11 Thanksgiving Desserts Worth Saving Room For

Let’s be honest. Once dinner is done, everyone’s just eyeing the dessert table. Thanksgiving dessert is where all the magic happens . Whether you’re a pie purist or love something a little unexpected, this list has a dessert everyone at your table will eat!

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What Everyone’s Really Waiting For

Let’s be honest. Everyone pretends Thanksgiving is about the turkey, but we all know it’s really about dessert . This is the moment we’ve all been saving room for, the reason stretchy pants were invented, and honestly the only part some of us show up for. Pies , crisps, cheesecakes , you name it. I’m ready! Are you?

Tips for Making Thanksgiving Desserts

Double it. Because there’s no such thing as “too much dessert.”
Mix things up. You don’t need five pies. A mix of pies, crisps, and bars keeps things fun.
Make desserts ahead. Lucky for you, these desserts almost all (aside from the crisp) taste better after a night in the fridge.
Serve warm last. Plan for crisps or galettes to come out of the oven right before dessert time.
Don’t skip toppings. A quick caramel drizzle or cinnamon sugar sprinkle makes homemade desserts feel extra special.
Save fridge space early. Desserts take up more room than you think once they’re chilled. Bake the pies in a dish that has a lid like these ! Then you can stack them!
Always serve ice cream or whipped cream. I’m just saying…There are no rules against having both.