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    27 Irresistible Thanksgiving Dessert Ideas You Can’t Celebrate Without

    Published: Oct 27, 2024 by Barbara Curry

    Disclaimer: This post may contain affiliate links.

    If you’re still figuring out your Thanksgiving dessert ideas, I’ve got you covered! From classic pies to creative twists, these sweet treats are the perfect way to wrap up your holiday feast. Whether you’re craving something traditional or want to try something new, you’ll find a dessert here that’s sure to be a hit with everyone. Let’s just say your Thanksgiving won’t be complete without one (or more) of these!

    A Foolproof Sweet Potato Pie Recipe Made With Condensed Milk

    A Foolproof Sweet Potato Pie Recipe Made With Condensed Milk. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.


     

    Sweet Potato Pie with condensed milk, orange zest, and cinnamon makes for a creamy, flavorful dessert. Perfect for holidays or any time of year.
    Get the Recipe: A Foolproof Sweet Potato Pie Recipe Made With Condensed Milk

    Bourbon Chocolate Ganache Pecan Pie

    Bourbon Chocolate Ganache Pecan Pie. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

    Chocolate Pecan Pie is a fun twist on a beloved classic, made with a flaky pie crust, a chocolate ganache base, and a toasty pecan filling.
    Get the Recipe: Bourbon Chocolate Ganache Pecan Pie

    Homemade Peach Pie With Crumble Topping

    Homemade Peach Pie With Crumble Topping. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

    This Crumble Peach Pie has a buttery crust, juicy peach filling, and a sweet crumb topping that is begging for a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
    Get the Recipe: Homemade Peach Pie With Crumble Topping

    Holiday Eggnog Pie (Easy To Make!)

    A single slice of eggnog pie.
    Holiday Eggnog Pie (Easy To Make!). Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    This easy-to-make eggnog pie recipe has a creamy, custardy filling that comes together in 10 minutes for an old-fashioned holiday dessert.
    Get the Recipe: Holiday Eggnog Pie (Easy To Make!)

    Chocolate Walnut Kentucky Derby Pie (+ Bourbon Whipped Cream)

    A fork cutting a bite of derby pie.
    Chocolate Walnut Kentucky Derby Pie (+ Bourbon Whipped Cream). Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    This classic Derby Pie is made with a butter crust and a chocolate and walnut filling. lt’s like a chocolate chip cookie in pie form.
    Get the Recipe: Chocolate Walnut Kentucky Derby Pie (+ Bourbon Whipped Cream)

    The Creamiest No-Bake Coconut Cream Pie

    Coconut Cream Pie with a pie server.
    The Creamiest No-Bake Coconut Cream Pie. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    This no-bake coconut cream pie is easy to make with the creamiest custard layer & a graham cracker crust. Perfectly sweet – but not too sweet!
    Get the Recipe: The Cremieast No-Bake Coconut Cream Pie

    Homemade Blackberry Pie With Double Crust

    A top-down view of a partially eaten blackberry pie with a lattice crust on a wire cooling rack. The pie has a crispy golden-brown crust with juicy, dark purple filling. A bowl of whipped cream is placed nearby. Crumbs and a piece of pie are visible on the table.
    Homemade Blackberry Pie With Double Crust. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

    Enjoy a delicious Blackberry Pie with a buttery crust and a sweet-tart filling. Perfect for summer gatherings or a cozy dessert.
    Get the Recipe: Homemade Blackberry Pie With Double Crust

    Chocolate Pie With Cherries (Black Forest Pie)

    Cherries next to a slice of chocolate pie.
    Chocolate Pie With Cherries (Black Forest Pie). Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

    A chocolate lovers Black Forest Pie with a creamy chocolate filling between a layer of ganache and a layer of cherries.
    Get the Recipe: Chocolate Pie With Cherries (Black Forest Pie)

    Moist Apple Sheet Cake Recipe With Caramel Frosting

    Moist Apple Sheet Cake Recipe With Caramel Frosting. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

    This Caramel Apple Cake is made with spiced apples and rich homemade caramel frosting, like a caramel apple but you can eat it with a fork!
    Get the Recipe: Moist Apple Sheet Cake Recipe With Caramel Frosting

    Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars With Two Layers Of Cheesecake

    A pumpkin bar on a plate with a fork.
    Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars With Two Layers Of Cheesecake. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars are so EASY to make! Like like a cheesecake and a classic pumpkin pie put together. Full of the flavors of fall without any hassle.
    Get the Recipe: Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars With Two Layers Of Cheesecake

    Crock Pot Baked Apples With Raisins And Walnuts

    An individual baked apple on a plate next to caramel sauce.
    Crock Pot Baked Apples With Raisins And Walnuts. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Enjoy the flavors of cinnamon, walnuts and raisins as baked apples are slow-cooked in a crock pot creating the perfect Fall dessert.
    Get the Recipe: Crock Pot Baked Apples With Raisins And Walnuts

    Banana Foster French Toast Casserole

    A single serving of French toast with bananas.
    Banana Foster French Toast Casserole. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Banana French toast combines custardy overnight French toast casserole with caramelized bananas foster for a simple and elegant breakfast.
    Get the Recipe: Banana Foster French Toast Casserole

    Easy To Make Apple Cinnamon Yeast Rolls From Scratch

    Easy To Make Apple Cinnamon Yeast Rolls From Scratch. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    These Apple Cinnamon Yeast Rolls are made with a soft, yeasted dough, a sweet apple-pecan filling, and a rich cream cheese frosting.
    Get the Recipe: Easy To Make Apple Cinnamon Yeast Rolls From Scratch

    Pumpkin Cookies With Cream Cheese Frosting

    Iced pumpkin cookies on a cooking rack.
    Pumpkin Cookies With Cream Cheese Frosting. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

    These Pumpkin Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting are made with real pumpkin, warm spices, and a decadent cream cheese frosting.
    Get the Recipe: Pumpkin Cookies With Cream Cheese Frosting

    Double Chocolate Chunk Cookies With Pecans

    Double Chocolate Chunk Cookies With Pecans. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

    With their gooey texture and subtle touch of espresso, these chocolate cookies are nothing short of heavenly.
    Get the Recipe: Double Chocolate Chunk Cookies With Pecans

    Pecan Sticky Buns With Sweet Potatoes

    A platter of sticky buns next to some cups.
    Pecan Sticky Buns With Sweet Potatoes. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Sweet potatoes make a soft and tender cinnamon roll that is coated with a caramelized honey pecan glaze for an old fashioned sticky bun.
    Get the Recipe: Pecan Sticky Buns With Sweet Potatoes

    Brown Butter Banana Nut Bread Recipe With Vanilla Butter

    Sliced banana bread topped with vanilla butter.
    Brown Butter Banana Nut Bread Recipe With Vanilla Butter. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    This twist on classic banana bread adds brown butter which transforms the bread. Add vanilla infused butter for an unforgettable breakfast.
    Get the Recipe: Brown Butter Banana Nut Bread Recipe With Vanilla Butter

    Cinnamon Apple Blondies

    Apple blondies on a cooling rack.
    Cinnamon Apple Blondies. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    These are a softer version of a traditional blondie. Cinnamon spiced apples give them moisture and sweetness!
    Get the Recipe: Cinnamon Apple Blondies

    Just Sweet Enough Almond Sugar Cookies

    Just Sweet Enough Almond Sugar Cookies. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

    With their signature nutty flavor and extra sweetness from toffee bits, these Almond Cookies are a crispy delight.
    Get the Recipe: Just Sweet Enough Almond Sugar Cookies

    Chewy Rice Krispie Oatmeal Cookies

    Chewy Rice Krispie Oatmeal Cookies. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

    These chewy Rice Krispie Oatmeal Cookies have a crispy twist that are just what you need to shake up your baking routine.
    Get the Recipe: Chewy Rice Krispie Oatmeal Cookies

    Buttery Orange Rosemary Shortbread Cookies

    Baked shortbread squares on a serving tray.
    Buttery Orange Rosemary Shortbread Cookies. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

    Rich and buttery with just a hint of sweetness, these Orange Rosemary Shortbread Cookies have a subtle, but standout flavor.
    Get the Recipe: Buttery Orange Rosemary Shortbread Cookies

    Rhubarb Upside-Down Cake

    A slice of rhubarb pound cake.
    Rhubarb Upside-Down Cake. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Grab some fresh rhubarb and add it to a homemade sour cream pound cake for an amazing buttery cake topped with pecans and brown sugar.
    Get the Recipe: Rhubarb Upside-Down Cake

    Apple and Blackberry Crumble

    Two ramekins of apple blackberry crumble with an ice cream scoop and vanilla ice cream.
    Apple and Blackberry Crumble. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Two of my favorite fruits are combined in this Apple Blackberry Crumble Just the right amount of sweetness that doesn’t overpower the fruit.
    Get the Recipe: Apple and Blackberry Crumble

    Frosted Eggnog Cookies

    A rack of frosted eggnog cookies with cinnamon for sprinkling.
    Frosted Eggnog Cookies. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Frosted eggnog cookies recipe are soft, cake-like, holiday cookies baked for all eggnog lovers with a buttery eggnog frosting.
    Get the Recipe: Frosted Eggnog Cookies

    Warm Spiced Recipe For Pumpkin Dump Cake

    Warm Spiced Recipe For Pumpkin Dump Cake. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

    This easy recipe for Pumpkin Dump Cake is made with real pumpkin, classic pumpkin pie seasonings, brown sugar, cake mix, and chopped pecans.
    Get the Recipe: Warm Spiced Recipe For Pumpkin Dump Cake

    Creamy Pumpkin Vegan Cheesecake Recipe Tofutti

    Creamy Pumpkin Vegan Cheesecake Recipe Tofutti. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

    This creamy pumpkin vegan cheesecake recipe has a dairy-free creamy filling flavored with warm fall spices and a date-sweetened crust.
    Get the Recipe: Creamy Pumpkin Vegan Cheesecake Recipe Tofutti

    Lemon Snowflake Cookies (With Video)

    Lemon crinkle cookies on a cooling rack.
    Lemon Snowflake Cookies (With Video). Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Lemon crinkle cookies or snowflakes are a chewy lemony cookie coated in powdered sugar that give them a burst of island flavor in every bite.
    Get the Recipe: Lemon Snowflake Cookies (With Video)

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    Barbara Curry is the culinary adventurer of Butter & Baggage. With a dedicated enthusiasm for real butter made from happy cows she is in constant pursuit of delicious recipes and tasty dishes. She shares her experiences, ventures, and occasional misadventures because let’s face it things can get messy in any kitchen.

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