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You don’t want just any old Thanksgiving Dessert Recipe. It needs to be the best. If you’re going to indulge in an epic feast, you want every bite to count. I get it. Below are the no-joke absolute stunner recipes from Willow Bird Baking — the ones you’ll want your whole family to taste. The ones you’ll want to use to impress your mother-in-law. The ones you’ll want to shock your relatives with. YES, EVEN YOUR PICKY AUNT GLADYS. ESPECIALLY YOUR PICKY AUNT GLADYS.

The best of the best, tailored for your Thanksgiving dessert table. Prepare to enter dessert utopia.

Willow Bird Baking's 20 Best Thanksgiving Dessert Recipes

1. PUMPKIN STREUSEL SWIRLED CREAM CHEESE POUND CAKE.

PUMPKIN STREUSEL SWIRLED CREAM CHEESE POUND CAKE
cooking difficulty: intermediate



2. PUMPKIN SPICE PULL-APART BREAD WITH BUTTER RUM GLAZE.

PUMPKIN SPICE PULL-APART BREAD WITH BUTTER RUM GLAZE
cooking difficulty: intermediate



3. CHOCOLATE COCONUT CREAM PIE BARS.

CHOCOLATE COCONUT CREAM PIE BARS
cooking difficulty: easy



4. SOPAPILLA PUMPKIN CHEESECAKE BARS.

SOPAPILLA PUMPKIN CHEESECAKE BARS
cooking difficulty: easy



5. GOOEY CARMELITAS.

GOOEY CARMELITAS
cooking difficulty: easy



6. PUMPKIN OAT CAKE WITH BROILED COCONUT ICING.

PUMPKIN OAT CAKE WITH BROILED COCONUT ICING
cooking difficulty: easy



7. TRES LECHES COCONUT CAKE TRIFLE.

TRES LECHES COCONUT CAKE TRIFLE
cooking difficulty: intermediate



8. CARAMELIZED BANANA UPSIDE-DOWN COCONUT CAKE WITH COCONUT WHIPPED CREAM.

CARAMELIZED BANANA UPSIDE-DOWN COCONUT CAKE WITH COCONUT WHIPPED CREAM
cooking difficulty: easy



9. THE ULTIMATE, MOIST, FLUFFY, RIDICULOUS COCONUT CAKE.

THE ULTIMATE, MOIST, FLUFFY, RIDICULOUS COCONUT CAKE
cooking difficulty: intermediate



10. COFFEE COOKIE DOUGH FUDGE CHEESECAKE.

COFFEE COOKIE DOUGH FUDGE CHEESECAKE
cooking difficulty: easy but long



11. BROWN BUTTER PUMPKIN CROQUEMCAKE WITH WHITE CHOCOLATE CHAI MOUSSE.

BROWN BUTTER PUMPKIN CROQUEMCAKE WITH WHITE CHOCOLATE CHAI MOUSSE
cooking difficulty: advanced



12. SALTED CARAMEL CHOCOLATE TRIFLE.

SALTED CARAMEL CHOCOLATE TRIFLE
cooking difficulty: intermediate



13. STICKY TOFFEE PUDDING CHEESECAKE.

Sticky Toffee Pudding Cheesecake
cooking difficulty: easy but long



14. BROWN BUTTER PUMPKIN CAKE CHEESECAKE WITH SALTED CARAMEL.

BROWN BUTTER PUMPKIN CAKE CHEESECAKE WITH SALTED CARAMEL
cooking difficulty: intermediate



15. GERMAN CHOCOLATE CHEESECAKE.

GERMAN CHOCOLATE CHEESECAKE
cooking difficulty: easy but long



16. RED VELVET CHEESECAKE.

RED VELVET CHEESECAKE
cooking difficulty: easy but long



17. CARAMEL FUDGE BROWNIE CHEESECAKE.

CARAMEL FUDGE BROWNIE CHEESECAKE
cooking difficulty: intermediate



18. CHOCOLATE POKE CAKE WITH WHIPPED COCONUT ICING.

CHOCOLATE POKE CAKE WITH WHIPPED COCONUT ICING
cooking difficulty: easy



19. NANAIMO BARS.

NANAIMO BARS
cooking difficulty: easy



20. SAMOA MONKEY BREAD WITH GANACHE DIPPING SAUCE.

SAMOA MONKEY BREAD WITH GANACHE DIPPING SAUCE
cooking difficulty: easy

Want more Thanksgiving inspiration from other bloggers I love? Check out my Inspiring Thanksgiving Recipes Foodie Collection for side dishes, cocktails, desserts, and more!

5 Comments on Thanksgiving Dessert Recipes

  1. Ala
    November 19, 2013 at 1:05 pm (10 years ago)

    It’s been a while since I’ve had the time to visit, but I’m glad I caught this post because I have never, ever had a failed baking experience when it comes to using your recipes–and that’s saying something! These are truly wonderful, and I can personally vouch for the pumpkin pull-apart bread, which I really love for its ease and powerful punch of flavor 😉 thanks as always for sharing, Julie, and happy holidays to you!

    Reply
  2. Anne W.
    November 19, 2013 at 10:18 pm (10 years ago)

    I’ll take one of each please! I now know where heaven is………your house!!! Isn’t New Mexico next to North Carolina? All I can say is Boo Hoo it’s not and you are a gem!! Keep bakin’!

    Reply
  3. Damaris @Foodie
    November 20, 2013 at 7:25 pm (10 years ago)

    You did such a great job with this, it looks great!

    Reply
  4. vanillasugarblog
    November 21, 2013 at 8:18 pm (10 years ago)

    that red velvet cheesecake is food porn!
    :::printing::::

    Reply

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