Oven space is the first thing to run out on Thanksgiving, which is why no-bake Thanksgiving desserts are such a smart plan. They chill in the fridge while the turkey roasts, and many can be made the day before.
Our No-Bake Cheesecake with Cool Whip and Cream Cheese Caramel Apple Dip are two easy ones to start with. If you do have room in the oven, browse our 20 best Thanksgiving desserts and Thanksgiving pie recipes too.
I'm sharing 25 no-bake Thanksgiving desserts below. They include Cranberry Cream Pie, Pumpkin Icebox Cake, Pecan Pie Truffles and more. There are pies, icebox cakes, puddings, truffles and fudge, so pick a few for your Thanksgiving table!
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Pies and Cheesecakes
These no-bake pies and cheesecakes deliver all the richness of classic Thanksgiving desserts without taking up precious oven space on the busiest cooking day of the year.
No-Bake Cranberry Cream Pie
A cranberry cream pie that comes together without touching the oven, making it a smart addition to a holiday spread already full of baked goods.
18 reviews / 4.6 averageMake this recipe:
No-Bake Cranberry Cream PiePhoto and recipe: A Family Feast
No Bake Caramel Apple Cheesecake
A caramel apple cheesecake made without Cool Whip or an oven, bringing classic fall flavors together in a sliceable, easy-to-serve format.
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No Bake Caramel Apple CheesecakePhoto and recipe: Homemade In The Kitchen
No Bake Sweet Potato Cheesecakes
Mashed sweet potato and warm spices go into a creamy filling for these individual cheesecakes. They're a fun, fridge-set twist on sweet potato pie for the Thanksgiving dessert table.
6 reviews / 5.0 averageMake this recipe:
No Bake Sweet Potato CheesecakesPhoto and recipe: How Sweet Eats
Creamy No-Bake Cookie Butter Pie
A Biscoff cookie crust holds a filling of cookie butter, cream cheese, and whipped cream in this rich no-bake pie that needs zero oven time.
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Creamy No-Bake Cookie Butter PiePhoto and recipe: Pink Owl Kitchen
No-Bake Maple Pecan Protein Cheesecakes
Low-carb individual cheesecakes with maple and pecan flavors, no added sugar, and 24 grams of protein each, a lighter option for the holiday dessert spread.
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No-Bake Maple Pecan Protein CheesecakesPhoto and recipe: thefitfork.com
No Bake Chocolate Pie
An Oreo crust filled with silky chocolate ganache makes this a rich, fudgy pie that holds its own alongside traditional Thanksgiving flavors.
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No Bake Chocolate PiePhoto and recipe: Just so Tasty
Icebox Cakes and Tiramisu
Icebox cakes and tiramisu are ideal make-ahead options, letting you prep dessert a day early so the holiday itself stays stress-free.
Easy No-Bake Pumpkin Icebox Cake
Layers of graham crackers and pumpkin cream cheese mousse make this a no-fuss stand-in for pumpkin pie that comes together in minutes.
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Easy No-Bake Pumpkin Icebox CakePhoto and recipe: Life Made Sweeter
Cinnamon Apple Icebox Cake
Graham crackers, cheesecake filling, and apple pie filling stack up into a simple no-bake cake that captures the cozy flavors of fall.
7 reviews / 4.7 averageMake this recipe:
Cinnamon Apple Icebox CakePhoto and recipe: Inside BruCrew Life
Masala Chai Tiramisu
A chai-spiced take on tiramisu with ladyfingers and whipped mascarpone cream, made without raw eggs and full of warm holiday aromatics.
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Masala Chai TiramisuPhoto and recipe: Shreya's Kitchen
Chocolate Lasagna
An Oreo crust, chocolate pudding, cheesecake layer, whipped cream, and mini chocolate chips stack into a dessert that feeds a crowd with very little work.
531 reviews / 5.0 averageMake this recipe:
Chocolate LasagnaPhoto and recipe: Amanda's Cookin'
Puddings and Parfaits
Individual puddings and parfaits are easy to portion out for a crowd, and the layered presentation looks impressive with very little effort.
Homemade Banana Pudding
A from-scratch vanilla custard cooked on the stovetop gets layered with sliced bananas, whipped cream and vanilla wafers, then chilled until spoonable. It's a classic alternative to pie.
26 reviews / 4.9 averageMake this recipe:
Homemade Banana PuddingPhoto and recipe: Sugar Spun Run
Chai Spiced Pudding
A warm chai-spiced pudding that brings something a little unexpected to the dessert table, simple to put together from pantry staples.
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Chai Spiced PuddingPhoto and recipe: Premeditated Leftovers
Butterscotch Pudding
Made with butter, dark brown sugar, and heavy cream, this cornstarch-based butterscotch pudding comes together from ingredients most kitchens already have.
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Butterscotch PuddingPhoto and recipe: Kitchen Treaty
Gluten Free Pumpkin Gingersnap Parfait
Layers of pumpkin spice mousse, whipped cream, and crumbled gingersnap cookies make this a gluten-free, make-ahead option ready for fall gatherings.
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Gluten Free Pumpkin Gingersnap ParfaitPhoto and recipe: Small Farm Big Life
No Bake Cranberry Cheesecake Parfaits
Individual cranberry cheesecake parfaits bring a bright, creamy element to the Thanksgiving dessert table with no baking required.
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No Bake Cranberry Cheesecake ParfaitsPhoto and recipe: Domestic Superhero
Caramel Apple Pudding Parfaits
Butterscotch pudding layered with chopped apples and pineapple creates a light, caramel-apple-inspired parfait that comes together quickly.
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Caramel Apple Pudding ParfaitsPhoto and recipe: Eating Richly
Truffles and Bites
Bite-sized treats are perfect for grazing after a big Thanksgiving feast when no one has room for a full slice of anything.
Pecan Pie Truffles
Classic pecan pie flavors packed into truffle form, a great way to serve that holiday flavor without slicing and plating a full pie.
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Pecan Pie TrufflesPhoto and recipe: Shugary Sweets
Buckeyes
Peanut butter balls dipped almost entirely in chocolate so a little circle of peanut butter shows, just like a buckeye nut. They're an easy no-bake candy for the dessert tray.
26 reviews / 5.0 averageMake this recipe:
BuckeyesPhoto and recipe: I Heart Naptime
Oreo Balls
Two ingredients come together into little rounds of Oreo goodness, straightforward to make and easy to pile onto any dessert tray.
29 reviews / 5.0 averageMake this recipe:
Oreo BallsPhoto and recipe: Your Homebased Mom
Dark Chocolate Pecan Clusters
Dark chocolate, pecans, pretzels, and caramel bits come together in a Crockpot or microwave for an easy shortcut version of pecan turtle clusters.
9 reviews / 5.0 averageMake this recipe:
Dark Chocolate Pecan ClustersPhoto and recipe: Grits and Gouda
Fudge, Bark and Bars
Fudge, bark, and bars are easy to make in generous batches, great for a holiday dessert platter or for sending guests home with something sweet.
Apple Pie Fudge
Soft fudge packed with apple pie filling and warm spices delivers classic pie flavor in a bite-sized form with no candy thermometer needed.
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Apple Pie FudgePhoto and recipe: Shugary Sweets
Salted Caramel Fudge
Sweet caramel fudge finished with a touch of salt, a simple recipe that makes a generous batch for a holiday platter or gifting.
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Salted Caramel FudgePhoto and recipe: Ruffles and Rain Boots
White Chocolate Cranberry Bark
Four ingredients make this sweet and tangy bark with dried cranberries and orange zest, ready in minutes and an easy addition to a treat platter.
7 reviews / 4.9 averageMake this recipe:
White Chocolate Cranberry BarkPhoto and recipe: Cupcakes & Kale Chips
Pumpkin Spice White Chocolate Bark
White chocolate bark with buttery toffee bits and warm pumpkin spice, a quick fall treat that works equally well on a dessert table or as a gift.
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Pumpkin Spice White Chocolate BarkPhoto and recipe: Cupcakes & Kale Chips
No Bake Pecan Pie Bars
Vegan and gluten-free bars built on an oat and almond flour crust, topped with salted date caramel and crunchy pecans, a wholesome spin on the Thanksgiving classic.
15 reviews / 4.9 averageMake this recipe:
No Bake Pecan Pie BarsPhoto and recipe: Purely Kaylie
With 25 recipes to choose from across every style and skill level, there is something here for every Thanksgiving table.
































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