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17 Easy No-Bake Thanksgiving Desserts To Give Your Oven A Break
Nov 21, 2023
Whether your kitchen is equipped with a teeny 18-inch range or magnificent double ovens (can we come over??), somehow it always seems to be operating at capacity come the holidays. While some things are non-negotiable when it comes to getting a bit of heat, dessert doesn't have to be one of them. This collection of easy Thanksgiving treats will save the day, allowing you to serve up something sweet without breaking a sweat. That way, you can focus on what really matters: spending time with the people you love. From tasty cakes to pretty pies, you'll love all the no-bake options available to choose from.
Fudgy Chocolate Peanut Butter Ice Cream Pretzel Cake
Chocolate lovers won't be able to get enough of this delicious cake. It balances salty and sweet *perfectly* and on top of the fact that it tastes great, it looks just as amazing. (via Brit + Co)
Oreo Turkey Pops
This is a great dessert to get your guests involved in. Simply set up an activity station to kick off the festivities, and by the end of the night their turkeys will be ready to shake their tail feathers. (via Brit + Co)
Coconut-Pumpkin Chiffon Pie
The contrasting textures offered by a chewy coconut crust, silky pumpkin filling and fluffy whipped cream topping make for one decadent pie. (via Spicy Southern Kitchen)
Pumpkin Ice Cream Tart with Speculoos Crust
We totally recommend that you keep a few of these tarts in your freezer at all times. Simply pop them out of their molds and top with a spoonful of whipped cream and sprinkle of pecans as needed. (via Brit + Co)
White Chocolate Pumpkin Mousse with Spiked Whipped Cream
Ease your day-of holiday prep with this delish prepared-ahead mousse. (via Brit + Co)
Pumpkin Mousse Icebox Cake
It’s almost hard to believe that this gorgeous layered creation requires no baking at all. (via Diethood)
Caramel Apple Cheesecake Trifle
You'll need to pull out your skillet for this easy Thanksgiving dessert recipe. Trust that the sautéed cinnamon-sugar apples that result will be totally worth it. (via Shared Appetite)
Bailey’s + Coffee Pots de Crème
With only five ingredients, these spiked custard cups can be thrown together in a jiffy. (via Slim Pickin’s Kitchen)
Fluffy Cranberry Pie
The pretty pink hue of this pie is bound to elicit a few oohs and aaaahs from holiday party-goers. Thankfully, the flavor lives up to the hype. (via White on Rice Couple)
Pumpkin Gingersnap Cheesecakes
Five minutes of prep, four flavor-packed ingredients. Sold. (via Life With the Crust Cut Off)
Caramel Apple Trifles
Fans of cinnamon and caramel — and let’s face it, everyone else for that matter — will swoon over these eight-layer trifles. This is already one beautiful dish, but the fact it's a no-bake Thanksgiving dessert makes us love it even more. (via Life, Love + Sugar)
Vegan Cranberry Pear Tart
An abundance of fruit and nuts goes into making this beautiful, just-sweet-enough fall tart. (via Forks Over Knives)
Caramel Apple Cookie Dough Bars
Cookie dough fanatics will go wild for these bars flecked with fresh apple chunks and cinnamon chips. (via Fabtastic Eats)
Caramel Apple-Golden Oreo Icebox Cake
What’s not to love about cream-filled cookies, cheesecake and caramel apple goodness coming together in one make-ahead dessert? (via The Recipe Rebel)
Pumpkin Tiramisu Easy Thanksgiving Dessert
For something that sounds and looks so fancy, tiramisu is actually a snap to prepare. We’re talking only fifteen minutes of prep (plus a few hours to chill). (via Dessert for Two)
Caramel Apple Pie Milkshakes (Vegan)
By the time dessert rolls around, the last thing you may want to do is even more chewing. Go ahead and give your mandible a break with this sweet milkshake. (via Pickles + Honey)
Chai Latte Mini Cheesecakes
Not only are these chai-spiced treats no-bake, but lining your muffin tin makes them also practically cleanup-free. (via Sweet and Savory by Shinee)
We hope these easy Thanksgiving desserts have saved you some time in your holiday plans this year and would love your feedback in the comments below. Also, join our newsletter for more inspiration and check out the B+C Baking Bundle of online courses for more ideas!
This post has been updated.
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