Thanksgiving Desserts to Delight Your Guests

Sure, the turkey gets all the holiday fame, but let’s be real – the desserts steal the show. We’re talking classic pies that practically scream tradition, and then these creative sweets cater to every taste bud’s secret desires. Holiday desserts are like the grand finale, even though we’re all stuffed by then. It’s that moment when the first slice is served that you realize the ham was excellent, but these desserts? They’re the real MVPs of the holidays!

Chocolate Tart

Close-up of chocolate tart with slice
Gluten Free Chocolate Tart. Photo credit: Seasonal Cravings.

Gluten free and full of chocolate flavor, this Chocolate Tart is perfect for holiday entertaining. Serve it with whipped cream and lots of pomegranate arils.
Get the Recipe: Gluten Free Chocolate Tart

Chocolate Pecan Pie Bars

Chocolate Pecan Pie bars on a serving tray
Gluten Free Chocolate Pecan Pie Bars. Photo credit: Seasonal Cravings.

These Gluten Free Chocolate Pecan Pie Bars are rich, sweet, and deliciously sticky. They can easily be made ahead of time and popped into the freezer.
Get the Recipe: Gluten Free Chocolate Pecan Pie Bars

Gluten Free Seven Layers Bars

Stack of Gluten Free Seven Layers Bars
Gluten Free Seven Layers Bars. Photo credit: Seasonal Cravings.

These Easy Gluten Free Seven Layers Bars are just what your holiday table needs. They are packed with layers of chocolate, coconut flakes, and pecans.
Get the Recipe: Gluten Free Seven Layers Bars

Chocolate Cake with Pumpkin Filling

Chocolate Cake with Chocolate Frosting on a cooling rack
Chocolate Cake with Pumpkin Filling. Photo credit: Seasonal Cravings.

Chocolate Cake with Pumpkin Filling is the perfect seasonal addition to your Thanksgiving table. A light, moist chocolate cake, filled with creamy sweet pumpkin filling and topped with a not too sweet chocolate ganache. Move over pumpkin pie!
Get the Recipe: Chocolate Cake with Pumpkin Filling

Pumpkin Cheesecake with Chocolate Graham Crust

A slice of Pumpkin Cheesecake on a plate with fork
Pumpkin Cheesecake with Chocolate Graham Crust. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

This delicious pumpkin cheesecake with chocolate graham crust is easy to prepare. The pumpkin cheesecake filling has the wonderful flavors of pumpkin, spices, vanilla, and cream cheese blend together beautifully. Consider this black bottom pumpkin cheesecake for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or the autumn.
Get the Recipe: Pumpkin Cheesecake with Chocolate Graham Crust

Salted Caramel Heart Center Snickerdoodles

Close-up shot of salted caramel heart center snickerdoodles on a tray
Salted Caramel Heart Center Snickerdoodles. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

How cute are these salted caramel heart center snickerdoodles – just adorable right? Each little cookie boasts a heart shaped brown butter caramel filling.
Get the Recipe: Salted Caramel Heart Center Snickerdoodles

Air Fryer Cornbread Cake with Candied Bacon and Honey Buttercream

A slice of Air fryer cornbread cake on a black plate
Air Fryer Cornbread Cake with Candied Bacon and Honey Buttercream. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

Cornbread is already delicious and let’s face it, everyone loves bacon! So how could this air fryer cornbread recipe with honey buttercream frosting be anything less than incredible! This sweet cornbread with icing is always a tasty addition to the menu.
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Cornbread Cake with Candied Bacon and Honey Buttercream

Easy Instant Pot Fireball Apple Shortcakes

Instant Pot fireball apple shortcakes on a stack of plates
Easy Instant Pot Fireball Apple Shortcakes. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

Looking for an Autumn Instant Pot dessert? Look no further – these Instant Pot Fireball apple shortcakes are a winning dish! It’s made with cinnamon apples soaked in Fireball whisky along with premade sponge cake dessert cups.
Get the Recipe: Easy Instant Pot Fireball Apple Shortcakes

Oreo Pie

Oreo Pie missing one slice
Oreo Pie. Photo credit: PinkWhen.

This smooth and creamy No-Bake Oreo Pie is made with a classic favorite cookie, and with its topping and filling, looks like a professional pie that everyone will be drooling over.
Get the Recipe: Oreo Pie

No Bake Chocolate Eclair Cake

Close up of the Chocolate Eclair Cake details
No Bake Chocolate Eclair Cake. Photo credit: PinkWhen.

This No Bake Chocolate Eclair Cake is a delicious and easy dessert that’s perfect for any time of the year. Made with layers of graham crackers, pudding, and more. If you love simple no bake desserts, this is the best and perfect for family gatherings.
Get the Recipe: No Bake Chocolate Eclair Cake

Air Fryer Apple Pie Bombs

Filling oozing out of Apple Pie Bomb
Air Fryer Apple Pie Bombs. Photo credit: PinkWhen.

Just when you thought that you’ve made it all, along comes this simple recipe for Air Fryer Apple Pie Bombs. They’re a fast and easy treat that is loaded down with flavor. They literally just take four ingredients to make as well!
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Apple Pie Bombs

Candy Corn Cheesecake Bars

Cheesecake bars topped with candy corns
Candy Corn Cheesecake Bars. Photo credit: PinkWhen.

Candy Corn Cheesecake Bars are a delicious and easy treat that screams all things fall! This simple and delicious recipe is made with a boxed cake mix, cream cheese, chunks of chocolate, and candy corn. Check out this fun and easy fall-themed dessert!
Get the Recipe: Candy Corn Cheesecake Bars

Pumpkin Cupcakes

Pumpkin cupcakes with pretty frosting
Pumpkin Cupcakes. Photo credit: Pass Me Some Tasty.

These are the most heavenly gluten-free pumpkin cupcakes topped with a simple cinnamon cream cheese frosting! These easy pumpkin cupcakes are perfectly spiced with all of the cozy fall flavors. They’re the perfect treat for a Halloween party, Thanksgiving dessert, or any fall-inspired event!
Get the Recipe: Pumpkin Cupcakes

Cranberry Pie

A slice of Cranberry Pie on a white plate
Cranberry Pie. Photo credit: The Gracious Pantry.

This delicious cranberry pie is so totally worthy of your holiday table!! The best part is, it’s a clean eating pie recipe, and the pie is so good, everyone will be raving about it!
Get the Recipe: Cranberry Pie

Brown Butter Pumpkin Blondies with Cream Cheese Frosting

Slices of Brown Butter Pumpkin Blondies with frosting
Brown Butter Pumpkin Blondies with Cream Cheese Frosting. Photo credit: The Gourmet Bon Vivant.

Savor the flavors of fall with these pumpkin blondies. With a delicious blend of warm spices and rich browned butter, these moist and tender blondies are the perfect treat for cozy moments. Topped with a velvety cream cheese frosting enriched with a touch of vanilla and cinnamon, each bite is a burst of autumn goodness.
Get the Recipe: Brown Butter Pumpkin Blondies with Cream Cheese Frosting

Pumpkin Chocolate Dessert Cups

Pumpkin Chocolate Dessert Cups on baking tray
Pumpkin Chocolate Dessert Cups. Photo credit: Delish Knowledge.

Pumpkin Chocolate Dessert Cups! You’ve gotta make these for Fall and Halloween. A chocolate cup base with creamy pumpkin filling, more chocolate and almonds.
Get the Recipe: Pumpkin Chocolate Dessert Cups

Baked Vegan Pumpkin Cheesecake

A slice of pumpkin cheesecake with toppings
Baked Vegan Pumpkin Cheesecake. Photo credit: My Pure Plants.

It is baked and oil-free, and I used only SIX whole foods ingredients (including homemade pumpkin puree) to make the filling. A truly festive and decadent dessert for your Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner.
Get the Recipe: Baked Vegan Pumpkin Cheesecake

Pumpkin Roll

A slice of pumpkin roll on a plate
Pumpkin Roll. Photo credit: Pear Tree Kitchen.

This Pumpkin Roll is a classic fall dessert that will please any pumpkin spice lover. This moist fall favorite is filled with a creamy frosting and rolled into a delicious spiral. It’s the perfect dessert for any occasion, from welcoming pumpkin spice season to Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Get the Recipe: Pumpkin Roll

No Bake Pecan Pie Cheesecake

Pecan Pie Cheesecake with sauce and topped with pecans
No Bake Pecan Pie Cheesecake. Photo credit: Urban Farmie.

This easy (but delectable!) 5 ingredient no bake pecan pie cheesecake can be made with just 30 minutes of active prep time. Vegan version also included!
Get the Recipe: No Bake Pecan Pie Cheesecake

Cranberry Curd Tart

Overhead shot of cranberry curd tart
Cranberry Curd Tart. Photo credit: Foodmap Everyday.

Our Low FODMAP Cranberry Curd Tart features a crisp, buttery tart crust made with ground blanched almonds, a tart/sweet cranberry curd filling which is accented with orange, and a toasted meringue topping. If you make one tart during the cooler months, we highly recommend this one! It is gorgeous – and really quite delicious, with contrasting textures as well.
Get the Recipe: Cranberry Curd Tart

Apple Sponge Cake

Closeup of Apple Sponge Cake sliced
Apple Sponge Cake. Photo credit: Lavender & Macarons.

Super delicious and moist Apple Sponge Cake, also called Russian Sharlotka will become your new favorite apple dessert. It’s so easy to make, topped with a sweet and crispy almond layer that literally melts in your mouth. Give this decadent fall treat a try and it won’t disappoint!
Get the Recipe: Apple Sponge Cake

Apple Pear Galettes with Pecan Streusel

Apple Pear Galettes on a plate
Apple Pear Galettes with Pecan Streusel. Photo credit: Pass Me Some Tasty.

Mini gluten-free apple pear galettes with cinnamon, nutmeg, & brown sugar are topped with a golden pecan streusel for a heavenly dessert.
Get the Recipe: Apple Pear Galettes with Pecan Streusel

Apple Pie Spring Rolls

Apple Pie Spring Rolls with whipped cream and ice cream
Apple Pie Spring Rolls. Photo credit: My Pure Plants.

Try our amazing apple pie spring rolls! Filled with grated apples and cinnamon, these crispy finger foods are easy to make any day of the week. They’re sure to become a favorite Friday tradition in no time!
Get the Recipe: Apple Pie Spring Rolls

Pecan Upside Down Cake

Whole Pecan Upside Down Cake that is sliced
Pecan Upside Down Cake. Photo credit: Spatula Desserts.

This exceptional Pecan Upside Down Cake is a perfect dessert for Fall or Thanksgiving; the excellent harmony of moist yogurt cake as the base and caramelised pecan topping! The cake can be made in any pan you have, even in a Bundt pan to turn it into a festive Pecan Upside Down Bundt cake for Thanksgiving!
Get the Recipe: Pecan Upside Down Cake

Pumpkin Tiramisu

One slice of Pumpkin Tiramisu on a plate
Pumpkin Tiramisu. Photo credit: Cheerful Cook.

Imagine biting into a heavenly blend of smooth mascarpone, sweet pumpkin puree, and coffee-dipped ladyfingers dusted with a hint of cocoa.
Get the Recipe: Pumpkin Tiramisu

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