35 Easy No Bake Thanksgiving Desserts and Treats
These easy No Bake Thanksgiving Desserts are low-stress and totally delicious! Plus they leave the oven open for the stars of your delicious Thanksgiving dinner and still ensure you’ll have your fill of pumpkin desserts, decadent pies and family favorite sweets.
Whether you’re hosting or assigned an easy dessert to bring this list has delicious recipes that everyone will love.
Why Choose No Bake Desserts
No-bake Thanksgiving desserts are convenient, delicious and often make-ahead. Early prep means you can stress-less on Turkey day and enjoy the meal and company instead of jockeying for oven space. I mean, desserts are the best part of the Thanksgiving feast, amIright?
With simple ingredients and a little creativity, a no-bake recipe is a great way to end the meal on a sweet note without all the hassle that comes with baking. And you know family doesn’t think twice about throwing elbows if you try to move their dish in the oven.
Related: Delicious Jello Recipes for Thanksgiving
Most no-bake Thanksgiving dessert recipes use easy techniques which means they are great for people (like me) who don’t feel like they are skilled bakers. And no-bake treats are just as delicious! That’s a win in my book.
My house is tiny and not conducive to hosting on the big day. So I’m well versed in taking no-bake desserts with me on the go.
And while I gathered these recipes specifically for Thanksgiving, they work all holiday season long. From Friendsgiving to Christmas parties, an ice box cake, no bake cheesecake, or no bake pie is a great idea.
Thanksgiving No Bake Desserts
If you're looking for no bake dessert ideas for your holiday feast, check out this collection of easy recipes. These tasty treats will wow your guests and keep you stress-free.
Make a Croquembouche Tree with this DIY Donut Hole Tower Idea
You need to make a Donut Hole Tower! If you need a show-stopping dessert that will put a smile on your kid's face (and likely the adults too), this is it! It uses donut store donut holes to make a delicious display. This one is great on a buffet table!
Ingredients: donut holes, sprinkles, corn syrup (plus a styrofoam base and toothpicks or wooden skewers
Candied Walnuts
This Cinnamon Sugar Walnuts recipe makes the BEST holiday snack and is perfect for parties. You'll love how simple this 4-ingredient recipe is to make! You can use these to top other desserts or set them in small bowls around the house for pre-meal snacking.
Ingredients: walnuts, sugar, cinnamon, water, vanilla
No Bake Pumpkin Pie with Salted Caramel
This no bake pretty pie recipe features a fluffy pumpkin mousse filling, whipped cream, Sweet & Salty Pretzel Pie Crust and a generous drizzle of Homemade Salted Caramel Sauce!
Ingredients: pretzels, brown sugar, butter, seasonings, heavy cream, powdered sugar, vanilla, sugar, water, salt
Easy Pumpkin Cheesecake Mousse (with Cool Whip)
This decadent no-bake Pumpkin Cheesecake Mousse is made with super easy ingredients and is a delicious twist to a classic pumpkin dessert that comes together in no time. This easy cheesecake mousse recipe is exploding with cozy fall flavors and is sure to be a crowd-pleaser on your Thanksgiving table!
Ingredients: cool whip, cream cheese, powdered sugar, pumpkin puree pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon
Pumpkin Chia Pudding
This pumpkin pie chia pudding it’s extremely delicious, easy to make, and tastes exactly like pumpkin pie filling. Enjoy a super creamy, thick, naturally gluten-free chia pudding with pumpkin and spices. It’s also refined-sugar free and low carb nutritious treat that’s perfect for a fall breakfast or snack. It's always good to have something on the menu for those with dietary restrictions.
Ingredients: chia seeds, pumpkin puree, coconut milk, almond milk, sweetener, pumpkin pie spice, vanilla, salt, toppings
3-Ingredient Jello Pie (Easy No Bake Recipe)
This delicious and creamy Jello pie recipe is only three ingredients and no baking required! If you’re looking for a sweet treat that doesn’t require a stove or an oven, this easy recipe can’t be beat! This is a make-ahead dessert that works all year long!
Ingredients: Jello, Cool Whip, store-bought graham cracker crust
Vegan No Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars
With a pecan crumble crust and pumpkin puree cheesecake batter, you just can’t beat these delicious no bake pumpkin cheesecake bars! The perfect holiday treat for every diet and appetite!
Ingredients: pecans, coconut oil, dates, flour, sea salt, pumpkin pie spice, cashews, coconut cream, pumpkin puree, maple syrup, vanilla, lemon juice, whipping cream, powdered sugar
Easy No Bake Chocolate Pie
This no bake chocolate pie is made with an oreo cookie crust, topped with a rich chocolate filling that is made with both dark chocolate and cocoa powder, and topped with plenty of freshly made whipped cream.
Ingredients: oreos, butter, dark chocolate, heavy cream, vanilla, salt, espresso powder, heavy cream, cocoa powder, sugar, instant pudding, powdered sugar
Pumpkin Spice Cheesecake Mousse
Pumpkin Spice Cheesecake Mousse is a light, fluffy dessert full of fall flavor! The base is a cinnamon-infused graham cracker crust to give you a crunch with the creamy, tangy pumpkin spice mousse.
Ingredients: graham crackers, sugar, butter, cinnamon, cream cheese, confectioner's sugar, vanilla, pumpkin pie spice, pumpkin puree, heavy whipping cream
EASY PEANUT BUTTER FUDGE
You'll love this quick and easy, creamy peanut butter fudge recipe using just 3 ingredients. It's one of the best desserts to make this holiday season for a small family or a large crowd. This can also be wrapped up and sent home as a sweet party favor.
Ingredients: butter, peanut butter, vanilla, confectioner's sugar
No Bake Mini Cheesecakes
No Bake Mini Cheesecakes are super creamy, rich yet light, not overly sweet, full of cream cheese goodness and are impressive enough for parties.
Ingredients: graham cracker crumbs, brown sugar, butter, cream cheese, sugar, sour cream, lemon juice, vanilla
Pumpkin Ice Cream Recipe
This pumpkin ice cream recipe is a No-Churn recipe, which means that you don’t need an ice cream machine to make it. It’s super easy to make and perfect for accompanying all those baked goods in the fall season.
Ingredients: heavy whipping cream, sweetened condensed milk, vanilla, spices, pumpkin puree
Cinnamon Roll Cheesecake
Rich, creamy, and deliciously spiced, Vegan No-Bake Cinnamon Roll Cheesecake. Made with a crunchy Biscoff cookie base, a cinnamon sugar swirl layered between a rich cashew-cream cheese filling, and topped with a tangy cream cheese frosting.
Ingredients: biscoff cookies, vegan butter, cinnamon, brown sugar, ground almonds, cashews, vegan cream cheese, vegan yogurt, maple syrup, coconut oil, lemon juice, powdered sugar, vanilla, non-dairy milk
Mascarpone Ice Cream (No Churn)
Delicious and creamy, this mascarpone ice cream is one of my favorite no-churn ice cream recipes. Made with Italian cream cheese and whipped cream, it is a one of my favorite summer desserts.
Ingredients: mascarpone cheese, sweetened condensed milk, honey, vanilla extract, salt, heavy cream
Must-make mascarpone mousse
This mascarpone mousse is for mascarpone lovers! And it is super easy to make too.
Ingredients: gelatin, egg yolks, vanilla, Swerve (sugar replacement), mascarpone chees
Pumpkin Pie Pudding {keto, vegan, paleo option}
Pumpkin pie pudding is a great way to usher in fall! Enjoy all the delicious pumpkin pie flavor with none of the work of making a pie!
Ingredients: vanilla pudding, coconut milk, spices, pumpkin, whipped cream
Homemade No Bake Cheesecake
This Homemade No Bake Cheesecake may be simple in the sense that there’s no baking involved but don’t let that fool you – it’s just as delicious, silky smooth, and decadently creamy as a traditional baked cheesecake!
Ingredients: graham cracker crumbs, butter, sugar, cream cheese, vanilla, lemon juice, heavy whipping cream
Caramel Apple Pie Dip
This Caramel Apple Pie Dip is a quick, easy, no-bake recipe perfect for fall entertaining. It is fluffy cheesecake topped with apple pie filling, rich caramel, and slightly salty peanuts. This 6 ingredient dip is everything you love about apple pie, without all the work.
Ingredients: whipped cream, powdered sugar, apple pie filling, caramel, peanuts
Frozen Peanut Butter Pie
No Bake Peanut Butter Pie is a delicious dessert that my grandmother used to make for us at the holidays but you can serve it year-round. All you need is 15 minutes of your time to whip up this absolutely decadent pie. If you're a peanut butter lover, you'll love this!
Ingredients: milk, cream cheese, peanut butter (I like to use chunky), Cool Whip, powdered sugar, graham cracker crust or Oreo crust.
No Bake Oreo Cheesecake Pie
This simple No Bake Oreo Cheesecake Pie is loaded with cookies and cream. It features four layers including a chocolate ganache. It is the perfect treat for summer or holiday gatherings that everyone will love.
Ingredients: Oreo cookies, butter, chocolate ganache, heavy whipping cream, cream cheese, granulated sugar, confectioner's sugar, vanilla
No-Bake Tiramisu Cheesecake
No-Bake Tiramisu Cheesecake is a decadent dessert; layered with light, coffee-flavored cheesecake and ladyfingers, then topped with freshly whipped cream. Indulge in a slice after dinner or as a sweet treat for any occasion!
Ingredients: Mascarpone, Cream Cheese, Powdered Sugar, Salt, Espresso Powder, Vanilla Extract, Coffee Liqueur, Heavy Cream, Ladyfingers, Cocoa Powder, Almonds, Sugar, Butter
No-Bake Pumpkin Pecan Cheesecake Recipe
A pumpkin pecan cheesecake just screams Fall dessert to me. Pumpkin spice meets pecan pie – is this not the best holiday dessert idea?
Ingredients: ginger cookies, butter, cream cheese, pumpkin, powdered sugar, vanilla, pumpkin pie spice, heavy cream, brown sugar, salt, cinnamon, pecans
No Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars
These no bake pumpkin cheesecake bars are easy to make, creamy, and packed with pumpkin flavour! The thick brown sugar graham crust has a touch of pumpkin spice.
Ingredients: brown sugar, pumpkin spice, sea salt, graham cracker crumbs, butter, heavy whipping cream, cream cheese, sugar, vanilla, lemon juice, pumpkin puree, powdered sugar
Air Fryer Apple Crisp
Air fryer apple crisp has all the delicious flavor we love about traditional apple crisp with an even more delicious crumbly topping.
Ingredients: flour, brown sugar, sugar, spices, butter, oats, apples, cornstarch, lemon juice, vanilla
No-Bake Caramel Pumpkin Cheesecake
This No-Bake Caramel Pumpkin Cheesecake combines a crunchy Biscoff crust with a light and creamy pumpkin filling that's topped with an easy-to-make caramel sauce. Inspired by Fall, this no-bake cheesecake is your perfect make-ahead dessert for this holiday season.
Ingredients: Biscoff biscuits, brown sugar, spices, butter, heavy cream), cream cheese, pumpkin puree, confectioners’ sugar, brown sugar, Golden Syrup, pecans
How To Make The Best Vegan Rice Pudding
This easy and healthy vegan rice pudding is thick, perfectly spiced, and incredibly tasty! Luscious and creamy, the sweetness comes from the maple syrup and the non-dairy milk makes it creamy. The perfect dessert, everyone will love this homemade rice pudding, regardless if they are vegan or not!
Ingredients: Jasmine rice, non-dairy milk, maple syrup, spices, vanilla
No-Bake Banoffee Pie Recipe (Banana-Caramel Pie)
Bananas, caramel and chocolate make for a delightfully delicious combination in this no-bake Banoffee Pie!
Ingredients: chocolate graham cracker crumbs, butter, chocolate chips, brown sugar, sweetened condensed milk, sea salt, heavy cream, bananas, chocolate shavings
No-Bake Pumpkin Pie Cheesecake Recipe
This easy no-bake layered holiday dessert is two desserts in one: pumpkin pie AND cheesecake! Pumpkin Pie Cheesecake is sweet, perfectly spiced and a must-make for your Thanksgiving dinner.
Ingredients: graham cracker crumbs, butter, cream cheese, milk, sugar, heavy cream, pumpkin puree instant vanilla pudding, spices, toasted nuts
Easy Pumpkin Dip with Cool Whip Recipe {Pumpkin Fluff}
Pumpkin Fluff Dip is a tasty dessert dip made that is full of pumpkin flavor. It's easy to make ahead and is a great dish to set out as guests arrive or after the meal is done.
Ingredients: pumpkin puree, vanilla pudding mix, pumpkin pie spice, Cool Whip, dippers like cookies, pretzels, etc.
Pumpkin Spice Tiramisu (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free)
The perfect combination of a pumpkin spice latte with your favourite Italian dessert, this gluten-free and dairy-free pumpkin spice tiramisu is creamy, rich, and delicious—all without the gluten and dairy.
Ingredients: coconut milk , cashews, dairy-free milk, maple syrup, pumpkin purée, lemon juice, vanilla extract, spices, ladyfingers , brewed coffee, cocoa powder
No churn sweet potato swirl ice cream
This homemade, no churn sweet potato ice cream is the perfect fall dessert! With a spice sweet potato and vanilla swirl topped with toasted marshmallows, this ice cream is every bit as tasty as it is easy to make.
Ingredients: heavy whipping cream, sweetened condensed milk, vanilla, sweet potato puree, spices, marshmallows
Thanksgiving White Chocolate Bark
Thanksgiving White Chocolate Bark is quick and easy to make and the results are impressive. This beautiful bark can be made and packaged for gift giving in under an hour.
Ingredients: white chocolate, dark chocolate, sprinkles
Frequently Asked Questions
No bake does not mean raw or unsafe. These recipes often involve methods like chilling or freezing to set a dessert instead of baking it. The ingredients used are all safe to eat un-cooked.
For most no bake desserts, you’ll only need basic kitchen tools like a bowl, a spatula, and/or a blender. Some specific recipes might require equipment like a mixer or a mold, but they are usually simple to work with.
Absolutely! One of the biggest advantages of no-bake desserts is their make-ahead convenience. With these easy recipes, you can prepare your Thanksgiving dessert a day or even two ahead. They typically need time in the fridge or freezer to set up so they should be made in advance.
Most no-bake desserts can be stored in the refrigerator, covered, until ready to serve. Some can also be frozen for longer storage. Always check the specific recipe for correct storage instructions.
Tips for making these recipes
- Read through the entire recipe before starting the recipe so you aren’t caught off guard. For many make-ahead recipes, you need to allow for chilling time so you need to prepare for it.
- If you need to make a double batch to feed all the guests make sure you do your math correctly. Some recipes can go very wrong if you use too much of one thing or not enough of another ingredient.
- Have a backup idea ready. While these recipes are very simple, things happen. Have another, even easier idea ready so you can use it last-minute if you need to. Thanksgiving is not the day to be without a dessert!
- If you are making a dessert that is frozen, be sure to read about serving to know if you need to thaw it a little bit first.
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