18 Great Thanksgiving Dessert Recipes

Pecan Pie Bars taste just as delicious as pecan pie but take a lot less time to make. Plus, you can eat it with one hand instead of with a fork!

This Thanksgiving dessert recipe is baked in a skillet, which is always fun. The cake is made with buttermilk and is light and fluffy. The topping contains pecans and pralines and is so warm and gooey you will fall in love at first bite.

Don't worry about making a pie crust on a busy day like Thanksgiving. Opt for these easy peasy dessert bars that taste just like pecan pie!

For a unique spin on the traditional pecan pie, try this variation that includes an easy 2-ingredient chocolate sauce.

Bread pudding is an excellent alternative to many traditional Thanksgiving desserts. This bread pudding has flavors of pecan pie and is the perfect warm, comforting treat after dinner.

This pumpkin pie variation has everything the pie has (crust and filling) plus a rolled oats and ginger topping. You could serve this and pumpkin pie and both would be completely gone by the end of the night.

Pumpkin Pull-Apart Monkey Bread is a Thanksgiving dessert recipe that will be a kid favorite. Like the name says, you just pull off a piece and eat. The pumpkin bread is topped with a sweet, maple glaze that will keep kids and adults coming for seconds.

Here's a Thanksgiving dessert recipe that is rich and creamy and has just the right amount of sweetness. It's simple to make, and with all that work you're going to do for dinner, a simple and delicious dessert recipe is just the ticket.

For a Thanksgiving dessert that will be sure to wow all of your guests, try this easy pumpkin pie recipe. The last thing you need is something else taking up room in the oven. What's great about these individually-portioned desserts is that you don't have to bake them!

Chocolate and pumpkin are great on their own, but what happens when the two come together is pure magic. These dessert bars are an easy way to get a sweet treat on the table in a pinch.

Nothing says "fall" quite like the combination of caramel and pumpkin. Instead of the usual pumpkin pie, these pumpkin blondie bars will mix things up. These delectable treats have great presentation, so they'll look just as good as the pie you would've made.

All of the rich flavors of pumpkin pie, like warm cinnamon and nutmeg, are present in this easy cake. The difference is that this poke cake recipe takes it a step farther. It has touches of caramel and a cream cheese whipped topping for even more festive flavor.

If you like pineapple upside-down cake, you'll love this recipe. Instead of pineapple, this upside-down cake recipe uses a homemade pumpkin filling for a taste that's right at home for Thanksgiving. It looks so elegant, too!

The marshmallows are broiled until brown but still retain their gooey-ness. Then they're cut into squares so you can enjoy them without a knife and fork.

You may be skeptical at first, but there's no need. These are scrumptious and will be a great Thanksgiving dessert. They are dense, moist, and perfectly chocolaty.

The traditional sweet potato casserole just got a whole lot sweeter. These dessert bars are a great finish to your Thanksgiving dinner. If you love sweet potato casserole and you love dessert, this recipe is for you.

Crepes and candied sweet potatoes make this a super sophisticated dessert. Imagine layers of sweet potato filling, crepes, and a marshmallow topping...yum! This is a uniquely delicious Thanksgiving dessert.