60+ Thanksgiving Desserts That Aren’t Pie
Fair warning, I’m about to offend all pie lovers……I just *don’t* like pie. There, I said it. Every year at Thanksgiving dinner I try to convince myself that I want a slice of pie, but the truth is, I’d rather have just about any other dessert.
And if you’re on this page, my guess is that you feel the same way. Or you at least want options. SO if you’re in search of holiday treat alternatives, you’ve come to the right place!
Pumpkin Flavored Desserts
Maybe you like pumpkin flavored things but don’t love the pie format. That’s me. Actually one of my favorite desserts ever is pumpkin roll with cream cheese frosting. YUM! If you want to stick to the pumpkin theme without having pumpkin pie, follow this link to see more pumpkin flavored desserts.
- Pumpkin Truffles
- No Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake
- Pumpkin Hot Chocolate
- Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread
- Pumpkin Churros
- Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes
- Pumpkin Cream Puffs
- Pumpkin Whoopie Pies
- Pumpkin Milkshake
- Pumpkin Bread Pudding
- Pumpkin Scones
- Pumpkin Brownies
- Pumpkin Sheet Cake
- Pumpkin Pie Parfaits
And if you don’t love pumpkin, there’s still hope for you.
Chocolate Desserts
You could say that I’m a sucker for anything chocolate. No matter what time of year it is or what the weather is like, I can always go for chocolate. If you’re a chocoholic like me, add one of these chocolate-themed desserts into your holiday mix! Generally, chocolate desserts are crowd pleasers, so any one of these would be a pretty safe bet.
- Chocolate Lava Cake
- Oreo Truffles
- Fudge
- Cinnamon Hot Chocolate
- No Bake Cookies
- Brookies
- Chocolate Trifle
- Chocolate Crinkle Cookies
- No Bake Peanut Butter Bars
- Chocolate Swiss Roll
- Nutella Wontons
- Chocolate Pecan Turtles
- Muddy Buddies
Fruity Desserts
Have you ever gone apple picking or collected peaches in the fall? There are a lot of different fruits that thrive during the fall and early winter season. This means that there are plenty of holiday desserts that incorporate fruit in some way. Use one of the following recipes as a pie alternative for your Thanksgiving!
- Cranberry White Chocolate Cookies
- Apple Cider
- Caramel Apple Poke Cake
- Sweet Potato Cake
- Apple Turnovers
- Cobbler and Ice Cream
- Apple Crumble
- Pomegranate Scones
- Cranberry Rosemary Thumbprint Cookies
- Apple Dumplings
- Key Lime Bars
- Fruit Pizza
- Peach Pecan Crisp
- Honey Cake with Mascarpone and Figs
- Brown Sugar Baked Peaches
- Spiced Pear and Berry Crumble
- Cranberry Lemon Bars
Other
I’ve found that lots of holiday recipes incorporate nuts, spices, glazes, and more. If any of those interest you, try out one of the following dessert items this year.
- Snickerdoodles
- Flan
- Tres Leches
- Cinnamon Swirl Bread/ Coffee Cake
- White Chocolate Dipped Pretzels
- Homemade Caramels
- Salted Nut Roll
- Maple Glazed Donuts
- Cinnamon Roll
- Zucchini Bread
- Caramel Popcorn
- Crème Brûlée
- Maple Butter Blondies
- Maple Syrup Pudding Cake
- Carrot Cake
- Sticky Toffee Pudding
Here are links for websites that have recipes for many of the suggested desserts!
I know it can be tempting during the holidays to try and do it all yourself, but don’t bite off more than you can chew. It’s ok if you share cooking responsibilities, limit the number of items you are making, or even just go with something store-bought! Whatever you do, have a good time. And share any new pie alternatives in the comments. As a non-pie girly myself, I appreciate any suggestions!
