25 Classic Thanksgiving Desserts

If these desserts aren't already family favorites, they soon will be!

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Sweet T.O.M. Turkeys

Candy corn plumes and shortbread wings turn cupcakes into irresistible turkey sweets for Thanksgiving.
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Marshmallow Pilgrim Hats

The pilgrims would be proud to wear these hats from Spoonful.com.
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Handprint Pumpkin Pie

Let your kids personalize this classic pumpkin pie with a handprint pie-dough turkey.
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Crunchy Caramel Apple Pie

Apples are big business in Monroe County, New York. Even so, Amy W., who moved to the area last year, hasn't found a pie to beat her crunchy caramel apple delight. Last year, Amy made five different pies--for four people.
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Maple Heaven Pear Pie

Here's a pie that has made my family's short list of holiday favorites each year for the past 30, ever since I moved to New England and became a fanatical maple syrup cook.
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Cherry Cranberry Galette

This open-face tart, with its tender, flavorful pastry and festive red berry filling, is sure to be a hit among your dessert-lovers.
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Lemon Chess Pie

Chess pies are a southern tradition, beloved as much for their ease of preparation as for their great flavor.
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Tiny Turkey Dinner

This tiny turkey dinner is actually an amazingly delicious dessert.
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Triple-layer Chocolate Pumpkin Pie

Here's a pumpkin pie that will get rave reviews for both taste and appearance. It takes a bit longer to make -- but it's well worth it.
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Cranberry Ice-Cream Pie

Cranberries and ice cream combine for a refreshing finale to the standard holiday spread.
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Pumpkin Squares

Put a new spin on a favorite fall flavor by topping tasty pumpkin cake squares with cream cheese frosting.
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Creamy Pumpkin Pie with Cranberry Topping

This layered pie serves up a deliciously unique combination, bringing together two classic fall flavors in one creamy sweet-and-tart dessert.
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Pear Frangipane Tart

The rich, creamy almond filling, known as frangipane, is a tasty complement to the juicy sweetness of ripe pears, and though it may take you a while to perfect the shape of its rustic crust, it always tastes great.
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Apple Blossom Tart

Turn fall's bounty into a delicious work of art with this free-form pastry.
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Gobbling-good Cupcakes

Here's a cute Thanksgiving cupcake recipe that kids will love helping to make and eat for Thanksgiving - makes a great school classroom party recipe.
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Mango Pie

This easy-to-assemble frozen treat unites the flavors of mango, exotic saffron, and bold and flowery cardamom with an all-American graham cracker crust.
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Caramel Apple Cake

A delicious cake that looks like a giant caramel apple when it's done.
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Turkey of a Cake

Everyone will want to gobble this cake up - a clever Thanksgiving turkey cake recipe from Spoonful.com.
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Maple Pumpkin Custard

We'll be very surprised if this isn't the creamiest custard you've ever eaten. It's so good, it might even upstage your holiday pumpkin pie.
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Swedish Apple Pie

This lesser-known version of apple pie lacks a traditional crust, but its simple pastry topping creates a delicious, pleasantly crunchy layer.
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Chocolate Chess Pie

The custard-style ﬁlling of this luscious Southern treat has the consistency of soft, rich, velvety fudge that's not too sweet or heavy.
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Pumpkin Cupcakes

Once these pumpkin cupcakes are baked, your kids can use frosting to turn them into a pumpkin feast.
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Persimmon Pudding

This unusual pudding comes from Cindy M., whose grandmother used to make a huge batch every Thanksgiving using ripe persimmons from her backyard in Clark County, Illinois.
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Chocolate Chip Walnut Pie

You're not going to find many pies easier to prepare than this one. The irresistible cookie dough filling is quick to mix, and you don't even have to prebake the shell.
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Yankee Cranberry Upside-Down Cake

Cranberries lend a distinctive New England flavor to old-fashioned upside-down cake.
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