{"id":18758,"date":"2025-11-13T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-11-13T15:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.richmondamerican.com\/blog\/?p=18758"},"modified":"2025-11-24T09:58:21","modified_gmt":"2025-11-24T16:58:21","slug":"thanksgiving-desserts-that-arent-pie","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.richmondamerican.com\/blog\/thanksgiving-desserts-that-arent-pie\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Thanksgiving Desserts That Aren\u2019t Pie"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Planning to bake a pie for Thanksgiving? Been there, done that. Why not wow your friends and family with a delicious dessert that they aren\u2019t expecting this year?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019ve rounded up 10 tasty Thanksgiving desserts that aren\u2019t pie because your holiday meal should be anything but ordinary. Give these sensational seasonal dessert recipes a try\u2014your guests will be very thankful you did!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/AV3iPQMVIyYJtkJqKCof5DExqIObjoqb9BuToI977-eGqvV8Fvou54s\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pumpkin pie milkshakes<\/a>. You\u2019ve decided to skip the pie, but that doesn\u2019t mean you have to sacrifice the season\u2019s signature fruit (yes, pumpkin is, in fact, a fruit)! And what could be better than ending your Thanksgiving meal with a rich, creamy milkshake.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/98516310591493142\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sweet potato cream cheese bundt cake<\/a>. Impress your friends and family this year with a beautiful holiday bundt cake. Once they sample this moist sweet potato spiced cake with swirls of maple-scented cream cheese, they\u2019ll wonder why so many people settle for pumpkin pie on Thanksgiving.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/AZA_M0wUmScG_5RkW6KODkMKD00LQFW-MFu3uMiPgy0q4InioG6aiaE6bJTBzbEp2Go7nvDwWAElGkRp_O0muio\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pumpkin pie sugar cookies<\/a>. Buttery crust, pumpkin pie filling, flavorful frosting\u2026 These festive cookies may have all the components of a traditional pumpkin pie, but they\u2019re a far cry from the standard Thanksgiving dessert!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/728738783478087665\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Chocolate turtle apple slices<\/a>. If you\u2019re a fan of finger foods (and really, who isn\u2019t?), you\u2019re going to love this delectable dessert on a stick. With just five ingredients and a few simple steps, you\u2019ll have extra time to focus on the turkey and trimmings!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/8725793020952896\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pumpkin praline bread pudding<\/a>. Take classic bread pudding to the next level with a delicious seasonal twist. Your Turkey Day guests will really fall for this surprising sweet treat that\u2019s been shared over 200,000 times on Pinterest!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/108790147240221818\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Frosted maple cookie bars<\/a>. What\u2019s even better than cookies on Thanksgiving? These soft, chewy bars with mouthwatering maple cream cheese icing. Don\u2019t just take our word for it!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/351210470955982879\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dark chocolate pumpkin tart<\/a>. Calling all chocolate lovers! This tasty tart composed of creamy pumpkin and decadent dark chocolate\u2014and topped with fresh or canned whipped cream\u2014is sure to become a holiday staple.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/144818944257603154\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mini apple cheesecakes<\/a>. Cheesecake for dessert on Thanksgiving? Where do we sign up?! Packed with appley goodness, these fall-inspired mini cakes are the perfect way to end an extraordinary holiday meal.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/351210470919884928\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pumpkin blondies<\/a>. If you have yet to serve blondies on Thanksgiving, your dinner guests have been missing out! Remedy the situation this year by baking a batch of these addictive dessert bars, which combine pumpkin puree and white chocolate with seasonal spices, such as cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/351210470956525704\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sticky toffee pumpkin cupcakes<\/a>. Have your pumpkin spice\u2014and your toffee, too\u2014with these must-try Thanksgiving cupcakes. You might want to double the recipe because they\u2019re going to go fast!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Some additional Thanksgiving articles that might interest you:<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.richmondamerican.com\/blog\/thanksgiving-recipes-with-a-twist\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Thanksgiving Recipes with a Twist<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.richmondamerican.com\/blog\/healthy-thanksgiving-recipes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Healthy Thanksgiving Recipes for Guests with Special Diets<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.richmondamerican.com\/blog\/turkey-day-take-two-recipes-for-thanksgiving-leftovers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Turkey Day Take Two: Recipes for Thanksgiving Leftovers<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"cross-sell\">\n  <div class=\"cs-content-new\">\n     <div class=\"u-width-30 cs-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.richmondamerican.com\/campaigns\/1951\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"post-img u-width-100 cs-guide-cover\" src=\"https:\/\/www.richmondamerican.com\/content\/globalMedia\/media-52271.webp\" alt=\"Frequently asked questions about insurance guide.\"><\/a>\n     <\/div>\n     <div class=\"u-width-70 cs-content\">    \n       <h4>You\u2019ve found your dream home. 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