When you think of Thanksgiving dessert, the first one that comes to mind is probably pumpkin pie. But why not surprise your guests this year with something unexpected on the dessert table? Thanksgiving desserts like baked stuffed apples or sweet potato bars with marshmallow topping will prove that you don’t need pie as your final bite at your holiday feast. The ingredients are still seasonal and the results are still fall appropriate and delicious. The only thing missing will be a time consuming crust!
I’ve rounded up 11 options for Thanksgiving desserts that aren’t pie to help you expand your horizons.
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11 Thanksgiving Desserts That Aren't Pie
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Chai Pumpkin Whoopie PIes
These vegan and gluten-free chai pumpkin whoopie pies are filled with coconut chai cream for an unforgettable taste of the fall season.
Find the recipe at: Full of Plants
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Baked Pumpkin Churros
These baked pumpkin churros are crisp on the outside and perfectly tender and moist on the inside. To really wow your crowd, serve them with warm hot fudge sauce.
Find the recipe at: Cooking Classy
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Sweet Potato Pie Bars
Your guests will love the look of these layered sweet potato pie bars with marshmallow topping but their minds will really be blown when they taste them!
Find the recipe at: Handle the Heat
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Pecan Pie Brownies
These rich and fudgy pecan pie brownies are a chocolatey twist on the traditional pecan pie. And with only seven ingredients, they are super easy to make.
Find the recipe at: Real Housemoms
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Slow Cooker Pumpkin Pecan Bread Pudding
Give your oven a rest and make your Thanksgiving dessert in a slow cooker instead! This pumpkin pecan bread pudding can be assembled 3-4 hours before the big meal and it will be ready to eat by the time you call the crowd in for the final course.
Find the recipe at: The Gunny Sack
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Vegan One-Bowl Apple GIngerbread Cake
This one-bowl apple gingerbread cake is made with whole wheat flour to give it a rustic and hearty texture. Who knew a dessert with healthier ingredients could taste so good?
Find the recipe at: Minimalist Baker
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Fresh and Simple Baked Stuffed Apples
Everything you love about apple crisp, but baked inside an apple! There's something about individual desserts for Thanksgiving that pleases everyone!
Find the recipe at: Momtastic
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Pumpkin Bars With Cream Cheese Frosting
These delicious pumpkin bars with cream cheese frosting will disappear faster than the turkey did!
Find the recipe at: I Heart Naptime
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Cranberry Trifle
This easy cranberry trifle features soft cake layered with sweet tart cranberries and homemade custard. It’s a beautiful addition to your Thanksgiving dinner.
Find the recipe at: Spend with Pennies
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Pumpkin Spice Eclairs
This pumpkin eclairs recipe incorporates carrot juice and pumpkin spice into the dough and beer in the chocolate filling and glaze.
Find the recipe at: Eat the Love
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Salted Caramel Apple Pie Bars
Want all the flavors of apple pie with a lot less work? These salted caramel apple pie bars are the way to go.
Find the recipe at: Sally’s Baking Addiction
