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Delicious Thanksgiving Desserts to Impress In 2024

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With the holiday season approaching, it’s time to treat your guests to desserts that truly impress. This collection of festive treats for 2024 blends classic favorites with exciting twists. From the cozy sweetness of Sweet Potato Soufflé Cupcakes and Pecan Pie Pound Cake to the refreshing Coconut Cream Pie and No-Bake Brown Sugar Cheesecake with Spiced Pears, these recipes add flavor and flair to your holiday spread. Whether you love rich cakes, pies, or simple classics like Apple Fritters, these desserts will make your celebrations even sweeter.

Apple and Pear Pie

A close-up of a slice of apple pie with a golden-brown lattice crust on a white plate. A gold fork is placed beside the pie, and the filling appears glossy and caramelized.
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This Apple and Pear Slab Pie is a delightful combination of spiced apples and pears nestled in a buttery, flaky crust. With warm cinnamon and nutmeg, it’s the perfect comforting dessert for any occasion! Enjoy a slice today!

Get The Recipe: Apple and Pear Pie

Cranberry & Orange Scones

A close-up of freshly baked iced cranberry and orange swirl scones, topped with white icing and a dollop of red preserves. The scones boast a golden-brown crust, swirled with berry filling, showcasing a deliciously inviting appearance.
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Skip the bakery line and whip up a batch of these delightful scones at home! The refreshing iced glaze and vibrant cranberry orange swirl showcase the deliciousness of homemade in every bite.

Get The Recipe: Iced Cranberry & Orange Swirl Scones

Pumpkin Swiss Roll

Close-up of two slices of a Pumpkin Swiss Roll with a rich brown sponge and a white cream filling, dusted with powdered sugar. They are placed on a white plate, next to an ornate serving spatula. The background is white.
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This Pumpkin Swiss Roll is the ultimate treat with its cozy spices and fluffy, creamy filling. The cream cheese whipped cream adds a tangy sweetness that goes perfectly with the spiced cake—just right for fall!

Get The Recipe: Pumpkin Swiss Roll

Devil’s Food Cake

A devil's food cake with a slice removed, displaying the rich layers of cake and smooth chocolate frosting, on a white plate atop a dark slate board, against a marble background.
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This Devil’s Food Cake is absolutely delicious! With its rich, fudgy texture and intense chocolate flavor, it’s hard to resist. Just a warning—slice at your own risk; it might disappear before you even realize it!

Get The Recipe: Devil’s Food Cake

Applesauce Bread

a applesauce bread on a serving dish with a slice cut
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This recipe is a cozy and delicious treat that’s sure to warm your heart! It features a moist, tender crumb with a delightful hint of warm cinnamon and a touch of sweet applesauce flavor. If you’re feeling adventurous, sprinkle on some cinnamon sugar for a sweet and crunchy finish! Enjoy!

Get The Recipe: Applesauce Bread

Chocolate Chip Blondies

A close up image of a chocolate chip blondie with a gooey center exposed.
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Move over, brownies! These golden beauties offer a wonderful adaptation of the classic fudgy treat. Packed with the same dense texture, they are a treat you won’t want to miss!

Get The Recipe: Chocolate Chip Blondies

Pumpkin Crisp

Scrumptious Pumpkin Crisp photo
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Goodbye Pumpkin Pie, and hello Pumpkin Crisp! This tasty fall dessert is a fantastic way to spice up your Thanksgiving menu.
Get the Recipe: Pumpkin Crisp

Easy Pumpkin Bread

a slice of Easy Pumpkin Bread showing the melted chocolate inside the slice
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his recipe captures the essence of fall with a perfect blend of warming spices and decadent chocolate chips. It’s the perfect way to celebrate the arrival of autumn flavors in a delicious and easy-to-make loaf.

Get The Recipe: Easy Pumpkin Bread

Crock Pot Pecan Pie

Crock Pot Pecan Pie (EASY Pecan Pie Recipe) in all its glory
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Get ready to indulge in the most delightful Crock Pot Pecan Pie! This super EASY recipe will have your taste buds dancing with joy. Perfect for Thanksgiving, it’s a must-try that will impress all your guests!
Get the Recipe: Crock Pot Pecan Pie

Pumpkin Pie with Graham Cracker Crust

a slice of Pumpkin Pie with Graham Cracker Crust
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Looking for an easy, delicious Thanksgiving dessert? This crowd-pleasing Pumpkin Pie with Graham Cracker Crust is super simple to make.

Get The Recipe: Pumpkin Pie with Graham Cracker Crust

Banoffee Pie

The Banoffee Pie on a cake stand showing the crust, caramel layer, banana layer, whipped cream and banana chips as decoration.
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Calling all caramel lovers! Banoffee Pie is a British twist on classic flavors. Layers of gooey caramel, fresh bananas, and pillowy whipped cream sit atop a buttery biscuit crust. Prepare to be amazed!

Get The Recipe: Banoffee Pie

Coconut Cream Pie

A slice of coconut cream pie on a plate with the pie in the background.
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This Creamy Coconut Custard Pie is a taste of vacation made easy! Rich custard meets the delightful flavor of coconut in a creamy filling, all topped with whipped cream. It’s a show-stopping dessert that’s surprisingly simple to make.

Get The Recipe: Coconut Cream Pie

Pecan Pie Recipe

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This super easy pecan pie recipe is a must-try for your Thanksgiving dessert! This cozy fall pie is just perfect for sharing during the holidays.
Get the Recipe: Pecan Pie Recipe

Old Fashioned Apple Spice Pie

A close-up of a slice of peach pie, showcasing golden-brown lattice crust and juicy peach filling, served on a white plate with a gold-colored fork.

A delicious apple pie made with light and dark brown sugar, vanilla, and butter for a filling that’s just too good to resist.

Get The Recipe: Old Fashioned Apple Spice Pie

Sweet Potato Souffle Cupcakes

Sweet Potato Souffle Cupcakes
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These moist and fluffy cupcakes are inspired by everyone’s beloved Thanksgiving side dish—the sweet potato souffle! With a hint of pineapple and cinnamon, plus a toasted marshmallow and pecan topping, they’re just like grandma’s casserole but in dessert form! If you’re looking for a fun and unique treat to serve this holiday, this easy, one-bowl recipe is just what you need!
Get the Recipe: Sweet Potato Souffle Cupcakes

Pumpkin Meringue Tarts with Whole Wheat Shortbread Crust

Pumpkin Meringue Tarts with Whole Wheat Shortbread Crust
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These mini pumpkin tarts are a delightful addition to your Thanksgiving dessert table! With no refined sugar, the creamy custard filling is tucked into a buttery whole wheat shortbread crust and topped with light and fluffy toasted maple meringue. It’s like pumpkin pie, but on a whole new level!
Get the Recipe: Pumpkin Meringue Tarts with Whole Wheat Shortbread Crust

Pecan Pie Pound Cake Recipe

Mouthwatering Pecan Pie Pound Cake Recipe
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Indulge in the delightful fusion of flavors with pecan pie pound cake, bringing all the warmth of your favorite Thanksgiving pie into a moist, scrumptious cake! It’s incredibly easy to whip up and makes for the perfect dessert or a tasty mid-afternoon treat. Enjoy a slice of cozy goodness!
Get the Recipe: Pecan Pie Pound Cake Recipe

Apple Upside Down Cake

A golden brown upside-down cake with neatly arranged slices of caramelized apples on top. The glossy finish indicates a sugary glaze, making it an appealing and tempting dessert. Ideal for those exploring new dessert recipes, the cake appears moist and is likely freshly baked.
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This delightful Apple Upside Down Cake recipe is the ultimate holiday showstopper! Bursting with fruity goodness and a warm hint of cinnamon, it’s an indulgent treat that will wow your guests and make your celebrations extra special!

Get The Recipe: Apple Upside Down Cake

Brown Sugar Cake

A brown sugar bundt cake with caramel icing.
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Bored of the usual bundt cake? You’ve got to try this Brown Sugar Bundt Cake! It’s got a dense, tender crumb packed with amazing brown sugar flavor, all topped off with a rich, buttery caramel glaze. Trust me, it’s a flavor adventure you won’t want to miss!

Get The Recipe: Brown Sugar Cake

Apple Fritters

Close-up of several golden-brown, glazed apple fritters stacked on a plate. With their crispy, irregular texture and visible pieces of apple, these delightful treats are a must-try in dessert recipes, lightly drizzled with white glaze for the perfect finish.
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Indulge in fluffy, crispy Apple Fritters bursting with fresh apples, aromatic spices, and a mouthwatering apple glaze! With simple ingredients and easy steps, you can whip up this perfect homemade treat that will delight your taste buds and warm your heart. Don’t miss out on this deliciousness!

Get The Recipe: Apple Fritters

Pumpkin Bundt Cake

Close-up of a Bundt cake drizzled with glossy caramel sauce, the dessert glistening enticingly. One slice is partially removed, revealing the rich, moist texture of the cake. The indulgent treat rests elegantly on a metal surface.
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Treat yourself to this yummy Pumpkin Bundt Cake, drizzled with creamy dulce de leche icing. It’s just perfect for those cozy fall gatherings!

Get The Recipe: Pumpkin Bundt Cake

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