Need some inspiration for your Thanksgiving dessert spread? These simple and delish dessert ideas are easy to make and packed with fall flavors! From pumpkin desserts to apple tarts, spiced cookies, and more, there’s something crave-worthy for everyone.
Must-Try Thanksgiving Desserts
Are you more of a pumpkin fan, or are you obsessed with apple desserts (like I am)? Either way, you’ll find a new favorite fall dessert on this list! These would all make perfect post-Thanksgiving dinner treats. (And they’d look so pretty on the dessert table!).
No Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars
Pumpkin lovers will devour these no bake pumpkin cheesecake bars! The creamy cheesecake layer sits atop a buttery, spiced Biscoff cookie crust for even more fall flavor.
You don’t need an electric mixer, either – just a food processor or blender!
Mini Apple Crumb Tarts
Is there any flavor combination better than apples and cinnamon? I think not! These mini apple tarts are made with oat flour for a warm, nutty crust and easy oat topping (which also means they’re gluten free!).
They’re perfectly-spiced and so delicious. Serve warm on their own, or topped with vanilla ice cream!
Double Chocolate Sweet Potato Bread
This rich and fudgy double chocolate bread is made with a surprising seasonal ingredient: sweet potato! Mashed sweet potato gives this chocolatey bread a tasty flavor and keeps it super moist, along with the melty chocolate chips.
Serve it on its own, or drizzle with chocolate icing! Chocolate lovers will swoon.
Maple Pumpkin Panna Cotta
Panna cotta looks so fancy, but it’s actually incredibly easy to make! This version is made super creamy with pumpkin puree and Greek yogurt, and is sweetened with maple syrup. A cinnamon stick infuses a hint of spice for even more fall flavor!
Don’t have special panna cotta molds? No problem – just use any small glasses or jars you have!
Chai Oatmeal Pecan Cookies
Warm Chai-inspired spices take these chewy oatmeal cookies up a notch! They’re studded with nutty pecans, and have a lightly caramelized flavor from the brown sugar.
Plus, they’re so simple to make (and even simpler to serve)!
Pecan Sweet Potato Blondies
I’d like to petition to make sweet potato just as important for fall baking as pumpkin and apples! These soft and tender blondies are packed with mashed sweet potato, brown sugar, almond butter, nutty pecans, and more goodness for a unique, one-bowl fall dessert.
They’re also delicious drizzled with vanilla icing!
White Chocolate Pumpkin Cake Bars
Pumpkin spice cake is a classic fall dessert for a reason! This easy pumpkin cake is moist, perfectly-spiced, and studded with sweet white chocolate chunks. Plus, you don’t need an electric mixer to make it – easy peasy!
Feel free to add cream cheese frosting on top for an extra decadent touch. 🙂
Spiced Biscoff Crumb Cake
Sometimes, warm spices and buttery crumb topping are all you need to satisfy those fall cravings! This crumb cake is surprisingly easy to make, packed with cookie butter flavor, and drizzled with a quick and easy vanilla glaze. Trust me, your guests will thank you!
That’s all for now – I hope you’ve found a new Thanksgiving dessert you’re excited to try! 🙂
Need a quick and easy appetizer recipe for your Thanksgiving gathering? Try this pumpkin honey butter board – it only takes minutes to throw together, and is unbelievably tasty served with crostini.