It's hard to imagine Thanksgiving being complete without a slice of whipped-cream topped pumpkin pie, but there's also more than one way to enjoy the must-have flavor of the holiday at your Thanksgiving feast! Two of my favorite ways: pumpkin cocktails and creative desserts! Here are 10 sweet examples:

PUMPKIN COCKTAILS

1. Vanilla Pumpkin Pie
{via hostesswiththemostess.com}

Ingredients:
2 parts Absolut Vanila vodka
1 part pumpkin schnapps
Splash of cream
Nutmeg

Directions:
Mix all ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake well, then strain into a martini glass. Sprinkle with nutmeg.

2. Pumpkin French 75
{via cocktailtimes.com}

Ingredients:
1 oz. Plymouth Gin
1 oz. Pumpkin Puree
1 1/2 oz. Fresh Lemon juice
1 1/2 oz. Simple Syrup

Champagne
Directions:
Shake all ingredients (except Champagne) in a cocktail shaker with ice. Strain the mixture into a Champagne flute. Top with chilled Champagne and serve.

3. Pumpkin Martini

4. Pumpkin Spice Latte

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PUMPKIN DESSERTS

5. Bourbon Pumpkin Cheesecake

6. Pumpkin Bread Pudding

7. Pumpkin Cream Sandwiches (These are on my list for this year!)

8. Carmelized Pumpkin Pear Crumble

9. Pumpkin Cornmeal Muffins

10. Pumpkin Cheesecake

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What's YOUR favorite pumpkin recipe for the holidays? Any must-try ideas to share?