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45 Thanksgiving Desserts That Are Not Pie

Published: Nov 16, 2018 · Last Updated: Feb 14, 2023 · Post by Madison Wetherill

Looking for a non-pie Thanksgiving dessert? This list of Thanksgiving desserts that are not pie has everything you need from Thanksgiving cakes to Thanksgiving dessert bars! You're going to want to save this post for later!

Dessert has to be my favorite course during Thanksgiving. I am all about the side dishes, too, but desserts for sure take the cake for me.

I'm as guilty as anyone that when it comes to Thanksgiving desserts, I always think of pies. But there are SO many amazing Thanksgiving desserts that are not pies.

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Here is a fantastic list of all the Thanksgiving desserts you could make that are NOT pie! We have:

Thanksgiving Cakes and Cupcake Recipes
Thanksgiving Cookie Recipes
Thanksgiving Tarts and Crisp Recipes
Thanksgiving Dessert Bars
Thanksgiving Mousse, Puddings and Cream Recipes

Be sure to also check out the rest of the best Thanksgiving recipes: our favorite family recipes like Stovetop Sausage Stuffing, Garlic Butter Green Beans and Rosemary Drop Biscuits.

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45 Thanksgiving Desserts That Are Not Pie

Thanksgiving Cakes and Cupcakes

Scooping vanilla bean ice cream onto a mini spiced bundt cake sitting on a white square plate.

Mini Apple Spice Rum Cakes by A Joyfully Mad Kitchen
Pumpkin Cake by I Heart Naptime
Orange Vanilla Cake by Recipes Worth Repeating

Cranberry Orange Cupcakes With White Chocolate Buttercream by My Wife Can Cook
Praline Pumpkin Upside Down Cake by The Speckled Palate
Salted Caramel Apple Cheesecake with Pecan Crisp Topping by The Unlikely Baker

Cast Iron Apple Skillet Cake is the perfect fall dessert! It's quick and easy to make, needing only five ingredients, including a box of cake mix. This cake is baked in a cast iron skillet for an extra rustic touch and fun way to serve your dessert.

Cranberry Cake by Sugar and Soul
Cast Iron Apple Spice Skillet Cake by A Joyfully Mad Kitchen
Mini Caramel Apple Cheesecakes by Cardamom and Coconut

Sweet Potato Cupcakes with Marshmallow Meringue Frosting by The Suburban Soapbox
Pumpkin Pecan Pudding Cake by Haute And Healthy Living
Healthy Cinnamon Apple Coffee Cake by Fit As A Mama Bear

Pumpkin sheet cake is the perfect dessert to share this fall! It's packed with fall spices and pumpkin, so it's bound to be a hit! It's so easy to make and share with friends! The maple cream cheese frosting makes this dessert almost irresistible.

Pumpkin Sheet Cake by A Joyfully Mad Kitchen
Orange Cranberry Cake by The PKP Way
Cranberry Sauce Stuffed Dark Chocolate Cupcakes by The Cheerful Kitchen

Thanksgiving Cookies

Pumpkin snickerdoodle cookies are the ultimate fall indulgence! These sweet little treats are filled with fall flavors and super easy to make. You'll definitely want to make a few batches of these cookies this fall!

Pumpkin Snickerdoodles by A Joyfully Mad Kitchen
Honey Cinnamon Cookies by Natalie's Health
White Chocolate Pumpkin Cookies by Longbourn Farm

Pie Crust Cookies by All You Need is Brunch

Looking for a different kind of treat to bring to a holiday get together this year? Stained Glass Window No Bake Cookies are one of the easiest desserts you can bring to a party and they're bound to be a hit! Anyone can make these no bake treats that are made with butter, mini colored marshmallows and melted chocolate chips. The mixture is rolled into logs and sliced into one inch thick cookies.

Soft Amaretti Cookies by She Loves Biscotti
No Bake Stained Glass Window Cookies by A Joyfully Mad Kitchen

Thanksgiving Tarts and Crisps

Baileys and Oreo Tart by My Kitchen Love
Easy Pear Tart by Culinary Ginger
Easy Pear Crisp by The Seasoned Mom

This cinnamon sugar pear tart is the perfect quick dessert idea. Just thaw a store bought pastry puff, season and add pears. Delicious dessert in under 30 minutes!

Rosemary Infused Cranberry Brie Tartlets by A Life of Happenstance
Cinnamon Sugar Pear Tart by A Joyfully Mad Kitchen

Thanksgiving Dessert Bars

Pecan Pie Crumble Bars by A Joyfully Mad Kitchen
Cinnamon-Swirl Pumpkin Bars by A Savory Feast
Cranberry Oatmeal Bars by Veggie Inspired

Cranberry Bliss Shortbread Bars by Practically Homemade
Pumpkin Caramel Cream Cheese Swirl Blondies by The Speckled Palate
Apple Pie Bars from Simply Whisked

Mousse, Puddings and Creams

If you need a simple but elegant dessert that is refined sugar free, Maple Pots de Cr?me are the perfect choice. These French dessert custards are beyond easy to make, made with a few simple ingredients like heavy whipping cream, egg yolks, maple syrup, vanilla bean and a dash of salt. Whoever you serve these Maple Pots de Cr?me to will be impressed by the taste and you will be impressed by the simplicity of making these decadent desserts.

Maple Pot de Cremes by A Joyfully Mad Kitchen
Risalamande Danish Rice Pudding by Lavender and Macarons
Pumpkin Chocolate Delight Lush by Mama Gourmand

Pumpkin Spice Whipped Greek Yogurt by Project Meal Plan
White Chocolate Pots de Creme with Honey Roasted Rigs and Cherries by Delicious Everyday
Julia Child's Chocolate Mousse by Veronika?s Kitchen

Cranberry Clafoutis with Dark Chocolate and Pecans by Rhubarbarians
Eggless Creame Brulee by Renana?s Kitchen
Dark Chocolate Orange Mousse by Occasionally Eggs

Apple Pudding by The Anthony Kitchen
Sticky Toffee Pudding by House of Nash Eats

Other Thanksgiving Desserts That are Not Pie

Frozen Yogurt Bark Recipe by Recipes From A Pantry
Pumpkin Spice Dark Chocolate Truffles by Vegetarian Astronomy
Dreamy Lemony Cream Horns by Inspire Creation

Thanksgiving Dessert Turkeys by Dancing Through The Rain

Which non-pie Thanksgiving dessert would you try? These unique Thanksgiving desserts are sure to be amazing!

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