Thanksgiving Desserts

- Traditionally served after the main course
- Most popular pies include pumpkin and apple pie
- Pies often topped with whipped cream
- Number of pies bought in U.S. at Thanksgiving would stretch more than 12,500 miles
- Thanksgiving 2010: November 25

Thanksgiving desserts are usually a sweet treat eaten after the Thanksgiving feast. The most recognized Thanksgiving dessert is pumpkin pie, and while pies are certainly a hit at the Thanksgiving table there are several other kinds of yummy Thanksgiving desserts that can be served. This page contains links to recipes and ideas for delicious Thanksgiving desserts.
Save Room for Thanksgiving Dessert

Many people are tempted to pack in as much food as possible on Thanksgiving. However, there is an upside to saving a little room after the turkey, potatoes, and stuffing. Dessert at Thanksgiving is just as important as the main meal in many holiday homes. The traditional Thanksgiving dessert is pumpkin pie, but other treats are often included in the spread. Pecan pie is another favorite, as well as apple pie. Some enjoy a tasty mince meat pie as well. Thanksgiving cupcakes can be a decorative yet tasty treat. Nontraditional, fancier desserts can include red velvet cakes, assorted sorbets and caramel nut tarts.
Popular Thanksgiving Desserts

Many people choose to serve Thanksgiving pies for the holiday. The types of pies vary, but they may include pumpkin pie, apple pie or pecan pie. Another possible idea for Thanksgiving dessert is to bake up a batch of festive Thanksgiving cupcakes. Have the kids help you ice the cupcakes with little turkeys or other Thanksgiving images.

There are many other alternatives to traditional Thanksgiving pies. You could make a scrumptious sorbet to serve or you could prepare a beautiful display of different kinds of tarts. Don't overlook the idea of making a Thanksgiving cake or even a tasty pumpkin cheesecake dessert as well.