Some said that Thanksgiving without dessert is like July Fourth without apple pie. And here I am, putting together the most amazing 31 dessert ideas for Thanksgiving to help you find the perfect one for your holiday dinner.
The smells of the holidays are everywhere. Even Safeway is baking apple pies and all kinds of bread and sweets. They all look delicious, but are they? Yes, they look okay, but do they compare with homemade?
Many families will be visiting, and it is imperative to have the absolute best desserts ready to feed everyone. Here are a few awesome Thanksgiving dessert recipes that you can't miss.
1. Brioche Raisin Bread Pudding
This raisin bread pudding is a perfect solution for a non-baker. It will be the easiest but the tastiest dessert you've ever made. Soft, flavorful, and moist bread pudding accompanied by sweet coffee sauce is all you need for this Thanksgiving or Christmas.
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2. No-churn chocolate chip ice cream
The recipe will be an ode to your favorite home-made no-churn ice cream of all time. This chocolate chip ice cream is extremely easy to accomplish with just three ingredients. The addition of a Mason jar makes the easy-peasy ice cream super convenient in terms of serving.
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3. Foolproof Basque burnt cheesecake
This recipe remains one of the most popular on my blog. Because of that, you should give it a try. It tastes delicious and is probably the easiest Thanksgiving dessert you've ever made.
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4. Creamy New York-style cheesecake
This classic version of creamy New York-style cheesecake is rich and delicious. This homemade cheesecake is made with the famous Philadelphia cheesecake, and the crust is made with Oreo cookies instead of traditional Graham crackers.
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5. Gingerbread cannoli phyllo dough cups
These Gingerbread Cannoli Phyllo Cups are a fun dessert to serve around the holidays! Instead of cannoli shells, this recipe uses store-bought phyllo cups filled with ricotta gingerbread cream. They take just 15 minutes to whip up and are so cute!
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6. Vegan double-layer pumpkin cheesecake
If you're looking for a vegan dessert idea for Thanksgiving, look no further. This double-layer vegan pumpkin cheesecake is lightly spiced, creamy and rich, and super easy to whip up! Make it a day or two ahead and serve it cold for a wonderful holiday dessert that pleases almost any palate!
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7. Chocolate ginger crinkle cookies
Chocolate Ginger Crinkle Cookies are a delicious twist. These cookies are a holiday delight, full of dark chocolate, spiciness, and a decadent fudgy interior.
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8. Gingerbread cake
Warm Gingerbread Cake topped with vanilla cream sauce, bananas and whipped cream. This easy gingerbread recipe could be your favorite holiday cake recipe ever!
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9. Cranberry cheesecake bars
Another dessert idea for Thanksgiving is these Festive Cheesecake Squares, which feature everyone’s favorite seasonal berries for the perfect sweetness and tang. Finished with a crumbly oatmeal topping, these treats are irresistible.
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10. Pumpkin pie bars with shortbread crust
These Pumpkin Pie Bars have the same flavors of a classic Pumpkin Pie except it’s much easier to make and made with an easy shortbread crust!
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11. Streusel strawberry jam bread
These mini jam-filling breads make a perfect breakfast or brunch on your Thanksgiving day. Let's brighten up your holiday with a fluffy, soft piece of sweet bread topped with a perfect amount of strawberry jam and streusel.
Get the recipe for Streusel strawberry jam bread
12. Gingerbread Bundt cake
This Gingerbread Bundt Cake smells just like the Holiday season. It's the perfect cake for celebrating the holidays, spiced with cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and nutmeg.
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13. Pumpkin spice ice cream
Move over pumpkin pie. A new pumpkin spice dessert is in town, giving the pie a run for its money. This pumpkin spice ice cream elevates the flavors of pumpkin spice latte to a whole new level. Who knew pumpkin could taste this good?
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14. Candied ginger cupcakes
These Candied Ginger Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting are the perfect dessert for Thanksgiving celebrations. Made from scratch using clove, cinnamon, applesauce, and candied ginger in the batter, these cupcakes are nice and moist with a hint of spice!
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15. Turkey donut race car
This is just one more awesome dessert idea for Thanksgiving. Let's build Thanksgiving desserts for kids with this fantastic, out-of-the-box idea: a turkey donut race car.
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16. Pumpkin chocolate croissant bread pudding
If you want a warm and comforting dessert for Thanksgiving dinner, this Pumpkin Chocolate Croissant Bread Pudding is the one! It's a rich bread pudding with a subtle pumpkin flavor and spices topped with sweet butterscotch sauce and vanilla ice cream.
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17. Cranberry oat cookies
These babies are gluten-free, dairy-free, with no processed sugar whatsoever. Nonetheless, these are the best cookies you've ever had.
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18. Creamy coconut panna cotta
This creamy coconut panna cotta may look fancy and somewhat intimidating, but it is easy to make. It is a quick Italian pudding-like dessert that is a perfect pick for a holiday dessert.
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19. Homemade caramel monkey bread
This warm, sticky, lightly crusted, and pulled-apart homemade caramel monkey bread recipe is a must-try. These little rich balls are coated in sweet, caramelized sugar and butter and then drizzled with confectioners' sugar glaze on top. Double the sweetness, triple the happiness!
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20. 3-Ingredient caramel flan
This 3-ingredient caramel flan is a very easy homemade baked custard dessert. It has a semi-firm and super smooth texture over a layer of sweet caramelized sugar. It will definitely be a crowd favorite at Thanksgiving dinner.
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Kathryn Donangelo
These recipes look so delicious! Thank you for putting this together, I cannot wait to try a few of them!
T.U
Thank you for such a kind compliment Kathryn 🙂
Julia
Lovely inspiration for upcoming Holidays:) Saving this one for sure!
T.U
Thank you Julia 🙂