43 Easy and Unique Thanksgiving Desserts That Go Beyond the Basic

These adorable no-bake pumpkin cheesecake dessert cups can be put together in no time and require zero baking.

Evoke the flavors of fall with this sweet and salty pumpkin crunch cake cake.

The best part about this slow cooker pumpkin pecan bread pudding?You can throw these ingredients into your slow cooker, and forget about it while you work on the rest of your Thanksgiving meal.

The traditional pumpkin pie gets an update with the graham cracker crust in this recipe for pumpkin pie.

These apple crumble bars are just like an apple crisp, but they don't require any apple peeling and are bite-sized for a handy Thanksgiving dessert.

You can also stick with the classic apple crisp with this recipe — which pairs so well with vanilla ice cream.

These pecan pie cookies are a great bite-sized dessert after a big Thanksgiving meal, and they're especially handy if you want to take a few on the road with you.

These pumpkin cream cheese bar cookies are like all your favorite desserts in one — pumpkin pie, cheesecake, and cookies — and make for a really unique Thanksgiving dessert.

Deconstruct your pecan pie to make these yummy pecan pie bars instead.

Switch up the apple crisp recipe by making it with coconut oil, like this recipe does. It may not be completely untraditional, but this coconut oil apple crisp is sure to please everyone at your table.

Surprise all your Thanksgiving dinner guests with a completely different dessert, like this no-bake peanut butter pie. Who says you have to serve something autumnal?

The marshmallow in this
pumpkin pie recipe makes for an extra fluffy filling.

When it comes time for Thanksgiving dessert, serve cheesecake with a fall twist with this no bake caramel swirl apple butter cheesecake.

If your oven is tied up with other dishes all day, these no bake pumpkin cookies are a great Thanksgiving dessert option.

Truffles are great for Thanksgiving dessert since everyone can find room in their stomach for at least one. These pumpkin pie truffles use seasonal flavors to stay festive.

The best part about these mason jar salted caramel cheesecakes is that they're single-serve, so you can pop any leftovers in the fridge for later or send extras home with guests.

Ice cream is perfect after any meal, and this pumpkin cheesecake gingersnap ice cream is even better; making your own with these fall flavors turns the classic frozen treat into a special Thanksgiving dessert.

Who doesn't love a tiny dessert that you can eat with your hands? In leiu of making a whole pie, try these little no bake apple pie cheesecake phyllo cups.

This may look like pumpkin pie, but it's a different fall flavor. Say hellow to butternut squash pie, your new favorite unique Thanksgiving dessert.

This recipe for pumpkin cake with cream cheese frosting is a refreshing departure from pumpkin pie, but still packs all the same classic flavors.

Your guests will be floored with how gorgeous this rose apple pie with bourbon glaze is.

This beautiful orange chiffon cake with sparkling cranberries will make a beautiful centerpiece — and a delicious Thanksgiving dessert.

Gingerbread isn't just for cookies! Try it as a cake with a hint of cranberry in this recipe for cranberry gingerbread cake.

This cranberry curd shortbread tart will be a refreshing follow-up to your hearty Thanksgiving meal.

This walnut and angostura pie is a truly unique Thanksgiving dessert. Your guests won't expect the flavor combination — but they'll love it.

Try adding ginger to your apple desserts and see just how much better they taste. That's certainly the case with this ginger apple crumble pie.

Pecan pie is a classic for Thanksgiving dessert, but this bourbon pecan pie has a little something extra.

The apple and caramel flavors really meld together in this caramel apple pecan tart, offering a rich finish to your holiday meal.

Make your pumpkin pie into mini servings so they're easier to eat on the fly — and too cute to resist. Try this Thanksgiving dessert recipe mini pumpkin pies.

Top these beautiful apple apple galettes with caramel sauce with vanilla ice cream and caramel sauce.

Make these simple pumpkin cookies with walnuts as a treat all fall long, including on Thanksgiving.

Your guests won't be able to resist this ooey gooey sticky bun pumpkin spice cake,

Cheesecake gets a rich lift with the addition of sweet potatoes in this recipe for roasted sweet potato cheesecake.

If you believe no dessert spread is complete without chocolate — but you still want to make something festive — give these flourless pumpkin brownies a try.

Combine two of the best desserts into one with this pecan pie cheesecake.

Sandwich decadent frosting between two pumpkin cookies for fun handheld pumpkin whoopie pies.

Apples are so versatile! Try baking them into an apple streusel cake for your Thanksgiving feast.

Pair the tang of the cranberries with luscious chocolate for a lovely end to your holiday meal when you make these chocolate chunk cranberry bars.

These masala-chai carrot cupcakes with spiced maple frosting are packed with flavorful spice, and make a rich and truly unique Thanksgiving dessert.

These pumpkin butterscotch bars are somewhere between a cake, a pie, and a brownie, and they taste absolutely divine.

You can make this pumpkin cream cheese bundt cake with spiced candied walnuts in whatever shape bundt pan you have, but how cool is this square one?

Turn monkey bread on its head by adding pumpkin and spices, as is done with this pumpkin spice monkey bread, and suddenly you have a stellar Thanksgiving dessert.

Talk about a fun way to cap off your Thanksgiving meal. Serve these pumpkin spice cannolis and everyone will find room for dessert.