🥧 BLOG POST: Top 5 Thanksgiving Desserts (With Full Recipes!)

That Aren’t Just Pie (But Don’t Worry — Pie Lovers Are Covered!)

Thanksgiving dessert is where cozy fall flavors truly shine. Whether you love the classics or prefer something a little different, these five desserts bring warmth, nostalgia, and just the right amount of sweetness to your holiday table. Each recipe is simple, homestead-friendly, and perfect for making ahead.

Let’s bake something wonderful!

🎃 1. Classic Pumpkin Pie with Maple Whipped Cream

Ingredients

For the Pie Filling:

·         1 (15 oz) can pumpkin purée

·         1 cup evaporated milk or heavy cream

·         ¾ cup brown sugar

·         2 eggs

·         1 ½ tsp cinnamon

·         ½ tsp nutmeg

·         ½ tsp ginger

·         ¼ tsp cloves

·         ½ tsp salt

·         1 unbaked pie crust

For the Maple Whipped Cream:

·         1 cup heavy cream

·         2 tbsp pure maple syrup

·         ½ tsp vanilla

1.      Instructions

1.      Preheat oven to 425°F.

2.      Whisk together pumpkin, sugar, spices, eggs, and milk.

3.      Pour into your pie crust and bake 15 minutes.

4.      Reduce heat to 350°F and bake another 35–45 minutes until set.

5.      For the whipped cream, beat all topping ingredients until soft peaks form.

6.      Serve slices chilled or room-temp with a generous dollop.

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🍏 2. Salted Caramel Apple Crisp

Ingredients

For the Apple Filling:

·         6 cups peeled, sliced apples (Honeycrisp or Granny Smith)

·         ¼ cup sugar

·         1 tsp cinnamon

·         1 tsp lemon juice

·         Pinch of salt

For the Crisp Topping:

·         1 cup rolled oats

·         ½ cup flour

·         ½ cup brown sugar

·         ½ cup cold butter, cubed

·         Pinch of salt

Caramel:

·         Store-bought or homemade salted caramel sauce

Instructions

1.      Preheat oven to 350°F.

2.      Toss apples with sugar, cinnamon, lemon juice, and salt.

3.      In another bowl, work oats, flour, sugar, and butter into coarse crumbs.

4.      Layer apples in a baking dish, top with crumble.

5.      Bake 40 minutes until golden and bubbly.

6.      Drizzle with warm caramel before serving.

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🥜 3. Brown Sugar Pecan Pie Bars

Ingredients

Crust:

·         1 cup flour

·         ¼ cup sugar

·         ½ cup butter, softened

Pecan Filling:

·         ¾ cup brown sugar

·         ½ cup corn syrup or maple syrup

·         2 eggs

·         1 tbsp flour

·         1 tsp vanilla

·         1 ½ cups chopped pecans

Instructions

1.      Preheat oven to 350°F.

2.      Mix crust ingredients, press into greased 8×8 pan, bake 12 minutes.

3.      Whisk filling ingredients together and pour over crust.

4.      Bake 25–30 minutes until set.

5.      Cool fully before slicing into bars.

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🍁 4. No-Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake Cups

Ingredients

·         1 (8 oz) block cream cheese, softened

·         1 cup pumpkin purée

·         ½ cup powdered sugar

·         1 tsp cinnamon

·         ½ tsp nutmeg

·         ½ tsp vanilla

·         1 ½ cups whipped cream or whipped topping

·         1 ½ cups crushed gingersnap cookies

·         Extra whipped cream for topping

Instructions

1.      Beat cream cheese until smooth.

2.      Add pumpkin, sugar, spices, and vanilla.

3.      Fold in whipped cream.

4.      Layer cookie crumbs and cheesecake filling into small jars or cups.

5.      Chill at least 2 hours before serving.

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🍫 5. Hot Chocolate Brownies

·         Ingredients

·         1 box brownie mix or your favorite scratch brownie recipe

·         1 cup mini marshmallows

·         ½ cup chocolate chips

·         ¼ cup heavy cream

Instructions

1.      Prepare brownies as directed and bake.

2.      While still hot, sprinkle mini marshmallows over top.

3.      Broil 1–2 minutes until marshmallows are lightly toasted.

4.      Heat the cream and chocolate chips until melted, pour over top.

5.      Cool before slicing.

Thanksgiving dessert should feel special but never stressful. These five recipes are simple, comforting, and easy to make ahead so you can spend more time with family and less time in the kitchen. Whether you choose a classic pie or something no-bake and fun, you’re guaranteed a sweet ending to your holiday meal.