posted by Christina on Oct 29 2022 (last updated Sep 05 2026).
These vegan Thanksgiving desserts include everything from classic pecan, pumpkin, apple, and sweet potato pies to make-ahead cheesecakes, cakes, tiramisu, flan, and easy individual treats. Every recipe is completely eggless and dairy-free, with plenty of options you can prepare before the big day.
These vegan Thanksgiving desserts include everything from classic pecan, pumpkin, apple, and sweet potato pies to make-ahead cheesecakes, cakes, tiramisu, flan, and easy individual treats. Every recipe is completely eggless and dairy-free, with plenty of options you can prepare before the big day.
For a balanced Thanksgiving dessert table, I like to choose one classic pie, one make-ahead dessert that does not compete for oven space, and one cake or smaller treat for guests who want something different. You can also browse my vegan cakes for more seasonal centerpiece ideas.
Cheesecake is another great make-ahead option for the holiday table, and you can find all of my vegan cheesecake recipes in one place, including pumpkin, apple, caramel, and pecan favorites.
How to Choose a Thanksgiving Dessert
Choosing a Thanksgiving dessert is easier if you decide what job each dessert needs to do. For a traditional centerpiece, pecan, pumpkin, apple, and sweet potato pies are the obvious classics. If oven space is tight, choose a no-bake cheesecake, tiramisu, flan, or chocolate sweet potato pie that can be made ahead and chilled.
For a larger gathering, sheet-style desserts and cakes such as pumpkin tres leches, pumpkin cake, apple crumb cake, and sweet potato coffee cake are easier to portion for a crowd. If you are bringing dessert to Friendsgiving or want something easy to serve, muffins, cheesecake bars, cookies, and cupcakes travel well and require less last-minute slicing.
Vegan Thanksgiving Pies, Tarts & Crumbles
Start with the Thanksgiving classics: flaky pies filled with pecans, pumpkin, apples, sweet potato, and cranberry. Most of these can be prepared at least partly ahead, which makes them easier to fit around the rest of the holiday cooking.
Vegan Pecan Pie (No Corn Syrup)
A Thanksgiving classic with toasted pecans and a rich maple-caramel filling, this is a great make-ahead centerpiece if you want something traditional without corn syrup.
Silky pumpkin custard baked inside a crisp pastry crust makes this a classic Thanksgiving centerpiece with a smooth, creamy texture and plenty of warm spice.
Cheesecake is ideal when you want a dessert you can finish before Thanksgiving Day. These fall versions can chill overnight, freeing up valuable oven and counter space while still giving you a showstopping centerpiece.
No Bake Vegan Pumpkin Cheesecake
Pumpkin butter, warm spices, and a Biscoff crust give this creamy no-bake cheesecake plenty of fall flavor, and it can chill overnight before serving.
This make-ahead cheesecake combines creamy filling with caramel and pecans for a dessert that delivers pecan-pie flavors without another pie on the table.
Homemade apple butter brings concentrated apple and spice flavor to these creamy no-bake cheesecake bars, which are especially handy when oven space is tight.
These no-bake pumpkin cheesecake bars are easy to make ahead and already portioned, making them a practical option for Friendsgiving or a dessert buffet.
Not everyone wants pie. These seasonal cakes lean into pumpkin, apple, sweet potato, pecans, and warm spices, making them strong Thanksgiving centerpieces for a crowd.
Vegan Pumpkin Cake With Pumpkin Cream Cheese Frosting
A soft pumpkin cake topped with creamy pumpkin frosting makes an easy seasonal centerpiece for anyone who would rather have cake than pie.
Soft, fluffy pumpkin cupcakes with warm spices and creamy frosting are an easy individual dessert for Thanksgiving, especially when you want something simpler to serve than a full cake.
These are the desserts to choose when oven space is limited or you want most of the work finished the day before. Chilled puddings, tiramisu, flan, and no-bake pies also add lighter textures to a table full of rich baked desserts.
Vegan Pumpkin Tiramisu
Pumpkin mascarpone and espresso-dipped ladyfingers turn classic tiramisu into a creamy fall dessert that can be assembled ahead of Thanksgiving.
This creamy pumpkin custard has the flavors of pumpkin pie beneath a crisp caramelized sugar topping, without adding another pastry dessert to the table.
Chocolate and sweet potato make a smooth, rich no-bake filling that can be prepared ahead for guests who want something beyond the traditional pumpkin and pecan options.
These easy Thanksgiving treats are perfect for Friendsgiving, dessert tables, or feeding a crowd without the fuss of slicing pie or cake. Pumpkin, apple, pecans, and warm fall spices keep them firmly in the holiday season.
Vegan Pumpkin Brownies
Rich chocolate brownies with pumpkin and warm fall spices are an easy crowd-friendly option when you want something more casual than pie or cheesecake.
Soft, chewy pumpkin cookies filled with chocolate chips make an easy make-ahead treat for Friendsgiving, dessert platters, or a more casual Thanksgiving spread.
These soft spiced cookies are stuffed with apple curd and topped with buttery oat crumble for portable apple-pie flavor without the need for plates and forks.
These cozy fall bakes are ideal for Thanksgiving morning, brunch, or a more casual holiday spread. Think pumpkin, sweet potato, apple cider, maple, and pecans in easy-to-share loaves, muffins, sticky buns, and rolls.
Vegan Pecan Sticky Buns
Soft cinnamon rolls baked with a sticky pecan topping make an especially good Thanksgiving-morning bake that can be shared straight from the pan.
Moist pumpkin bread with warm spices and pecan streusel is an easy make-ahead bake for Thanksgiving morning, brunch, or a casual holiday dessert spread.
Soft, warmly spiced sweet potato bread is an easy way to bring another classic Thanksgiving ingredient into breakfast, brunch, or a laid-back dessert table.
Soft sweet potato muffins topped with pecan streusel are easy to portion and a useful way to bring another classic Thanksgiving ingredient to the table.
Soft, fluffy rolls filled with spiced apple curd and finished with apple cider glaze make a particularly good Thanksgiving-morning or holiday-brunch bake.
Whether you're serving a classic pie, a make-ahead cheesecake, or a tray of cookies and bars, I hope you find a dessert here that earns a place on your Thanksgiving table. If you try one of the recipes, leave a rating or comment on the recipe post - I love hearing what makes it onto your holiday menu.
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Hey there, I'm Christina
I’m the face behind all the recipes here on the blog addictedtodates.com (which happen to be mostly desserts, yay!). I also have a background in Culinary Arts.
