Nothing against Pie (like, seriously, please don’t come at me with this post 😜), but sometimes it’s nice to be let loose a little. So if you’re looking to add a twist to your Thanksgiving dessert table this year, I’ve got you covered.

Below are 15+ of my favorite desserts that are perfect that’s not a pie. From no-bake cheesecakes to buttercream frosting to warm frosted cakes, these desserts are all unique And- Most of them can be made ahead of time!

What is your favorite dessert of all time? Tell me below in the comments! ⬇️

15 recipes + dessert thanksgiving that is not Pie

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Appseauce Spice Cake with Brown Plack Cream Check Cheese Frosting

This applesauce spice cake is soft, moist, and perfectly moist and delicious topped with a creamy buttercream frosting.

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Pustin Pempkin Crustless Pempkin Pies

You have to taste these cakes to believe how delicious they are – they beat the classic thigh pump any day!

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An easy Oreo Ice Cream dessert

This may be the easiest dessert on the list – and it’s such a cool, refreshing option after a heavy holiday meal.

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White pumpkin chocolate chocolate cheesecake

This might be one of my favorite pumpkin desserts. The cheesecake is ultra-ice cream (and egg-free!). Another stellar option is the premade one.

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Cranberry coffee cake with warm vanilla

I need you to take me seriously and make this cake. It’s so delicious and would make a perfect Thanksgiving dessert.

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Divine Caramel Pear Crisp

Move over Apple Crisp, this Caramel Pear CrISP is the fruit of my dreams. It will make a delicious Thanksgiving dessert and is much easier than making a pie!

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Caramel apple cheesecake bars with streusel topping

Another great homemade dessert, these bars are delicious, and can be cut into large or small pieces (perfect for a Thanksgiving dessert spread).

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A slice of cheesecake with a dollop of blueberry sauce on top, on a white plate. The fork has a bite of cheesecake on it next to the silk.A slice of cheesecake with a dollop of blueberry sauce on top, on a white plate. The fork has a bite of cheesecake on it next to the silk.

The best no-bake cheesecake

This no-nonsense cheesecake can be made ahead of time and is great with any variety of top fruits. It’s the perfect drink after a hearty Thanksgiving meal.

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Caramel pumpkin poke cake with whipped caramel wrosting

All the flavors of fall wrapped up in one perfect cake. This pricing method can be done a day in advance!

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Cranberry Party Crumble

The combination of pearls + cranberries with a buttery crumble topping in this dessert is a treat. Served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, this could be the best Thanksgiving dessert ever.

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Pumpkin Bundt Cake with Warm Vanilla Cinnamon Sauce

The rave reviews on this recipe speak volumes for how good this cake is! That warm vanilla sauce is everything.

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Apple DAPPLE Cake with Warm Vanilla Cream Sauce

This simple, no-nonsense cake is so yummy and not to be missed. Blended apples make for an extra cake pop, and that sauce is so delicious on warm cake rolls.

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Easy pumpkin stickerloodle bars

Another vote allowed having a dessert bar at the reception that could be cut into bite-sized pieces. This pumpkin snickerdoodle bar is very popular and very tasty!

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Banana Caramel Cream Trifles

These delicious little cupcakes (filled with crazy goodies, like pudding + caramel + cookies) are perfect, especially for small Thanksgiving gatherings.

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Cherry White Chocolate Mousse Cheesecake

Take all the other desserts and wow everyone with this over the top cheesecake.

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Caramel Apple Crisp

Like the pearl crisp above, this apple crisp is super easy to make (no pie crust involved!) and just as delicious as apple pie.

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Pumpkin Swirl Cheesecake

This dessert mpistopper can be made ahead of time – the perfect solution for Thanksgiving desserts!

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Coconut Promise Leches Cake Trifle

All the joys of coconut pie in a soft way! This epic dessert can be made ahead of time and feeds a crowd!

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