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Everyone is looking for a delicious Thanksgiving, BUT… with less stress. A smart trick is to spread out the cooking, so everything does not hit on one busy day. If you missed it, our Make Ahead Thanksgiving Sides has great recipes and tips. Now, here are the best Make Ahead Desserts.
These are tried and true, and sure to impress. Your guests will never guess they were made early. BONUS: You get more family time, too.
We divided them into two groups, pies and non pies. Hopefully you find something delicious that also lightens your holiday load too.
Pie Themed Ideas
1 No Bake Pumpkin Pie Recipe
No Bake Pumpkin Pie Recipe
Total Time: 3 hourshours17 minutesminutes
No bake pumpkin pie is a tasty version of a holiday favorite. It's a perfect make-ahead version with a quick prep.
If you are looking for a TON more delicious Thanksgiving Desserts to get inspiration from, check out our Thanksgiving Dessert Roundup. I guarantee you will find something that will fit your craving, timeframe and cooking skills.
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Kristyn Merkley is a published cookbook author, wife, mom of six, and major food enthusiast! For the past 15 years, she has been sharing foolproof, family-friendly recipes—each one tested in her kitchen—that anyone can master. As a seasoned recipe creator, she loves making cooking simple, stress-free, and totally doable for everyone!
