Thanksgiving dinner is all about turkey, side dishes, and the best desserts! To make your Thanksgiving menu planning easier, I’ve collected all my favorite Thanksgiving dessert recipes into this post! My top 20 Thanksgiving desserts that aren’t apple pie! From easy apple pie pastries, to no-bake tiramisu, fluffy cinnamon rolls, and show-stopping cakes – this top 20 list has something for everyone!
I always have at least 4 different desserts for my guests to enjoy! Check out my complete Thanksgiving Menu, with a prep schedule included, for more holiday recipes!
Apple Pie Cinnamon Rolls
Super soft and fluffy rolls filled with apple pie filling, topped with cream cheese icing!
No-Bake Easy Pistachio Tiramisu
You’ll love this easy, no-bake pistachio dessert, made with homemade pistachio paste; a creamy whipped cream filling; lady finger cookies soaked in espresso; all topped with finely ground pistachios.
No-Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake
My no-bake pumpkin cheesecake recipe with a gingersnap cookie crust, spiced whipped cream and caramel sauce is the best cheesecake I’ve ever had!
Easy Apple Pie Trifle Cups
The easiest way to enjoy apple pie! These easy apple pie trifle cups are made with a classic apple pie filling layered with crumbled butter pie crust and fluffy whipped cream.
The Best Pecan Pie – with no corn syrup!
The best ever classic pecan pie recipe made without any corn syrup! This easy, incredible fall dessert recipe is perfect for Thanksgiving!
Pumpkin Spice Cinnamon Rolls
If you love all things fall and pumpkin, you are going to love this pumpkin cinnamon rolls recipe! These pumpkin rolls are so fluffy, so delicious and aromatic and perfect for fall!
No-Bake Cranberry Orange Cheesecake
A festive cheesecake that will be the centerpiece of any holiday celebration! My easy no-bake cranberry orange cheesecake is creamy, fruity, and so delicious!
Caramel Pecan Pumpkin Cake
This stunning salted caramel pecan pumpkin cake recipe is loaded with the most incredible fall flavors! It’s made with home-made caramel sauce, salted caramel buttercream, and delicate spiced pumpkin cake layers.
Apple Pie Cream Cheese Buns
One bite of these pillowy buns will have you in dessert heaven! My Apple Pie Cheese Buns with Streusel Topping are a delightful dessert for fall! These apple pastries are made with a soft yeast dough that’s filled with cream cheese, apple pie filling, and topped with streusel.
Easy Apple Cobbler with Buttermilk Biscuits
One of the most delicious fall apple recipes! My easy apple cobbler with fluffy buttermilk biscuits will fill your kitchen with mouthwatering aromas! It’s made with sweet apples tossed in cinnamon and sugar, topped with cinnamon buttermilk biscuits that become super fluffy in the oven.
Caramel Pecan Cinnamon Rolls
A heavenly and delicious combination of caramel, pecans, and fluffy cinnamon rolls! My caramel pecan cinnamon rolls are made with a soft yeast dough, filled with brown sugar, cinnamon, and crunchy pecans.
No-Bake Pumpkin Tiramisu
This fall-inspired tiramisu is made with classic tiramisu custard, pumpkin puree, cinnamon, whipped cream and even some caramel for garnish! The incredible filling is layered with delicate ladyfinger cookies dipped in coffee and Kahlua coffee liqueur!
Maple Pecan Pie Cheesecake
The most delicious cheesecake for fall and Thanksgiving! This Maple Pecan Pie Cheesecake is inspired by my favorite Maple Pecan Pie! I love this creamy cheesecake with crunchy pecans bits, a pecan graham cracker crust and a caramel pecan topping! I’m using my Homemade Caramel Sauce for the topping!
Easy Apple Pie Cheese Danishes
The easiest and most delicious apple and cheese Danishes made with store-bought puff pastry dough, apple pie filling, and creamy cream cheese filling. These buttery and flaky apple pastries are an instant hit!
Easy Baked Apple Roses
These gorgeous baked apple roses made with puff pastry and apple butter are so easy to make! They’re perfect for fall and Thanksgiving! Not only are they eye-catching and pretty, they’re also very delicious.
European Apple Cake
When apples are in-season, it’s time to make this incredible European Apple Cake recipe. This fall dessert is what cake dreams are made of! A delicate, fluffy, and creamy cake that melts in your mouth! This apple cake is made with vanilla sponge cake layers, a diced candied apple filling, and the creamiest European whipped cream frosting.
Caramel Apple Pie Cheesecake
One of the most delicious fall dessert recipes! My caramel cheesecake with apple pie filling, homemade caramel sauce and whipped cream is so delicious! You’ll love the combination of fluffy caramel cheesecake with the spicy apple topping. Enjoy this fall dessert all season long and add it to your Thanksgiving recipe list!
The Best Glazed Apple Fritters
The apple fritters of your dreams! These are the best glazed apple fritters – super soft, fluffy, cinnamon-y, with apple in every single bite! They’re made with a soft cinnamon yeast dough, dotted with crispy apple pieces, deep-fried until golden brown, then glazed with a simple vanilla glaze.
Delicious Maple Pecan Cake
If you love maple and pecans, you’re going to love this stunning maple pecan cake with maple buttercream for fall and Thanksgiving! It’s made with delicate maple pecan cake layers, gently brushed with more maple syrup and frosted with a maple French buttercream!
Pumpkin Chocolate Babka Bread
The most delicious and easy pumpkin chocolate babka bread recipe! This soft and fluffy pumpkin bread is swirled with a rich chocolate filling and glazed with a sugar syrup! Traditionally, babka is made with brioche bread.
I hope you enjoy one or two, or a few more, of these delicious fall desserts for Thanksgiving! Have a wonderful and delicious holiday!
