80 Thanksgiving Dessert Recipes That Will Sweeten Your Holiday Table

• Time Commitment:2 hours and 20 minutes
• Why We Love It:crowd-pleaser, special occasion-worthy

The homemadecranberryfilling might sound like a lot of work, but it’s actually quite simple. (Oh, and it'll make your home smell like a holiday wonderland.)

• Time Commitment:55 minutes
• Why We Love It:crowd-pleaser, beginner-friendly, kid-friendly, make ahead

Due to the cake's tender, moist crumb and swoops ofapple ciderfrosting, we’d like to start a petition to get this confection on everyone's Thanksgiving table, every year.

• Time Commitment:1 hour and 20 minutes
• Why We Love It:crowd-pleaser, special occasion-worthy

We put a spin on the traditionalBritishholiday pudding and turned it into a glorious cake. Honeycomb and butter melt together in the oven to create acaramel-like topping.

• Time Commitment:3 hours and 10 minutes
• Why We Love It:make ahead, special occasion-worthy, crowd-pleaser

Erin McDowell is the queen of all thingspie, so you know her ginger-cherrynumber is going to be worth the effort. (C'mon, it even hasgingerbreadpieces worked into the crust.)

• Time Commitment:2 hours and 15 minutes
• Why We Love It:<10 ingredients, special occasion-worthy, crowd-pleaser

Sure, you could put together a traditionalapplepie that would likely taste delicious. Or could go the extra mile and make this pretzel-crusted version, then let theoohs andahhs roll in.

• Time Commitment:50 minutes
• Why We Love It:crowd-pleaser, gluten free, <10 ingredients, beginner-friendly, special occasion-worthy

We know you still have a lingering bottle of summerrosé. Put it to good use with this effortless, chicpeardessert that's just right for intimate dinners.

• Time Commitment:3 hours and 5 minutes
• Why We Love It:kid-friendly, crowd-pleaser, special occasion-worthy

Don’t feel obligated to save these forbreakfast. They taste like pumpkinbreadand pecan pie combined.

• Time Commitment:1 hour and 30 minutes
• Why We Love It:make ahead, crowd-pleaser, kid-friendly

Pumpkin piemight not be your thing, but have you triedpumpkincookies? These are stuffed with acheesecakefilling, because why not?

• Time Commitment:1 hour and 45 minutes
• Why We Love It:crowd-pleaser, <10 ingredients, beginner-friendly

你可以感谢英国人这种美味的治疗,which is likebanana puddingon steroids. Gooey caramel, soft whipped cream and crisp graham cracker crumbs—sign us up.

• Time Commitment:1 hour and 10 minutes
• Why We Love It:vegan, gluten free, dairy free, crowd-pleaser

You don’t eat pumpkin pie,dairyorgluten, so what’s for dessert? Aran Goyoaga’s delightfully easy and delicious tart, is what.

• Time Commitment:35 minutes
• Why We Love It:crowd-pleaser, beginner-friendly, gluten free

Does it count as dessert if it takes only 35 minutes to make? Absolutely. Bring on the maple-almond crumble.

• Time Commitment:45 minutes
• Why We Love It:<10 ingredients, beginner-friendly, crowd-pleaser

Don’t be offended if your guests think you picked these up at the fancy bakery down the street. It’s a compliment.

• Time Commitment:2 hours and 25 minutes
• Why We Love It:crowd-pleaser, special occasion-worthy, gluten free

A layer of pastry cream hides beneath those prettyappleroses, which are easier to pull off than they seem.

• Time Commitment:1 hour and 50 minutes
• Why We Love It:crowd-pleaser, make ahead, kid-friendly

We couldn’t possibly pick between pie and cookies, so we’re making these hybrids instead.

• Time Commitment:1 hour
• Why We Love It:crowd-pleaser, beginner-friendly, special occasion-worthy

Need proof that scones aren’t just abreakfasttreat? The dough is basically pie crust, people.

• Time Commitment:2 hours and 30 minutes
• Why We Love It:make ahead, crowd-pleaser, beginner-friendly

Best served with a side ofeggnogfor dunking, of course. (Bonus points for spiking it withwhiskeyorrum.)

• Time Commitment:45 minutes
• Why We Love It:crowd-pleaser, beginner-friendly, kid-friendly

You start with a store-bought, refrigerated pie crust and doctor it up with lots ofcinnamon. Trust us: No one will suspect a shortcut.

• Time Commitment:1 hour
• Why We Love It:crowd-pleaser, make ahead, special occasion-worthy

Our motto at Thanksgiving? Go big or go home, hence this jaw-dropping confection.

• Time Commitment:1 hour and 20 minutes
• Why We Love It:crowd-pleaser, make ahead, beginner-friendly

Stefani Pollack’s easybundt cakehas a few key ingredients that set it apart, including rum and maple syrup. She recommends topping it with apple butter-caramel icing, but cream cheese frosting works too (hint, hint).

• Time Commitment:1 hour and 35 minutes
• Why We Love It:crowd-pleaser, make ahead, special occasion-worthy

If you’re looking for a dessert that doubles as a stunning centerpiece,Gaby Dalkinhas you covered. Thecheesecakehas the same flavors as pumpkin pie, minus the inevitably soggy crust.

• Time Commitment:1 hour
• Why We Love It:crowd-pleaser, beginner-friendly, <10 ingredients

如果简单更符合你的风格,你不能wro去ng with askillet dessert. Make sure to save room after all that turkey.

• Time Commitment:1 hour and 10 minutes
• Why We Love It:crowd-pleaser, beginner-friendly

The caramel coats thisbutternutdelight almost like a glaze, so it doesn’tneedany accompaniment…but if you want to gild the lily, a drizzle of cold heavy cream just before serving would do.

• Time Commitment:1 hour and 5 minutes
• Why We Love It:crowd-pleaser, special occasion-worthy, beginner-friendly

You get apie! You get a pie! Everybody gets a pie! Might we suggest washing it down with mulledwine?

• Time Commitment:1 hour and 5 minutes
• Why We Love It:make ahead, crowd-pleaser, kid-friendly, special occasion-worthy

Not to brag or anything, but that sweet-and-savory glaze really speaks for itself.

• Time Commitment:30 minutes
• Why We Love It:<10 ingredients, beginner-friendly, crowd-pleaser

We’ll take these over mini-mallow-toppedcasseroleany day.Sweet potatoesmake the cookies impossibly soft and moist.

• Time Commitment:25 minutes
• Why We Love It:<30 minutes, <10 ingredients, crowd-pleaser, beginner-friendly

Extra brown sugar = crackly, chewy, caramelized bliss. You'll need a tall glass of milk for this one, trust.

• Time Commitment:1 hour and 10 minutes
• Why We Love It:crowd-pleaser, kid-friendly, beginner-friendly

The whole mason jar deal issomuch cuter than the a regular old pie dish. (Plus, just *look* at those teeny-tiny crimped crusts.)

• Time Commitment:1 hour and 20 minutes
• Why We Love It:crowd-pleaser, special occasion-worthy, gluten free

This creamy number stars homemade meringue cookies, but it'll be our little secret if you go with store-bought instead.

• Time Commitment:1 hour and 30 minutes
• Why We Love It:crowd-pleaser, kid-friendly, make ahead

Warning: These falldoughnutswill disappear in five seconds flat (especially if they're left unattended at the kids' table).

• Time Commitment:4 hours and 30 minutes
• Why We Love It:special occasion-worthy, crowd-pleaser, make ahead, <10 ingredients

Makingpuff pastryfrom scratch takes a little patience, but the payoff? Totally worth it.

• Time Commitment:1 hour and 50 minutes
• Why We Love It:make ahead, crowd-pleaser, special occasion-worthy

Fun fact: The custard is thickened with flour instead of eggs, so it's basically impossible for the surface to crack (but you'll be covering it in homemade meringue anyway).

• Time Commitment:1 hour and 35 minutes
• Why We Love It:吊人,儿童,特别的啊ccasion-worthy

Psst: We have plans for all that leftoverHalloweencandy corn in your pantry. The little ones will be thrilled when you slice the cake open.

• Time Commitment:1 hour
• Why We Love It:make ahead, crowd-pleaser, beginner-friendly

Just the pairing for post-feast coffee. (PerhapsCrockpot spiked cinnamon lattesare just what the doctor ordered?)

• Time Commitment:3 hours and 15 minutes
• Why We Love It:crowd-pleaser, gluten free, special occasion-worthy

Not only is itgluten-free, but you and your guests can also dig in together with spoons—no plates required. Bye, dirty dishes.

• Time Commitment:1 hour and 30 minutes
• Why We Love It:beginner-friendly, crowd-pleaser, kid-friendly

Apples, butter, brown sugar, cinnamon cake batter—what's the worst that can happen? (Besides you eating the whole darn thing before your guests arrive, that is.)

• Time Commitment:40 minutes
• Why We Love It:crowd-pleaser, make ahead, <10 ingredients

In case the from-scratch caramel glaze isn't indulgent enough for you, you can always dip the bottoms in melted chocolate.

• Time Commitment:1 hour and 45 minutes
• Why We Love It:crowd-pleaser, make ahead, beginner-friendly, special occasion-worthy

Cinnamon streusel falls somewhere between ankle booties and crunchy leaves on our list of favorite fall things.

• Time Commitment:55 minutes
• Why We Love It:special occasion-worthy, one pan, <10 ingredients, beginner-friendly, crowd-pleaser

Can you believe this chicFrenchbeauty takes less than an hour to make? Très easy.

• Time Commitment:1 hour and 5 minutes
• Why We Love It:beginner-friendly, kid-friendly, <10 ingredients

It blows the ones your kids collected while trick-or-treating wayyyyy out of the water.

• Time Commitment:2 hours
• Why We Love It:<10 ingredients, crowd-pleaser, beginner-friendly

You so don't need to wait forChristmas把姜饼放在桌子上。温暖的香料fit right in at Thanksgiving.

• Time Commitment:1 hour and 30 minutes
• Why We Love It:crowd-pleaser, special occasion-worthy, beginner-friendly

Because fussy, fancy icing isn't required to make a bakery-quality dessert. Sliveredalmondsand sugar have it covered.

• Time Commitment:1 hour
• Why We Love It:kid-friendly, one pan, crowd-pleaser, special occasion-worthy

You call it Thanksgiving dessert, we call it Black Fridaybrunch. Pass themimosapitcher, please.

• Time Commitment:1 hour and 20 minutes
• Why We Love It:crowd-pleaser, <10 ingredients, gluten free

This dessert was all the rage in the '90s. Fragrant, whole cardamom pods give it the modern update it deserves.

• Time Commitment:1 hour and 35 minutes
• Why We Love It:crowd-pleaser, make ahead, beginner-friendly

For that one aunt of yours who's always on a new diet. P.S.: Spelt is a nutrient-rich variety of wheat that offers nutty, wholesome flavor to the cake.

• Time Commitment:45 minutes
• Why We Love It:no bake, beginner-friendly, crowd-pleaser

We love cheesecake. The baking? Not so much. Enter this no-bake,cinnamon-laced number, complete with red currant jelly and gingersnap crumbles.

• Time Commitment:2 hours
• Why We Love It:crowd-pleaser, kid-friendly, beginner-friendly

'Tis the season for all things apple, pumpkin and cranberry—but there's always room on our table for chocolate.

• Time Commitment:3 hours and 10 minutes
• Why We Love It:beginner-friendly, make ahead, crowd-pleaser, <10 ingredients

Ready for a hosting hack? Make the dough a few days ahead, so you can justslice and bakeon Thanksgiving.

• Time Commitment:1 hour and 50 minutes
• Why We Love It:crowd-pleaser, gluten free, special occasion-worthy

This sweet spud can do way more thanside dishes, and this gourmet-looking treat is delicious proof.

• Time Commitment:3 hours
• Why We Love It:kid-friendly, beginner-friendly, crowd-pleaser

A little dusting of powdered sugar and store-bought caramels go a long way in the presentation department.

• Time Commitment:3 hours and 30 minutes
• Why We Love It:crowd-pleaser, make ahead, special occasion-worthy, <10 ingredients

Trade regular pie dough for impressively swirlycinnamon roll pie crust, then let the crowd go wild.

• Time Commitment:1 hour and 35 minutes
• Why We Love It:<10 ingredients, kid-friendly, beginner-friendly

Want to know the secret behind these itty-bitty sweets? They're baked in mason jar lids.

• Time Commitment:1 hour and 50 minutes
• Why We Love It:crowd-pleaser, make ahead, special occasion-worthy

Inspired by the Swedish dessert semlor, this cake is light as clouds and super elegant.

• Time Commitment:2 hours
• Why We Love It:make ahead, crowd-pleaser, kid-friendly, beginner-friendly

There'sapple ciderin both the cakeandspiced buttercream, but since there's no such thing as too much, we'll take a mug of the stuff on the side as well.

• Time Commitment:3 hours
• Why We Love It:make ahead, crowd-pleaser, beginner-friendly

Cinnamon bars +cranberryfilling +orangeicing > whatever you were planning on buying at the grocery store.

• Time Commitment:5 hours
• Why We Love It:kid-friendly, crowd-pleaser, make ahead

Maplebuttercream and candiedbaconare just the match for buttermilk-bacon fat cupcakes.

• Time Commitment:25 minutes
• Why We Love It:<30 minutes, <10 ingredients, kid-friendly

Instead of oozing molten chocolate, this stunner's full of smooth, luxurious caramel. (Although thereismeltedwhite chocolatein the batter.)

• Time Commitment:1 hour
• Why We Love It:crowd-pleaser, special occasion-worthy

Wash these down with boozyhot cocoaafter dinner or you're doing it wrong.

• Time Commitment:2 hours
• Why We Love It:make ahead, beginner-friendly, crowd-pleaser

Two holiday classics united in buttery, flaky harmony. Substitute the dark rum with coffee liqueur or bourbon, if you'd prefer.

• Time Commitment:1 hour and 50 minutes
• Why We Love It:make ahead, crowd-pleaser, special occasion-worthy

This chess pie-inspired dish, thickened with cornmeal, will make you forget all about pumpkin. (Well, at least for the night.)

• Time Commitment:30 minutes
• Why We Love It:<10 ingredients, gluten free, make ahead, beginner-friendly

Dappled to perfection with dried cranberries,pepitasand almonds. It's a great gift for the hostess, if we do say so ourselves.

• Time Commitment:1 hour and 15 minutes
• Why We Love It:crowd-pleaser, kid-friendly, special occasion-worthy

Baking it in an autumnal bundt pan is the ultimate pièce de rèsistance. (A dusting of confectioners' sugar doesn't hurt, either.)

• Time Commitment:7 hours
• Why We Love It:make ahead, crowd-pleaser, kid-friendly

In case you're wondering why some Americans swear by combiningcheese and apple pie. One bite will make you a believer.

• Time Commitment:40 minutes
• Why We Love It:vegan, gluten free, crowd-pleaser

These are vegan, gluten-free and ridiculously soft and chewy, thanks to chickpeas. Go-to mix-ins include white chocolate chips, toffee chips and chopped pecans.

• Time Commitment:45 minutes
• Why We Love It:make ahead, kid-friendly, crowd-pleaser, gluten free

Just the topper for a batch of warm,homemade apple cider. (They're easier to make than you think, promise.)

• Time Commitment:1 hour and 30 minutes
• Why We Love It:special occasion-worthy, crowd-pleaser, gluten free, kid-friendly

And the award for best-dressedfall dessertgoes to...

• Time Commitment:1 hour
• Why We Love It:beginner-friendly, crowd-pleaser, <10 ingredients

Skip the pie crust and homemade whip. All you really need are soft, sugary roasted apples and your favoritestore-bought vanilla ice cream.

• Time Commitment:2 hours
• Why We Love It:kid-friendly, beginner-friendly, make ahead

You should probably cut the kids off at one pop each. Good thing you're one of the grown-ups. (Note: Be sure to heat-treat the flour so the dough is safe to consume raw.)

• Time Commitment:30 minutes
• Why We Love It:dairy free, vegan, gluten free, beginner-friendly

Caramelized apples and cinnamon-sugared nuts meet vanilla-coconutice cream to create a warm-and-cozy dessert your guests will love.

• Time Commitment:9 hours
• Why We Love It:one bowl, vegan, gluten free, crowd-pleaser

Aquafaba,bananaand pumpkin purée make this classic beyond moist.

• Time Commitment:1 hour and 20 minutes
• Why We Love It:gluten free, vegan, beginner-friendly

You'll want to put the pecan-oat topping on every fall dish you ever make, and you have our full support.

• Time Commitment:2 hours
• Why We Love It:crowd-pleaser, special occasion-worthy, make ahead

Pumpkin, shmumpkin. This holiday, we're putting the bounty ofcitrusseason front and center.

• Time Commitment:12 hours and 30 minutes
• Why We Love It:crowd-pleaser, make ahead, special occasion-worthy

Why serve classic apple pie when you can impress your family with these inventive (and beautiful) tarts?

• Time Commitment:2 hours and 30 minutes
• Why We Love It:crowd-pleaser, kid-friendly, beginner-friendly

These delicious gingerbread cookies look just like little pie tops. (And you won't even need cookie cutters to pull 'em off.)

• Time Commitment:2 hours and 30 minutes
• Why We Love It:crowd-pleaser, make ahead, special occasion-worthy

If sweet potatoes aren't your thing, feel free to use roastedpumpkinor canned pumpkin purée in their place. (Either way, it pairs seamlessly with apumpkin spice latte.)

• Time Commitment:6 hours and 30 minutes
• Why We Love It:no bake, crowd-pleaser, make ahead

Since your oven is already packed with sides and a roast bird, why not make a dessert that doesn't require any baking? Case in point:pumpkin spicetiramisu spiked with bourbon, pumpkin purée and fresh coffee.

• Time Commitment:1 hour and 5 minutes
• Why We Love It:crowd-pleaser, make ahead, special occasion-worthy

This rendition of theChinesestreet snack is made from laminated dough layered with buttery brown sugar filling. Wash it down with a boozy cup of java or hot cocoa.

• Time Commitment:1 hour and 15 minutes
• Why We Love It:make ahead, crowd-pleaser, beginner-friendly

Bury us in espresso-dusted,brown sugar-cinnamon crumb topping. The cake is guaranteed to turn out impossibly moist, thanks tosour creamin the batter.

• Time Commitment:30 minutes
• Why We Love It:crowd-pleaser, kid-friendly, beginner-friendly

Soft, fluffycookiesmeet sweet, tangy frosting and just the right amount ofpumpkin pie spiceto create the ultimate fall treat. (The kids' table will gobble them up.)

• Time Commitment:2 hours
• Why We Love It:beginner-friendly, crowd-pleaser, kid-friendly

In our book, when it comes to indulging inapple cider, the limit does not exist. So, wash a gooey, decadent slice down with a warm mug for good measure.

• Time Commitment:2 hours and 15 minutes
• Why We Love It:crowd-pleaser, make ahead, beginner-friendly

When in doubt,chocolateis always a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. These pillowy crepes taste *exactly* like the leftover cereal milk from a bowl of Cocoa Krispies, so they're bound to delight everyone.