47 Thanksgiving Tea Party Menu Ideas for a Festive Fall Gathering
Sweet and savory Thanksgiving tea party food ideas! These cozy fall tea party finger foods and Thanksgiving-themed treats are easy, charming and will delight your guests.
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When it comes to throwing a Thanksgiving tea party, the food you serve makes all the difference.
Sure, the tea should be the star, but it’s the tea party snacks that everyone really loves!
It’s best to have a balance of sweet and savory foods, with a nice variety so your guests can sample several things.
That’s why I put together this list of cozy Thanksgiving tea party food ideas.
You’ll have a great assortment of tea party menu ideas to inspire you!
From easy fall finger foods and tea sandwiches, to sweet autumn treats and snacks, there are so many festive ideas.
Grab some Thanksgiving tea party table decor and supplies, and a pretty Thanksgiving platter or two, whip up a few snacks and treats, and you’re in business.
Okay, let’s check out these festive Thanksgiving snacks!
(🍂 Looking for more fun Thanksgiving recipes? Check out these unique non-turkey dinner ideas, festive Thanksgiving charcuterie board ideas, easy bite-size finger foods, fun Thanksgiving cookies, and easy holiday dips.)
Thanksgiving Tea Party Food
Apple Cider Punch
Easy Apple Cider Punch is made with super simple ingredients and will make your home smell like a trip to the apple orchard - or your favorite fall candle!
Cranberry Brie Bites
Cranberry Brie Bites are an impressive tea party appetizer with vibrant colors and the perfect combination of sweet and savory.
Pecan Pie Cupcakes
Pecan Pie Cupcakes have a delicious butter pecan cupcake full of toasted pecans and topped with a brown sugar and cream cheese frosting. The perfect Thanksgiving cupcake!
Cranberry Pecan Cream Cheese Pinwheels
Packed with cream cheese, Brie, dried cranberries, pecans, fresh rosemary, and a hint of maple syrup, Cranberry Pecan Pinwheels are simple festive, and the perfect savory tea party snack.
Glazed Pumpkin Scones with Candied Pecans
What's a tea party without scones? These golden Pumpkin Scones are the perfect treat. Made with the spices of fall, then drizzled with glaze and topped with candied pecans.
Mini Quiches
Simple and always delicious, Mini Quiches are just as delicious as a full-size quiche but much easier to eat and serve! Fill them with your favorite cheeses, vegetables, or meats to create the perfect bite-size snacks.
Turkey Thanksgiving Cupcakes
With colorful candy corn feathers and the most adorable faces, these Candy Corn Turkey Thanksgiving Cupcakes will get gobbled up in no time!
French Onion Tartlets
You’ll want to add these delicious and adorable French Onion Tartlets to your tea party menu, pronto. Creamy, caramelized onions inside crispy, mini phyllo cups - what’s not to love!
Pecan Pie Cheesecake Bars
Merging two delicious desserts, Pecan Pie Cheesecake Bars combines creamy cheesecake with a candied pecan pie filling and piles it on to a graham cracker crust. It’s heavenly!
Ham & Cheese Savory Palmiers
Easy to make, and fast to disappear, these Savory Palmiers will be the star of any tea party table. Make ahead, and bake as your guests arrive!
Pumpkin Spice Cannoli Dip
For a crowd-pleasing desert dip everyone loves, look no further than this Pumpkin Spice Cannoli Dip. It’s like eating a cannoli but without having to fill cannoli shells.
Apple Cider Tea Latte
Warm and comforting Apple Cider Tea Latte is an easy beverage to make with your favorite fall flavors. Perfect for a smaller guest list.
Chocolate Pumpkin Magic Cake
Chocolate Pumpkin Magic Cake has three layers of creamy vanilla mousse, moist chocolate cake, and pumpkin pie on the bottom.
Cranberry Cream Cheese Phyllo Cups
Cranberry Cream Cheese Phyllo Cups are an easy appetizer that look sophisticated but are actually easy and budget-friendly. You’ll love that it takes only 10 minutes to bake and tastes great served warm or cold.
Pumpkin Pie Cookies
Pumpkin Pie Cookies are the perfect way to enjoy all the flavors of pumpkin pie without all the work, and made with simple ingredients that you probably already have in your kitchen.
Pumpkin Deviled Eggs
Cute little Pumpkin Deviled Eggs are a festive spin on a classic recipe. Using all the same ingredients with the addition of paprika and chives you’ll have an easy and adorable pumpkin-shaped appetizer for your fall parties!
Pumpkin Biscotti (from quick bread mix)
Making homemade Pumpkin Biscotti can seem a bit daunting, but this recipe is made from a quick bread mix which makes it not only easy but quick to make.
Caramel Apple Cider Mimosas
Easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser, Caramel Apple Cider Mimosas are so festive and autumnal, and a nice addition to your tea party. You can easily make a mocktail version too!
Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars
Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars have layers of graham cracker crust, vanilla cheesecake and pumpkin cheesecake, all baked together to create an impressive dessert.
Prosciutto French Onion Tea Sandwiches
Prosciutto & French Onion Tea Sandwiches are super easy & delicious, with just a few easy ingredients.
Easy Cranberry Tart Recipe
This super easy Cranberry Tart recipe is made with a buttery tart crust of only 4 ingredients, a cranberry filling and a crumbly top.
Turkey Cheese Ball
Sure to be a hit, this festive cheese ball looks just like a turkey. Easy to make in less than 15 minutes!
Easy Pumpkin Biscuits
Quick and simple Pumpkin Biscuits are perfect alongside any fall brunch menu. Pumpkin puree, plenty of butter and a bit of cinnamon create the perfect flaky, satisfying biscuit.
Ham and Cheese Roll Ups
Delicious Ham and Cheese Pinwheels are made with 5 simple ingredients and packed with flavor thanks to cream cheese spiked with ranch seasoning for the perfect bite size tea party snack!
Cranberry Bliss Bars
Cranberry Bliss Bars have a tender blondie base that's topped with rich cream cheese frosting and dried cranberries.
Egg Salad Tea Sandwiches
Super easy and budget friendly, these Egg Salad Tea Sandwiches have such a deliciously nostalgic feel that everyone loves. Use a Thanksgiving-shaped cookie cutter to make them extra festive!
Chocolate Chip Pecan Cookies
Chocolate Chip Pecan Cookies are rich and buttery chocolate chip cookies packed with cinnamon-roasted pecans, molasses, and chocolate chunks!
Chicken Salad Croissants
This amazing chicken salad consists of tender bites of roasted chicken breast in a sweet, creamy and tangy dressing with crunchy celery, almonds and grapes all tucked into mini buttery croissants!
Pilgrim Hat Cookies
Easy Pilgrim Hat Cookies are made with fudge-striped cookies and Reese’s cups for a fun and Thanksgiving treat.
Cheese Biscuits
Cheese Biscuits are a beloved southern staple that’ll add some savory flavor to your tea party. Traditional cheesy filling in a fluffy southern-style biscuit - yum!
Mini Pumpkin Pie Cupcakes
Moist and full of flavor, Mini Pumpkin Pie Cupcakes are topped with whipped cream and literally taste like you’re biting into a slice of homemade pumpkin pie.
Puff Pastry Apple Roses
If you want to hear "Oh my goodness, did YOU make those?!" Puff Pastry Apple Roses are the Thanksgiving tea party treats for you. They look beautiful, and the apple-cinnamon-sugar flavors are so delicious.
Chicken Hand Pies
Chicken Hand Pies are savory pockets full of yum! A perfect single serving of creamy chicken pot pie filling is nestled into a pocket of crispy store-bought pie crust for the ultimate comfort food!
Pecan Tassies
Sweet little Pecan Tassies are like mini pecan pies in cookie form. These bite-size morsels will disappear from your dessert platter in no time.
Everything Bagel Pumpkin Cheese Ball
This pumpkin-shaped Everything Bagel Cheese Ball is a festive savory snack that's easy to make ahead in 15 minutes, chill, and have ready for your gathering.
Caramel Apple Upside Down Cake
Caramel Apple Upside Down Cake is a lightly spiced sour cream spice cake, topped with tart Granny Smith apples and a brown sugar syrup to create a bite that is insanely delicious and perfectly sweet.
Pumpkin Pie Cheese Crackers
These Pumpkin Pie Cheese Crackers are made with crackers, cheese and cream cheese, but looks just like little pumpkin pie slices!
Pumpkin Cake Balls
Pumpkin Cake Balls are cute little balls of 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.
Baked Goat Cheese With Cranberries
Feels fancy but so easy, this Baked Goat Cheese Cranberry Appetizer pairs sweet seasonal cranberries with tangy goat cheese. You can spread it all on toasted bread, crostini, or crackers.
Mini Mushroom Pies
Mini Mushroom Pies have a savory filling in a flaky, buttery pie dough for an adorable yet elevated appetizer that can even be made ahead and frozen until ready to bake.
Pecan Bars with Shortbread Crust
These beautiful and tasty Pecan Bars have all the delicious pie flavors your’re used to, with the ease of bite-size bars.
Puff Pastry Brie Bites
Puff Pastry Brie Bites are going to steal the show. Only about 10 minutes to prep and can be made up to 3 days ahead of time.
Pumpkin Pie Thumbprint Cookies
These adorable Pumpkin Pie Thumbprint Cookies look and taste like mini pumpkin pies! They’re ultra buttery, easy to make and require zero chill time.
Blackberry Brie Pinwheel
Sweet blackberries and creamy brie cheese all wrapped in a flaky puff pastry, these Blackberry Brie Pinwheels are delicious and easier to make than they look.
Pumpkin Bars With Cream Cheese Frosting
Soft and perfectly spiced Pumpkin Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting are super easy - made in one bowl and and ready in under 30 minutes.
Sweet Potato Appetizer Cups
Enjoy the delicious combination of flavors in these Sweet Potato Appetizer Cups made of phyllo cups, topped with pecans and parmesan.
Thanksgiving Charcuterie Board
This Thanksgiving charcuterie board is a display of meats, cheeses, nuts, crackers, fall fruit and seasonal treats for super easy yet impressive tea party snack.
Thanksgiving Tea Party Recipes
With a few easy tea sandwiches, festive finger foods, bite-sized Thanksgiving treats, and a pot of your favorite tea, you can put together a cozy Thanksgiving tea party that feels extra special but not complicated.
Whether you’re hosting a fall tea party for friends, planning a fun afternoon with the kids, or simply want to try something a little different this holiday season, I hope these ideas inspired you.
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