15 Desserts for Thanksgiving Dinner — delicious options to complete your holiday menu. Each recipe features multiple photos.
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Upside Down Pumpkin Pie | Melanie Makes
Rethink pumpkin pie with this easy Upside Down Pumpkin Pie. The pumpkin filling sits beneath a crunchy, buttery topping for a fun twist on the classic Thanksgiving dessert.
No Bake Chocolate Banana Cream Pie | Little Dairy on the Prairie
A luscious, no-bake combination of banana cream, cheesecake, and chocolate pudding. Smooth, creamy, and effortless — perfect for a stress-free holiday dessert.
Pecan Pie Bars | Neighbor Food
All the gooey, nutty flavor of pecan pie in easy-to-slice bars. These can be adapted to gluten-free diets so everyone at the table can enjoy them.
Easy Pumpkin Sheet Cake | Garnish & Glaze
A moist pumpkin sheet cake topped with cream cheese frosting — simple to make and ideal for feeding a crowd. A great addition to any Thanksgiving spread.
Triple Mocha Mud Pie | Diary of a Recipe Collector
A decadent three-layer chocolate pie with a crisp Oreo crust — bold coffee-chocolate flavors make this a memorable dessert.
Gingersnap Sweet Potato Mousse with Homemade Marshmallow Fluff | Melanie Makes
Individual layered desserts combining spiced sweet potato mousse with light homemade marshmallow fluff on a gingersnap base — elegant and festive.
No Bake Pumpkin Toffee Icebox Cake | Little Dairy on the Prairie
Layered with spiced pumpkin, cheesecake filling, and crunchy toffee bits, this no-bake icebox cake is creamy, textured, and easy to prepare ahead.
White Chocolate Pumpkin Cheesecake | Garnish & Glaze
Silky-smooth cheesecake with white chocolate and a gingersnap crust, finished with whipped cream and chocolate shavings — a refined pumpkin option.
Peanut Butter Meringue Pie | Neighbor Food
No-bake peanut butter filling topped with lofty, toasted meringue — a creamy, airy dessert with classic flavor contrast.
Chocolate Dream Trifle | Diary of a Recipe Collector
Layers of chocolate mousse, chocolate cake, and chocolate icing create an over-the-top trifle for serious chocolate lovers.
Apple Piecaken (Apple Pie Baked in a Cake) | Melanie Makes
An entire apple pie baked inside a yellow cake and finished with cinnamon Cool Whip frosting — a dramatic, crowd-pleasing centerpiece dessert.
Mini Caramel Pecan Pumpkin Cheesecake Trifles | Garnish & Glaze
Individual trifle cups layered with pumpkin cake, cheesecake filling, brown sugar caramel, and toasted pecans — rich, portable, and perfect for guests.
Gingerbread Roll Cake with Eggnog Cream Filling | Neighbor Food
A spiced gingerbread roll filled with eggnog-flavored cream — festive, show-stopping, and ideal for holiday gatherings.
Triple Chip Blondie Pumpkin Pie | Little Dairy on the Prairie
A delightful mashup of cookies, brownies, and pie — pumpkin blondie pie studded with butterscotch, semi-sweet, and white chocolate chips for extra decadence.
Pumpkin Praline Trifle | Diary of a Recipe Collector
Layered pumpkin cake, cream cheese pudding, caramel, and praline pecans make this trifle ideal for make-ahead holiday entertaining.
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