45 Thanksgiving Dessert Ideas

From Festive Pumpkin Confections to Autumn Pudding Pastries

— September 12, 2014 — Lifestyle
With Canada's Autumn celebration on its way this October, you're sure to love these Thanksgiving dessert ideas that celebrate everything we have to be thankful for.

From festive fall desserts to pumpkin pudding pastries, these holiday-themed recipes will make any celebration that much more enjoyable for the whole family. Whether looking to indulge or to satisfy specific diet restrictions, this list has something for everyone.

Memorable example from this cluster of Thanksgiving dessert ideas include a Pumpkin Praline Trifle from Bakers Royale and Vegan Thanksgiving ice cream by Sarah Nagel of Holistic Habits.

While Bakers Royale's parfait is made with rich layers of pumpkin and vanilla pudding and chocolate crumble, Sarah Nagel's vegan dessert is a diet-friendly ice cream that is both light and delicious.
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Fall Vegan Fruit Desserts
Fall Vegan Fruit Desserts
This Vegan Thanksgiving Dessert is Simple, Healthy & Refreshing
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Remixed Thanksgiving Desserts
Remixed Thanksgiving Desserts
The Pumpkin Pie Lasagna by Becky McKay Gives Tradition a Twist
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Festive Pumpkin Donuts
Festive Pumpkin Donuts
The New Pumpkin Spice Krispy Kreme Donuts are Filled With Autumn Flavors
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Double Gourd Desserts
Double Gourd Desserts
Brooklyn Supper's 'Pumpkin Pie in the Pumpkin' Makes a Unique Centerpiece
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Spiced Caramel Popcorn
Spiced Caramel Popcorn
I am a Food Blog's Sriracha Caramel Corn Recipe Reinvents the Sweet Treat
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Festively Candied Crackers
Festively Candied Crackers
This Candy Corn Crack Recipe Incorporates Candy Corn and Other Sweets
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Magically Sugared Gourd Bites
Magically Sugared Gourd Bites
The Pumpkin Donut Pops are Festive Treats Fit for a Fairytale Feast
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Sweet Swirled Scones
Sweet Swirled Scones
These Pumpkin Cinnamon Roll Scones are the Perfect Cold Weather Pick-Me-Up
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Decadent Squash Cookies
Decadent Squash Cookies
These Pumpkin Cheesecake Stuffed Cookies Offer the Best of Both Worlds
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Fall-Infused Meringue Pies
Fall-Infused Meringue Pies
Deep-Dish Pumpkin-Meringue Pie Puts the Fall Season in Summer Goods
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Holiday Compound Confections
Holiday Compound Confections
Pumpkin Filled Cannoli Cones Give an Italian Spin to the Classic Pie
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Country Heritage Desserts
Country Heritage Desserts
Pilgrim Cupcakes Give You Something Else to be Thankful for This Year
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Chilled Cinnamon Cereal Treats
Chilled Cinnamon Cereal Treats
Serve The Pumpkin Turtle Cheesecake Cups at Your Thanksgiving Feast
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Unconventional Meat Desserts
Unconventional Meat Desserts
Thanksgiving Dinner Ice Cream Makes Meal Flavors into Yummy Scoops
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Thanksgiving Bite-Size Treats
Thanksgiving Bite-Size Treats
Mini Pumpkin Whoopie Pies are the Perfect Festive Dessert
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Canned Pasta-Infused Desserts
Canned Pasta-Infused Desserts
These SpaghettiOs Cupcakes Would Qualify as Dessert for Dinner
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Melting Cocoa Oatmeal Treats
Melting Cocoa Oatmeal Treats
The Pumpkin Candy Bar Cookies Will Increase Your Love for Fall
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Hybrid Fall Ginger Treats
Hybrid Fall Ginger Treats
Gingerbread-Pumpkin Icecream Sandwiches are a Delicious Mix
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Festive Pumpkin Pancakes
Festive Pumpkin Pancakes
Celebrate Christmas Eating Delicious IHOP Holiday Pancakes
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Sumptuous Autumn Desserts
Sumptuous Autumn Desserts
Pumpkin Cream Oreo Tarts are One Good Reason to Love Fall
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Decadently Tweaked Treats
Decadently Tweaked Treats
The Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookie Pie is a Wonderful Seasonal Hybrid
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Marshmallow Pie Munchables
Marshmallow Pie Munchables
These Hybrid Snacks Combine Pumpkin Pies and Marshmallows
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Grandeur Gourmet Marshmallows
Grandeur Gourmet Marshmallows
These Marshmallows by Plush Puffs are Fluffy and Full of Flavor
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Festive Hidden Treasure Desserts
Festive Hidden Treasure Desserts
Parade Your Baking Skills with These Edible Halloween Decorations
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Pumpkin-Packed French Toast
Pumpkin-Packed French Toast
The Laura’s Sweet Spot Breakfast is Brimming with a Fall Favorit
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Festive Pumpkin Pastries
Festive Pumpkin Pastries
Serve Up Some Halloween Donuts to Celebrate the Holidays
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Bite-Sized Pumpkin Pies
Bite-Sized Pumpkin Pies
With This 'My Baking Addiction Creation,' Hunger Will Not Be an Option
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Pumpkin Cinnamon Roll Pancakes
Pumpkin Cinnamon Roll Pancakes
This 'Recipe Girl' Breakfast Meal Features Spiced Fall Flavors
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Meat-Stuffed Celebration Desserts
Meat-Stuffed Celebration Desserts
The Turkey Donut Was Made Just in Time for Thanksgivukkah
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Eclectic Gourd Pastries
Eclectic Gourd Pastries
Joy The Baker's 'Pumpkin Pie Pop Tarts' Intermingle Flavors
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Perfect Portable Pastries
Perfect Portable Pastries
Pumpkin Pie Shooters Update the Holiday Classic
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Fall-Flavored Parfaits
Fall-Flavored Parfaits
The Bakers Royale Pumpkin Praline Trifle Will be a Fall Favorite
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Pumpkin-Shaped Oranges
Pumpkin-Shaped Oranges
The Disney Family Fun Snack-O-Lantern is a Healthy Dessert
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Asian-Inspired Petite Pies
Asian-Inspired Petite Pies
The Baked Pumpkin Wontons Represent Culinary Fusion at its Finest
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Autumn-Accented Cupcakes
Autumn-Accented Cupcakes
The Not Your Mommas Cookie End of Fall Baked Good is Seasonally Sweet
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Delicate Hybrid Desserts
Delicate Hybrid Desserts
These Pumpkin Pie Macarons are Vibrantly Elegant
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Gourd-geously Sweet Treats
Gourd-geously Sweet Treats
Yummy Mummy Whips Up Some Pumpkin French Macaroons
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Literal Baked Apple Pastries
Literal Baked Apple Pastries
This Revamped Apple Pie Recipe Spices Up Your Holidays
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Delicious Unbaked Thanksgiving Cakes
Delicious Unbaked Thanksgiving Cakes
Serve the No Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake to Satisfy Party Guests
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Delicious DIY Desserts
Delicious DIY Desserts
These Halloween Pumpkin Treats are a Fun Baking Family Activity
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Multilayered Pudding Pastries
Multilayered Pudding Pastries
The Sweet Treats and More Pumpkin Lust Cake is Decadently Delicious
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Autumn-Inspired Pastries
Autumn-Inspired Pastries
The Pumpkin Spice Whoopie Pies are the Perfect Fall Dessert
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Mini Holiday Meal Munchies
Mini Holiday Meal Munchies
Thanksgiving Meal Cupcakes Demonstrate Fun Portion Control
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Festive Hybrid Confections
Festive Hybrid Confections
These Sweet Potato Pie Cupcakes Brings the Magic of Pie to a Tasty Cake
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Fall-Flavored Desserts
Fall-Flavored Desserts
Pumpkin Cheesecake Ice Cream is Festive and Delicious
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