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This ultimate collection of Desserts For Thanksgiving Dinner if full of family favorite, tried & tested recipes in millions of home kitchens, and guaranteed to be a hit at your own holiday desert table.

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Desserts For Thanksgiving Dinner

Are you looking for tried & tested, trusted desert recipes for Thanksgiving? I have put together my collection of fail-proof and family approved deserts that your loved ones are guaranteed to love this holiday season.

From traditional pumpkin dessert recipes like pies, cakes, and cheesecakes to fan favorites like no bake desserts, cream pies, and baked pies.

There are also some un-traditional Thanksgiving desserts if you want something a bit different! I am all for going outside the box and trying something new, so I hope you find some new faves.

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Pumpkin Desserts (Classic Thanksgiving Dessert Recipes)

Slice of double layer pumpkin cheesecake on a white plate topped with whipped cream and pecans.

Double Layer Pumpkin Cheesecake

Double Layer Pumpkin Cheesecake is so easy to make with a store bought graham cracker crust and two layers of creamy cheesecake. This pumpkin cheesecake requires no water baths and special cool techniques. It’s a simple, easy to make, cheesecake recipe for any skill level.

A slice of cake with a bite taken out of the front with a fork.

Pumpkin Magic Cake With Pumpkin Spice Pudding Frosting

This Pumpkin Magic Cake creates its own layers while baking – thus the 'magic' of this pumpkin cake. A yellow cake mix layer and a pumpkin pie batter bake together to form two layers of cake and it's finished off with a luscious & fluffy pumpkin spice pudding frosting. 

Side view of the pie inside the pie plate.

Easy Pumpkin Mousse Pie (No Bake Fall Dessert Recipe)

This irresistible no-bake Pumpkin Mousse Pie has a buttery graham cracker crust, a fluffy pumpkin mousse filling, and finished off with freshly whipped cream. With its fluffy mousse filling and light & airy texture, it's perfect for a Thanksgiving table or a delicious fall dessert. 

A square of icebox cake on a white plate with a fork that has taken a piece out of the cake laying to the side on the plate.

Pumpkin Icebox Cake

Pumpkin Icebox Cake tastes like pumpkin pie with layers of graham crackers, no bake pumpkin cheesecake mousse, and topped off with whipped cream. A delicious no bake Fall dessert.  We love easy, no bake Icebox cake desserts!

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No Bake Marshmallow Pumpkin Pie

No Bake Marshmallow Pumpkin Pie is a creamy and fun twist to traditional pumpkin pie.  You will not believe the fluffiness that the marshmallows add to traditional pumpkin pie!

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bars are super soft & moist, cake-like, and loaded with milk chocolate chips. They have the perfect blend up pumpkin, pumpkin pie spice, and cinnamon. This pumpkin bar recipe uses an entire can of pumpkin so there will no wondering what to do with the leftovers.

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bars

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bars are super soft & moist, cake-like, and loaded with milk chocolate chips. They have the perfect blend up pumpkin, pumpkin pie spice, and cinnamon. This pumpkin bar recipe uses an entire can of pumpkin so there will no wondering what to do with the leftovers.

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Pumpkin Pie Poke Cake

Pumpkin Pie Poke Cake with a homemade pumpkin cake, poked with pumpkin spice infused condensed milk, and topped with a fluffy whipped cream frosting and pecans.

A slice of pie up close with a bite taken out the front with a fork.

Pumpkin Pudding Pie

This Pumpkin Pudding Pie has all the delicious, creamy goodness of pumpkin pie but without all the hard work and oven time! It’s a no bake pie with vanilla pudding, pure pumpkin, pumpkin pie spice, and heavy cream inside a ready-to-use graham cracker crust.

Pumpkin Pie Pecan Cobbler has a creamy pumpkin pie layer topped with a sweet spiced pecan crumble topping. Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for the best pumpkin cobbler recipe that's perfect for Fall.

Pumpkin Pie Pecan Cobbler

Pumpkin Pie Pecan Cobbler has a creamy pumpkin pie layer topped with a sweet spiced pecan crumble topping. Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for the best pumpkin cobbler recipe that’s perfect for Fall.

Moist and tender pumpkin cake loaded with warm pumpkin spices and topped with a sweet cinnamon & brown sugar streusel. Mix up a simple vanilla glaze to drizzle over the top. This streusel pumpkin cake is the best Fall pumpkin dessert recipe!

Cinnamon Streusel Pumpkin Cake

Moist and tender pumpkin cake loaded with warm pumpkin spices and topped with a sweet cinnamon & brown sugar streusel. Mix up a simple vanilla glaze to drizzle over the top.

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Caramel Pumpkin Bundt Cake

The best Pumpkin Bundt Cake with a homemade caramel frosting on top is the best fall recipe to make! Moist, perfectly spiced pumpkin bundt cake frosted with a luscious, thick, and addicting fluffy caramel frosting. 

Stacked white plates with a piece of pumpkin sheet cake on it with a fork.

Pumpkin Spice Sheet Cake

Pumpkin Spice Sheet Cake is a soft pumpkin cake perfectly seasoned with warm pumpkin spice seasonings and pure pumpkin. Topped with cream cheese frosting and a garnish of chopped pecans. This is one pumpkin dessert recipe that you will want to make every single year.  You will also love my cinnamon streusel pumpkin cake and

A slice of pumpkin cake with cream cheese frosting and decorated with a candy pumpkin.

Pumpkin Spice Cake

Welcome Fall and cooler weather with this amazing homemade Pumpkin Spice Cake. A classic pumpkin cake that is so soft and moist thanks to the oil and pure pumpkin, baked in a 9×13 pan, perfectly spiced with warm pumpkin spice flavors, and then it’s topped with a simple cream cheese frosting. This is one pumpkin

A slice of cheesecake with two later and whipped cream on top, on a white plate. There is a bite taken out of the front to show the layers inside.

Pumpkin Cheesecake

This Pumpkin Cheesecake is a must-make Fall and Thanksgiving dessert! With a brown sugar graham cracker crust, filled with two layers of cheesecake and pumpkin cheesecake, all you need is a dollop of whipped cream for the best pumpkin dessert recipe. It’s like a cheesecake + pumpkin pie. Two desserts in one! If you want

A slice of cheesecake on a white plate with caramel sauce drizzled over top of it.

No Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake

This decadent No Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake is the perfect blend of fall flavors and warm pumpkin spices. A homemade Nilla wafer crust is filled with a no bake cheesecake filling made with pumpkin, cream cheese, and whipped topping. Serve with whipped cream and a drizzle of caramel for a deliciously easy cheesecake dessert.  If you’re

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Easy Pumpkin Cheesecake Brownies (Fall Dessert Recipe)

These easy Pumpkin Cheesecake Brownies are the perfect treat for pumpkin season. A brownie mix swirled with a pumpkin spiced & pumpkin cheesecake batter. With some shortcut ingredients you can make this easy pumpkin brownie recipe anytime!

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Best Thanksgiving Dessert Ideas – Pie Recipes & No Bake Pies

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No Bake Banana Pudding Cheesecake (Easy Dessert)

This No Bake Banana Pudding Cheesecake is one of the easiest dessert to prepare with a homemade vanilla wafer crust, no bake banana pudding cheesecake filling, and layers of fresh bananas and whipped cream. 

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No Bake Snickers Cheesecake Pie

No Bake Snickers Cheesecake Pie with a snickers cheesecake filling and topped with freshly whipped cream and chunks of snickers candy bar.

Overhead shot of cheesecake pie in a graham cracker crust.

Cream Cheese Cherry Pie

Cream Cheese Cherry Pie is an easy dessert recipe that is no bake! Ingredients like a prepared graham cracker crust, cream cheese, Cool Whip, and canned cherry pie filling make this cherry pie with a no bake cheesecake filling a simple & delicious pie. 

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No-Bake Toffee Cheesecake Pie (With Heath Chocolate Bars)

Toffee Cheesecake is a no bake dessert with a creamy heath bar cheesecake filling inside a chocolate graham cracker crust.

A slice of pie with a fork bite taken out of the front to see the layers.

Easy No Bake Banana Cream Pie (With Banana Pudding)

No Bake Banana Cream Pie has three layers of banana cream pudding, cheesecake layer, and cheesecake whipped topping inside a shortbread crust. This no bake pie takes just minutes to prepare and it's the best banana cream pie because it has no brown mushy bananas in it! Perfect pie for your Thanksgiving dessert table.

One slice of the pie on a white plate.

No Bake Coconut Cream Pie

This easy recipe for No Bake Coconut Cream Pie is for all the coconut lovers! Easy to make thanks to the coconut cream pudding mixes, ready-to-use graham cracker crust, and no bake pie filling. Perfect make-ahead pie for anytime!

Hero shot of the pie recipe with cranberries on top of the slice.

Easy No Bake Cranberry Fluff Pie

Cranberry Fluff Pie has the perfect balance of tartness from the cranberries, citrusy notes from fresh orange zest, and a sweetened whipped cream filling. This creamy no bake pie is the best make-ahead dessert for the holidays and it only needs 6 ingredients!

Raspberry Cream Pie has a sweet, cheesecake layer topped by a fresh raspberry layer inside an easy and convenient store-bought graham cracker crust!

Raspberry Cream Pie

This Raspberry Cream Pie has been a long time in the making. After remaking this recipe several times to get it just right, I am so glad to finally share it with you all because it’s one of my personal favorites.

No Bake Black Forest Pie has a chocolate cookie crust with two layers of smooth cheesecake. Top with a spoonful of canned cherry pie filling.

No Bake Black Forest Pie

No Bake Black Forest Pie has a chocolate cookie crust with two layers of smooth cheesecake. Top each slice with a spoonful of canned cherry pie filling. This black forest pie is my absolute favorite shortcut dessert.

A slice of pie above the pie below it.

Pecan Cream Pie

This Pecan Cream Pie is a creamy variation of traditional pecan pie! A buttery flakey crust filled with a crunchy pecan cream filling that's sweetened with pure maple syrup, and a pecan cream cheese mixture filling. My holiday table is never complete without this pie!

Oreo pudding pie garnished with whipped cream and Oreo cookies.

No Bake Oreo Pudding Pie

Oreo Pudding Pie is an easy dessert recipe that only needs 6 ingredients and it’s no bake! Oreo cookie pie crust, Oreo instant pudding filling, chopped Oreo cookies, and freshly whipped cream. This no bake Oreo pudding pie is an easy dessert recipe that is full of Oreo cookies!

No Bake Lemon Cheesecake

This No Bake Lemon Cheesecake is a rich and creamy cheesecake with bright & zesty fresh lemon flavor – lemon juice and lemon zest! A buttery graham cracker crust filled with an easy to make no bake lemon cheesecake filling. 

A double chocolate cream pie topped with whipped cream on a white background.

No Bake Double Chocolate Cream Pie

No Bake Double Chocolate Cream Pie is an easy, 5 ingredient pudding cream pie that takes just minutes to make and it uses convenient ingredients like instant pudding mix and Cool Whip. A chocolate crumb crust filled with a creamy double chocolate pudding mixture with milk chocolate and white chocolate. 

A no bake key lime with a pie tool holding a piece of it.

No Bake Key Lime Pie

This No Bake Key Lime Pie is a must try no bake dessert recipe! Creamy, smooth, sweet, & full of that tart key lime flavor inside a prepared graham cracker crust. So easy to make with some convenient ingredients like a ready to use crust, a can of sweetened condensed milk, and cream cheese.

Side view inside a tin foil pie plate with a Nutella pie.

Easy Nutella Pie

Learn how to make Nutella Pie with this easy 4 ingredient no bake pie recipe! A graham cracker crust with a layer of Nutella, topped with a fluffy whipped Nutella and cream cheese filling, and then garnished with chopped hazelnuts. Everyone will love this easy pie recipe that is loaded with lots of Nutella!

Slices of pie inside a white pie plate

Millionaire Pie

No bake Millionaire Pie is a simple, no bake dessert recipe with a creamy filling and lots of texture! A graham cracker crust is filled with a creamy & sweet whipped topping filling and then loaded with texture from pecans, cherries, pineapple, and coconut flakes.

A slice of pie up close with a bite taken out the front with a fork.

Pumpkin Pudding Pie

This Pumpkin Pudding Pie has all the delicious, creamy goodness of pumpkin pie but without all the hard work and oven time! It’s a no bake pie with vanilla pudding, pure pumpkin, pumpkin pie spice, and heavy cream inside a ready-to-use graham cracker crust.

A pin tin with chocolate pie inside and piece cut out.

Milk Chocolate Marshmallow Pie

Milk Chocolate Marshmallow Pie is a fluffy  & creamy pie with milk chocolate bars, Cool Whip, and melted marshmallows inside a graham cracker crust. This chocolate dessert is simple enough for a weeknight dessert or fancy enough for the Holiday table.

A slice of pie above the pie plate on a serving spoon.

Triple Layer Pistachio Pudding Pie

This impressive no bake Triple Layer Pistachio Pudding Pie takes just minutes to prepare with only 4 simple ingredients! This pie is no bake, creamy, light, fluffy, and just absolute dessert perfection. Learn how to make it with all my helpful tips for success.

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Easy Peanut Butter Pie

This Peanut Butter Pie is creamy, velvety, and irresistible! A no bake pie with a smooth and fluffy peanut butter filling inside a sweet graham cracker crust. Top this easy pie with a peanut butter drizzle and chopped peanuts for the ultimate peanut butter lovers dessert.

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Non-Pumpkin Thanksgiving Day Dessert Recipes

Recipe for lemon cake made with a cake mix and instant pudding mix.

Easy Lemon Cake with Lemon Pudding Frosting

Easy Lemon Cake, also known as lemon lovers layered cake, starts with a cake mix and lemon instant pudding mix! This lemon cake is so moist, light, and full of bright lemon flavor. It’s topped with a whipped lemon pudding frosting that is so fluffy. If you love lemon + strawberry then be sure and also

Cherry Delight Dessert Recipe

This Cherry Delight is an easy no bake dessert recipe that can be made in just minutes! Three layers of goodness – buttery graham cracker crust, creamy & fluffy no bake cheesecake layer, and topped off with cherry pie filling. 

A slice of cheesecake with a piece taken out of the front with a fork.

No Bake Caramel Apple Cheesecake Recipe

Looking for a delicious fall dessert? Try this Caramel Apple Cheesecake with a cinnamon graham cracker crust, a creamy apple-spiced no bake cheesecake filling with caramel, apple pie filling, and complete with a pecan streusel topping. 

A piece of this dessert with a bite taken out of the front with a fork.

Lemon Blueberry Delight

This layered Lemon Blueberry Delight dessert is a no bake, summertime favorite! Layers of graham cracker crust, lemon instant pudding, whipped cream, and blueberry pie filling – a new kind of dessert lush-iousness.

A pan of this lush dessert with some pieces taken out so you can see the inside layers.

Strawberry Cheesecake Lush

This layered Strawberry Cheesecake Lush is a lusciously creamy and completely addicting dessert. Layers of graham cracker crust, no bake cheesecake layer, fluffy strawberry jello layer, and whipped cream.

Inside the pan of dessert showing the layers of the lush.

Chocolate Lush Dessert Recipe

If you're a lover of all things chocolate then this Chocolate Lush Dessert is a must-make dessert recipe with three layers of creamy chocolate goodness. Classic chocolate lush starts with a buttery graham cracker crust, sweet cream cheese layer, chocolate instant pudding layer, and whipped topping for the final layer. 

Sliced piece of dessert from the whole cheesecake.

Orange Cranberry Cheesecake

Celebrate the holiday season with the classic flavor pairing of cranberry + orange in this deliciously creamy Orange Cranberry Cheesecake recipe. The perfect cheesecake with fresh orange flavor from orange juice and orange zest, whole cranberry sauce, and a buttery graham cracker crust.

Inside of the pan of dessert

Raspberry Cheesecake Lush

This Raspberry Cheesecake Lush is a layered dessert that is light, creamy, with a luscious texture. Layers of golden Oreo cookie crust, no bake cheesecake layer, fresh raspberry jello layer, and finished off with whipped cream.

Pan of this no bake layered dessert. With some pieces taken out of it.

Butterscotch Lush

Butterscotch Lush is a 4-layer dessert of graham cracker crust, cream cheese layer, butterscotch pudding layer, and topped off with whipped cream. This no bake lush dessert recipe may look hard – but you won't believe how easy it is to make!

A front pic of a slice of pie with a fork piece taken out of it.

Easy Cinnamon Cream Pie Recipe

This delightful creamy, custard-like Cinnamon Pie blends creamy cinnamon-infused goodness with a flaky and buttery pie crust. Full of thick and creamy cinnamon flavor and perfect for your next holiday dessert.

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