• Pumpkin pie is a staple on Thanksgiving. • But if you're looking for something different, here are other desserts you can make. • Baked apples with vanilla ice cream and chocolate cream pie are both crowd-pleasing options.

If you're not a fan of pumpkin pie or want to switch things up this Thanksgiving, there are other easy, crowd-pleasing desserts you can make instead.

Pumpkin pie has been a Thanksgiving staple since the holiday's early days in the 17th century, when pilgrims and early American settlers frequently used pumpkins in many of their recipes.

However, fewer than a quarter of Thanksgiving tables are expected to feature pumpkin pie this year, per 2025 WalletHub data.

As such, you don't need to stick to tradition to please your guests. If you're looking for options that

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