Everyone loves a classic, can't-miss dessert, especially during the holiday season. But if you're ready to put a tasty twist on tradition, try one of these recipes with some exciting and flavorful new additions to your old favorites. In search of more satisfying desserts that are sure to please? Try any one of our decadent
chocolate recipes.
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1
Apple Blintz Hand Pies
These sweet little pies have a lovely filling that combines tart and sweet apples with farmer cheese and cinnamon.
Recipe: Apple Blintz Hand Pies
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2
Sweet Potato and Pecan Pie with Cinnamon Cream
Nothing says Southern hospitality better than this scrumptious pie, which combines two regional specialties.
Recipe: Sweet Potato and Pecan Pie with Cinnamon Cream
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3
Dark Roast Crème Brûlée
This lightened version has less than half the calories and one-eighth the fat of a classic brûlée.
Recipe: Dark Roast Crème Brûlée
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4
White Chocolate-Gingerbread Blondies
Moist and chewy like brownies, but with the spicy holiday flavor of gingerbread, these sweet bars make a delectable treat — or gift — for friends and family during the winter months.
Recipe: White Chocolate-Gingerbread Blondies
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5
Pumpkin Cheesecake Crème Caramel
Our decadent pumpkin cheesecake crème caramel is a delightful alternative to the traditional Thanksgiving dessert.
Recipe: Pumpkin Cheesecake Crème Caramel
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6
Pecan Pie with Candied Ginger and Rum
For a wonderful contrast to the sweetness of her pecan pie, master baker Alice Medrich adds minced candied ginger and a splash of rum to the filling.
Recipe: Pecan Pie with Candied Ginger and Rum
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7
Icebox Pumpkin-Mousse Pie
This creamy pumpkin mousse pie will surprise you with its chocolate wafer crust.
Recipe: Icebox Pumpkin-Mousse Pie
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8
Apple-Raisin Pie with Walnut-Cream Cheese Crust
This flaky, gluten-free pie crust can be used with any fruit filling. Try it with apple or pumpkin this Thanksgiving.
Recipe: Apple-Raisin Pie with Walnut-Cream Cheese Crust
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9
Gingerbread Linzertorte
This torte is a mix between a gingerbread cookie and a linzer tart, with raspberry jam peeking out of snowflake cutouts.
Recipe: Gingerbread Linzertorte
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10
Ultimate Pumpkin Pie with Rum Whipped Cream
This pumpkin pie and its whipped cream topping are made with a splash of dark rum, making this American classic even more irresistible.
Recipe: Ultimate Pumpkin Pie with Rum Whipped Cream
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11
Maple Crème Caramel
Grade B maple syrup, which is darker and has a more intense flavor than grade A, is preferable for baking this treat.
Recipe: Maple Crème Caramel
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12
Orange-Cardamom Madeleines
These shell-shaped, cakey cookies are a French treat typically served with tea. The buttery madeleines are spiced with ground cardamom and coated with a sweet citrus icing.
Recipe: Orange-Cardamom Madeleines
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13
Browned Butter Butterscotch Meringue Pie
This recipe goes beyond simple butterscotch pudding by adding browned butter for an irresistibly nutty, caramel flavor.
Recipe: Browned Butter Butterscotch Meringue Pie
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14
Apple Crostata
A hybrid of two classics, this dessert takes the best from both the apple pie and apple crisp, and makes an amazing addition to any holiday menu.
Recipe: Apple Crostata
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15
Baby Bûche de Noël Cookies
Jessie Oleson rolls chocolate cookie dough into ropes, then cuts them into mini logs to resemble the classic French bûche de Noël cake.
Recipe: Baby Bûche de Noël Cookies
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16
Maple Pecan Tart with Dried Cherries
This pecan tart gets added tang from dried cherries. Instead of corn syrup, which is found in most pecan pie recipes, we've opted for maple syrup. If you can find it, choose dark amber or grade B, because it has the richest maple flavor.
Recipe: Maple Pecan Tart with Dried Cherries
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17
Apple Pie with Rosemary and Honey
This unusual apple pie brings together both sweet and savory flavors for an impressive holiday dessert.
Recipe: Apple Pie with Rosemary and Honey
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18
Pecan Squares
Instead of the traditional Southern pie this year, feature these delectable bars are part of your Thanksgiving spread.
Recipe: Pecan Squares
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19
Sweet Potato Souffle Pie
Layers of paper-thin buttery phyllo overlap to form a delicate base for a sweet potato souffle.
Recipe: Sweet Potato Souffle Pie
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20
Butterscotch-Pecan Cake
Underneath the pecan sheath of this statuesque cake lies a sweet secret: brown-butter frosting and butterscotch-soaked layers spiked with rum, both of which make familiar flavors seem sophisticated.
Recipe: Butterscotch-Pecan Cake