Ready for a fuss-free Thanksgiving? Try our simple no-bake desserts for Thanksgiving recipes that make holiday prep a breeze!
Who says you need an oven to create the grand finale for your Thanksgiving feast? Not us!
Embrace the ease and the charm of no-bake treats that leave as much room for creativity as they do for gratitude.
Thanksgiving no-bake desserts can be just as decadent and festive as their oven-baked counterparts.
Think velvety pumpkin mousse, rich chocolate tarts, and creamy cheesecakes adorned with a cascade of autumn fruits.
These are the delights that don’t require preheating, timing, or the juggling act that comes with that precious oven space on the big day.
Whether you’re a seasoned chef or a kitchen novice, no-bake desserts for Thanksgiving ensure you can join in the parade of pies and sweets without the pressure.
So, read on for some of the most delectable no-bake Thanksgiving dessert recipes that will add a twist of simplicity to your table. After all, giving thanks should be as sweet as it is simple!
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No-bake deserts for Thanksgiving
Make your Thanksgiving sweeter with no-bake desserts for Thanksgiving! Check out these quick, delightful recipes that leave the oven off and the flavor on.
This super fun and easy Pumpkin Pie Rice Krispie treat recipe is perfect for your next Thanksgiving dessert. With only five ingredients in about 20 minutes, you can have this one ready to serve.
Silky smooth and delicious no-bake cheesecake is nestled on top of a pecan cookie crust and topped with a perfectly sweet and buttery pecan pie topping.
Here's the cutest no-bake Thanksgiving dessert! Pumpkin Pie Turkeys! Easy to make and easy to eat! Kids and grown-ups love this pumpkin pie treat during the holiday celebration.
After a large Thanksgiving dinner, lighten up dessert with a no-bake coconut cheesecake. Cool and refreshing, this would be the perfect finishing touch to a Thanksgiving dessert spread.
Free up oven space for Thanksgiving by making eggless No Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars with graham cracker crust. Made in an 8×8 square pan without Cool Whip.
Soft, chewy, crunchy, and full of amazing pumpkin and bittersweet chocolate flavor and crunchy rice krispies. Perfect no-bake treat for Thanksgiving!
No need for the oven on Thanksgiving with creamy No Bake Apple Butter Cheesecake with a caramel swirl and homemade graham cracker crust.
If you are looking for a no-bake fruity dessert that looks amazing but is easy to make, you are in the right place. This Charlotte Russe is a showstopper befitting of guests and is able to be made in advance, making it perfect!
Pumpkin Spice Truffles are easy to make in your food processor! Tastes just like Pumpkin Pie and is covered in delicious white chocolate.
Fluffy, creamy Pumpkin Chiffon Pie has a no-bake filling that’s ideal during the holidays! This is a dessert that everyone around your table will love.
This Pumpkin Mousse Pie is the best way to celebrate without taking up oven space! With all the pumpkin spice goodness you love in a pie, and a cool, creamy texture, you won't be able to resist!
Tasty 4-layer pumpkin delight dessert that begins with a gingersnap crust topped with creamy pumpkin, cream cheese, and whipped cream layers! A great make-ahead dessert for Thanksgiving!
This simply perfect pumpkin fudge has only five ingredients and can be made in the microwave or on the stove-top. Filled with the flavors of pumpkin pie, you'll want to whip up batch after batch this fall!
This easy no-bake peanut butter pie is a simple family favorite you can make in less than 15 minutes!
This No Bake Chocolate Cheesecake is so easy to make! It is wonderfully rich and creamy and the perfect dessert for parties and holidays!
This dessert recipe for a no-bake Nutella cheesecake with an Oreo crust will make your mouth water! Satisfy your sweet tooth this Thanksgiving with this delicious no-bake Nutella cheesecake with an Oreo crust that is made from scratch!
This delectable Pumpkin Ice Cream recipe showcases the perfect blend of creamy, spiced pumpkin goodness, offering a delightful frozen treat that captures the essence of autumn in every scoop.
Pumpkin Cake Balls are cute little balls of Pumpkin Spice Cake mixed with Cream Cheese Frosting and dipped in chocolate. This is a no-bake recipe ready in under 30 minutes.
These Haystack Cookies are a simple, sweet, and crunchy combo of butterscotch, peanut butter, and chow mein noodles.
These easy-to-make, no-bake, Rice Krispie Turkey Treats are sure to be the hit of the dessert table this Thanksgiving – especially with the kids!
This no-bake cranberry-white chocolate tart combines the flavors of cranberries and white chocolate with a crust made of macadamias.
This decadent keto no-bake pumpkin cheesecake is rich, creamy, and flat-out delicious. And since it’s also grain-free and low in carbs, it’s the perfect keto-friendly seasonal treat.
This chocolate rum balls recipe makes decadent candy-like confections that are easy to whip up in just 20 minutes with vanilla wafers, sweetened condensed milk, and a couple of other ingredients. You can make them with rum or alcohol-free. They’re the perfect treat for holiday parties, and they make a beautiful homemade gift for friends and family.
Easy creamy and oh-so-chocolate, no-bake chocolate cream pie is on our table every Thanksgiving!
Rich, and beautifully spiced, this Butterscotch pie will become a holiday favorite!
Pumpkin Fluff is an easy, no-bake fall dessert dip, made with only five ingredients, and is perfect to serve for Thanksgiving.
Strawberry Jello Mousse Cups are an easy, creamy, delicious dessert that you can make with very little effort.
The BEST Billy Miner Pie recipe for a copycat version of The Keg’s famous dessert. A mocha ice cream cake on an Oreo crumb crust, topped with sliced almonds. Then drizzled with hot fudge and caramel sauce.
These No-Bake Candy Corn Turkey Cookies are the perfect Thanksgiving dessert! Adorable and easy to make, everyone will love this sweet treat!
Discover the epitome of simplicity and taste with this Pecan Cream Pie recipe, a delightful treat that requires just 9 ingredients and boasts unparalleled deliciousness. Crafted with coconut cream and naturally sweetened using dates, this vegan, dairy-free, gluten-free, and refined sugar-free indulgence will leave you in awe of its exquisite flavor – no baking needed!
Dairy-Free Low-Carb Peanut Butter Pie is a smooth, creamy, silky pie with a delicious chocolate crust and chocolate ganache. This delightful dessert is an amazing crowd-pleaser and is perfect for those with dietary restrictions.
A crispy cookie wafer rolled around a creamy filling of cookie pieces, walnuts, and raisins, this sweet salami roll is delicious and super easy to make. It also freezes well, making it an ideal no-bake dessert to prep ahead of the holidays.
You'll love this No Bake Banana Pudding that's quick and easy to put together. It's made with homemade whipped cream and topped with pecan sandies cookies, which creates an amazing southern dessert!
This Classic Jello Mandarin Orange Salad is so simple and so tasty. Just mix the ingredients together, chill for a bit, and serve.
This is an easy, no-bake cannoli cake recipe with only 6 basic ingredients! (Store-bought pound cake is the secret ingredient!)
When you need an impressive dessert in a hurry, you’ll be amazed at how delicious this chocolate truffle cake is, not to mention how beautiful! This no-bake cake recipe is no fuss and is ready in just 10 minutes.
Tiramisu is an easy and elegant no-bake dessert perfect for the holidays!
These pumpkin spice caramel pretzels make for a fun Thanksgiving treat that doesn't require any baking.
This creamy and indulgent No-Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake Mousse tastes just like pumpkin pie. Made with pumpkin, vanilla, warm spices, fluffy whipping cream, and crushed buttery graham crackers, it’s one of the best and easiest dessert recipes!
This indulgent Thanksgiving trifle is layered with pumpkin cake, pumpkin cream, and gingersnap cookies. The best part is that there's no baking, and it feeds a crowd!
No baking is required with this Frozen Pumpkin Cheesecake Pie! The buttery homemade graham cracker crust has a hint of cinnamon, and the pumpkin cheesecake filling is creamy and delicious — just perfect for the fall and holiday season!
Old Fashioned Fruit Salad With Whipped Cream {Easy + Delicious}
This old-fashioned fruit salad is an easy, no-bake dessert! It is perfect for Thanksgiving.
Blueberry Fool is an elegant easy dessert that takes no time at all to prepare and is absolutely delicious!
Make this no-bake sweet potato flan with roasted sweet potatoes and gelatin for an easy Thanksgiving dessert everyone will love.
Everyone loves a Snickers for dessert! Try these Date Snickers made with 4 simple ingredients! Your guests are sure to love them!
This Classic Watergate Salad recipe is wildly popular at Thanksgiving. This no-bake dessert saves time in the kitchen.
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