Looking for easy Thanksgiving desserts? Here’s a mix of pumpkin treats, apple desserts, cheesecakes, and rich chocolate ideas you can make for the holiday table. Simple, cozy, and perfect for sharing with family and friends.
Thanksgiving desserts are all about warm, cozy flavors—pumpkin, apple, cinnamon, and chocolate. Simple treats that feel perfect for the holiday table.
Whether you want something creamy, fruity, or extra chocolatey, these easy desserts fit right into any Thanksgiving menu.
Perfect for family dinners, Friendsgiving, or last-minute plans, these desserts are comforting, simple, and always a hit.
Pies recipes
1. Apple Galette
Rustic French Apple Tart
Recipe for an easy old-fashioned apple galette recipe with sweet shortcrust pastry, applesauce, and melting apples (for a 10-inch/25 cm tart, about 10 parts)
2. Chocolate Mousse Pie
No-Bake Chocolate Pie
Delicious no-bake chocolate pie with oreo cookie crust, chocolate mousse, whipped cream and chocolate curls (for a 9 inch / 23-25 cm diameter pie dish, about 12 servings
3. Lemon Meringue Pie
Lemon Meringue Pie
This classic lemon meringue pie is the perfect mix of tangy, sweet, and airy. Made with a buttery homemade crust, smooth lemon curd filling, and fluffy Swiss meringue topping, it's a show-stopping dessert that’s surprisingly simple to make. Yield: one 25 cm (10-inch) tart – about 8 slices
4. Key Lime Pie
Eggless Key Lime Pie
Easy Key lime pie recipe, made with a graham cracker crust and lemon filling made with condensed milk and lime juice (9 inch/ 22 cm pie plate - 10 - 12 slices)
5. Candy Cane Pie
Easy Candy Cane Pie
Delicious Christmas Candy Cane Pie with an Oreo crust, a pink marshmallow filling, and a whipped cream topping with candy cane pieces (for a 25 cm, 10-serving pie).
6. Walnut Pie
Easy Maple Walnut Pie
Delicious walnut pie with a crispy crust and a creamy and crunchy filling (for a 9 inch / 22 cm pie 10 slices)
7. Cinnamon Pie
Vanilla Cinnamon Pie
Delicious cinnamon pie recipe with a creamy and sweet cinnamon vanilla filling on a crispy pie crust (for a 9 inch/ 22 cm pie plate - 10-12 slices)
8. Pecan Pie
Maple Pecan Pie
Recipe of the traditional American pecan pie, easy and without corn syrup (for a 8-9 inch / 20-23 cm pie dish)
Apple Desserts
9. Apple Pie
Easy Classic American Apple Pie
This delicious apple pie is the Apple Pie, a sweet dough and a mixture of caramelized apples (6-8 parts for a 9 inch /23 cm diameter pan).
10. Apple Streusel Pie
Cinnamon Apple Streusel Pie
Dutch apple pie recipe with buttery pie crust, tender cinnamon apple filling and crispy crumble (for a 9 inch/22-24 cm pan 10 - 12 slices)
11. Apple Pie Cake
Apple Pie Cake
This Apple Pie Cake combines spiced cake layers, a sweet apple filling, mascarpone frosting, and a crunchy streusel. (6-inch cake/ serving 8-10)
12. Apple Pie Cupcakes
Apple Pie Cupcakes
These Apple Pie cupcakes bring all the flavors of classic apple pie into a soft, spiced cupcake. With a fluffy mascarpone frosting, warm apple filling, and a crunchy streusel topping, they’re the perfect cozy treat for fall! (for 12 cupcakes)
Pumpkin Desserts
13. Pumpkin Pie
Old Fashioned Pumpkin Pie
Recipe for the traditional American pumpkin pie, with a creamy and soft texture (for a 9 i nch / 23 cm diameter pie dish, about 10-12 parts)
14. Pumpkin Muffins
Easy Fresh Pumpkin Streusel Muffins
Delicious recipe for super moist pumpkin streusel muffins with a crunchy crumble topping (makes 12 - 14 muffins)
15. Pumpkin Bread
Easy Pumpkin Bread With Streusel Topping
How to make a delicious pumpkin bread with a crunchy cinnamon streusel topping (for a 10 inch/25 cm cake 10-12 slices)
Cheesecake Desserts
16. Chocolate Ganache Cheesecake
Chocolate Ganache Cheesecake
Triple chocolate cheesecake with oreo crust, chocolate cheesecake filling and chocolate ganache topping (for a 8 inch/ 20 cm springform pan)
17. Nutella Cheesecake
Nutella Cheesecake
A creamy chocolate–hazelnut cheesecake with a smooth texture, an Oreo crust, and a simple Nutella topping. Easy to slice, rich, and perfect for Nutella lovers. ( 8 - 9 inch springform pan)
18. New York Cheesecake
Classic New York Cheesecake
The best classic New York cheesecake recipe rich and cream with a graham cracker crust (for an 8-inch pan 10-12 slices)
19. Lemon Meringue Cheescake
Lemon Meringue Cheesecake
A baked lemon meringue cheesecake with a graham cracker crust, tangy lemon curd, and fluffy Swiss meringue. Made in a 20–22 cm (8–9 inch) springform pan for 8 to 10 servings—perfect for lemon lovers!
20. Hot Chocolate Cheesecake
Hot Chocolate Cheesecake
Hot Chocolate Cheesecake with an Oreo cookie crust, a sweet cocoa cheesecake filling, and a whipped cream and marshmallow topping (for an 8-inch pan, serves 8-10).
I hope you love these Thanksgiving recipes. If you make it, be sure to leave a comment and a rating so I know how you liked it. Happy Baking!
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20 Best Thanksgiving Desserts Recipes
Description
A mix of my best Thanksgiving desserts, from pies and apple treats to pumpkin bakes and creamy cheesecakes. Easy, cozy, and perfect for the holiday table.
Ingredients
Pie Recipes
- Apple Galette
- No -bake Chocolate Pie
- Lemon Meringue Pie
- Key Lime Pie
- Candy Cane Pie
- Walnut Pie
- Cinnamon Pie
- Pecan Pie
Apple Desserts
Pumpkin Desserts
Cheesecake Desserts
Instructions
Click on any dessert in the list to open the full recipe. Follow the step-by-step instructions on each page to make your dessert. And if you try one, don’t forget to leave a comment and a rating — it really helps others find the recipe!
Notes
- This round-up works for Thanksgiving, Friendsgiving, and holiday baking.
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