By Nicole Rojas | n.rojas@latinospost.com (staff@latinospost.com) | First Posted: Nov 21, 2012 01:19 AM EST

Thanksgiving, a true American holiday filled with food, football and family is right around the corner. With Thanksgiving dinner preparations already underway in some homes, Latinos Post has rounded up some dessert recipes for the non-pie lovers.

For those looking for a few classic Thanksgiving recipes with a twist, check out our Latin twist roundup of recipes.

Baked Apples-from the Food Network

A twist on the classic apple pie, baked apples are the perfect fall dessert. Paired up with some cool French vanilla ice cream or whipped cream, baked apples are sure to be a family favorite.

White Chocolate Cranberry Oatmeal Cookies-from Serious Eats

What is there not to like about white chocolate cranberry oatmeal cookies? The sweetness of the white chocolate gives it the perfect kick to the healthy oats and cranberries.

Pumpkin Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting-from Sweet Pea's Kitchen

It wouldn't be Thanksgiving without pumpkin and these bars do just the trick. The cream cheese frosting brings the best of cheesecake into the mix without being so heavy.

Banana Pudding-from Texas Cooking

This isn't your ordinary run-of-the-mill banana pudding. Nope, it's banana pudding from scratch and it is bound to become an instant Thanksgiving tradition.

Apricot Brandy and Peach Schnapps Pound Cake-from Judy Cambell (All Recipes)

A holiday isn't a holiday with a good cake and this apricot brandy and peach schnapps pound cake is the perfect mix of moist goodness and earthy fruitiness.

Do you have any alternatives to pies for this Thanksgiving? Be sure to share your favorite dessert recipes below in our comment section!

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