These Thanksgiving Desserts are the sweetest way to end your holiday feast! Pumpkin cakes, no-bake pumpkin and ginger treats, cranberry, apple, salted caramel, and even rich cheesecakes — all perfect Thanksgiving Dessert recipes for Thanksgiving entertaining!
Thanksgiving is all about gathering around the table — and an indulgent dessert is the perfect way to end the feast! The Busy Baker’s Thanksgiving Dessert Recipes collection is full of cozy, seasonal, and easy to make desserts we know you’ll LOVE! Everything rom classic pumpkin cakes and cheesecakes to salted caramel, apple, and cranberry desserts and even no bake treats with warm, fall spices.
So whether you’re in the mood for a creamy pumpkin tiramisu, a gingersnap pumpkin icebox cake, or a simple apple streusel cake, these desserts bring warmth and comfort to your Thanksgiving menu, and they’ll DEFINITELY please a crowd! Many of these desserts can be made ahead, giving you less to do on the big day.
- Choose at least one no-bake or make-ahead dessert to make prep easier.
- Balance rich pies and cheesecakes with lighter options like cookies or fruit-based cakes.
- Add a seasonal garnish (whipped cream, candied nuts, caramel drizzle) for an ultra festive finish!
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No Bake Pumpkin Tiramisu
Pumpkin Tiramisu is an easy no bake dessert for fall, bursting with pumpkin flavour! Make this easy tiramisu recipe to serve for Thanksgiving!
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Pumpkin Roll
A tender pumpkin sponge cake rolled with light and fluffy cream cheese filling, this Pumpkin Roll recipe is easy to make with pro tips and tricks!
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3
No Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake
This Easy No Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake is the perfect easy-to-make fall cheesecake dessert that's ultra creamy, silky smooth and delicious, and packed with pumpkin and spice!
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Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars
These Pumpkin Bars are the perfect easy-to-make fall dessert – the BEST pumpkin cheesecake bars that are ultra creamy and packed with pumpkin spice flavours!
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Pumpkin Cheesecake Cookies
These Pumpkin Cheesecake Cookies are deliciously soft and chewy, full of pumpkin and spice, and packed with a sweet cheesecake filling!
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Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes
This easy cupcakes recipe makes the perfect introduction to fall! With warm spices and deep pumpkin flavour, these pumpkin spice cupcakes are delicious served with a warm cup of cider!
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No Bake Gingerbread Pumpkin Icebox Cake
This No Bake Gingerbread Pumpkin Icebox cake is the best make-ahead holiday dessert recipe for Thanksgiving or Christmas! With 5 ingredients, you can make it in 15 minutes!
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Pumpkin Cake with Salted Caramel Frosting
This Easy Pumpkin Cake with Salted Caramel Frosting is the perfect easy fall or winter dessert! An easy one-bowl pumpkin cake that's moist and flavourful and topped with sweet caramel sauce and flaky sea salt.
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Easy Pumpkin Cranberry Cake
This Easy Pumpkin Cranberry Cake is a perfect easy fall & winter dessert! An easy one-bowl pumpkin cake with fresh cranberries, dusted with powdered sugar!
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Caramel Apple Cupcakes with Caramel Buttercream Frosting
Deliciously moist apple spice cupcakes topped with sweet caramel buttercream. This easy cupcakes recipe makes the perfect fall dessert!
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11
San Sebastian Cheesecake (Basque Cheesecake)
This San Sebastian Cheesecake is a traditional Spanish Basque cheesecake – perfectly light, creamy and smooth, and perfectly caramelized!
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Gingerbread Cheesecake Bars
These Gingerbread Cheesecake Bars are the perfect holiday dessert that's creamy and full of delicious holiday spice. And they're so easy to make!
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13
Best Ever Salted Caramel Pudding Cake
This Best Ever Salted Caramel Pudding Cake is so moist and tender with salted caramel frosting, and caramel sauce – the perfect balance of salty and sweet!
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14
Tarte Tatin
A simple and classic upside-down French apple tart, this Tarte Tatin is made with caramelized apples, a sweet and buttery caramel sauce and a flaky pastry crust!
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Gingerbread Cookie Cups with Pumpkin Cheesecake Filling
These Gingerbread Cookie Cups with Pumpkin Cheesecake Filling the perfect holiday dessert made with soft gingerbread, pumpkin cheesecake and caramel!
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French Apple Cake
This French Apple Cake recipe is a moist and fluffy cake packed with fresh sliced apples. Flavoured with rum and easy to make!
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Caramel Apple Streusel Cake
This Caramel Apple Streusel Cake is the perfect fall and winter dessert with an easy-to make tender cake base and a delicious streusel topping, drizzled with caramel sauce – make it with fresh fall apples for an easy dessert!
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Easy Pumpkin Bundt Cake
This Easy Pumpkin Bundt Cake is the perfect simple cake for fall! It's so moist and perfectly dense, with the easiest sweet glaze!
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Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls
Soft, tender pumpkin cinnamon rolls made with real pumpkin and four warm fall spices, finished with a cream cheese glaze. Makes a full dozen in a 9×13 pan. Overnight method included.
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Pumpkin Spice Streusel Muffins
These Pumpkin Muffins are the perfect fall treat or snack! They're bursting with pumpkin spice flavours and they're so easy to make!
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Cranberry Orange Coffee Cake
This Cranberry Orange Coffee Cake is perfect for all your holiday brunches! Made with fresh orange, cranberries and a delicious spiced crumble topping!
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