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    20 Dessert Ideas For Thanksgiving

    Nov 25, 2024 · By Tu · Last updated: Nov 25, 2024 · 12 Comments · This post may contain affiliate links

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    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

    a big slice of raisin bread pudding with coffee sauce

    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.

    Get the recipe for Brioche raisin bread pudding

    2. No-churn chocolate chip ice cream

    a Mason jar of no churn chocolate chip ice cream garnished with mint leaves and grapes

    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.

    Get the recipe for No-churn chocolate chip ice cream

    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.

    Get the recipe for Foolproof Basque burnt cheesecake

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    4. Creamy New York-style cheesecake

    a slice of NY cheesecake put on a white plate

    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.

    Get the recipe for Creamy New York-style cheesecake

    5. Gingerbread cannoli phyllo dough cups

    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!

    Get the recipe for Gingerbread Cannoli Phyllo Dough Cups

    6. Vegan double-layer pumpkin cheesecake

    a slice of vegan pumpkin cheesecake topped with whipping cream

    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!

    Get the recipe for Vegan double-layer pumpkin cheesecake

    7. Chocolate ginger crinkle cookies

    Chocolate Ginger Crinkle Cookies (Earthquake 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.

    Get the recipe for Chocolate ginger crinkle cookies

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    8. Gingerbread cake

    a slice of 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!

    Get the recipe for Gingerbread cake

    9. Cranberry cheesecake bars

    a cranberry cheesecake bar

    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.

    Get the recipe for Cranberry cheesecake bars

    10. Pumpkin pie bars with shortbread crust

    a pumpkin pie bar topped with whipping cream

    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!

    Get the recipe for Pumpkin pie bars with shortbread crust

    11. Streusel strawberry jam bread

    one streusel strawberry-filled 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

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    12. Gingerbread Bundt cake

    a 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.

    Get the recipe for Gingerbread Bundt cake

    13. Pumpkin spice ice cream

    a scoop of 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?

    Get the recipe for Pumpkin spice ice cream

    14. Candied ginger cupcakes

    3 candied ginger cupcakes with cream cheese frosting

    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!

    Get the recipe for Candied ginger cupcakes with cream cheese frosting

    15. Turkey donut race car

    a 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.

    Get the recipe for Turkey donut race car

    16. Pumpkin chocolate croissant bread pudding

    a pumpkin chocolate croissant bread pudding platter

    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. 

    Get the recipe for Pumpkin chocolate croissant bread pudding

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    17. Cranberry oat cookies

    a cranberry oat cookie is broken in half

    These babies are gluten-free, dairy-free, with no processed sugar whatsoever. Nonetheless, these are the best cookies you've ever had. 

    Get the recipe for Cranberry oat cookies

    18. Creamy coconut panna cotta

    a creamy coconut panna cotta put on a white plate and garnished with mint leaves

    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.

    Get the recipe for Creamy coconut panna cotta

    19. Homemade caramel monkey bread

    a close up of Homemade Caramel Monkey Bread from scratch

    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!

    Get the recipe for Homemade caramel monkey bread

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    20. 3-Ingredient caramel flan

    a caramel flan in a white plate

    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.

    Get the recipe for 3-ingredient caramel flan

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    1. Kathryn Donangelo

      October 27, 2020 at 10:19 pm

      These recipes look so delicious! Thank you for putting this together, I cannot wait to try a few of them!

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      • T.U

        October 28, 2020 at 1:25 am

        Thank you for such a kind compliment Kathryn 🙂

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    2. Julia

      October 27, 2020 at 8:23 am

      Lovely inspiration for upcoming Holidays:) Saving this one for sure!

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      • T.U

        October 27, 2020 at 3:22 pm

        Thank you Julia 🙂

        Reply

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