Thanksgiving is coming and it’s time to think about some delicious easy Thanksgiving desserts. There are 15 different options that everyone will love.
Thanksgiving is getting close. I have my menu almost all planned. I just can’t decide on dessert. As someone with a major sweet tooth and who loves to bake, it’s my favorite part of the meal. There are just so many great options out there.
Growing up our family always had a potluck-style Thanksgiving. That meant lots of great desserts. Pies, brownies, cookies, fudge, you name it we likely have had it. Some family favorites are my late great-grandmother’s coconut cream pie and pineapple cream pie.
Now I also cook a Thanksgiving meal for my husband, in-laws, and myself. In the years past, I’ve done both very traditional desserts like pies, using my great grandma’s recipe, and less traditional like Bailey’s cheesecakes. My only requirement is that I can make at least most of it ahead of time. There is so much to do on Thanksgiving that it’s nice to have dessert already done.
I’ve been searching for the perfect Thanksgiving desserts. While I’m searching I thought it would be fun to share some of the delicious Thanksgiving dessert recipes I’ve found. Just beware that this post may cause sugar cravings. I can’t be held responsible for any cheating on diets, you’ve been warned.
Easy Thanksgiving Desserts
This vintage dish features cranberry sauce and is light and fluffy! It's delicious and simple to make.
This delicious pumpkin pie uses fresh pumpkin which helps elevate the pie even more!
These cranberry cookies with chocolate chips and pecans are the perfect fall cookie for any time of the year! Bake them right away, or freeze the dough for later!
Once you take these salted caramel shortbread cookies to a Thanksgiving dinner you will be asked to bring them to every family meal!
Cranberry white chocolate blondies are the perfect balance of sweet and tart. They also look as festive as they taste making them the perfect holiday party treat.
Apple crisp is a classic North American dessert that can be made in a hurry. Perfect served warm alone or with ice cream.
Indulge in nostalgia with this Vintage Apple Bread Pudding Recipe, a delightful fusion of tender apple slices and classic bread pudding. This delicious and comforting dish is easy to make and easy on your budget.
The softness of the cookie and the slight crunch of the sugar coating make them a delicious classic for Thanksgiving or any time of year.
Cranberry cake is a delicious holiday dessert. It’s a simple cake to make and it’s sure to impress your guests.
This made-from-scratch apple pie is the king of all apple pies! Sweet apples with a perfect texture and a hint of cinnamon nested between the flaky tender crust dough – this is the best apple pie recipe ever!
Bake a pumpkin nut roll for the holidays, special occasions or anytime. Your friends and family will love this beautiful and delicious pumpkin dessert – a fantastic alternative to pumpkin pie.
Satisfy your craving for pumpkins this fall with this no-bake Pumpkin Cheesecake recipe. It's easy to whip up and would be perfect for a Thanksgiving dessert.
Amazing chocolate + pumpkin combination in a seasonal twist on a classic layer cake. Topped with chocolate curls… beautiful AND scrumptious!
This Pumpkin Pie Homemade Pudding Recipe will bring you a delicious taste of fall without all the fake ingredients of the boxed stuff!
This Dark Chocolate Truffle Tart will become your new favorite thing! Buttery shortbread crust is filled with thick, decadent dark chocolate ganache. What more could you ask for?!
Planning Your Easy Thanksgiving Desserts
Now to decide what I’m going to make this year. There are just too many choices but four people don’t need multiple desserts. We may want them but we shouldn’t have them.
No matter which desserts you decide to make this year you want to be sure to have a plan. My Thanksgiving planner can help you stay organized and help you have a stress-free Thanksgiving!
I’d love to hear what you are making if you are making a dessert. Let me know in the comments.
Keating says
These all look amazing! I need to try the Caramel Apple Cheesecake Crumble Bars!
Jessica Cangiano says
So fabulously delicious! Fall foods are my favourite of the year. Yum, yum, yum!!!
Happiest Thanksgiving season wishes, sweet Lisa!
? Jessica
Allison Jones says
These all look great! I want to make the salted caramel and chocolate pecan pie bars! YUM!
LiveLifeWell,
Allison
Sharon Heritch says
At my house, I’m making a pecan pie — it’s the only time of the year I make it. And I’ve already made my husband a special pumpkin pie that I made using homemade condensed milk, so I could make his lactose-free. I also made a crustless pumpkin pie (would that make it a pudding?) using Swerve so it’s low carb and low calorie. Just ignore the slice of pecan pie next to it on my plate. 😉