Thanksgiving season is upon us, and with it the scramble for good Thanksgiving desserts. And I don’t know about you, but I am sick of “Thanksgiving dessert” being equated with pumpkin pie. I mean, really? Is that all you got? There have to be some good Thanksgiving desserts without pumpkin.
And good news – there are! Check out this roundup of the best pumpkin free Thanksgiving desserts the internet has to offer. And don’t worry, these delicious no pumpkin desserts still contain all of your favorite fall flavors (besides for pumpkin, that is.)
Thanksgiving Desserts Without Pumpkin
Homemade Cinnamon Buns
Homemade cinnamon buns are exquisitely delicious. They have the soft texture you would expect from a cinnamon bun, and are filled with butter and sugar and cinnamon and all the unhealthy stuff.
Gluten-free Eggnog Pie
Gluten free eggnog pie gives you that delicious eggnog flavor, just in pie form! What could be better?
Amazing Homemade Apple Pie
This apple pie has a secret - it has vodka in the crust! But don't worry, it won't get you drunk or anything. You'll still be able to enjoy your apple pie deliciousness.
Apple, Walnuts and Honey Cake
Apples, walnuts, and honey? Sign me up!
Cranberry and Ginger Florentines
These florentines are flavored with cranberry, ginger, and orange, so they just scream fall. And as a plus, they are vegan!
Cranberry Bread Pudding Holiday Cheesecake
Cranberry cheesecake with an orange caramel topping is the height of holiday decadence.
Gluten-Free Apple Butter Bundt Cake with Cinnamon Glaze (Vegan, Allergy-Free)
This bundt cake looks festive, tastes amazing, and is allergy-free. THe best of all worlds, IMO.
Cranberry Cheesecake
Another cheesecake recipe, because cheesecake is amazing. 'Nuff said.
Caramel Apple Pie Cookies
Caramel apple pie in cookie form. This recipe rocks.
Mini Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
Flavorful mini carrot cakes with a whipped cream cheese frosting. Cute and delicious.
Soft Maple Brown Sugar Cookies - Eggless / Vegan options
These maple brown sugar cookies have a butter maple frosting and I am actually drooling right now.
Bourbon Butter Pecan Cake with Maple Frosting
Bourbon cake? Sign me up! This bourbon butter pecan cake with maple frosting is delicious and beautiful and not at all boozy, nope, totally not.
Easy Pecan Pie
No list of Thanksgiving desserts would be complete without a recipe for pecan pie!
Cinnamon Roll Apple Upside Down Cake Recipe
This cinnamon roll apple upside down cake combines two desserts into one and I am obsessed.
Pecan Pie Bars
Traditional pecan pie, in simple yet delicious bar form!
Cranberry and Brie Bites
These cranberry brie bites are for those with more sophisticated palates, but are still quite delicious.
Warm Gingerbread Cake with Salted Caramel Sauce
Anything with salted caramel sauce is a win in my book. The gingerbread cake is just an added bonus.
Some other recipes you may enjoy:
Caramel Cheesecake
Quick Pickle Recipe
Israeli Chicken Shawarma
Oatmeal Cookies with Oil
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What a great list of desserts for Thanksgiving!! I love this time of the year:). Thank you for including one of my recipes in the roundup.
Thank you for this — I like pumpkin but by Thanksgiving, I have had enough! These are great options!
You’re welcome!
Great no pumpkin holiday dessert list! It sucks when the dessert table is full of pumpkin pies or pumpkin cheesecakes from different places Having different options is nice!!!