15 Thanksgiving Desserts That Aren't Pumpkin Pie

Dark Chocolate Bourbon Pecan Pie

A dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream makes this decadent pie even better.

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Cranberry Almond Squares

Sweet-tart cranberries are cooked with a hint of orange to make an easy jam-like filling, then sandwiched between layers of crisp almond pastry. Freshly ground almonds are crunchier than the store-bought ground variety, so whirl whole nuts in a food processor for the ultimate nutty crust.

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Pumpkin Praline Tiramisu

This twist on an Italian classic combines lightly spiced layers of creamy mascarpone cheese and citrus-flavoured ladyfinger cookies in an everyday baking dish. Top with praline dust just before serving so that it keeps its crunch.

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Flaky Apple Galette With Oat Streusel

This free-form pastry tastes just as delicious as apple pie—but with no upper crust or fluting to worry about, it's forgiving to make. The crispy oatmeal streusel helps insulate the filling while baking, keeping the apples juicy.

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Pecan Cream & Apple Flower Pie

Give your guests a Thanksgiving surprise with this artfully designed pecan cream and apple pie. 

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Spiced Apple & Maple Caramel Cake

This mouthwatering spongey cake is chock full of warm cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves. Ricotta cheese and bright lemon zest keep this cake light and moist.

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Butter Tart Squares

This sweet take on a classic butter tart is ideal for potlucks.

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Gobble Pops

These pops make an adorable edible centrepiece on your Thanksgiving table. 

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Cranberry Coffee Cake with Cinnamon Streusel

Tart cranberries add a festive flavour to this coffee cake. Baking it in a Bundt pan gives a fluted shape to the bottom, making it a beautiful addition to a holiday table.

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The Ultimate Apple Pie

Apple pie is a fall favourite. Here, we've made the iconic comfort food even better with a combo of sweet and tart apples, plus our technique for a perfectly domed crust every time.

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Pear & Walnut Baklava

This crisp, fresh take on the Greek and Turkish dessert is perfect for serving with tea or coffee. Our favourite trick? Stash them away in the freezer to prolong their shelf life.

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Mixed Berry Crisp

Thanksgiving dinner is delicious, but can feel heavy in your gut. This tart mixed berry crisp is sure to brighten up your meal. 

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Brown Butter Spice Cookies

Browning the butter adds a deep, nutty aroma to the filling.

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Pumpking Japanese Cheesecake

Japanese-style cheesecake is soft, fluffy, and light. This pumpkin version is made for Thanksgiving. 

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Mulled Wine and Dark Chocolate Bundt Cake with Candied Sage

This intensely rich dark chocolate cake is for grown-ups only. We used Cabernet Sauvignon for its balance of deep fruity and black pepper flavours, but you can use whatever type of red you have on hand. A sprinkling of our Candied Sage gives the cake an extra-special finish.

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