Easy Dessert Recipes for Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is a time for family and friends to come together and celebrate. One of the most important parts of any Thanksgiving meal is the dessert. But what if you don’t have a lot of time to bake? Or what if you’re not a very good cook? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. Here are some easy dessert recipes that will make your Thanksgiving guests happy.

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No-Bake Cheesecake

This no-bake cheesecake is the perfect dessert for busy holiday schedules. It’s simple to make and requires no baking.

Ingredients:

• 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 graham cracker crust

Instructions:

1. In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
2. Add the vanilla extract and heavy cream and beat until combined.
3. Pour the filling into the graham cracker crust and smooth the top.
4. Cover the cheesecake with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight.
5. Before serving, top the cheesecake with fresh fruit, whipped cream, or chocolate sauce.

This cheesecake is light, fluffy, and delicious. It’s sure to be a hit with your Thanksgiving guests.

Fruit Tart

This fruit tart is a beautiful and festive dessert that’s perfect for Thanksgiving. It’s easy to make and requires no baking.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cold and cut into small pieces
• 1 large egg yolk
• 1 tablespoon ice water
• 1 pint strawberries, hulled and sliced
• 1 pint blueberries
• 1 pint raspberries
• 1/2 cup apricot preserves

Instructions:

1. In a food processor, combine the flour, sugar, and salt.
2. Pulse to combine.
3. Add the butter and pulse until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
4. Add the egg yolk and ice water and pulse until the dough just comes together.
5. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for a few seconds until smooth.
6. Roll out the dough to a 12-inch circle and fit it into a 9-inch tart pan with a removable bottom.
7. Trim the excess dough and prick the bottom of the tart with a fork.
8. Chill the tart shell for at least 30 minutes.
9. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
10. Line the tart shell with parchment paper and fill with pie weights or dried beans.
11. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown.
12. Remove the pie weights and parchment paper and let the tart cool completely.
13. To make the filling, combine the strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries in a bowl.
14. In a small saucepan, heat the apricot preserves over low heat until melted.
15. Pour the melted preserves over the fruit and toss to coat.
16. Pour the fruit filling into the cooled tart shell and smooth the top.
17. Refrigerate the tart for at least 30 minutes before serving.

This tart is beautiful, delicious, and refreshing. It’s