We're T-1 week until Thanksgiving and we need a comprehensive guide to Thanksgiving desserts!
Below you'll find just about everything you could possibly need to make the Thanksgiving desserts moment of your dreams! Well, everything except Pumpkin Pie because honestly everyone has their own pumpkin pie recipe and truth me told... I think it's kinda boring. Don't judge me! I'll take pumpkin in every other form... but pie! So grab a few recipes below, add them to your to-do list (many can be made ahead!) and let's do this!
Table of Contents
Brownies and Bars
Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars
If you're looking for Thanksgiving desserts that aren't pie, these are a cross between a pie and a cheesecake bar and the salted caramel on top is truly extraordinary.
Snickerdoodle Blondies
Imagine your favorite snickerdoodle cookie but in bar form. When it comes to Thanksgiving desserts this one is truly not to be missed.
Chocolate Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars
I told you there would be pumpkin!
Magic Bar Brownies
These take almost no time to whip up and can easily be prepped ahead! Perfect for all ages and truly decadent!
Cheesecake Cookie Bars
You can never have enough bars for Thanksgiving desserts am I right? There are part cookie / part cheesecake and 100% addictive.
Pies and Crisps
Puff Pastry Apple Galette
Looks fancy right?! It's gorgeous but it's not too complicated... just requires some knife skills and a piece of store bought puff pastry.
Mom's Famous Apple Crisp
Honestly this is one of my all time favorite Thanksgiving desserts with a big scoop of good vanilla ice cream on top!
Salted Chocolate Tart with Potato Chip Crust
If you want something that looks like a pie but it 10283 times better... this is it! A salted chocolate ganache with a potato chip crust... it's a perfect showstopping thanksgiving dessert!
Brown Butter Bourbon Pecan Pie
Ok FINE.... I gave you a pie!! It's pretty too!
Cakes and Pudding
Triple Layer Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cake
If you want another show stopper... this is it!
S'mores Pudding Pie
Ok one more pie but instead of a pumpkin filling.... it's S'MORES!!
Chocolate Brownie Pudding
For anyone who REALLY REALLY REALLY loves chocolate... this is for you.
Chocolate Chip Bread Pudding
It's half dessert and half breakfast so if you're lucky enough to have leftovers... this is the way to go on a weekend morning!
Pizookie
My childhood favorite! A just slightly under-baked cookie that you can attack straight outta the pan!
And one more to round it out - this is the BEST tiramisu of all times!
And there you have it - all my favorite Thanksgiving Desserts so you can jazz up your Thanksgiving table!
PS – are you thinking of putting this on your Thanksgiving menu? Check out the full What’s Gaby Cooking menu here along with the master prep schedule to keep things organized and on track!
And if you need more Thanksgiving Ideas check out this roundup of 80+ Thanksgiving Recipes and Ideas
Omg! How am I suppose to pick a dessert to make?? They all look amazing.
I feel the same way!
All this looks wonderful! Happy holidays to you! Love your books... cooking your recipes in Germany!