Giving Thanks for Dessert: Best Fall Bites!

Thanksgiving is a time for feasting and celebrating with loved ones. And what better way to end a delicious meal than with a festive and delicious dessert?

There are many different Thanksgiving desserts to choose from, so you’re sure to find the perfect one for your family and friends. Here are a few ideas.

Chewy Gingerbread Cookies

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If you are making a dessert dip, this is the perfect cookie to bake and offer with it. These cookies have a chewy, delectable texture, with plenty of gingerbread flavor. They are sure to be a favorite holiday treat.

Get the recipe: Chewy gingerbread cookies.

Pumpkin Icebox Cake

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This dessert is cool, creamy and so easy to make. It brings the flavor of pumpkin spice to the table and best of all; it needs no baking time for a fast, family friendly treat.

Get the recipe: Pumpkin icebox cake.

Pumpkin Mousse in Candy Cups

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Make these candy cups and fill them with yummy pumpkin mousse! This is best idea for Thanksgiving as it is easy and your guests can eat the dish, saving you a little clean up time.

Get the recipe: Pumpkin mousse in candy cups.

Gluten Free Apple Crisp

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Apple crisp makes a great dessert to offer a crowd. Serve this on Thanksgiving with whipped cream for a family favorite option that is gluten free and oh so good!

Get the recipe:  Gluten free apple crisp.

Chocolate Pecan Pie

Chocolate pecan pie.
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It wouldn’t be the holidays without pecan pie. This recipe makes the best pie ever as it adds chocolate into the mix. You are going to love this combination of sweet, and nutty.

Get the recipe:  Chocolate pecan pie.

Pumpkin Cheesecake Trifle

A mason jar filled with pumpkin cheesecake and cake.
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Make a seasonal trifle to offer guests after a holiday meal. This one has pumpkin cheesecake with spice cake crumbles, layered into mason jars. You are to love these anytime this fall that requires a decadent dessert.

Get the recipe: Pumpkin cheesecake trifles.

Gluten Free Pumpkin Pie Tartlets

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Offer a change from the standard pumpkin pie this year. This recipe is gluten free so everyone can enjoy it. Plus it is the perfect size to end an epic feast.

Get the recipe:  Gluten free pumpkin pie tartlets.

New York Style Pumpkin Crumb Cake

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This is the best pumpkin crumb cake ever! It has a tender cake base with the most delectable crumb topping. This dessert is sure to deliver what you crave after a holiday feast.

Get the recipe: New York style pumpkin crumb cake.

Maple Bacon Cinnamon Rolls

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Since Thanksgiving is all about blessings and an abundant feast, why not make these indulgent cinnamon rolls for after dinner? They are sweet, savory and sure to grab everyone’s attention while offering a break from so many pumpkin treats.

Get the recipe:  Maple bacon cinnamon rolls.

Pumpkin Donuts

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Donuts might not seem like a proper Thanksgiving dessert, but hear me out! These are so delicious, are just the right size for a little sweet treat, and they are decorated to look so festive!

Get the recipe: Pumpkin donuts.

Pumpkin Pie Dip

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Pumpkin pie dip is such a treat. Add this to your dessert offerings so everyone can grab a scoop with a sugar or gingerbread cookie. Don’t be surprised if the bowl is empty in no time!

Get the recipe:  Pumpkin pie dip.

Pear Upside Down Cake

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A pear upside down cake is just the thing to make for Thanksgiving. It is fruity, so flavorful and best of all, this is easy to make so you can focus on other dishes.

Get the recipe: Pear upside down cake.

Pumpkin Cake

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Whip up a from scratch dessert for Thanksgiving. Your guests will love the moist cake that has plenty of pumpkin flavor, paired with the luscious cream cheese frosting. This tastes amazing and is rather easy to prepare.

Get the recipe: Pumpkin cake.

Pumpkin Custard

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This is the creamiest and dreamiest desert. Pots of pumpkin custard offer the flavor you expect, in the perfect portion. Offer with whipped cream if you like.

Get the recipe: Pumpkin custard.

Cinnamon Roll Bars

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Bring the flavor of cinnamon rolls to a convenient cookie bar form. These are cozy, delicious and have the best cream cheese frosting for an irresistible after dinner treat.

Get the recipe: Cinnamon roll bars.

Cranberry Pie

Creamy cranberry pie with sugared cranberries on top.
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This vibrant cranberry pie is perfect for Thanksgiving. It is cool, creamy and best of all, needs no baking time. Your guests are sure to want a second slice of cranberry pie!

Get the recipe: Cranberry pie.

Holiday Cranberry Bread

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Offer a mix of sweet, tart and buttery in each bite with this holiday cranberry bread. It is easy to make and would be wonderful if offered with a holiday butter board.

Get the recipe: Holiday cranberry bread.

Apple Crumb Cake

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You are going to love this apple crumb cake. It has the best flavor with a tender crumb that is perfect for a holiday dessert. Add whipped cream or even a scoop of ice cream for a sweet worthy of sharing.

Get the recipe: Apple crumb cake.

Easy Apple Turnovers

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This easy turnover recipe is perfect for the holidays. It comes together fast and makes the perfect portion of apple pie, in a portable little package. Your family is sure to love them from the first nibble.

Get the recipe: Easy apple turnovers .

Candy Corn Cheesecakes

Layered mini cheesecakes.
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Mini cheesecakes make a perfect dessert to offer after a holiday meal. These are cute, creamy and are the perfect portion so no one will overdo it on dessert.

Get the recipe: Candy corn cheesecakes.

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