What is your favorite part of a traditional Thanksgiving dinner? The juicy and tender turkey, savory side dishes, or classic appetizers? If you ask us, we would easily say it’s the dessert! No matter how filling the Thanksgiving meal is, there is always room for a little dessert. We have compiled a list of our favorite Thanksgiving desserts that we have made over the years.
Can These Desserts Be Prepped Ahead Of Time
Yes!! There is plenty of cooking that needs to be done on Thanksgiving day so we always make sure to prep our dessert ahead of time. Most of these dessert recipes, or part of the recipes, can easily be prepped and stored in the refrigerator before serving with your holiday meal!
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Complete List Of The Best Thanksgiving Desserts
Delicious Dairy-Free Pumpkin Pie
Delicious Dairy-Free Pumpkin Pie – A perfectly delicious Thanksgiving pumpkin pie with no dairy added!
Baked Apples
Baked Apples – this quick and easy baked apples recipe is served up with the most amazing cardamom whipped cream and you are going to love it! It looks fancy but is surprisingly simple to make. Definitely a must this Fall season!
Pumpkin Pie in a Cup
Pumpkin Pie in a Cup – the best recipe for a super easy pumpkin pie in a cup for your next special occasion or holiday party! Prep them ahead of time and serve when ready. We love those classic fall flavors and we know you will too!
Cranberry Bars
Cranberry Bars – Enjoy fresh cranberry bars complete with a tart cranberry filling and zesty flavors all on top of a semi sweet, buttery rolled oat crust. This is sure to be one of your new favorite holiday desserts!
Pumpkin Pudding (Paleo + Dairy-Free)
Pumpkin Pudding – An easy and delicious pumpkin pudding that is perfect for Halloween or Thanksgiving! (Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free and Paleo)
Gluten Free Pumpkin Pie
Gluten Free Pumpkin Pie – Enjoy this classic holiday dessert with the flakiest crust and creamiest pumpkin pie filling that is sure to delight every guest whether they’re gluten-free or not.
Pumpkin Pie Bars
Pumpkin Pie Bars – a simple recipe for the most delicious pumpkin pie bars! They are dairy-free and can easily be made gluten-free too. Top them any way you want – the whole family is going to love these!
Vegan Pumpkin Cheesecake (Baked)
Vegan Pumpkin Cheesecake – A delicious dairy-free, vegan and gluten-free option for Thanksgiving dessert!
Vegan Caramel Cheesecake Jars
Vegan Toffee Cheesecake Jars – a sweet and delicious holiday treat that dairy-free + vegan!
Easy Pumpkin Pie
Easy Pumpkin Pie – a quick and easy recipe for making the best pumpkin pie right in your kitchen! It only takes 10 minutes to prep before baking. The perfect dessert recipe for any special occasion!
Ginger Molasses Whoopie Pies
Ginger Molasses Whoopie Pies – This whopper of a cookie is complete with a soft and chewy outside and a creamy frosting middle. This delicious dessert is perfect for the holidays, gatherings, or anytime you’re feeling decadent.
Baked Maple Cardamom Pears
With only 4 ingredients, this easy vegan/paleo dessert is perfect for the holidays!
Need A Pie Crust
We know pumpkin pie is the traditional pie of Thanksgiving, but sometimes we like to give other pie options! If you are making a different kind of pie, then you should definitely checkout our homemade pie crust recipe. We also have a gluten-free pie crust, if you need it! Either one will make the perfect base for any delicious pie!
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