The ultimate guide to Easy Thanksgiving Desserts! Whether you want classics like pumpkin pie or something with a twist, we’ve got you covered!
We all love Thanksgiving. It’s an excuse to eat for an entire day…oh and hang out with family. 😉 I ALWAYS save room for dessert. Even after I’ve completely stuffed myself with all the Thanksgiving side dishes, I somehow am always able to find room for something sweet. 😉What is the most popular dessert for thanksgiving?
The most popular Thanksgiving dessert is pie…specifically pumpkin pie. It’s a classic! Along with pumpkin pie you’ll also often find pecan pie, apple pie, cherry pie, and chocolate pie at the dessert table. If pie isn’t your thing, have no fear, we also have other festive desserts listed below!
Thanksgiving pie recipes
Mini Pumpkin Pies
These Mini Pumpkin Pies are a classic made personal-sized! Flaky pie crust is filled with a warm, creamy, and spiced pumpkin filling. Quick, easy, and perfectly portioned!
![Mini Pumpkin Pies. A classic made in a muffin tin! Store-bought crust (or homemade if you wish) is pressed into a muffin tin and filled with the easiest pumpkin pie filling made with pumpkin purée, condensed milk, eggs, vanilla, and spices: cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, and salt! Quick. Easy. Perfectly portioned, so no slicing pie involved! showmetheyummy.com #pumpkin #pie](https://showmetheyummy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Mini-Pumpkin-Pies-Show-Me-the-Yummy-Google-Thumb-3.jpg)
Mini Apple Pies
Mini Apple Pies are bite-sized versions of the classic American dessert, featuring flaky pastry crusts, a gooey apple filling, and an irresistible crumb topping.
![two mini apple pies stacked](https://showmetheyummy.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Mini-Apple-Pies-Show-Me-the-Yummy-Google-Thumb-Retina-1-opt.jpg)
Mini Pecan Pies
These Mini Pecan Pies are individual, perfectly portioned deep-dish pecan pies! Made with store-bought pie crust and brimming with a sweet, sticky, ooey-gooey, crunchy pecan filling.
![two mini pecan pies stacked](https://showmetheyummy.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Mini-Pecan-Pies-Show-Me-the-Yummy-Google-Thumb-Retina-1-opt.jpg)
Chocolate Pudding Pie
This Chocolate Pudding Pie is rich, smooth, and ultra creamy. Homemade chocolate pudding is set in a crispy Oreo pie crust, then topped with fluffy whipped cream.
![slice of chocolate pudding pie on plate](https://showmetheyummy.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Chocolate-Pudding-Pie-Show-Me-the-Yummy-Google-Thumb-Retina-1-opt.jpg)
Air Fryer Hand Pies
These Air Fryer Hand Pies are SO quick and easy to make. We're making 4 flavors today: S'Mores, Blueberry, Caramel Apple, and Cherry! I used store-bought crust and fillings to make this ULTRA easy, but feel free to make your own homemade crust and fillings!
![These Air Fryer Hand Pies are SO quick and easy to make. We're making 4 flavors today: S'Mores, Blueberry, Caramel Apple, and Cherry! I used store-bought crust and fillings to make this ULTRA easy, but feel free to make your own homemade crust and fillings! showmetheyummy.com #airfryer #handpies #cherry #smores #blueberry #apple #caramel #nutella](https://showmetheyummy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Air-Fryer-Hand-Pies-Show-Me-the-Yummy-Google-Thumb-7.jpg)
Vegan Pumpkin Pie
This Vegan Pumpkin Pie has a filling that's so luxuriously creamy and perfectly spiced that nobody will guess this pie is plant based! Don't forget the dairy free whipped cream for serving.
![vegan pumpkin pie](https://showmetheyummy.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Vegan-Pumpkin-Pie-Show-Me-the-Yummy-Google-Thumb-Retina-1.jpg)
Coconut Custard Pie
This Coconut Custard Pie is thick, creamy and absolutely packed with coconut flavor! Bonus: it's insanely easy to make!
![slice of coconut pie on a plate with whipped cream](https://showmetheyummy.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Coconut-Custard-Pie-Show-Me-the-Yummy-Google-Thumb-Retina-2.jpg)
Key Lime Pie
This Key Lime Pie Recipe has a shortbread cookie and pistachio crust and a bright, yet creamy filling made with sour cream and condensed milk!
![slice of key lime pie on plate](https://showmetheyummy.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Key-Lime-Pie-Show-Me-the-Yummy-Google-Thumb-Retina-2.jpg)
Pumpkin desserts that aren’t pie
Maybe you absolutely love pumpkin but pumpkin pie isn’t your thing. Enter these delicious pumpkin (but not pie) desserts!
Brown Butter Pumpkin Cake
This easy Brown Butter Pumpkin Cake is light, fluffy, and topped with a buttery maple glaze; an impressive Thanksgiving dessert that's not pie!
![moist brown butter pumpkin cake](https://showmetheyummy.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Brown-Butter-Pumpkin-Cake-Show-Me-the-Yummy-Google-Thumb-Retina-1.jpg)
Pumpkin Cobbler
This Pumpkin Cobbler is the best fall dessert! A creamy, perfectly spiced pumpkin pie filling is topped with a sugar cookie streusel topping and served warm with vanilla ice cream.
![pumpkin cobbler with streusel topping and caramel](https://showmetheyummy.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Pumpkin-Cobbler-Show-Me-the-Yummy-Google-Thumb-Retina-2.jpg)
Crockpot Pumpkin Dump Cake
Crockpot Pumpkin Dump Cake. An easy homemade pumpkin pie filling made with pumpkin, brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, nutmeg, and salt gets topped with caramel, pecans, spice cake mix, and butter. Don't forget to serve it warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream!
![bowl with crockpot pumpkin dump cake and ice cream](https://showmetheyummy.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Crockpot-Pumpkin-Dump-Cake-Show-Me-the-Yummy-Google-Thumb-Retina-1-opt.jpg)
Easy Pumpkin Bars Recipe
Easy Pumpkin Bars Recipe with Cream Cheese Frosting. These bars are ultra dense and full of all your favorite pumpkin pie spices! Topped with the smoothest, tangy cream cheese frosting!
![Easy Pumpkin Bars Recipe with Cream Cheese Frosting. These bars are ultra dense and full of all your favorite pumpkin pie spices! Topped with the smoothest, tangy cream cheese frosting! showmetheyummy.com](https://showmetheyummy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Easy-Pumpkin-Bars-Show-Me-the-Yummy-Google-Thumb-1.jpg)
No Bake Mini Pumpkin Cheesecakes Recipe
These No Bake Mini Pumpkin Cheesecakes are the perfect fall or holiday dessert! A simple graham cracker crust topped with a cream cheese, pumpkin, cool whip filling! Don't forget the nuts and caramel drizzle!
![These No Bake Mini Pumpkin Cheesecakes are the perfect fall or holiday dessert! A simple graham cracker crust topped with a cream cheese, pumpkin, cool whip filling! Don't forget the nuts and caramel drizzle! showmetheyummy.com](https://showmetheyummy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/No-Bake-Mini-Pumpkin-Cheesecakes-Show-Me-the-Yummy-Google-Thumb-4.jpg)
Vegan Pumpkin Cookies
Vegan Pumpkin Cookies with Maple Glaze. Hearty, slightly healthier pumpkin cookies made with whole wheat flour, spices, coconut oil, pumpkin, and maple syrup. Bonus: they get drizzled in the easiest vegan glaze!
![vegan pumpkin cookies on cooling rack](https://showmetheyummy.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Vegan-Pumpkin-Cookies-Show-Me-the-Yummy-Google-Thumb-Retina-1-opt.jpg)
Pumpkin Cupcakes with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting
These pumpkin cupcakes with cinnamon cream cheese frosting are my FAVE pumpkin dessert. A soft cupcake that's filled with pumpkin and spices, a cool, thick, cinnamon cream cheese frosting, and to top it off? A crunchy, sweet and salty pumpkin seed brittle! Ah-mazing.
![Pumpkin cupcakes w/ cinnamon cream cheese frosting and pumpkin seed brittle. showmetheyummy.com #dessert #pumpkin](https://showmetheyummy.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/Pumpkin-Cupcake-Cinnamon-Cream-Cheese-Frosting-Brittle-Horizontal.jpg)
Pumpkin Pie Dip
This Pumpkin Pie Dip Recipe comes together in a just a matter of minutes and is loaded with pumpkin purée, cream cheese, vanilla pudding mix (my secret ingredient, trust me), spices, and cool whip! Suggestions on cream cheese and cool whip substitutions below!
![bowl of pumpkin pie dip](https://showmetheyummy.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Pumpkin-Pie-Dip-Show-Me-the-Yummy-Google-Thumb-Retina-1-opt.jpg)
Pro tip
Serve this delicious and creamy pumpkin dip with my pie crust cookies!
Apple desserts that aren’t pie
Caramel Apple Dip
This Caramel Apple Dip has a fluffy cream cheese base, an ooey-gooey caramel center, and a crunchy toffee and sea salt topping – this homemade dessert dip is SO quick, easy, and delicious.
![dunking an apple into caramel apple dip](https://showmetheyummy.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Caramel-Apple-Dip-Show-Me-the-Yummy-Google-Thumb-Retina-1.jpg)
Apple Pie Cookies
These Apple Pie Cookies are like miniature hand pies. Ooey-gooey apple pie filling is sandwiched between two pieces of buttery, flaky refrigerated pie crust and then baked until golden-brown.
![plate of apple pie cookies](https://showmetheyummy.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Apple-Pie-Cookies-Show-Me-the-Yummy-Google-Thumb-Retina-3.jpg)
Crockpot Apple Cobbler
This Crockpot Apple Cobbler is the coziest Fall dessert. Tart Granny Smith apples are slow cooked into an ooey-gooey, caramel-y filling and finished off with a fluffy, yet slightly crisp topping.
![plate of crockpot apple cobbler held](https://showmetheyummy.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Crockpot-Apple-Cobbler-Show-Me-the-Yummy-Google-Thumb-Retina-3.jpg)
Apple Cobbler
This Apple Cobbler couldn't be easier. A tart, gooey Granny Smith apple filling with a fluffy, yet crisp topping; this is the perfect Fall dessert. Don't forget the vanilla ice cream!
![plate of apple cobbler with ice cream](https://showmetheyummy.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Apple-Cobbler-Show-Me-the-Yummy-Google-Thumb-Retina-1-opt.jpg)
Caramel Apple Cheesecake Parfaits
Caramel Apple Cheesecake Parfaits. Graham cracker crumbles, easy no-bake caramel cheesecake filling, pecans, cool whip, and apple pie filling . . . This cozy fall dessert is easy AND delicious!
![caramel apple cheesecake parfait in cup](https://showmetheyummy.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Caramel-Apple-Cheesecake-Parfaits-Show-Me-the-Yummy-Google-Thumb-Retina-1-opt.jpg)
Apple Crumble
Cozy up to a bowl of warm Apple Crumble with vanilla ice cream! Tart Granny Smith apples baked into an ooey-gooey filling and layered with a buttery streusel topping.
![bowl of apple crumble being drizzled with caramel](https://showmetheyummy.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Apple-Crumble-Show-Me-the-Yummy-Google-Thumb-Retina-1-opt.jpg)
Slow Cooker Caramel Apple Dump Cake Recipe
This Slow Cooker Caramel Apple Dump Cake Recipe might just be my easiest dessert recipe EVER! Just 5 ingredients and 5-minute prep and you've got a DELICIOUS ooey-gooey, Fall dessert.
![bowl of caramel apple dump cake above](https://showmetheyummy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Slow-Cooker-Caramel-Apple-Dump-Cake-Show-Me-the-Yummy-Google-Thumb-Retina-1.jpg)
Apple Crisp Recipe
This Apple Crisp Recipe has an ooey-gooey filling and is sprinkled with a crumbly toasted pecan and oat topping! A classic, family favorite dessert.
![bowl of apple crisp with scoop of ice cream](https://showmetheyummy.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Apple-Crisp-Recipe-Show-Me-the-Yummy-Google-Thumb-Retina-1-opt.jpg)
Other thanksgiving desserts
Oreo Turkey Cookies
These Oreo Turkey Cookies couldn't be cuter! These cookie turkeys are quick, easy, and perfect for a kid friendly Thanksgiving activity.
![holding two turkey cookies](https://showmetheyummy.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Oreo-Turkey-Cookies-Show-Me-the-Yummy-Google-Thumb-Retina-1.jpg)
Cookie Butter Puppy Chow
This Cookie Butter Puppy Chow is an addicting nut-free holiday treat that tastes like gingerbread! This no-bake snack is a Christmas twist on a classic that is loved by kids and adults alike.
![bowl of nut-free gingerbread puppy chow](https://showmetheyummy.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Cookie-Butter-Puppy-Chow-Show-Me-the-Yummy-Google-Thumb-Retina-3.jpg)
Candy Corn and Peanut Snack Mix
This Candy Corn and Peanut Snack Mix is the perfect combination of sweet and salty! This addictive fall treat is made with creamy candy corn and crunchy roasted peanuts.
![fall snack mix with candy corn and peanuts](https://showmetheyummy.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Candy-Corn-and-Peanut-Snack-Mix-Show-Me-the-Yummy-Google-Thumb-Retina-2.jpg)
Slow Cooker Cherry Cobbler
This Slow Cooker Cherry Cobbler is SO quick and easy. Cherry pie filling (or filling of choice) is topped with optional pecans and cinnamon sugar biscuits!
![bowl of slow cooker cherry cobbler with scoop of ice cream](https://showmetheyummy.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Slow-Cooker-Cherry-Cobbler-Show-Me-the-Yummy-Google-Thumb-Retina-1-opt.jpg)
Caramel Walnut Tarts
These No-Bake Easy Caramel Walnut Tarts are mind blowing delicious. Walnut, graham cracker crust topped with a two ingredient caramel, more walnuts, a two ingredient chocolate ganache and sea salt!
![#ad These No-Bake Easy Caramel Walnut Tarts are mind blowing delicious. Walnut, graham cracker crust topped with a two ingredient caramel, more walnuts, a two ingredient chocolate ganache and sea salt! showmetheyummy.com Made in partnership w/ @CAWalnuts](https://showmetheyummy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Caramel-Walnut-Tarts-Show-Me-the-Yummy-Google-Thumb-2.jpg)
Pecan Pie Milkshake
'Tis the season for pie! Use leftovers to make this amazing Pecan Pie Milkshake. It's cozy, creamy, and loaded with butter pecan ice cream, pecan pie (homemade or store bought), caramel, and optional bourbon!
![two pecan pie milkshakes](https://showmetheyummy.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Pecan-Pie-Milkshake-Show-Me-the-Yummy-Google-Thumb-Retina-1-opt.jpg)
Let’s all give thanks for DESSERT!
– Jennifer