Cakes & CupcakesNo. 1216 · The 2026 edition
Thanksgiving Pumpkin Desserts
Transform your Thanksgiving table with these enchanting pumpkin creations! From spooky meringue-topped pies to creamy no-bake trifles, discover how to turn this autumn favorite into unforgettable swee
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Explore a delightful collection of pumpkin-inspired desserts perfect for your Thanksgiving celebration. This guide features creative recipes including a classic pumpkin pie adorned with ghost-shaped meringues, rich pumpkin spice fudge, and light pumpkin chiffon pie. You'll also find indulgent options like a pumpkin bundt cake drizzled with butterscotch glaze, no-bake pumpkin cheesecake trifles, and a layered pumpkin lush. Additional ideas include pumpkin whoopie pies, comforting pumpkin rice pudding, dairy-free vegan pumpkin pudding, and refreshing pumpkin spice ice cream. Each recipe offers a
Ingredients
Tips
- These easy apple desserts make a nice complementary dessert to go with the pumpkin sweets.
- Fall cakes and cupcakes offer more options for Thanksgiving.
- You could use walnuts in the Pumpkin Lush, or pecans if you prefer.
- A bowl of pumpkin spice ice cream on its own is a perfect finish to a Thanksgiving dinner.
The list
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01
Pumpkin Pie with Ghost Meringues
Made with real pumpkins for true pumpkin flavor; ghost meringues are optional.
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02
Pumpkin Spice Fudge
Easy fall treat made with a few simple ingredients and tastes amazing.
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03
Pumpkin Chiffon Pie
Traditional pumpkin pie topped with chiffon whip; mild pumpkin flavor.
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04
Pumpkin Bundt Cake with Butterscotch Glaze
Super moist, airy bundt cake with buttery sweet butterscotch glaze.
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05
Mini No Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake Trifles
Very simple no-bake Thanksgiving dessert, easy enough to make often.
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06
Pumpkin Lush
Light and easy dessert, ideal after a heavy meal; use walnuts or pecans.
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07
Healthy Pumpkin Whoopie Pies
Looks like a cookie sandwich rather than a pie but still delicious.
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08
Slow Cooker Pumpkin Rice Pudding
Made in the slow cooker, simple and easy autumn dessert.
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09
Vegan Pumpkin Pudding
Vegan and dairy free; suited to fall weather and good year-round.
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10
Pumpkin Spice Ice-Cream
Divine pumpkin spice latte flavor; works alone or as a topper.
The plan
- Serve pumpkin desserts as the sweet finish to a Thanksgiving meal with family and friends
- Pair the pumpkin sweets with easy apple desserts as a complementary option
- Offer Fall cakes and cupcakes alongside for more dessert variety
- Use a scoop of pumpkin spice ice cream to top off other pumpkin desserts
- Use walnuts in the Pumpkin Lush, or swap in pecans if preferred
- Print Thanksgiving coloring pages to keep the kids entertained at Thanksgiving
Food & drink
- Real Pumpkin Pie with Ghost Meringues
- Pumpkin Spice Fudge
- Pumpkin Chiffon Pie
- Pumpkin Bundt Cake with Butterscotch Glaze
- Mini No Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake Trifles
- Pumpkin Lush
- Healthy Pumpkin Whoopie Pies
- Slow Cooker Pumpkin Rice Pudding
- Vegan Pumpkin Pudding
- Pumpkin Spice Ice-Cream
Activities
- Print Thanksgiving coloring pages to keep the kids entertained at Thanksgiving
More photos
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