Thanksgiving often brings to mind classic pumpkin and apple pies, but this year, why not try something different?

This pie is like enjoying maple-soaked pancakes with a cup of coffee, but it’s great any time of day. A hint of bourbon, or vanilla if you please, enhances a custardy chess pie base that’s then topped with a slightly sweetened espresso-infused whipped cream. Candied orange, while optional, makes for an especially festive, sparkly finish.

Every dessert table benefits from a little variety, and we’re here to tell you, there can be SO much more to Thanksgiving than pumpkin or pecan pie.

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Depending on your time and ambition, use the base caramelized apples to make a cake, galette, two types of pie and a cheesecake.

Thanksgiving wouldn’t be complete without dessert, but there’s so much more to enjoy beyond traditional pie. For those looking to mix things up, we’ve gathered desserts that bring classic holiday flavors in fresh,

"What can I bring?" you ask your Thanksgiving hosts. "Can you bring dessert?" they reply. "But don't bring pie. We've got pie covered." With pie covered, you'll have to get creative because Thanksgiving is THE pie holiday.