15+ Easy Thanksgiving Desserts Anyone Can Make
When the turkey, stuffing, and casseroles take center stage, dessert should be the easy part of Thanksgiving — not another stressor. That’s why I’ve rounded up the best easy Thanksgiving desserts that anyone can make, whether you’re a confident baker or more of a store-bought kind of chef. These simple sweets are perfect for last-minute planners, tired hosts, or guests who need to bring something impressive without spending hours in the kitchen.
Let Dessert Be the Easiest Part of Your Holiday
Whether you prefer classic Thanksgiving desserts or creative twists, you’ll find something here to satisfy every guest at your table. Let’s get into them!
Fall in Love with Pumpkin Mousse
Light, creamy, and perfectly spiced, it’s a no-bake dessert that’s ready in minutes and ideal for Thanksgiving
The Best Slow Cooker Apple Crisp
Make the best slow cooker apple crisp in your crockpot. A comforting, hands-off apple dessert everyone will love.
Slow Cooker Pumpkin Bread Pudding
Slow Cooker Pumpkin Bread Pudding is an irresistible treat. It combines the richness of pumpkin, the warmth of spices, and the comfort of custardy bread into one heavenly dish.
Baked Apples with Cinnamon
These baked apples with cinnamon will be your new favorite cozy dessert! They turn out perfectly sweet and caramelized, and can be made with just 6 ingredients!
Dessert Turkey Cheese Ball
If you’re looking for an adorable treat to make or bring for Thanksgiving this year, this Dessert Turkey Cheese Ball is so fun and festive.
The Easiest No Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake Trifle
Whip up the easiest no-bake pumpkin cheesecake trifle for your next holiday gathering! Layers of creamy pumpkin filling, Biscoff cookies, and whipped cream make this the perfect fall dessert.
Peanut Butter and Jelly Pie
This Peanut Butter and Jelly Pie gives total PB&J vibes and it is so easy to make! A total crowd pleaser.
No-Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars
These no-bake pumpkin cheesecake bars are the perfect dessert to honor fall, with the warm flavors we all know and love from a biscoff cookie crust and classic pumpkin spice.
Pumpkin Spice Chocolate Pretzels
Pumpkin Spice Chocolate Pretzels, a delicious snack recipe featuring candy coated pretzels with pumpkin spice flavoring.
Pumpkin Spice Puppy Chow
Pumpkin Spice Puppy Chow is easy to make, no baking involved, and most importantly, pumpkin spice flavor you can ACTUALLY TASTE.
Turkey Oreo Balls
These turkey Oreo balls are an easy kid-friendly Thanksgiving dessert that are so fun to make. Oreo truffles are dipped in chocolate then decorated with candy corn and candy eyes to turn them into festive turkeys!
Mini Pumpkin Pies
Mini Pumpkin Pies put a fun twist on a Thanksgiving classic dessert that will leave an impression with your guests!
Pumpkin Cheesecake Dip
Pumpkin Cheesecake Dip blends all your favorite pumpkin spice flavors into a decadent and creamy cheesecake dip! It’s everything you love about pumpkin cheesecake, but in a smooth, spreadable treat that’s perfect for dipping.
Slow Cooker Cranberry Cobbler
This cranberry cobbler incorporates sweetened fresh cranberries with a delicious homemade biscuit topping, making it perfect for the holidays! It’s excellent served warm right out of the slow cooker with some whipped cream or vanilla ice cream!
Best Pecan Cream Pie
This is the best recipe for Pecan Cream Pie! It’s a no-bake fluffy, creamy pecan pie made with cream cheese, cheesecake pudding, Cool Whip and lots of crunchy, buttery pecans.
Nutter butter Turkeys
Nutter Butter turkeys are a fun, no-bake Thanksgiving treat that’s easy to make and perfect for holiday gatherings.
2-Ingredient Thanksgiving Cookies
Whip up a batch of these Thanksgiving turkey cookies, made with 2 types of store-bought cookie dough so all you do is assemble and bake!
Easy Pumpkin Dump Cake
Easiest Pumpkin Dump Cake, a simple fall inspired dessert recipe that is perfect for gatherings, Thanksgiving, or Holidays.
A Delicious Finish—With Zero Fuss
You don’t need expert baking skills to end your feast with something delicious. These easy Thanksgiving desserts prove that simple recipes can still steal the show. Pick your favorite, make it in minutes, and spend more time relaxing with family—not wrestling with pastry dough. May your dessert table be as sweet as your celebration!
