardelli DARK melting wafers
12 pretzel sticks (trimmed to 2/3 the length)
18 mini marshmallows
White melting chocolate (optional)
Gold edible luster dust (optional)

DIRECTIONS:

Skewer your strawberries then trim pretzel sticks 1/3 the way down, quickly dip cut side of pretzel in water then through 2 mini marshmallows. Trim if needed.
Melt dark melting wafers according to package direction and use the chocolate to secure the leg to the strawberry. Repeat on the other side.
Cut a mini marshmallow in half diagonally then press on as your wings
Once chocolate has set, fully submerge the strawberry in the chocolate. Allow excess chocolate to drip off.
Allow to dry on parchment paper. For an extra touch, dip the leg tips in white chocolate to resemble turkey frills and brush on edible gold dust to give a roasted look.

Pumpkin Dessert Ideas for Thanksgiving

Pumpkin Pie Spiced Toffee

Don't want to deal with any leftovers? This crispy pumpkin-spice toffee is one of our favorite Thanksgiving desserts that aren't pie because it's easy for people to take home in bags. Give some to your friends, your family, and your neighbors! (via Brit + Co)

Einkorn Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies

These aren't your average cookies. Not only are they packed with pumpkin flavor, but they're fluffy like cake instead of dense like other chocolate chip cookie recipes. One thing you'll want to note is that this recipe is specified for Einkorn flour (which hasn't been hybridized, meaning it's full of health benefits and flavor), so if you use another kind, you'll want to follow Kaetlyn's instructions on ratios. (via Calico + Twine)

Pumpkin Pie Brownies

Boxed brownie mix (which is already a good Thanksgiving dessert) gets a gooey upgrade when layered with pumpkin, cream cheese, and warming spices. (via The Cookie Rookie)

Nutella-Stuffed Pumpkin Beignets

Reason 8,453 why Nutella makes everything better: these plump and pillowy pumpkin beignets. Your guests will love the look of these fun Thanksgiving desserts, but they'll really freak out when they take a bite from the gooey center. (via Half-Baked Harvest)

Baked Pumpkin Churros

When churros and hot fudge are involved, there will always be room for dessert. (via Cooking Classy)

Easy Apple Dessert Ideas to Satisfy the Sweet Tooth

Apple Dumplings With Sparkling Apple Cider Sauce

Sparkling apple cider, butter, and brown sugar form a sticky sauce when baked with soft apple dumplings. If you listen closely, you can practically hear the dumplings begging to be heaped with ice cream. (via Sweet Cayenne)

Apple Fritter Bread

Here's a five-ingredient dessert that won't let you down — and it even has fresh fruit to boot. (via Crazy for Crust)

(Cheese)cakes Make Awesome Thanksgiving Dessert Ideas

Goat Cheese Cheesecake With Honey-Cinnamon Apples

Turn your favorite charcuterie-board combo into dessert with a rich and sweet goat cheese filling, sliced apples, and honey-cinnamon syrup that is definitely a Thanksgiving dessert to impress. (via Food Faith Fitness)

Pumpkin Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting

When there's a crowd, you can't go wrong with a sheet cake. (via The Recipe Critic)

Glazed Buttermilk Donut Bundt Cake

Why buy a dozen donuts when you can make a giant one? This unique cake is made with oat flour, buttermilk, and nutmeg. (via The View From Great Island)

Nutella Gooey Butter Cake

It's only logical to end an extremely large meal with an extremely rich dessert. (via Spicy Southern Kitchen)

Gluten-Free Chocolate Cupcakes

If you want the taste of a cake without committing to a huge slice, opt for cupcakes instead! They're delicious, they're bite-sized, and they make the perfect Thanksgiving dessert. (via Brit + Co)

Rum Cake

Few things are better than a moist and boozy bundt with a buttery sauce. (via Averie Cooks)

Pumpkin Roll

If you want an elegant Thanksgiving dessert that doubles as dessert and a centerpiece, go with this pumpkin roll, which looks complex but is beginner-friendly. (via The Recipe Critic)