Pumpkin pie is a classic, but it doesn't haven't to be the only dessert on your dinner table on Thanksgiving. If you're looking for a unique dessert to serve this Thanksgiving, here are three ideas that are sure to impress your guests. Make this the Thanksgiving you really mix things up! 

1. French apple cake

This elegant cake is a cross between an apple pie and a clafoutis, a French custard dessert. It's full of fresh apples and has a delicate, almond-flavored batter. The cake is also relatively easy to make, and it can be baked ahead of time.

Here's a simple recipe for French apple cake:

Ingredients:

• 1 pound Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1/4 cup milk
• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 cup almond flour
• 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
• Powdered sugar, for serving

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round baking dish.
2. In a large bowl, combine apples, sugar, flour, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Toss to coat.
3. Pour apple mixture into prepared baking dish. Drizzle with melted butter.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together milk, eggs, almond flour, and almond extract. Pour over apple mixture.
5. Bake in preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until cake is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
6. Let cake cool slightly before serving. Dust with powdered sugar and enjoy!

2. Brown butter pumpkin cheesecake

This cheesecake is a decadent twist on the classic Thanksgiving dessert. It's made with brown butter, which gives it a rich, nutty flavor. The cheesecake is also topped with a pumpkin spice whipped cream, which adds a touch of seasonal flavor.

Here's a simple recipe for brown butter pumpkin cheesecake:

Ingredients:

• 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup melted unsalted butter
• 24 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup sugar
• 3 large eggs
• 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
• 1/4 cup brown butter, cooled
• 1 teaspoon pumpkin spice blend
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1/4 cup powdered sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin spice blend

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9-inch springform pan.

1. In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press into the bottom of the prepared springform pan.
2. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in pumpkin puree,brown butter, pumpkin spice blend, and salt.
3. Pour cheesecake batter into prepared springform pan. Bake in preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until cheesecake is set.
4. Let cheesecake cool completely before removing from the springform pan.
5. To make the whipped cream, beat together heavy cream, powdered sugar, and pumpkin spice blend until stiff peaks form.
6. Spread whipped cream over the top of the cheesecake and enjoy!

3. Cranberry orange bread pudding

This bread pudding is a delicious and moist dessert that's perfect for Thanksgiving. It's made with cranberries, oranges, and a custardy bread pudding mixture. The bread pudding can be served warm or cold, and it's topped with a delicious cranberry orange sauce.

Here's a simple recipe for cranberry orange bread pudding:

Ingredients:

• 1 loaf day-old bread, cut into cubes
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 4 large eggs
• 2 cups milk
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup cranberries
• 1/2 cup orange juice
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking dish.
2. In a large bowl, combine bread cubes, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, heavy cream, and vanilla extract.
4. Pour wet ingredients over dry ingredients