40 Fun Chocolate Thanksgiving Desserts to Sweeten Your Holiday
Easy delicious chocolate desserts for Thanksgiving! These fun Thanksgiving chocolate desserts include unique pies, cake, cupcakes, cheesecake and cute treats.
Move over, pumpkin pie!
Some of us want to eat chocolate every day – including Thanksgiving!
Wouldn’t it be fun to bring an amazing chocolate dessert to Thanksgiving dinner this year?
Chocolate is always a crowd-pleaser, and adds a lot of flavor to an otherwise mild tasting meal.
I put together a list of the best chocolate Thanksgiving desserts, so you feel extra inspired to make something new.
These chocolate desserts include recipes for unique pies, amazing cakes and cheesecakes, fun cupcakes and cute Thanksgiving treats.
There’s something for every type of celebration, and for every baking “skill level.”
(With no-bake options too!)
They’re perfect whether you’re hosting or attending a traditional Thanksgiving dinner, or want a fun dessert to bring to your Friendsgiving potluck.
Let’s check ‘em out!
(🍂 Looking for more tasty Thanksgiving recipes? Check out these Thanksgiving charcuterie board ideas, easy bite-size finger food appetizers, fun Thanksgiving cookies, and easy holiday dips.)
Chocolate Desserts for Thanksgiving
10 Minute Turkey Cake
This easy turkey cake is made from a store bought chocolate bundt cake and packaged cookies and candy, so it’s no-bake and fast to make.
Chocolate Pecan Pie
Delicious Chocolate Pecan Pie has a homemade all-butter pie crust and rich chocolate pecan filling.
The addition of chocolate really takes pecan pie over the top!
Cranberry Cheesecake Brownies
Delicious Cranberry Cheesecake Brownies are the perfect combination of Fudgy Dark Chocolate Brownies and creamy and tangy cranberry cheesecake.
They are extremely easy to make and taste so delicious - truly a showstopper dessert!
Chocolate Pumpkin Cheesecake
Better than pumpkin pie, this Chocolate Pumpkin Cheesecake is pure decadence.
A smooth pumpkin cheesecake made with Hershey’s chocolate bar on the bottom, topped with pecans, and more chocolate syrup on top.
Chocolate Pumpkin Magic Cake
Chocolate Pumpkin Magic Cake is such a unique three in one dessert.
It truly bakes in a mysterious way with three layers of creamy vanilla mousse, moist chocolate cake, AND pumpkin pie on the bottom!
Oreo Turkey Truffles
Kids and adults alike will love munching on these fun Turkey Oreo Balls.
With just 3 ingredients, you can prep these in advance and have them ready for holiday snacking.
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cupcakes
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cupcakes are a homemade pumpkin cupcake topped with a rich chocolate frosting made from scratch and lots of mini chocolate chips.
It's such a delicious and easy pumpkin dessert to serve up this Thanksgiving!
Pumpkin Spice Tiramisu
The perfect combination of a pumpkin spice latte and your favorite Italian dessert, Pumpkin Spice Tiramisu is creamy, rich, and delicious.
A rich pumpkin cream layered between espresso-soaked ladyfingers topped with a cocoa and cinnamon dusting is the perfect fall dessert.
Terrific Turkey Cupcakes
Everyone will get such a kick out of these adorable turkey-decorated cupcakes.
No one will be able to resist plucking off the candy corn "feathers" and snacking away.
Triple Layered Pumpkin Brownie
Triple Layered Pumpkin Chocolate Brownies are so good with a fudgy brownie layer, a sweet pumpkin layer and then the whole thing is topped with a chocolate ganache.
Cinnamon Pecan Chocolate Chip Cookies
Chocolate chip pecan cookies are a cozy twist on classic chocolate chip cookies.
Packed with cinnamon-roasted pecans, molasses, and chocolate chips- these bakery-worthy cookies have a rich buttery flavor everyone will go “nuts” for!
German Chocolate Cheesecake
German Chocolate Cheesecake has an Oreo crust, a thin layer of coconut filling that's topped with a chocolate cheesecake and finished with more of that famous caramel coconut topping.
It could definitely be one of the tastiest chocolate cheesecakes you’ve tried.
Pilgrim Hat Cookies
Step into the Thanksgiving spirit with these adorable Pilgrim Hat Cookies!
Crafted from fudge-striped shortbread cookies and adorned with yellow frosting, Reese’s Miniature Cups, and mini orange M&M’s, they’ll really offer a festive touch to your holiday table.
Pumpkin Pie Cheesecake Brownies
Pumpkin Pie Cheesecake Brownies are the ultimate “triple-threat” dessert.
Combining the richness of chocolate with the creaminess of cheesecake and the warmth of pumpkin spice flavors.
Chocolate Peanut Butter Lasagna
Easy no-bake chocolate peanut butter lasagna is bursting with peanut butter chocolate goodness.
It’s light, creamy, and incredibly dreamy but isn’t overpowering in the flavor department.
Nutter Butter Turkey Cupcakes
It doesn’t get much cuter than these Nutter Butter Turkey Cupcakes.
They’re a fun project, and will look adorable on your dessert table.
Black Forest Poke Cake
Rich layers of chocolate cake, fudge sauce, and cherry pie filling make this gorgeous black forest poke cake totally holiday-worthy.
And it all begins with a cake mix!
Pumpkin Patch Dirt Pudding Dessert
Pumpkin Patch Dirt Pudding Dessert is a fun and festive kid-friendly dessert recipe for Thanksgiving.
A simple instant pumpkin pudding layered with cookies and topped with a candy pumpkin patch.
Pumpkin Truffles
Pumpkin Truffles consist of a creamy filling stuffed inside a rich chocolate shell.
They're a quick and easy cheesecake truffle recipe flavored with pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie spice, and a few other simple ingredients.
Bailey’s Cheesecake
Nothing says the holiday season quite like Baileys!
This Baileys Cheesecake recipe has an oreo cookie crust, creamy cheesecake with Irish Cream, chocolate ganache, and an espresso whipped cream.
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies
If you like pumpkin pie and chocolate, you’ll love these Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies!
They taste great either hot from the oven or even cold from the refrigerator.
French Silk Pie
French Silk Pie is a dreamy chocolate mousse topped with fluffy whipped cream and shaved chocolate.
Each bite is full of silky chocolate indulgence topped with a mountain of whipped cream.
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cake
Moist and fluffy Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cake is delicious!
This easy cake recipe combines ingredients you likely have on hand with canned pumpkin puree and a handful of chocolate chips for a really moist cake.
Chocolate Pecan Pie Bars
Chocolate Pecan Pie Bars transform regular pecan pie into ooey gooey chocolatey squares that are totally irresistible!
These squares start out with a buttery shortbread crust which is then topped with a decadent chocolate pecan filling.
Chocolate Pumpkin Cupcakes
Chocolate Pumpkin Cupcakes are incredibly moist and packed full of fall flavor.
They're topped with a rich chocolate buttercream frosting and a cute pumpkin truffle.
If you're looking for a fun twist on a fall dessert, this recipe is a must-try!
No Bake Chocolate Cheesecake
This crowd-pleasing No Bake Chocolate Cheesecake is smooth and luxurious.
Each bite is filled with creamy chocolate decadence!
Chocolate Cupcakes with Maple Pecan Buttercream
Chocolate Cupcakes with Maple Buttercream are to die for!
The rich dark chocolate pairs unexpectedly well with the sweet maple flavor.
Brookies
Brookies are the best of both worlds!
Chewy chocolate chip cookies and soft fudgey brownies combined into one decadent dessert bar.
Triple Chocolate Pumpkin Bread
Triple Chocolate Pumpkin Bread is a quick and easy bread loaded with moist pumpkin and lots of rich chocolatey flavor.
While the pumpkin flavor is pretty much undetectable in this bread, there is no mistaking how moist it makes everything!
Pumpkin Pie With Chocolate Ganache Topping
Pumpkin Pie With Chocolate Ganache Topping is a super fun twist on the classic dessert.
You’ve got a thick layer of the creamy custard pumpkin that everyone knows and loves, then an added chocolate pumpkin spice layer on top.
Chocolate Pecan Crack
Imagine all of the deliciousness of toffee, topped with chocolate and pecans.
Chocolate Pecan Crack takes just minutes to prep and the results are so incredibly delicious that no one can resist eating several chunks.
Chocolate Bark Thanksgiving Turkeys
Colorful Chocolate Bark Thanksgiving Turkeys spread happiness wherever they appear!
They're easy to make that you'd think - thanks to a toothpick!
Death by Chocolate Magic Cookie Bars
Chewy, Chocolate Magic Cookie Bars are for the biggest chocolate fans in the family!
They're topped with a delicious fudge sauce and can be prepared and baked in just half an hour.
Turkey Chocolate Rice Krispie Treats
If you are looking for a fun Thanksgiving sweet treat that is a little bit different than the traditional pumpkin or pecan pie, look no further.
These fun chocolate dipped rice crispy treats are decorated up like turkeys.
They don’t take any oven space and they will be popular with kids and adults alike.
Pumpkin Spice Magic Layer Bars
Magic Pumpkin Bars is an easy yellow cake mix recipe with a gooey pumpkin sweetened condensed milk center, topped with pecans, cranberries, white and dark chocolate chips, and coconut.
Pumpkin Cake Balls
Pumpkin Cake Balls are cute little balls of Pumpkin Spice Cake mixed with Cream Cheese Frosting and dipped in chocolate.
Best of all, it’s a no bake recipe ready in under 30 minutes.
Bourbon Pecan Pie Brownies
With a bourbon chocolate brownie and gooey pecan pie filling, you will love every sweet and salty bite of these pecan pie brownies.
They are easier than baking a whole pecan pie making them a perfect Thanksgiving dessert!
Mini Pecan Chocolate Pies
Tender, flaky Mini Pecan Chocolate Pies are the perfect two-bite dessert.
Great for party trays and perfect for Thanksgiving, these deliciously buttery easy mini pecan pies have all the flavors you love about traditional pecan pie in a little bite.
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Blondies
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Blondies are thick, moist, and fudgy.
Full of warm spiced pumpkin flavor and studded with chocolate chips, they only need one bowl and are ready in just 35 minutes.
Chocolate Chess Pie
Easy to make - and with few ingredients - this Chocolate Chess Pie might just become a staple on your Thanksgiving table.
The ooey-gooey center can't be beat!
Ready to try some Thanksgiving chocolate desserts?
I hope this list of chocolate desserts to make for Thanksgiving has given you tons of fresh ideas.
Whether you like easy no-bake treats, or want to impress everyone with your pie or cheesecake, there are so many fun recipes to choose from!
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