20+ Absolutely Delicious Non Traditional Thanksgiving Desserts & Treats (No Pumpkin Here!)
by Robin
We need some no pumpkin, non traditional Thanksgiving desserts for our guests, am I right? We all have at least one: that friend or family member who doesn’t especially like pumpkin. Or worse, who actively HATES it.
I can remember Thanksgivings of yore where my kids full-on, red-faced, gagged and choked when we tragically tried to get them to politely eat the pumpkin pie our hosts worked so hard on.
Embarrassing for all of us. And to what end?
In truth, many kids have trouble with pumpkin pie’s semi-solid texture and kinda weird smell.
Usually, they grow out of it – but often not before some especially uncomfortable moments at the Thanksgiving table.
Pumpkin can be pretty polarizing. But, yet, we seem to feel compelled to serve it at Thanksgiving. We can’t seem to help ourselves!
Hence this collection of pumpkin-free Thanksgiving desserts and Thanksgiving treats. Currently, these are pretty non-traditional Thanksgiving desserts – but hopefully not for long! Because even if you adore pumpkin, who wouldn’t love another delicious option?
Below you will find recipes for:
- Non-Traditional Thanksgiving Desserts
- Fun Thanksgiving Kids’ Desserts and
- Unique Thanksgiving Treats
Non Traditional Thanksgiving Desserts
Non-Traditional Thanksgiving Desserts
Absolutely perfect for Thanksgiving and Christmas – a lovely combination of sweet and tart and creamy!
We make this ever single holiday season, sometimes it’s for potlucks and sometimes it’s for Christmas morning breakfast.
It smells WONDERFUL when cooking and tastes divine.
You can adapt this recipe to make any size – minis or classic full-size cheesecake!
An unexpected Holiday twist on this apple dessert is so festive! Plus you can use the Gingerbread Crumble for other fruits too.
Thanksgiving Kids Desserts
~ Simple to Customize for any Holiday or Special Occasion
Unique Thanksgiving Treats
Cranberry Raspberry Pretzel Salad from The Recipe Rebel
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Robin and Ed are a DIY-loving couple with over 25 years of design and build experience. Also, Robin is a Nutritionist and former Registered Dietitian and Ed is an award-winning Business Educator. We share strategies for living a rich life on a DIY budget: creative money-savvy ideas for a stylish home, healthy meals and family fun. Our work has been published in the pages of Do It Yourself, Farmhouse Style and Better Homes & Gardens magazines.
