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Thanksgiving Dessert Ideas

Delicious Pumpkin Dessert Ideas Perfect for Thanksgiving Celebrations

Indulge in these delightful pumpkin dessert ideas for Thanksgiving, featuring rich flavors and seasonal ingredients.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 290
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Pumpkin Dessert Base
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans
  • 8 oz cream cheese
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 1/2 cup cranberries fresh or dried
  • 2 unit apples diced

Equipment

  • oven
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Measuring Cups
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Whisk
  • baking pan

Method
 

Prepare Your Dessert
  1. Choose your dessert type—bars, pies, cookies, or cakes.
  2. Prepare the base: cookie crust, pie shell, or batter and pre-bake or chill.
  3. Mix filling: combine pumpkin puree, brown sugar, spices, and cream cheese until smooth.
  4. Pour filling into prepared base and bake, chill, or set depending on the dessert style.
  5. Top with whipped cream, chopped nuts, or cranberry garnish before serving.
  6. Serve warm or at room temperature with coffee or cider.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 290kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 15g

Notes

Feel free to customize your dessert by swapping in different nuts or spices.

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