Thanksgiving Desserts and Sweet Treats: Fall Flavors for Every Celebration
These fall desserts are perfect for casual get-togethers, cozy evenings, school events, or even a weekend baking session with family. Their comforting flavors and festive look make them a hit on any table.
Whether you’re planning ahead for a fall gathering or just want to try something seasonal, this list has you covered. Don’t forget to browse the blog for more party food recipes and themed round-ups that make hosting and snacking even more fun.
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Thanksgiving & Friendsgiving Desserts
Traditional sweet dishes and some modern twists on old classics, these 20+ Thanksgiving dessert ideas bring out the best of fall flavors-think pumpkin, apples, cinnamon, and caramel in all their glory. Whether its a potluck for an intimate Friendsgiving gathering or your preparing a dessert table feast for all the family, there's certain to be a warming idea here to bring festivity to your celebration.
These delightful Caramel Apple Mini Cheesecakes are perfect individual-sized sweet treats that will be the star of any Thanksgiving Dessert table. The no-bake cheesecake is simple to prepare while the luscious warm caramelized apple topping is bursting with fall flavors.
Well it wouldn't be Thanksgving wihtout at least one pumpkin pie! This classic dessert is a quick and easy way to enjoy the flavors of fall. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a delicious pumpkin pie that's perfect for any occasion. Simply combine pumpkin puree, sweetened condensed milk, eggs, and pumpkin pie spice, pour into a pie crust, and bake until set.
This Homemade Funnel Cake Recipe is spiced with cinnamon and pumpkin pie spice, adding finely shredded apples, powdered sugar, and caramel sauce which makes this a unique fall dessert!
A deliciously simple dessert perfect for Thanksgiving! This Pumpkin Dump Cake is a hassle-free treat that combines the warmth of pumpkin puree, sweetened condensed milk, and aromatic spices, topped with a crunchy pecan streusel.
Make this quick and easy pumpkin pudding recipe makes for the perfect individual-sized treat that tastes just like pumpkin pie, ideal for feeding a crowd for Thanksgiving. Rich and full of delicious warm spices, this easy, creamy pudding will become a new family favorite. This easy pudding has all the flavors and creaminess of a pumpkin pie, no baking required.
Sweet apples, warm Fall spices, and simple yellow cake mix come together to make the most amazing cake mix Apple Cobbler!
It's a super easy dessert to make in the Fall! You only need a few simple ingredients to make this easy apple cobbler recipe! It's the perfect Fall dessert!
These unique and delicious treats are perfect for Thanksgiving. Pumpkin Tiramisu Cream Puffs are brushed with espresso and marsala wine, filled with spiced pumpkin mascarpone mousse, then dusted with cocoa powder! Whether served at a cozy gathering or a grand celebration, these cream puffs are sure to impress.
Baked apples are a classic fall dessert! It takes just minutes to make this simple dish, and baked apples are a great way to enjoy fresh fall apples. This simple recipe makes its own caramel sauce as it bakes. The syrupy nut filling goes well with the apples for the ultimate fall dessert!
Apple Pie Egg Rolls are a quick and easy dessert favorite that puts a delicious spin on a classic, combining crispy, cinnamon sugar-coated pastry with a warm, sweet apple filling.
Perfect for a fall treat, these incredible little packages become even more irresistible when dunked into a rich caramel sauce. Since they taste like apple pie, they are the perfect thing to eat throughout fall.
Easy Pumpkin Lasagna is a perfect fall dessert! It is a fun layered pumpkin dessert lasagna that looks festive at a fall dinner party or Thanksgiving. Full of pumpkin flavor, it is a practically no-bake dessert that is so pretty to serve and will make an attractive and tasty addition to any Thanksgiving dessert spread.
Tasty, flavorful and perfect for Fall, these Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cupcakes take two flavors that work perfectly together and make one great handheld treat.
Plus, these are super easy to throw together, and the addition of the chocolate chips and the chocolate buttercream make this a really perfect pairing.
This no-bake cheesecake is thick and fluffy, and fool proof because it turns out awesome every time!
Make this Philadelphia pumpkin cheesecake with a cool whip or homemade whipped cream. Learn how to make no-bake pumpkin cheesecake without condensed milk or gelatin!
Easy Homemade Pumpkin Poke Cake is made from scratch without cake mix and served straight from the cake pan. Topped with whipped cream frosting, the pumpkin lover in you won’t be able to resist!
Pumpkin Poke Cake is a delicious and easy dessert that's perfect for fall gatherings and holidays. It's especially loved by families with kids and those who enjoy sweet treats.
This simple recipe for apple pie filled crescent rolls is a quick and easy treat that can be prepared in under 30 minutes. Apple pie crescent rolls have all the flavor of a classic apple pie in one easy 3-ingredient Thanksgiving dessert recipe.
Enjoy this homemade fall and winter treat for breakfast or dessert. Baked Apple Cider Donuts are an old-fashioned recipe made with simple ingredients. These donuts are soft, tender and sweet.
Each bite is full of apple and warm fall spices. The cinnamon sugar coating adds an extra bit of sweetness.
These little pumpkin pies look insanely cute piled up together. Serve as a holiday dessert, pop them into school lunchboxes, or have them with coffee as a cozy sweet treat!
Whip up these mini pumpkin pies for friends and family for the perfect fall treat everyone will love.The texture of these two-bite small pumpkin pies is silky smooth, rich, creamy, and full of dreamy vanilla and cinnamon flavors.
Pumpkin Oreo balls are the cutest little chocolaty dessert! Perfect for fall parties, Thanksgiving or even Halloween, your family will love these sweet treats that are so fun and only need five ingredients!
These little pumpkins look simply adorable on a platter! This means you can spend your time decorating the pumpkin desserts which is the most fun part!
These harvest spice bars with cream cheese are the perfect treat for Thanksgiving. Made with spice cake mix and cream cheese, they are a sweet and delicious fall dessert recipe for you to enjoy. The cream cheese added to these bars is pure heaven!
The cake is slightly fudgy, perfectly cozy and makes a wonderful Thanksgiving dessert. Vegan pumpkin marble cake with swirls of pumpkin and chocolate cake and a touch of pumpkin spice. This recipe uses one main cake batter, so you don't need to prepare two completely different recipes!
Pumpkin Cream Cheese Dip is an easy 5-minute dessert recipe that is perfect for autumn and fall holidays. It has a rich pumpkin flavor that is irresistible.
It is light, creamy, and perfectly pumpkin-spiced! We use a base of cream cheese to help it stay creamy and add in enough pumpkin with a touch of brown sugar to bring all your Fall favorite seasonings together in one dip.
Pumpkin Coffee Cake has the perfect amount of spice to give you that warming of fall flavors. It is moist from pumpkin puree and has a delightful crunchy streusel crumb topping.
It is finished with a drizzle of icing, which is the perfect sweet topping it needs to finish it off. The ingredients are simple, and you will have most of them at home. The best treat for fall and so easy to make too.
A quick and easy dessert that goes down a treat at any fall gathering, this simple caramel apple dipping board gives you complete creative freedom to combine all the flavours of fall on one dish. Go for crisp and crunchy sides such as apples, nuts and crushed pretzels.
Fall Desserts Served in Style
Make your Thanksgiving treats look as stunning as they taste with the right serving pieces. From rustic wood boards to elegant tiered and display stands, these options will help you present your fall desserts beautifully and effortlessly.
These Thanksgiving desserts and sweet treats are perfect for traditional family dinners, casual Friendsgiving potlucks, or any fall celebration where you want to end on a sweet note. Their comforting flavors and festive presentation make them instant crowd-pleasers at both intimate gatherings and larger parties.
Whether you’re planning ahead for Thanksgiving or organizing a Friendsgiving feast with friends, this collection has you covered with options for every skill level and occasion. Don’t forget to browse the blog for more party food recipes and themed round-ups that make hosting memorable celebrations even easier.
These Thanksgiving desserts and sweet treats are perfect for traditional family dinners, casual Friendsgiving potlucks, or any fall celebration where you want to end on a sweet note. Their comforting flavors and festive presentation make them instant crowd-pleasers at both intimate gatherings and larger parties.
Whether you’re planning ahead for Thanksgiving or organizing a Friendsgiving feast with friends, this collection has you covered with options for every skill level and occasion. Don’t forget to browse the blog for more party food recipes and themed round-ups that make hosting memorable celebrations even easier.
If you’re looking for more cozy inspiration, be sure to check out these Fall Mocktails for Kids and Fall Cider recipes.
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