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Thanksgiving Desserts That Aren’t Pie

By Laura Fuentes Updated Oct 23, 2024

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Looking for thanksgiving desserts that aren’t pie? This roster delivers an assortment of treats that will be the cherry on top of a delicious meal, no crusts needed.

We’re talking pumpkin spice, all things chocolate, and a few frozen treat ideas in between. The hardest part is deciding which ones to make!

Best Thanksgiving Dessert Recipes 

No Thanksgiving dinner is complete without something sweet, and the selection of recipes below features something for everyone, even those who only want a cup of something hot.

Ready to dive in? Let’s go!

pumpkin cookies being frosted with cream cheese icing
Pumpkin Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting
5 from 23 votes
Soft pumpkin cookies with cream cheese frosting are full of tangy cranberries and toasted walnuts for a yummy fall treat with coffee. 
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Cranberry Orange Bundt Cake
4.93 from 14 votes
A gorgeous, wow-worthy dessert made form a cake mix!
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pumpkin swirl brownies being cut into large pieces
Easy Pumpkin Brownies Recipe
4.86 from 47 votes
This pumpkin swirl brownies recipe is moist, delicious, and one your entire family will love!
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Pumpkin Creme Brulée
A beginners recipe for epic creme brulée made with simple, easy-to-find ingredients year-round, plus an extra layer of flavor from pumpkin puree and cinnamon! 
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frozen pumpkin pie
Frozen Pumpkin Pie Dessert
5 from 20 votes
This frozen pumpkin pie is like eating a slice of frosty pumpkin ice cream with a crumbly graham cracker and pecan crust.
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min apple pies on a white plate
Cupcake Pan Apples Pies
4.86 from 27 votes
These mini apple pies are the perfect bite-sized treat for fall. Bonus: they are super easy to make.
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Fudgy Brownies
5 from 14 votes
These fudgy chunky chocolate brownies are epic and will feed a crowd!
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Fudgy Chocolate Cookies
5 from 16 votes
These flourless chocolate cookies are fudgy and cake-like with crispy edges! 
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Pumpkin Spice Hot Chocolate
5 from 16 votes
Topped with whipped cream and a dash of cinnamon, pumpkin-spice cocoa is as fabulous as it sounds.
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blue mug of hot chocolate topped with cinnamon and whipped cream
Cinnamon Hot Chocolate
5 from 14 votes
This hot cocoa variation is a perfect fix for those who want to end their meal with something sweet, but keep it light.
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Thanksgiving Margarita
A delightful combination of fall flavors, in a Thanksgiving cocktail!
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How to Make Desserts Gluten-Free

If you’re hosting Thanksgiving this year or making desserts for a crowd, it’s always a good idea to have a couple of gluten-free options. Fortunately, the flour-based recipes in this list can be made with this 1:1 gluten-free all-purpose flour blend instead, it’s that simple!

The flourless chocolate cookies, cinnamon-roasted apples, and both hot cocoas since they are all naturally gluten-free.

Full Thanksgiving Dinner Menu

If you’re hosting the feast this year and want to create a spread of dishes that will have everyone coming back for seconds, you’ll find everything you need in my Thanksgiving Dinner Menu.

It is complete with appetizers, sides, the perfect roasted turkey, and of course, desserts, so you don’t have to think about what to make. The recipes are all there, along with a prep guide to make cooking a little easier for you.

Grab your copy here!

Thanksgiving Dinner Meal Plan & Guide

Inside this eBook, you’ll find 23 Thanksgiving recipes for easy entertaining. PLUS, done-for-you daily holiday prep, helpful kitchen notes, and hour-by-hour timing instructions for Thanksgiving day.

This digital download is like hiring a kitchen assistant to plan out an incredibly delicious menu for your family.

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