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Home » Best Of » 19 Thanksgiving Desserts Even Better Than Pumpkin Pie

19 Thanksgiving Desserts Even Better Than Pumpkin Pie

Modified: Nov 21, 2025 by Molly Pisula · Published: Nov 22, 2025 · As an Amazon affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

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Thanksgiving dessert doesn’t have to begin and end with pumpkin pie—there are so many other delicious ways to finish the feast. From elegant classics to cozy, crowd-pleasing treats, these recipes bring bold flavors, gorgeous textures, and plenty of seasonal charm. Whether you’re hosting a big gathering or bringing a dish to share, these sweets guarantee a memorable finale to your holiday meal.

Biscoff Cheesecake

Biscoff Cheesecake. Photo credit: Vanilla Bean Cuisine.

This Biscoff Cheesecake delivers holiday magic in every bite—creamy, cozy, and kissed with warm spice. A buttery Biscoff crust and cookie butter filling give it a light gingerbread vibe that makes it impossible to resist.
Get the Recipe: Biscoff Cheesecake

Vanilla Bean Crème Brûlée

Vanilla Bean Crème Brûlée. Photo credit: Vanilla Bean Cuisine.

If you want a show-stopping dessert that’s secretly simple, this Crème Brûlée is your winner. Silky vanilla custard hides beneath a perfectly crackly caramelized sugar top. It’s timeless, elegant, and wildly delicious.
Get the Recipe: Vanilla Bean Crème Brûlée

Best Chocolate Mousse Recipe for Chocolate Lovers

Best Chocolate Mousse Recipe for Chocolate Lovers. Photo credit: Vanilla Bean Cuisine.

This Chocolate Mousse is pure decadence: rich, airy, and packed with deep chocolate flavor. A classic French dessert you can make ahead, and one that never fails to wow a crowd.
Get the Recipe: Best Chocolate Mousse Recipe for Chocolate Lovers

Step-by-Step Apple Galette Recipe

Step-by-Step Apple Galette Recipe. Photo credit: Vanilla Bean Cuisine.

This Apple Galette brings all the cozy flavors of apple pie without the fuss. Rustic, flaky, and beautifully simple, it’s a fall dessert that belongs on every holiday table.
Get the Recipe: Step-by-Step Apple Galette Recipe

Crème Brûlée Cheesecake

Crème Brûlée Cheesecake. Photo credit: Vanilla Bean Cuisine.

Crème Brûlée Cheesecake combines the best of both worlds—lush, creamy cheesecake topped with a shatteringly crisp layer of caramelized sugar. It’s luxurious, memorable, and shockingly easy to pull off.
Get the Recipe: Crème Brûlée Cheesecake

Classic French Apple Cake

Classic French Apple Cake. Photo credit: Vanilla Bean Cuisine.

This French Apple Cake is buttery, tender, and full of apple flavor with just a hint of dark rum. A classic, unfussy dessert that’s perfect for brunch, tea time, or any holiday gathering.
Get the Recipe: Classic French Apple Cake

Chocolate Chess Pie

Chocolate Chess Pie. Photo credit: Stetted.

Old-fashioned chocolate chess pie is rich, fudgy, and deeply nostalgic. This Southern classic delivers bold chocolate flavor in a simple, irresistible filling.
Get the Recipe: Chocolate Chess Pie

Easy Pumpkin Dump Cake

Easy Pumpkin Dump Cake. Photo credit: Blackberry Babe.

Blackberry Babe’s Pumpkin Dump Cake mixes pumpkin purée with cake mix and warm spices for a quick fall dessert with maximum payoff. Cozy, simple, and ideal when you want something festive without the fuss.
Get the Recipe: Easy Pumpkin Dump Cake

Cherry Cheesecake Pull Apart Loaf

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Cherry Cheesecake Pull Apart Loaf. Photo credit: The Kitchen Magpie.

This Cherry Cheesecake Pull-Apart Loaf is sweet, creamy, and wonderfully shareable. An easy dessert that tastes like cherry cheesecake wrapped in soft, buttery bread.
Get the Recipe: Cherry Cheesecake Pull Apart Loaf

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bars

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bars. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

These pumpkin chocolate chip bars are soft, spiced, and loaded with melty chocolate. An effortless fall treat that’s guaranteed to disappear fast.
Get the Recipe: Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bars

Maple Blueberry Crisp

Maple Blueberry Crisp. Photo credit: Blackberry Babe.

Maple blueberry crisp combines juicy blueberries and maple syrup under a golden oat-almond crumble. Warm, comforting, and full of irresistible texture, it’s a perfect dessert for chilly nights.
Get the Recipe: Maple Blueberry Crisp

Soft And Chewy Pumpkin Spiced Cookies

Soft And Chewy Pumpkin Spiced Cookies. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

These pumpkin spice cookies are soft, chewy, and coated in cinnamon sugar. Made with real pumpkin and warm spices, they’re everything you crave in fall.
Get the Recipe: Soft And Chewy Pumpkin Spiced Cookies

Libby's Pumpkin Roll

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Libby's Pumpkin Roll. Photo credit: The Kitchen Magpie.

This pumpkin dessert is rich, dense, and bursting with true pumpkin flavor—simple ingredients, big payoff. A must-try for pumpkin lovers.
Get the Recipe: Libby's Pumpkin Roll

Gooey Pecan Bars With Buttery Shortbread Crust For a Crowd

Gooey Pecan Bars With Buttery Shortbread Crust For a Crowd. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

These Southern pecan pie bars pack all the gooey pecan pie flavor into an easier, hand-held treat. Buttery, nutty, and perfect for sharing, they’re destined to become a holiday favorite.
Get the Recipe: Gooey Pecan Bars With Buttery Shortbread Crust For a Crowd

Cranberry Tartlets

Cranberry Tartlets. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

These homemade cranberry tartlets are festive, sweet-tart, and adorable on any holiday dessert table. Easy to assemble and big on flavor, they’re perfect for Thanksgiving or Christmas.
Get the Recipe: Cranberry Tartlets

Olive Garden Pumpkin Cheesecake

Olive Garden Pumpkin Cheesecake. Photo credit: CopyKat Recipes.

This pumpkin cheesecake features a gingersnap crust, creamy pumpkin filling, and fluffy whipped cream on top. A seasonal copycat of the Olive Garden favorite—now yours anytime.
Get the Recipe: Olive Garden Pumpkin Cheesecake

Pumpkin Bread Pudding

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Pumpkin Bread Pudding. Photo credit: The Kitchen Magpie.

This pumpkin bread pudding is warm, custardy, and unbelievably easy. With just a few ingredients and make-ahead options, it works beautifully for breakfast or dessert.
Get the Recipe: Pumpkin Bread Pudding

Caramel Apple Slab Pie

Caramel Apple Slab Pie. Photo credit: Stetted.

Caramel apple slab pie is everything you love about apple pie, but sized to feed a crowd. Sweet, rich, and perfect for potlucks, parties, and fall gatherings.
Get the Recipe: Caramel Apple Slab Pie

Cranberry Fluff

Cranberry Fluff. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

Cranberry fluff is sweet, tangy, creamy, and irresistibly festive. A holiday favorite that works as either a dessert or a side dish for Thanksgiving or Christmas.
Get the Recipe: Cranberry Fluff

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