Five Thanksgiving classics but with a fun twist!

In 2021, Thanksgiving was rated the most popular holiday to celebrate. It isn’t about gifts or candy or egg hunts, it’s much more simple. It’s a day to be thankful. It’s also a day to stuff yourself with turkey, sweet potatoes, and so much more. All around the country people gather to eat delicious food and enjoy each other's company. And once everyone can barely keep their pants buttoned, it’s time for dessert! You can’t go wrong with the traditional Thanksgiving desserts that we all know and love, but it’s fun to put new twists on traditions. Here are 5 desserts you can whip up to serve your guests that will have them coming back for more!

Mini Pumpkin Pie

Yes, pumpkin pie on Thanksgiving is a MUST. However, some people just want a taste and not a whole slice. Mini pumpkin pies are the perfect dessert to serve your guests. Since they’re basically bite size your guests will have plenty of room to try the other desserts being served. The one thing to keep in mind with mini pumpkin pies is that your crust is flaky, buttery, and absolutely delicious. These cute desserts are for pie crust lovers.

Pecan Squares

Sure, pecan pie is irresistible but pecan squares are even better. First, your classic pecan pie recipe can easily be transformed to create pecan squares. Second, if you have a large number of guests to bake a dessert for, pecan squares can be made in bulk to accommodate all your guests.

Pumpkin Cheesecake Pie

Let’s start by saying, pairing anything with cheesecake is destined to be great. Pumpkin cheesecake pie can be a tricky and challenging dessert to make. It’s a combination of two mixed textures coming together to make a really cool and flavorful dessert. Your guests will definitely be impressed with this on the dessert spread.

Gingerbread Bundt Cake

This dessert might sound more like a Christmas dessert than Thanksgiving, but it goes so well with a hot cup of coffee or tea. It’ll be just what you and your loved ones need to conclude the day of giving thanks. And who doesn’t love the beauty of a bundt cake - they look fancy all on their own! All you need is a bundt pan and the proper ingredients.

Cinnamon Rolls

Is there anyone in this world who doesn’t love cinnamon rolls? Served warm, wrapped in delicate dough, and smothered in icing, what’s not to love? This might be too heavy to serve after a big Thanksgiving dinner but if not then, certainly the next morning! Homemade cinnamon rolls are great to prepare the night before. Simply pop them into the oven the next morning and voila! Breakfast is served.

Getting ready to host Thanksgiving is a ton of work. You have to go out, shop for all the items on your food list, prepare the food, cook the food, and serve the food. Just getting dinner together is a lot, so if you aren’t able to prepare dessert it’s okay to buy your desserts out. Local bakeries, dessert shops, farm stands, and more will have plenty to purchase, but you likely need to preorder dessert items. This Thanksgiving, Pocono Dessert Co. is selling 10 inch Cannoli Pies. Call or visit our website to preorder your cannoli pies before November 20th. It could end up being the most loved dessert you serve this year!