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Thanksgiving Dessert Ideas

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As the crisp autumn air heralds the arrival of November, our thoughts naturally turn to the most anticipated feast of the year – Thanksgiving. This cherished holiday, steeped in tradition, gathers friends and family around tables laden with delectable dishes, each one symbolizing gratitude and togetherness. And what would Thanksgiving be without the grand finale, the pièce de résistance that tantalizes our taste buds and warms our hearts? That’s right, it’s time to delve into the world of Thanksgiving desserts, where sweet, spiced, and indulgent creations take center stage, capping off the festivities with a delightful flourish.

Today, we’ll explore the mouthwatering array of Thanksgiving desserts, from classic pumpkin pies to innovative twists on traditional favorites, ensuring that your holiday season ends on the sweetest note possible. Today I’ve rounded up 10 Thanksgiving desserts that are so delicious, they’ll be the star of the whole meal!

pumpkin pie
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Pumpkin Pie. Obviously pumpkin pie is the first Thanksgiving dessert on my list because it’s a classic and everyone loves it! This version will blow even grandma’s recipe out of the water!

Pumpkin Pie
Obviously pumpkin pie is the first Thanksgiving dessert on my list because it’s a classic and everyone loves it! This version will blow even grandma’s recipe out of the water!
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Pumpkin Pie
pumpkin ice cream pie
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Pumpkin Ice Cream Pie. If you love pumpkin pie but want to switch things up a little, you’ll love this spin!

Pumpkin Ice Cream Pie
After all, a pumpkin cookbook needs to nail the pumpkin pie. Thankfully this pie is stress-free. It has a buttery, graham cracker crust that’s fast, easy, and the crunchy crumbs are the perfect contrast to the creamy filling. Best of all, no traditional pie crust to make, roll out, or fuss with.
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pumpkin ice cream pie
No Bake Cranberry Pie
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No Bake Cranberry Pie. Cranberries definitely remind me of Thanksgiving but I don’t often see them being used as a dessert. This cranberry pie is unique, AND you don’t even have to bake it!

No Bake Cranberry Pie
Our no bake cranberry pie is fluffy, delicious and way too easy to make for the Thanksgiving and Christmas. Happy Holidays!
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no bake cranberry pie
Pumpkin Oreo Cheesecake
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Pumpkin Oreo Cheesecake. This double layered pumpkin oreo cheesecake will give even the Cheesecake Factory a run for their money!

Pumpkin Oreo Cheesecake
PUMPKIN CHEESECAKE WITH DOUBLE LAYERS OF CHEESECAKE, SANDWICHED IN BETWEEN OREOS AND DRIZZLED WITH CHOCOLATE IS THE BEST PUMPKIN ANYTHING
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pumpkin oreo cheesecake
pecan pie bark
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Pecan Pie Bark. Switch things up this year and make a pecan pie bark instead of a pie! It only has four ingredients and you can make it in minutes.

Pecan Pie Bark
This Pecan Pie Bark is so incredibly good and it just can’t get any easier to make. This is the perfect creative dessert recipe for the holidays.
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pecan pie bark
Pecan Cobbler
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Pecan Cobbler. Who doesn’t love a delicious, moist, and warm pecan cobbler? It has a fluffy texture and the caramel is extra rich!

Pecan Cobbler
This Pecan Cobbler is a must-have on your dessert list! It’s packed with crunchy pecans and oozing with gooey caramel.
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Pecan Cobbler
Pumpkin Smores Cupcakes
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Pumpkin Smores Cupcakes. Smores are hands down my favorite thing on this planet. Add in some pumpkin and you’ve created yourself the perfect Thanksgiving concoction!

Pumpkin S’mores Cupcakes
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Pumpkin Smores Cupcakes
pie fudge
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Pumpkin Bars. These pumpkin bars are fudgy, rich, and super satisfying. Imagine pumpkin fudge meets pumpkin brownie. I’m sold.

Fudgy Pumpkin Bars with Vanilla Bean Browned Butter Glaze
Dense pumpkin bars so soft they’re like biting into pumpkin fudge!! The glaze is ahh-mazing!!!
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Pumpkin Bars
GOOEY PUMPKIN SPICE LATTE CHOCOLATE PUDDING CAKE
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Pumpkin Spiced Latte Chocolate Pudding Cake. Here’s a great out-of-the-box out of the ordinary Thanksgiving dessert for you to whip up this year. First of all, it’s vegan AND gluten free so even your pickiest guests with food allergies like me can enjoy it! Think pumpkin, chocolate, and brewed coffee, yum!

GOOEY PUMPKIN SPICE LATTE CHOCOLATE PUDDING CAKE
Pumpkin + chocolate + brewed coffee + pumpkin pie spices + almond milk = heaven in a dish!
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