20 Thanksgiving Desserts That Aren’t Pie

“Ok, I went rogue on this recipe. Who follows rules, right? Didn’t even look for a recipe; I just went with what I knew! I know there are pecan pie bread pudding recipes out there, but this one with the rum is just over the top ahhhh-mazing! Rich buttery taste and warm rum flavor.” – Gina

“Yummy bread with lots of warm, fall flavors. I took this to my office, and it was devoured. You can omit the whiskey to make it a little more kid-friendly if you are concerned about the alcohol.” – Lindsey

“I remember my mother and her friend making this when I was young. It’s so yummy and it’s a perfect dessert for autumn when fresh sweet potatoes are plentiful.” – Jewel

“I remember my mom making this cake when I was a little girl back in the 50’s. There’s very little sugar in the batter, and the cranberries make it very, very tart. By itself, you probably wouldn’t care for it. But…. what gives this cake its deliciousness is the warm butterscotch topping you ladle over the top.” – Deb

“This is unbelievably easy, and everyone will ask for the recipe! I serve this instead of pumpkin pie for Thanksgiving!” – Dawn

“A simple recipe nana made that I always loved. Now my kids enjoy this too and it’s quick and easy! Cinnamon and apples…you can’t have a bad dessert with these two ingredients.” – Deneece

“This is a really nice, moist bread. Wonderful with a cup of tea, coffee, or a big glass of milk. It says “autumn with every bite.” – Gail

“My old man is from New York, so I don’t have to tell you when he wanted cheesecake, and I made a Jell-O Cheesecake from a premix; he was a bit unenthusiastic. So it was imperative I learned to make New York-style cheesecake. These are wonderful little treats. I have to admit he was right, nothing compares.” – Christine

“I call these lazy girl pecan pie bars. Bring these to a gathering, and you’ll never have leftovers. Which, in my opinion, is not always a good thing. Make sure to keep some for yourself, or you might miss out!” – Michaela

“This recipe is a version of my husband’s Mom-Mom Bessie’s recipe. She made the best apple dumplings. Of course, she had no measurements and just dumped the ingredients. I was lucky enough to have spent a few days with her in her kitchen to learn how she made some of her wonderful dishes. These apple dumplings are the closest I could get to hers.” – Susan

“I can honestly say this is one of the most delicious cakes I’ve ever eaten. The recipe was given to me by an aunt many years ago, and I’ve never changed one thing about it. Simply divine!” – Angela (Grammy)

“I was making Paula Deen’s Gorilla Bread with a friend: Me: Wouldn’t it be awesome if we put pumpkin inside with the cream cheese? My Friend: AND wouldn’t it be awesome if we served it with the sauce from toffee pudding…?? Me: Oh!! AND wouldn’t it be even MORE awesome if we put Southern Comfort in the sauce??? So here is our creation, born from Paula Deen’s Gorilla Bread Recipe, and the Food Network’s Toffee Sauce.” – Noelle

“If you like pecan pie, you will love these cookies. Quite tasty!” – Stephanie

“My grandmother used to make these all the time for me when I was young. She finally gave me the recipe, and I have been making them since! They are super moist and just incredible. Have one in the morning with your coffee or warm one up and place vanilla ice cream on top for dessert!” – Jessica

“I came up with this last night, and it was awesome.” – Lisa

“I don’t think I have ever met a bread pudding I didn’t like, it is one of my all-time favorite desserts. I recently bought a loaf of Cranberry Walnut bread in the bakery department of a supermarket. I buy that bread often and freeze it then toast a slice or two for breakfast. After trying to make room in my freezer, I took out a loaf that was in there and decided to try it in bread pudding… did I say yum! I hope you enjoy this as a dessert or breakfast casserole soon.” – Kathy

“This is my take on Cracker Barrel’s pumpkin custard with caramel mousse dessert. I think it is best if you use a soft-baked cookie. I couldn’t find a soft-baked gingersnap, so I used a molasses cookie by Archway, and it was yummy. It is the perfect dessert for a chilly fall night.” – Pattie

“These flavorful pumpkin cupcakes have simple ingredients and are easy to make. Topped with Maple Buttercream frosting, they are perfect for fall.” – Debbie

“I don’t even know what to call this. It is half cake, half flan; an amazing layered delight that will wow any and all pumpkin connoisseurs. I make this every year at Christmas, and this year I realized I had never shared it. You’re going to love this.” – Stacia

“Soft, thick, and chewy apple snickerdoodles filled with melted caramel!” – Kevin