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Easy No Bake Thanksgiving Desserts

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Indulge in hassle-free holiday delights with these easy, no-bake Thanksgiving desserts.

From creamy pumpkin pie cheesecakes to a luscious caramel apple dessert, these recipes will impress your family and friends without the need to turn on the oven!

These easy desserts are not only convenient for saving time but also ideal for creating memorable moments with your family around the table during the holiday season.

Check out some other Thanksgiving dessert ideas for even more delicious recipes you can make to celebrate with your family this year.

Different dessert recipes that are no bake for Thanksgiving.

Whether you're hosting a big family gathering or having an intimate celebration, these recipes are designed to impress without the stress of traditional baking.

So, why not take a break from the oven this Thanksgiving and explore the world of no-bake desserts? Your taste buds will thank you!

If you are looking for more easy dessert recipes perfect for the holidays, check out my collection of Apple Dessert Recipes and No Bake Pumpkin Desserts.

Quick Tip

No-bake desserts provide endless possibilities for creative toppings and garnishes. Fresh fruits, nuts, chocolate shavings, and cookie crumbs are just a few options to add a delicious finishing touch to your creations.

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Tips for making No Bake Desserts

For no bake desserts that require ingredients like cream cheese or whipped cream, make sure they are well chilled before you start. This will help them hold their shape and prevent any unwanted melting.

No-bake desserts are all about emphasizing the flavors of the ingredients instead of baking techniques. Make sure you use high-quality ingredients like fresh fruits, premium chocolate, and pure vanilla extract; don't use the imitation kind!

My recipe for No Bake Cheesecakes Cupcakes replaces canned fruit with fresh strawberries. Using fresh strawberries enhances the freshness of the cupcakes.

Most no bake desserts need to be refrigerated before serving. So don't rush the chilling time. For example, my No-Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake needs to be chilled for 4 hours before serving.

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German Sweet Chocolate Pie Recipe

This pie recipe is perfect for any occasion. The rich, creamy filling is made with milk, cream cheese, and white sugar then topped with frozen whipped topping in a graham cracker crust. Serve this delicious dessert at your next party and watch it disappear!
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Microwave Rocky Road Fudge

This microwave rocky road fudge can be made in just minutes and is loaded with chocolate, walnuts and marshmallows. Once you see how easy it is to make microwave fudge, you’ll never use any other method again!
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Frozen Pumpkin No Bake Cheesecake

This no bake cheesecake is the perfect recipe for Thanksgiving where you want to serve something festive and different than the average pumpkin pie.
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Pumpkin Pie No Churn Ice Cream

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No-Bake Pumpkin Pie Cheesecake Recipe

This easy layered holiday dessert combines pumpkin pie and cheesecake! This sweet, spiced dessert is a must-make for your Thanksgiving gathering.
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No Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars

These cheesecake bars are a delicious no bake dessert that has a creamy pumpkin cheesecake filling, a buttery graham cracker crust, and a secret ingredient!
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Eat My Cheesecake

This no bake cheesecake combines sweet and salty caramel with a creamy cheesecake filling making a decadent dessert!
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No-Bake Pumpkin Cookie Dough Cake Pops Recipe

These pumpkin cookie dough pops are easy to make, and are a festive treat for your Thanksgiving dessert table.
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Best Caramel Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars

These gooey pumpkin cheesecake bars are not only delicious, but also vegan, gluten-free, and refined sugar-free. Their cheesecake layer is made of pumpkin with a layer of chocolate on top!
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No Bake Thanksgiving Nutter Butter Acorns Recipe

For a cute, no bake dessert that's ready in under 20 minutes, you'll love these Nutter Butter acorns!
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No-Bake Pecan Pie Cheesecake

This decadent dessert is perfect for any holiday or occasion. The no-bake cheesecake has an ooey-gooey pecan pie topping that sends this dessert over the top!
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No Bake Pumpkin Cookies

These pumpkin cookies are an easy, no bake dessert! They're the perfect fall twist to a popular homemade cookie recipe.
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Apple Sundae Dessert

Combine store bought ice cream with a homemade apple topping filled with flavors of cinnamon and ginger for a delicious apple treat this fall.
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Slow Cooker Apple Cobbler

This recipe is technically not a no-bake dessert, but the preparation method involves using a Crock Pot, which sets it apart from traditional no-bake recipes. It's a semi-homemade, quick and easy dessert that will please a crowd.
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No-Bake Apple Yum Yum (+Video)

This four layer dessert of graham crackers, apple pie filling, sweeted cream cheese, and whipped topping gets better as it sits, so it's perfect for making the night before!
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No-Bake Apple Pie

This no bake apple pie has all the flavors of an apple pie in a graham cracker crust.
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No Bake Caramel Apple Lush, Fall Favorite Dessert!

This dessert is perfect for fall with layers of cream cheese, whipped cream, caramel, butterscotch pudding, and apple pie filling!
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Apple Delight Recipe (No-Bake)

This apple delight is packed with five layers of apples, cream cheese, whipped cream, and caramel that will make you forget all about pie!
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Chocolate Cheesecake Pudding Pie

Whip up a decadent dessert with instant chocolate pudding, cream cheese, and a chocolate graham cracker crust for the perfect ending to any meal.
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No Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake with Pudding Mix

This dessert is the perfect combination of cheesecake and pumpkin pie all in one delicious recipe!
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About Lois

Originally from Queens, NY, Lois is the voice behind Walking on Sunshine Recipes, where she shares easy, family-friendly meals made with simple ingredients. She believes dinner doesn’t have to be complicated to be delicious and offers practical recipes, monthly meal plans, and free printables to help busy families cook with less stress and more joy. When she’s not in the kitchen, Lois enjoys time with her family, gardening and sharing inspiration from her home in rural Pennsylvania.

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