Thanksgiving is just days away, so now is the time to think about how to end the feast. Adding a tasty dessert will satisfy guests with a sweet tooth, provided they haven't filled up on turkey and trimmings. But the choices are numerous. Traditional or trendy? Hot or cold? Pie or cake?
Here's our take on the Top 10 Thanksgiving desserts:
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10. Peanut Butter Pie
If you’re a big peanut butter fan, this decadent dish is the way to go. The Food Network provides a recipe to this dessert courtesy of Patrick and Gina Neeley from cooking show Down Home with the Neeleys. Warning: It is time consuming, requiring more than four hours.
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9. The Ultimate Caramel Apple Pie
The caramel provides a fun twist to the traditional apple pie. The Food Network provides a recipe to this dessert courtesy of Tyler Florence from cooking show Tyler’s Ultimate.
For those who prefer the traditional apple pie, The Food Network has you covered.
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8. Cranberry Cobbler
This treat, a fall take on a classic that usually includes peaches or apples, is simple and only takes about an hour. Martha Stewart takes credit for this fun twist on a side dish. Martha Stewart.
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7. Lemon Meringue Pie
Lemon meringue is always a crowd favorite. The recipe, which isn't recommended for beginners, is provided by The Food Network courtesy of Alton Brown from cooking show Good Eats.
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6. The Ultimate Cheesecake
The "ultimate" here might refer to the time required - nearly six hours. The recipe is provided by The Food Network courtesy of the affable Tyler Florence (a popular player on this list) from Tyler’s Ultimate.
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5. Hazelnut Pumpkin Pie
Here's another twist on a fall classic that will be served at a majority of Thanksgiving meals. (Pumpkin has long been associated with fall, but it has become quite popular in recent years.) This dish is provided by The Food Network courtesy of Sunny Anderson.
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4.Apple Crumble
Time strapped? This is simple only requires an hour. (Bonus: Crumbles always look like you spent more time than actually needed.) The recipe comes from The Food Network, courtesy of Dave Lieberman's Good Deal with Dave Liberman.
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3. Chocolate Pecan Pie
This is also another easy recipe that only takes an hour. The recipe, which blends two delicious favorites, comes from The Food Network courtesy of the Patrick and Gina Neeley from cooking show Down Home with the Neeleys.
For those who prefer the classic pecan pie, The Food Network provides a dish from Ree Drumound from cooking show The Pioneer Woman.
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2. Pumpkin Cheescake
Pumpkin is good. Cheesecake is good. Why not try a pumpkin cheesecake -- if you have the spare 5 hours and 40 minutes that it takes to prepare this rich treat that will satisfy both cheesecake and pumpkin pie lovers. The recipe is provided by The Food Network courtesy of the Patrick and Gina Neeley Down Home with the Neeleys.
For those who prefer a regular pumpkin pie The Food Network provides a recipe for that as well.
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1. Banana Pudding
Banana pudding is a traditional dessert, though bananas don't appeal to everyone. The recipe is provided by The Food Network courtesy of the Patrick and Gina Neeley (a pair with a great sweet tooth, as this list shows) from Down Home with the Neeleys.