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Our Best Thanksgiving Dessert Recipes
Regardless of how much we eat at Thanksgiving dinner, we’ve always got room for dessert. And, when we say dessert we’re talking about so much more than just pumpkin pie, although we’ll certainly have a slice of that too! Our sweet spread includes seasonal desserts packed with apples from the orchard, fun and festive cookies, Thanksgiving cheesecakes, treats inspired by our favorite pies — and so much more.
No how you decide to finish your Thanksgiving feast, a sweet pumpkin treat is a must — and these moist pumpkin cupcakes (topped with a one-bowl chocolate buttercream) are one of our favorite picks. They’re decorated with easy-to-find confections, turning them into a tasty holiday bite that everyone will want to gobble up. Best of all, you can make the cupcakes a day or two ahead so that all you have to do on Turkey Day is decorate them.
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Pumpkin-Cranberry Cheesecake
Cranberries deserve a place on the Thanksgiving dessert table too. A combination of ricotta, mascarpone and pumpkin creates a lighter cheesecake and an ideal landing place for the tart fruit.
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Pecan Pie Brownies
A fudgy and decadent chocolate brownie topped with a sweet and crunchy layer of pecan pie is a match made in heaven. To ensure the layers stay distinct when these two classic desserts come together, the brownie is baked first then the nut filling is layered over it and baked again. In the oven, the syrup seeps into the brownies. keeping them moist and rich. Try serving them with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
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Pumpkin Pie in a Sheet Pan
Got a crowd that loves pumpkin pie? This giant dessert in sheet-cake form serves 16.
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Thanksgiving Rum Cake
This delicious rum cake is the perfect way to liven up your Thanksgiving dessert table. It’s packed with classic fall flavors, perfect for a crowd and super-easy to make thanks to boxed yellow cake mix and instant vanilla pudding — a baker’s secret that creates an unbelievably moist cake with delicious vanilla flavor. A true Thanksgiving-worthy treat, it has a decadent buttered rum glaze and a crunchy topping and filling featuring pecans, white chocolate, dark brown sugar and pumpkin pie spice. It’s amazingly tasty, and if there are leftovers, you’re in luck: The cake stays tender thanks to the glaze and pudding mix.
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Apple Pie Puff Pastry Turkey
Make this playful bird the centerpiece of your holiday table: Store-bought puff pastry is filled with spiced apples and baked up into a can’t-look-away pie.
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Pumpkin Roll
Trisha's sweet pumpkin roll is loaded with autumnal flavors and spices, but easy and convenient canned pumpkin makes it an anytime-of-the-year treat.
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Sweet Potato Pie Cookies
If sweet potato is your pie of choice then these cookies are for you: They channel all the flavor of that Southern favorite in a fun two-bite package. The crust comes together quickly and gets pressed into a mini-muffin tin, no rolling necessary. We bake the crumble topping separately to keep it crisp and easy to put on the cookies after they come out of the oven. Any extra would be great on ice cream, yogurt or fruit—or make a double batch and keep it on hand for a quick topping for a future baked dessert.
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Apple Spice Cake with Cream Cheese Icing
Anne bakes this cake in a loaf pan and tops it with a cream cheese frosting for a casual, easy to serve dessert.
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Turkey Tail Cupcakes
An easy trick — brushstrokes of melting candy — is the key to these cute and crafty cupcakes.
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Dump Pumpkin Pie
Forget the fuss of pie dough! This one-pan dessert has the creamy pumpkin filling you love, and a crunchy topping made with spice cake mix, graham crackers and pecans. It feeds a crowd, and there's almost no clean up!
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Hot Toddy Apple Pie
If you love a cozy hot toddy, this apple pie is for you! We poached the apples in a warm whiskey, lemon and honey mixture to soak up all the delicious flavors, then simmered down the poaching liquid into a scrumptious, sticky hot toddy caramel sauce for stirring into the filling and drizzling on top.
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Pumpkin Pie Cupcakes
These are super-moist, almost like steamed pudding, and the whipped-cream topping gets a little help from cream cheese to make it sturdy enough for filling and frosting. And there's still a crust — in the form of a crunchy pie dough garnish.
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Every Flavor Thanksgiving Pie Bars
You can enjoy three of your favorite Thanksgiving pies in just one dessert with these tasty pie bars. Layers of prepared pie dough are baked until golden brown, then stacked among pecan pie, pumpkin pie and apple pie fillings, sprinkled with a super-simple crumb topping and baked to perfection. Serve the bars as is or a la mode like traditional pie for an impressive and fun holiday treat.
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Pumpkin Crumble
This is one of the simplest ways to satisfy a pumpkin pie craving without even making a crust. Instead, top luscious pumpkin filling with a simple brown sugar-and-spice crumble. The whole thing comes together in no time.
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Watergate Salad
The combination of fresh whipped cream with pineapple and marshmallows makes this pistachio-flavored classic an enduring showstopper. Our version adds a bit of cream cheese to the whipped cream, providing a welcome tang to the sweet notes. Although the origin of the name might be cloudy (some say it was a newspaper that renamed Kraft's pistachio pineapple delight with the name of the famous Washington, D.C. hotel), no one will dispute its appeal at the dessert table.
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Deep-Dish Apple Pie
Ina uses Granny Smith apples to make this classic apple pie. For her perfect pie crust she uses both shortening and butter, so you get a flaky crust, thanks to the shortening, and rich flavor from the butter.
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Cranberry Pie
Cranberries in various forms are included from start to finish in this vibrant dessert: from dehydrated cranberries in the crust, to fresh cranberries in the filling, to beautifully frosted fresh cranberries on top. A gorgeous addition to your holiday dessert table, this pie is creamy, tart and tangy, with just the right amount of sweet.
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The Pioneer Woman's Pecan Pie
This crunchy, sweet pie is a Thanksgiving dessert buffet staple, but Ree Drummond suggests making it year-round.
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Instant Pot Pumpkin Cheesecake
A food processor and an Instant Pot make quick work of this spice-laced dessert. The result is a perfectly creamy cheesecake with a crispy gingersnap crust.
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Four-Flavor Sheet Pan Pie
A clever sheet pan hack gives you quadruple the Thanksgiving pie fun (and saves the time and effort of making four individual pies). Apple, cherry, pumpkin and pecan coexist peacefully in one giant slab that feeds a crowd.
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S'mores Sweet Potato Cheesecake
This dessert combines two of our favorite desserts: a sweet potato cheesecake and a gooey, melted s'more. It boasts a crispy chocolate graham cracker crust, toasted marshmallows and a rich chocolate sauce that gets drizzled over every slice.
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Crumble Lovers' Sheet-Pan Apple Crumble
If you are someone who is always stealing the crumbs off the top of the apple crumble, this recipe is for you. We spread the apples out on a sheet pan to maximize the surface area and upped the chewy oats and crumb topping so that every bite has plenty.
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Thanksgiving Turkeys
Giada's sweet mini turkeys are easy enough for kids to assemble and will make an adorable addition to any Thanksgiving dessert spread.
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Pumpkin Pie-Stuffed Cheesecake
This creamy cheesecake has a secret — a surprise pumpkin pie inside, making it the ultimate holiday dessert.
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Apple Cranberry Pie
Cranberries add a surprisingly delightful burst of tartness to this apple pie. A lattice crust shows off the gorgeous ruby color inside.
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Brown-Butter Pecan Pie Cupcakes
These cupcakes were inspired by one of our favorite holiday pies. We toasted the pecans and finely ground them into a flour (replacing some all-purpose flour) to make the cupcakes, and we topped the cupcakes off with a brown-butter frosting you'll want to make again and again (it's perfect on banana bread). Store-bought dulce de leche spooned on top is an easy way to bring on pecan pie's gooeyness.
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Orange Salad
This nostalgic orange salad is creamy, tangy, sweet and refreshing--the perfect, eye-catching complement to a big holiday feast.
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Apple Crumble Pie
Less intimidating to make than the traditional double-crust version, this apple pie gets topped with a crumbly, crunchy topping that settles nicely into the soft bubbly filling. Reducing the apples' cooking juices helps concentrate their flavor into a caramel-like toffee, which makes the pie that much more potent and sweet.
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Spiced Pumpkin Icebox Cake
For your Thanksgiving get-together, make this chilled twist on a favorite holiday pie a day in advance, so you can focus on other dishes. Or enjoy it in summer for a cool treat with autumn spices and flavors.
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Spiced Cutout Sugar Cookies
The dough for these spiced autumn cookies is easily made in a food processor, much like pie dough, but with softened butter. Get festive with the decorating by making fall leaves or turkeys using halved candy corns or pecans for the tail feathers.
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Tyler's Ultimate Cheesecake
Tyler's creamy cheesecake has a classic graham cracker crust and a filling made with cream cheese, sour cream and lemon zest.
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Pumpkin Pie
Food Network Kitchen's take on pumpkin pie is simple, classic and laden with fall comfort.
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The Barefoot Contessa's Pumpkin Banana Mousse Tart
Thanksgiving may be a time for the classic pumpkin pie, but Ina’s mother was always known for her Pumpkin Banana Mousse Tart. She combines pumpkin and mashed bananas for an unexpected make-ahead dessert.
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Pecan Pie
This classic pie is especially easy because it does not require blind baking or precooking the filling.
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Sticky Pecan Pull-Apart Bread
This sticky, crunchy and gooey pull-apart bread is perfect for a crowd. Pumpkin pie spice, caramel and pecans combine to make it your new fall favorite.
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The Ultimate Pumpkin Cheesecake
Food Network Magazine couldn't get the secret recipe for the Cheesecake Factory's famous slice, so they made their own creamy, decadent version. We can't tell the difference!
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Apple Pie
This classic apple pie is a great dessert to make ahead. You can freeze the uncooked pie, but don't brush it with egg or dust it with sugar beforehand. Place the pie in the freezer for 30 minutes, to harden it slightly, and then double wrap it with plastic wrap. When ready to bake, unwrap the pie, brush it with egg and sprinkle with sugar.
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Bourbon Pecan Peach Galette
Who can resist spiking a dessert? Bourbon doesn't just make your peaches tipsy; it infuses them with this deep, caramel richness that just screams, "Eat me now!" Pair that with the crunchy pecans and you've got yourself a pie that'll make you break into your happy dance.
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Pumpkin Gingersnap Cheesecake
Ree's spicy and creamy cheesecake is finished with a special surprise topping: salted caramel sauce.
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French Apple Tart
Apples in pastry with an apricot glaze? C'est magnifique!
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Cranberry-Lemon Bundt Cake
Don't relegate cranberries to a turkey-supporting role — give them center stage in this lemony cake. Tuck a pocket of cranberry filling inside the cake, then garnish with sugared berries.
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Easy Cranberry and Apple Cake
This recipe from Ina is an excellent way to use up leftover cranberries, which get paired with with apples and orange zest. Also, it helps that this cake is a breeze to make.
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Pumpkin Creme Brulee
Make a really simple custard seasoned with cinnamon, fresh nutmeg, ground clove and ginger. The flavors are like a pumpkin pie but just a little more dressed up.
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Caramel Apple Cheesecake
Bobby Flay tops cheesecake with sauteed apples, homemade apple-caramel sauce and a sprinkling of walnuts.
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Pecan Squares
Ina's nutty bites travel well, so you can tote them to a faraway Thanksgiving with ease. Dip half of each square in chocolate to make them extra indulgent.
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Gingersnap Pumpkin Pie with Ginger Cream
Don't scrimp on the ginger whipped cream; it brings everything together for a double hit of gingery goodness.
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Bourbon and Chocolate Pecan Pie
With a little booze and a little chocolate, Tyler transforms a traditional pie into something totally new.
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Pumpkin-Brownie Swirl Pie
This pretty pie serves pumpkin lovers and chocolate lovers equally, so it will likely be the first to go from your dessert spread — especially if you serve it with ice cream.
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The Barefoot Contessa's Old-Fashioned Apple Crisp
Ina Garten loves to infuse her apple crisp with citrus, so she uses the zest and juice of one orange and one lemon to brighten it all up.
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Lattice Crust Apple Pie
Using a chef's knife or a pizza cutter, make a perfect lattice crust with step-by-step instructions from Food Network Kitchen.
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Apple-Pumpkin-Pecan Pie
This is the ultimate holiday pie for those who love apple, pumpkin and pecan pie equally. There's no need to choose! This genius creation boasts a gooey pecan bottom, a sweet-and-tart apple edge and a creamy pumpkin center. Make it the day before and refrigerate overnight; serve at room temperature or chilled.
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Sweet Potato-Marshmallow Mini Cupcakes
Sweet potato casserole is a holiday side dish that transforms easily into dessert. These adorable cupcakes have the punch of familiar spices (including a little cayenne) and a topping of toasted marshmallows a perfect stand-in for frosting.
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Pumpkin Bread
Dress up slices of pumpkin bread with whipped cream or ice cream for dessert, or serve it for breakfast on Thanksgiving morning.
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Crustless Pumpkin Pie
This pumpkin pie is so creamy and satisfying, you'll never even miss the crust. And with prep time clocking in at just about 10 minutes, this festive dessert is sure to become a holiday staple.
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Anne's Apple Tart Tatin
Brimming with caramel and fruit, Anne's classically elegant dessert is like an apple upside-down cake. She uses fresh Golden Delicious apples since they maintain their shape after baking.
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Raspberry Cheesecake
"There are two keys to getting a light, creamy cheesecake," Ina says. "First, you'll want to make sure all the ingredients, particularly the cream cheese, sour cream and eggs, are at room temperature. And second, you should whip the batter until it's light and fluffy. Cheesecake fillings tend to be bland, so I added pure vanilla extract and freshly grated lemon zest to the batter. Then, after the cheesecake was baked and cooled, I mixed fresh raspberries with warm currant jelly and piled it all on top. Easy and dramatic is my idea of the perfect party dessert — my friends went crazy when I brought it to the table!"
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Truffle Turkeys
Candy corn and chocolate are surprisingly compatible in this fun Thanksgiving dessert or hostess gift.
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Apple Fritters
Giada De Laurentiis fries up these fritters after dipping tart green apples in a cinnamon-sugar batter. They are a perfect finger-food dessert for the whole family.
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Pumpkin Dip
This after-dinner dessert dip tastes just like pumpkin pie, but the deconstructed style is even more fun to serve at a party.
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Chocolate Pecan Pie
Bake this decadent pie in a tart pan for an elegant twist on the classic dessert.
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Pear and Cranberry Crostata
This rustic fall crostata has an irresistible layer of rich almond cream hidden under the fruit.
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Fried Apple Hand Pies
Frying your turkey this year? Instead of wasting leftover oil, use it for dessert! These pies can be made days, weeks, even months ahead of time and just fried up after the big meal.
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Pumpkin Pie Dip
We turned the fall staple into a cool and refreshing no-bake dip perfect for family gatherings.
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Butterscotch Pie
If the butterscotch filling wasn't enough, this pie is topped with fresh whipped meringue and baked until it's lightly browned.
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Baked Apples with Rum and Cinnamon
Alex suggests eating these baked apples with rum raisin ice cream because she loves the flavor combination, but vanilla ice cream or lemon sorbet would be delicious too.
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Nutmeg Cheesecake
The trio of nutmeg, vanilla and almond extract makes this cheesecake rich with fall flavors.
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Aida Mollenkamp's Pumpkin Pecan Crunch
These crunchy pumpkin bars will be the star of any fall potluck party.
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Alton's Pie Crust
Alton Brown makes his perfectly flaky pie crust with a combination of butter and lard. It works with any pie filling you choose.
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The Best Lemon Meringue Pie
It's the stuff of dreams: a classic sweet and tart dessert with a foolproof meringue topping that won't weep!
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Pumpkin Pie
This classic pie promises an especially creamy pumpkin filling with heavy cream, sweetened condensed milk and evaporated milk.
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Vegan Pumpkin Pie
We use a few vegan-friendly stand-ins for this can't-believe-it's-vegan pie. Unrefined coconut oil provides a flaky, buttery texture for the crust, and silken tofu lends creaminess to the filling.
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Red Velvet Cake
Add an impressive red velvet layer cake with cream cheese frosting to the traditional Thanksgiving pie spread this year.
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Ree's Flat Apple Pie with Perfect Pie Crust
The Pioneer Woman makes her apple pie flat like a pizza, perfect for grabbing a slice on the go.
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Goat Cheese Cheesecake with Spiced Wafer Crust
Anne flavors the vanilla wafer crust with cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg, then fills it with a tart and smooth combination of goat and cream cheese.
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Trisha Yearwood's Pecan Pie
Trisha’s version of this classic Southern pie has chopped pecans in the pie and pecan halves on top.
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Buttermilk Pie
This pie is filled with a rich custard that will be the perfect sweet ending to a holiday meal.
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Tyler's Caramel Apple Pie
Tyler Florence's apple pie has it all: a flaky, buttery crust and a mile-high apple filling flavored with red wine-flavored caramel sauce. He tops the pie with a dusting of cinnamon sugar.
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Bloomin' Apple
Onions don't deserve all the fun: Apples can get the bloomin' treatment, too. Before they're battered and fried, we stuff them with marshmallows. A drizzle of caramel sauce and whipped cream will make everyone forget all about this dish's savory cousin.
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Classic Pumpkin Pie
A homemade crust filled with rich, traditionally spiced pumpkin custard is a highly anticipated way to end a Thanksgiving feast.
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Ina's Perfect Pie Crust
Ina uses both butter and shortening in her pie crust, for great flavor and just the right amount of flakiness. But she reminds us that there's a key in the technique too: making sure the ingredients are really cold when mixing.
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Carrot and Pineapple Cake
Ina's nostalgic cake with classic cream cheese frosting is basically the best kind of fruitcake.
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Pumpkin Pie with Spiced Crust
Tossing spices into the pumpkin mixture and the crust results in a pie that really packs a punch.
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Apple Pie Cupcakes
We borrowed the filling from a favorite holiday pie and baked it on top of a spiced cupcake for these rustic, all-American bites. The tops spread a bit, so use a spoon or a small offset spatula to lift the cupcakes out of the pan.
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Anne's Cranberry Orange Quick Bread
Spruce up your Thanksgiving bread basket or dessert buffet with Anne Burrell's easy quick bread, bursting with classic orange and cranberry flavors.
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The Neelys' Apple Crisp
Pat and Gina make their apple crisps in individual-size containers, so no one has to share their dish of sweet-tart apples and buttery pecan topping.
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Apple Ring Pies
These adorable hand-held pies don't require any apple peeling. Each round is cleverly filled with one slice of apple and a bit of caramel candy that melts and turns gooey as the pies are baked.
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Classic Apple Pie
Fill your home with the scent of hot apple pie and your guests' plates with slices of tart apple filling inside a buttery homemade crust.
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Gina's Pear and Apple Cobbler
This cobbler strikes a nice balance between the tart Granny Smith apples and sweet Bosc pears. As for the homemade whipped cream, Gina Neely likes to freeze the ingredients first so it all comes together a bit quicker.
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Apple-Walnut Galette
For a new spin on apple pie, try a galette, a freeform pie that's baked on a baking sheet instead of in a pie plate. This version is sweetened with apricot preserves and stuffed with walnuts.
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Traditional Pecan Pie
Served with whipped cream or ice cream, homemade pecan pie is a quintessential dessert that no Thanksgiving menu should be without.
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Linzer-Hazelnut Pumpkin Pie
Food Network Kitchen chefs snuck a thin layer of red currant jelly into this pie for surprising tartness. It's super-comforting paired with the nutty crumble topping.
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Sunny's Quick Pear Tart
Using puff pastry sheets makes these tarts a quick fix. Sunny Anderson tops them with cheddar cheese for a savory twist.
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Pineapple Upside-Down Grit Cake
Flip over the Neelys' crowd-pleasing cake to reveal caramelized pineapple rings bedazzled with red cherries.
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Ricotta Cheesecake with Warm Cherries
We love the simplicity of baking this cheesecake in a loaf pan, without sacrificing its silky texture. Use good-quality, whole-milk ricotta for best results.
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Orange Ricotta Cheesecake
Since there is no crust to contend with, this rustic Italian-style orange-scented cheesecake is incredibly simple to whip together. More delicate in texture than its iconic diner-display-case relative, it has a fine dusting of pistachios and confectioners' sugar that gives it a pretty finish.
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Snickerdoodles
These comforting, classic cinnamon-sugar cookies make the perfect addition to Thanksgiving parties. Bake a batch for the dessert buffet or as a hostess gift.
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Tyler's Ultimate Pumpkin Pie with Crunchy Cranberry Topping
Tyler takes his pumpkin pie to the next level by adding a crunchy topping of amaretto cookies, tart dried cranberries and pecans.
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Rachael's Pecan Pie with Chocolate-Cinnamon Whipped Cream
For an easy Thanksgiving dessert solution, Rachael Ray buys a pecan pie, then dresses it up with flavored whipped cream for a homey touch.
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Spiced Apple and Pear Pie
Cold butter is the key to perfect pie dough. When you’re working the dough with your hands, use your fingertips, as they’re the coolest part of your hand, and try to touch it as little as possible.
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The Neelys' Whoopie Pumpkin Pies
The Neelys give whoopie pies a fall makeover with this chocolate-pumpkin version.
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Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies
Spice up chocolate chip cookies with pumpkin puree, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg and cloves.
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Maple Bourbon Sweet Potato Pie
Serve this sweet potato pie with some lightly whipped cream or, for a slightly twisted take on a tried-and-true Thanksgiving combo, garnish with some marshmallow fluff.
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Butter Pie Crust
The secret to this pie dough is the chilled butter, which results in a flaky and rich crust that will complement your filling of choice.
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My Sister Maria's Easy Apple Cake and Ice Cream
Rachael spices up store-bought yellow cake mix with tart green apples and cinnamon. Serve with butter pecan or rum raisin ice cream for a complementary pairing.
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Chocolate Mousse
Alton spikes his chocolate mousse with espresso and dark rum to enhance the cocoa flavors.
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Cranberry Orange Parfait
Melissa makes a cranberry and orange whipped cream to layer with yogurt for a festive and easy parfait.
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Cranberry Custard Pie
This pie makes a statement with its festive colors, crimped edge and satisfying fall flavors.
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Bourbon Pecan Pie
Sandra Lee's Bourbon-spiked pecan pie is easy as pie to make. Using a frozen crust cuts down on prep time and mixing the filling takes less than 10 minutes.
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Banana Pudding
Homemade banana pudding with fresh chunks of banana is topped with a cocoa whipped cream for a new twist on a homespun Southern dessert.
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Gluten-Free Pecan Pie Bundt Cake with Pecan Crumble and Praline Frosting
Pecans and cinnamon take center stage in this picture-perfect Bundt cake, but the white rice flour, tapioca flour and other ingredients in the flour blend are the secret to keeping this holiday delight gluten-free.
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Gluten-Free Pumpkin Spice Cream Puffs
These irresistible cream puffs, made with a rice-flour-based blend, are filled with a fall-inspired whipped cream (mixed with pumpkin puree and pumpkin spice) for a delectable fall dessert that's also gluten-free.
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Sour Cherry-Almond Pie
Jarred sour cherries make this pie easy to whip up, and a ring of sliced almonds offers a decorative (and crunchy!) flourish.
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Sticky-Toffee Pecan-Pumpkin Pie
When pumpkins and pecans come together, you know you've got a crowd-pleasing Thanksgiving pie — and a toffee topping brings extra sweetness.
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Buttermilk Pumpkin Pie
Surprise your guests with a dessert that looks like standard-issue pumpkin pie but actually has a welcome tang thanks to the buttermilk.
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Apple-Pumpkin Galette
This rustic dessert combines the creaminess of pumpkin puree, the chunky texture of apples and the nuttiness of chopped pecans — the perfect autumnal mix.
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Pear-Walnut Chocolate Tart
Pears and walnuts fit the bill for Thanksgiving (Fruit? Check! Nuts? Check!), and they make for an unexpectedly elegant pie.
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Pumpkin Spice Cake with Chocolate-Pecan Filling
A layer cake makes a big splash at a party, and this one has more texture than the average dessert. Moist layers mimic your favorite pumpkin bread, and chunky pecans and decadent chocolate make things even more interesting.
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Pumpkin-Coconut Pie
The coconut in this pie is much more than a garnish. There's flaked coconut in the crust, and there's coconut milk and coconut rum in the filling.
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Slow-Cooker Pumpkin Cheesecake with Gingersnap Crust
Is your oven preoccupied cooking a giant bird? Break out the slow cooker (really!) and you won't have to ask any of your guests to bring dessert. Cooking this cheesecake low and slow makes it extra smooth and creamy.
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Sweet Potato Streusel Pie
A crumbly, buttery, nutty topping makes a much-anticipated Thanksgiving pie even more delicious.
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Apple-Pear Crisp
Ina's 5-star crisp is bursting with ripe fall fruit. She recommends Bosc pears and Macoun apples.
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Chocolate-Toffee Pecan Tart
Pecan pie gets a chocolatey makeover with a cocoa crust, and the topping is crunchy and sweet, like toffee candy.
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The Neelys' Peanut Butter Pie
The Neelys make a frozen version of peanut butter pie topped with homemade hot fudge sauce. Try it for a rich, surprising twist on traditional Thanksgiving pie.
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The Neelys' Pumpkin Cupcakes
The Neelys take their cream cheese frosting up a notch by adding a touch of pure maple syrup.
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Apple Pie with Cheddar Cheese Crust
"Apple pie without cheese is like a kiss without a squeeze," says Nancy Fuller. You can't argue with that logic!
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Cranberry-Orange Cupcakes
Celebrate the sweet-tart goodness of cranberry sauce with vibrant pink cupcakes at your holiday gathering.
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Purple Sweet Potato Pie
This vibrant purple pie is a playful twist on the classic orange version and a striking alternative to pumpkin pie for fall. We kept the flavor profile pretty traditional — subtle notes of cinnamon, nutmeg and brown sugar in a rich, buttery crust. Infusing a mixture of whole milk and heavy cream with the spices plays against the natural nutty flavor of purple sweet potato without overpowering it. Baking the pie low and slow ensures a classic silky texture, while par-baking the crust guarantees a crisp, golden base that’s tender while still holding up beautifully. It’s a pie as delicious as it is eye-catching, a standout on any dessert table.
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Thanksgiving Clafoutis
Clafoutis, the classic French custardy dessert, gets a bright holiday twist with tart cranberries, fragrant orange zest and crunchy pistachios. The simple blender batter comes together in minutes, but don’t skip the 30-minute resting time—it allows the flour to relax, giving the baked clafoutis an especially tender, custard-like texture. Serve it warm, with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, for an effortless yet impressive dessert.
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