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I have a confession to make.
I don’t really like pumpkin pie. *GASP*
I know, it’s not very American of me, but I’m just not really a fan. I’ll eat a slice that’s been buried in whipped cream for Thanksgiving, but that’s pretty much just for tradition’s sake. Honestly, I’m not a pie fan. I’d much rather eat cake or brownies. I’ve never liked pastry crust. This year I’m hosting for Thanksgiving, so I get to pick the menu. I starting looking around at some of my blogging buddies’ dessert ideas, and there are TONS of great options out there! So I put together this collection of alternatives to pumpkin pie. Some of them have pumpkin to give you that traditional taste but with a twist and the others are just beautiful, holiday-table-worthy desserts. I know you’ll find something you like here! I tried to gather a varied collection: apple, pumpkin, chocolate, peanut butter, pecan, strawberry and even lemon. Just click on any of the photos to see the recipe! Remember, if you want to pin the whole collection, pin the graphic above, but if you want to save a particular recipe, please click through and pin from the original source! Happy menu planning! 🙂
One Dozen Alternatives to Pumpkin Pie
I tried this recipe a couple holiday seasons ago, before I started blogging. For me, it’s the perfect marriage of pumpkin flavor and CAKE. Yum! When I was putting this roundup together, I was amazed at how many recipes there were that were just like this one. Some used nuts, some baked the cake underneath the pumpkin, but it was basically the same thing: pumpkin and yellow cake. And if it’s that popular in the blogosphere, you know it’s good! Topped with toffee bits- it’s even better (plus it’s a great way to use up leftover candy) 🙂
If I’m going to eat a pie, I like one with a crumble topping like this one!
I have just discovered the joys of Nutella this Fall, and it can only make a classic better!
I made something similar to this last year and it was like Christmas in a bowl!
This is a lighter option for you if you are watching your calories this season!
Oreos. Cheescake. Need I say more?
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This is a tasty way to work cranberries into the meal. No weird jelly in a can. 🙂
I’ll take a strawberry dessert any time of the year!
Intimidated by pumpkin rolls? Me too. Try them the easy way-plus chocolate!
For some people, bread pudding is a holiday staple. Add chocolate? Even better!
For the non “chocolate, pumpkin, strawberry” lovers- how about luscious lemon?
Last but not least, a special treat for you peanut butter lovers 🙂
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Mariann says
OMG! You have made me look at Thanksgiving desserts in an entirely different light. Like you, I don’t like Pumpkin Pie. I will take a taste of sweet potato pie, though (still it’s not my favorite). I, too, like the brownies and cakes, but since they’re non-traditional we NEVER have any of those things.
Your spectacular list allows me to feel comfortable getting away from tradition a bit and play with new desserts!
Thanks for such a wonderful list of goodies to choose from!
Nicole Burkholder says
For the tradition lovers, we always have pumpkin pie, but overall dessert is a fun experiment every year. Guess that’s the tradition 🙂
Lindsey @ Let the Light Shine Blog says
I love all things pumpkin… but all of these look yummy, too!
Nicole Burkholder says
It wouldn’t be Thanksgiving without pumpkin, I know 🙂 But putting this together made me want to add a bunch of desserts to my menu!
Sarah says
Pinned the collection to my Thanksgiving board! Even though I puffy heart pumpkin pie, I adore dessert in any form. These recipes look divine!
Nicole Burkholder says
I was sitting in church when I got the notification for this comment on my phone, and I had to stifle the giggle that almost jumped out of my mouth when I read “I puffy heart pumpkin pie.” 🙂
Amanda says
These all look great. I feel like November is sneaking up on me! I need posts just like this to get me jump-started and ready for Thanksgiving. Great post!
Nicole Burkholder says
No kidding! I’m trying to get posts for Thanksgiving and Christmas churned out and I feel like I can’t keep up! I’m sure the clocks move faster the older we get. I just know it.
Megan says
Yum, these look great Nicole. I’m not a great fan of pumpkin either but in Australia we don’t use it in pies as much so I can avoid it easily. I’m a lover of lemon and we all love chocolate so I’ve pinned a few recipes to try out on the family later.
Nicole Burkholder says
I tried to put together a collection that would reflect many different tastes. Thanks for contributing!