Homemade Gourmet Thanksgiving Desserts

Are you tired of serving the same old Thanksgiving desserts? Wouldn't you love to serve something gourmet? I know what you're thinking. You're thinking that it will be time consuming and difficult to prepare gourmet Thanksgiving desserts, but you're wrong. It's actually quite easy to prepare Thanksgiving desserts that taste like they came from a gourmet bakery.

Gourmet Thanksgiving Desserts #1: Pumpkin Cheesecake

Cheesecake is a wonderful dessert on its own, but pumpkin cheesecake is out of this world. This gourmet Thanksgiving dessert is also quite easy to prepare. If you've made several cheesecakes in the past, this cheesecake will be even easier. Just start with a basic cheesecake batter and add pumpkin puree and pumpkin pie spices. There are several recipes available online.

Gourmet Thanksgiving Desserts #2: Apple Tart with Cinnamon Cream

An apple tart is very similar to an apple pie, but it has a more gourmet feel. Simply prepare an apple tart as normal using Granny Smith apples, cinnamon, nutmeg, and sugar. When you're ready to serve this gourmet Thanksgiving dessert, whip some heavy cream and sweeten it with powdered sugar and cinnamon.

Gourmet Thanksgiving Desserts #3: Sweet Potato Pecan Crisp

This delicious gourmet Thanksgiving dessert is something your family will remember for years to come. Just combine baked sweet potatoes with brown sugar, heavy cream, butter, eggs, and a bit of vanilla. Pour this into a baking dish and top with a mixture of brown sugar, butter, oatmeal, and crushed pecans. Bake until the top turns golden brown and the mixture is heated through.

Gourmet Thanksgiving Desserts #4: Chocolate Pecan Pie with French Vanilla Cream

Pecan pie is a must at Thanksgiving, but you can easily make this into a gourmet Thanksgiving dessert simply by adding some chocolate to the mix. After the pie has baked and cooled, whip some heavy cream and the seeds from a vanilla bean. Sweeten the whipped cream with powdered sugar and add a large dollop to each serving of pie.

Gourmet Thanksgiving Desserts #5: Pumpkin Pound Cake with a Homemade Caramel Sauce