Michelin-star chefs share 7 Thanksgiving desserts that'll make you forget pumpkin pie exists

Insider asked Michelin-starred chefs to share their favorite desserts that aren't pumpkin pie.Casey Hyken

• Insider asked Michelin-starred chefs to share their favorite Thanksgiving desserts that aren't pumpkin pie.
• Pastry chef Dan Kleinhandler makes a S'mores pie with homemade marshmallows and a dark-chocolate caramel ganache.
• Beverly Kim of Parachute makes cream puffs filled with butternut squash to combine sweet with savory.
• Legendary restaurateur Daniel Boulud combines all the classic fall flavors — pumpkin, pecan, and apple — into one Super Pie.

When it comes to Thanksgiving dinner, there are a few dishes that are always considered essential: the turkey, the potatoes, and the pumpkin pie.

But not everyone is a fan of pumpkin, and that's okay! You still deserve to have something delicious to eat at the end of your Thanksgiving feast.

So we asked Michelin-starred chefs to share their favorite Thanksgiving desserts that aren't pumpkin pie. They also gave us tips for re-creating some of these dishes at home, while others can be purchased depending on where you're located.

From a pie inspired by S'mores to mouth-watering cream puffs, you'll want to see these Michelin-starred chef-approved desserts on your Thanksgiving menu.