Dessert is one of the best parts of Thanksgiving—and desserts can be more than just pie! Here are dozens of ideas for Thanksgiving Desserts That Aren't Pies.
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Thanksgiving and pies go together like turkey and gravy. That does not mean, however, that pies must be the only treat—we can certainly do better than just filling the holiday dessert table with pie after pie after pie.
How about ice cream? Cookies? Fruit desserts? There are so many options for delicious Thanksgiving desserts that aren't pies!
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- The case for non-pie Thanksgiving desserts:
- What desserts are good for Thanksgiving?
- The Best Thanksgiving Desserts That Aren't Pie
- Thanksgiving Cookies:
- Thanksgiving Fruit Desserts:
- Thanksgiving Cakes:
- Thanksgiving Sauces To Serve With Ice Cream
- Thanksgiving Candies:
- Thanksgiving Creamy Desserts:
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The case for non-pie Thanksgiving desserts:
- Not everyone likes pie—it may be hard to believe, but that's true for some adults and some kids. I know, because I was once a pie-hating kid.
- For those tasked with contributing a dessert but not confident in their pie baking skills, a recipe that's easier to make is just the ticket.
- After that HUGE Thanksgiving meal, pie for dessert can feel a little heavy. This is when lighter dessert options are really appreciated.
- Pies may be traditional, but that doesn't mean we can't step outside the box a little! Let's add some variety to that dessert table.
What desserts are good for Thanksgiving?
A little something sweet is the perfect way to end a fabulous holiday meal. Any dessert that can be shared is a great choice for the Thanksgiving table. Homemade desserts are the most special of all.
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In this round-up of dessert ideas, some have traditional flavors you expect to find at this time of year—like a pumpkin dessert that isn't a pumpkin pie. There are flavors here you might not expect too, like coffee, raspberry, and Irish cream.
Whatever the flavor, they're all unique Thanksgiving dessert recipes that include coffee cakes, cookies, bars, and lighter desserts made with fresh fruit.
The Best Thanksgiving Desserts That Aren't Pie
Let's bring on the Thanksgiving desserts! (My family and I love the desserts part so much, we've started calling the holiday Desserts-Giving.)
Thanksgiving Cookies:
Thanksgiving Sauces To Serve With Ice Cream
Thanksgiving Creamy Desserts:
Have a very Happy Thanksgiving!
Sweet E's Bake Shop says
Awesome ideas! These desserts bring delicious variety to the Thanksgiving table!
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Nancy Mock says
Thanks so much! That's precisely my goal, to offer sweet treat ideas beyond pies. (Though we do love those pies, too.) Thanks for checking it out!
Heidi says
Great suggestions, Nancy! I love the little snowflakes falling down the screen. So pretty. Happy Thanksgiving!
Nancy Mock says
I couldn't resist - I'm glad you like them, too! Have a very Happy Thanksgiving Heidi!