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    25 Of Grandma’s Thanksgiving Desserts That Taste Like Home

    Published: Nov 25, 2024 by Karin and Ken · This post may contain affiliate links. Leave a Comment

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    This time of year, we're thankful for family, friends, and Grandma's cooking. Their savory recipes are always great, but for us, Grandma's cooking shins brightest when it's time for dessert. This collection of 25 Thanksgiving desserts is full of classic Grandma-inspired flavors to make your Turkey Day the best ever with dishes like Turkey cake pops, chocolate chip cookie cups, old-fashioned sweet potato pie, and so many more.

    Grandma's Old Fashioned Sweet Potato Pie Recipe

    A photo of sweet potato pie with a slice cut out of it
    Grandma's Old Fashioned Sweet Potato Pie Recipe. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

    When it comes to Thanksgiving traditions, nothing compares to grandma's old-fashioned sweet potato pie. The perfect ending to any meal, this was grandma's blue ribbon recipe. Every bite is sweet nostalgia!
    Get the Recipe: Grandma Old Fashioned Sweet Potato Pie Recipe

    Old Fashioned Peanut Brittle Bites

    A pile of bites.
    Peanut Brittle Bites. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    Looking for a sweet, crunch? You can never go wrong with old-fashioned Peanut Brittle Bites! This salty, sweet treat is totally addictive and perfect for any occasion!
    Get the Recipe: Old Fashioned Peanut Brittle Bites

    Pumpkin Mousse Pie

    A fork holds a bite of a creamy pumpkin cheesecake topped with whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon on a white plate, perfect for those who enjoy pumpkin recipes year-round.
    Pumpkin Mousse Pie. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    No-bake Pumpkin Mousse Pie is simply decadent! Smooth and creamy, and rich with fall spices, this treat is the perfect ending to any meal.
    Get the Recipe: Pumpkin Mousse Pie

    Turkey Cake Pops

    A chocolate truffle decorated to look like a turkey, featuring candy corn feathers, candy eyes, and a red heart-shaped wattle—one of the 29 easy recipes perfect for your festive celebrations.
    Turkey Cake Pops. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    Thanksgiving turkey cake pops are as adorable to look at as they are delicious. These easy cake pops come together quickly and are sure to delight kids and grown-ups alike!
    Get the Recipe: Turkey Cake Pops

    Pumpkin Pie With Graham Cracker Crust

    Half of a pumpkin pie with a gram cracker crust.
    Pumpkin Pie With Graham Cracker Crust. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    A scrumptious twist on a classic, this pumpkin pie with graham cracker crust recipe is sure to please. Graham cracker and pumpkin are the perfect pair.
    Get the Recipe: Pumpkin Pie With Graham Cracker Crust

    Homemade Pumpkin Praline Pie

    A picture of pumpkin praline pie.
    Homemade Pumpkin Praline Pie. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    This homemade Pumpkin Praline Pie recipe has it all. A creamy spiced pumpkin pie with a sweet, crunchy pecan topping, what's not to love?
    Get the Recipe: Homemade Pumpkin Praline Pie

    Pumpkin Pie Twist

    A plate of freshly baked Pumpkin Pie Twist topped with icing.
    Pumpkin Pie Twist. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

    If you like pumpkin pie flavor, then these crescent roll pumpkin pie twists will hit the spot! Flaky, golden brown crescent dough, baked to perfection and topped with a silky glaze. Yum.
    Get the Recipe: Pumpkin Pie Twist

    Ultimate Easy Baked Homemade Cheesecake

    A slice of cheesecake on parchment.
    Ultimate Easy Baked Homemade Cheesecake. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

    This Ultimate Easy Baked Homemade Cheesecake recipe (no sour cream) has just 7 ingredients, is light, creamy and goes down easy. The best cheesecake in the world!
    Get the Recipe: Ultimate Easy Baked Homemade Cheesecake

    Chocolate Chip Cookie Cups

    Three chocolate chip cookie cups with a creamy filling in the middle. Drizzled with chocolate icing and chocolate chips.
    Chocolate Chip Cookie Cups. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

    These chocolate chip cookie cups are next-level delicious. Filled with a yummy cheesecake filling, they're a fun upgrade to the classic chocolate chip cookie.
    Get the Recipe: Chocolate Chip Cookie Cups

    Rice Krispie Hay Bales

    A pile of Rice Krispie Hay Bales.
    Rice Krispie Hay Bales. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    This Rice Krispie hay bales recipe is a fun, fall take on a classic treat. With a melted peanut butter coating and licorice hay bale ties, they're truly unique.
    Get the Recipe: Rice Krispie Hay Bales

    Pumpkin Banana Bread

    A loaf of bread missing a slice.
    Pumpkin Banana Bread. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    This easy to make Pumpkin Banana Bread recipe is another delightful twist on a classic treat. It has real pumpkin and banana flavors that complements each other perfectly. A marriage made in heaven.
    Get the Recipe: Pumpkin Banana Bread

    Pumpkin Ice Cream

    A glass bowl filled with scoops of pumpkin ice cream.
    Pumpkin Ice Cream. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    This homemade Pumpkin Ice Cream is the perfect ice cream recipe for fall. Rich, creamy, with pumpkin spice and full of delicious pumpkin pie pieces, people will be lining up for this one!
    Get the Recipe: Pumpkin Ice Cream

    Old-Fashioned Pumpkin Bread

    Two slices of bread cut from loaf.
    Old Fashioned Pumpkin Bread. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    This Old-Fashioned Pumpkin Bread Recipe results in a sweet and moist pumpkin treat, perfect for all you pumpkin lovers out there. It’s made with real pumpkin and a variety of warm spices.
    Get the Recipe: Old-Fashioned Pumpkin Bread

    Easy Pumpkin Spice Bundt Cake

    A slice of cinnamon loaf cake with white icing
    Easy Cinnamon Or Pumpkin Spice Bundt Cake. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    Easy Pumpkin Spice Bundt Cake with cream cheese glaze recipe is a flavor show stopper. One of the best pumpkin pie spiced bundts there is.
    Get the Recipe: Easy Cinnamon Or Pumpkin Spice Bundt Cake

    Butter Crunch Cookies

    Cookies with toffee.
    Butter Crunch Cookies. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

    If you're looking for a good cookie recipe, nothing beats this butter crunch cookies recipe. These almond-flavored, sugary treasures are loaded with toffee bits. So good and so easy to make.
    Get the Recipe: Butter Crunch Cookies

    Perfect Bar Pumpkin Pie

    A slice of pumpkin bar pie topped with whipped cream on a plate, with a gold Pillsbury fork taking a bite.
    Perfect Bar Pumpkin Pie. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

    Perfect Bar Pumpkin Pie are sweet pumpkin pie bars that have a soft, doughy crust. These pumpkin bars are next level, and make for a great fall dessert.
    Get the Recipe: Perfect Bar Pumpkin Pie

    Pumpkin Spice Coffee Cake Recipe

    Two stacked slices of Pumpkin Spice Coffee Cake.
    Pumpkin Spice Coffee Cake Recipe. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

    For all you pumpkin lovers out there, you might want to try this pumpkin spice coffee cake recipe. A rich textured cake, topped with sweet streusel, it's a slice of pumpkin heaven. Yum!
    Get the Recipe: Pumpkin Spice Coffee Cake Recipe

    No Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake

    A picture of a slice of pie in the pie plate.
    No Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake. Photo credit: Kitchen divas.

    A no-bake Pumpkin Cheesecake Pie with luxurious layers of creamy pumpkin and cheesecake filling, is ready in under 15 minutes!
    Get the Recipe: No Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake

    Pumpkin Spice Muffins With Cream Cheese Filling

    A pumpkin muffin with brown sugar streusel topping, one bitten with butter inside, surrounded by scattered nuts and streusel crumbs on a white surface.
    Pumpkin Spice Muffins With Cream Cheese Filling. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    Pumpkin spice muffins with a cream cheese filling and a pecan topping are a fall favorite. Full of the flavors of fall, this muffin can be enjoyed any time of year.
    Get the Recipe: Pumpkin Spice Muffins With Cream Cheese Filling

    Chocolate Pumpkin Mousse Cake

    Cake on platter.
    Chocolate Pumpkin Mousse Cake. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

    Chocolate Pumpkin Mousse Cake is a decadent fall dessert made with moist chocolate cake, creamy pumpkin mousse, cream cheese mousse, and a rich chocolate ganache. Fit for royalty.
    Get the Recipe: Chocolate Pumpkin Mousse Cake

    Pumpkin Cream Cheese Dip

    A bowl of dip surrounded by oatmeal cookies and sliced apples on a wooden surface.
    Pumpkin Cream Cheese Dip. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

    This rich and creamy Pumpkin Cream Cheese Dip is the perfect fall treat. With only 5 ingredients, this pumpkin dip recipe is super fast and easy to make. It's the best pumpkin dip for ginger snaps.
    Get the Recipe: Pumpkin Cream Cheese Dip

    Easy Pumpkin Trifle

    Scoop of trifle on plate.
    Easy Pumpkin Trifle. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    For a delectable pumpkin dessert, try this no-bake pumpkin trifle recipe. Perfect for Thanksgiving, it has an amazing presentation and will impress all your guests!
    Get the Recipe: Easy Pumpkin Trifle

    Glazed Pumpkin Cake Mix Cookies

    A stack of three pumpkin cookies topped with a creamy white icing, dusted with cinnamon, on a wooden surface.
    Glazed Pumpkin Cake Mix Cookies. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

    Glazed Pumpkin Cake Mix Cookies are sweet, soft and chewy with pumpkin flavors galored. The perfect fall cookie dessert.
    Get the Recipe: Glazed Pumpkin Cake Mix Cookies

    Easy Glazed Pumpkin Donuts

    freshly glazed donuts.
    Easy Glazed Pumpkin Donuts. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

    Glazed pumpkin donuts are soft, fluffy, and pure, pumpkin goodness. Baked pumpkin donuts with a pumpkin spice glaze are the perfect fall treat.
    Get the Recipe: Easy Glazed Pumpkin Donuts

    Stovetop Raisin Almond Rice Pudding

    A dessert dish with whipped cream, a raspberry on top, and almond slices. The dessert is served in a glass bowl, with a spoon placed beside it. The addition of nuts adds an extra layer of crunch to every bite.
    Stovetop Raisin Almond Rice Pudding. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    This Stovetop Raisin Almond Rice Pudding is fantastic as is. But I love adding cinnamon, whipped cream, maple syrup or berries! Makes it even better!
    Get the Recipe: Stovetop Raisin Almond Rice Pudding

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