Puff pastry apple tarts with fanned apple slices and powdered sugar

25 Thanksgiving Desserts (Easy Ideas Beyond Pumpkin Pie)

25 Thanksgiving desserts beyond pumpkin pie: apple cakes, cranberry tarts, pecan pie cheesecake, pumpkin bars, crisps, and more. Each has quick ingredients, easy steps, and a link to the creator’s full recipe.

Pieces of homemade peanut brittle on parchment

Old-Fashioned Peanut Brittle (Easy Holiday Candy)

Easy old-fashioned peanut brittle made on the stovetop and cooked to hard-crack stage for a light, crunchy Christmas candy. Includes candy thermometer tips, hot-sugar safety, storage, and gifting ideas.

Slice of pumpkin pie topped with whipped cream

Easy Classic Pumpkin Pie (Make-Ahead Friendly)

An easy classic pumpkin pie with a silky spiced custard and a crisp blind-baked crust. Make it a day or two ahead, chill, and slice cleanly for Thanksgiving.

Stack of layered dark and white chocolate peppermint bark squares with candy canes

Easy Peppermint Bark (Just 4 Ingredients)

Easy homemade peppermint bark with a dark chocolate layer, a creamy white chocolate peppermint layer, and crushed candy canes. Just 4 ingredients, and it makes a perfect Christmas gift.