The kitchen on Thanksgiving day can be a stressful place. With friends and family on the way, and some arriving sooner than expected, it can be hard to whip up a turkey along with all the sides that go with it—and save time in the day to make a proper Thanksgiving dessert. But don’t fret! Here are 27 dessert recipes that use a 9×13-inch pan. They’ll feed the whole family, are easy to assemble, and will save you a little time to focus on the hard stuff…like the turkey. Recipes include bread pudding, dump cake, cheesecake, crisps, and so much more.
Caramel Apple Dump Cake
“Simple to make and delicious! Top it off with whipped cream — it will be a crowd pleaser.” —kelly
Pumpkin Pie Bread Pudding
“This was so easy to make and was so delicious. Try serving it with vanilla or caramel ice cream. YUM!” —Cookie
Pumpkin Crunch Cake
DOTDASH MEREDITH FOOD STUDIOS
“This pumpkin crunch cake tastes great and is really easy to make with canned pumpkin and cake mix!” —Nora LaCroix
Lemon Cranberry Cheesecake Bars
JanMarie
“I won a dessert contest at work with this recipe! Simply fabulous!” —Jennifer F
Apple Pie Slices
“I made it yesterday for Thanksgiving (rather than pie) and had several compliments. I’ve had a few people at work ask for the recipe too! I especially love the crust! Will keep with my ‘favorites!'” —wibakingmom
Cardamom Creme Brulee Parfait with Candied Pumpkin
“Here is a classic dessert with a bit of a twist that will stun your Thanksgiving guests, plus it’s a great excuse to buy a kitchen torch if you don’t already have one.” —Ashley Baron Rodriguez
Pumpkin Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting
DOTDASH MEREDITH FOOD STUDIOS
“Moist pumpkin bars with cream cheese frosting are the perfect holiday treat for you and your family to enjoy! Keep refrigerated as they taste best served cold.” —WeibellMommy
Rum Raisin Bread Pudding with Warm Vanilla Sauce
lutzflcat
“This easy bread pudding and vanilla sauce recipe combines my favorite things in the world: bread pudding, apples, raisins, vanilla, and rum! The sauce thickens atop the bread pudding, providing an attractive and delicious glaze. We never have leftovers!” —CHICAGOCOOKS22
Pecan Pie Bars
Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
“These pecan pie bars are sweet and crunchy. Great for gifting during holiday season.” —Marietta Strothmann
Churro Cheesecake Bars
Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
“Churros meet cheesecake in these delicious churro cheesecake bars. Store-bought crescent dough is filled with a cinnamony cream cheese mixture and topped with cinnamon sugar. Serve with Mexican cajeta for extra caramel flavor.” —Sarah Brekke
Nickie’s Apple-Pecan Cheesecake
“Best ever cheesecake! I did not have graham crackers so I made filling and poured into (2) pre-made graham cracker crusts. The filling fit beautifully. I baked for 1 hour and when serving drizzled caramel sauce. It was a hit! Can’t wait to get graham crackers and make it per the recipe! It’s a no fail recipe!” —lynette
Sweet Potato Casserole Dessert
Christina
“It was awesome! My family loved it and wanted it again! This will definitely be on our holiday list from now on.” —Kaye Hinds
Pumpkin Dump Cake
Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
“We loved this recipe! I’ve made dump cakes before and this pumpkin one is a nice change for pumpkin pie lovers.” —AMYNTEXAS
Easy Pecan Pie Bread Pudding
“Love bread pudding and pecan pie? Now you can enjoy the flavors of pecan pie in a creamy and delicious bread pudding that is super easy to make. And, easy to clean up with this pan! Serve while slightly warm with some fresh whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.” —T-fal
Cinnamon-Apple Bars with Icing
“Cinnamon-spiced apple slices are layered between a soft golden crust and a crumb topping, drizzled with icing. Tastes exactly like apple pie, only in bar form!” —AHOTA84
Double-Layer Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars
Spritzer
“This is my daughter’s pumpkin cheesecake bar recipe. She made it for us at Thanksgiving dinner. It was delicious and the layers look very pretty for presentation.” —Spritzer
Fresh Cranberry Cake
“”My family loved this cake. I made it for Thanksgiving and it was the perfect cranberry dessert.” —mehrotrakirti
Apple Crisp
Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
“This apple crisp recipe is a simple yet delicious fall dessert that’s great served warm with vanilla ice cream.” —Diane Kester
Boona’s Butterscotch Cheesecake Bars
“These easy to make bars have been a hit in my family for years! I first made them in 4-H over 15 years ago! They are always requested for family gatherings. Who can resist butterscotch and cheesecake?!?” —mom4draven
Pumpkin Love (Layered Pumpkin Dessert)
“I like the taste of pumpkin, but not the texture in pie. This is the best of all worlds. I serve it warm with vanilla bean ice cream and fresh whipped cream. Delicious!” —Tina Sutton
Sopapilla Cheesecake
Pepper
“This is a quick, easy and tasty dessert. A rich and creamy filling surrounded by a crispy cinnamon crust makes this a favorite for anyone who loves a sweets.” —SAINTWIC
Cranberry Almond Swirl Cheesecake Cookie Bars
“Delicious cheesecake cookie bars with a hint of almond flavoring, swirled with simple homemade cranberry sauce and topped with sliced almonds. Easy to make and perfect for any event!” —nbella17
White Chocolate and Walnut Pumpkin Bars
“An easy-to-make pumpkin bar that has a dense, cake-like texture. It can be assembled relatively quickly, and tastes great with a cup of coffee! For best results, let the bars sit until the next day-the flavors meld and the spices come through more.” —Kim
Vegan Pumpkin Spice Cake
“I have a family member is can’t eat dairy, so this was perfect. The whole family really enjoyed it. Topped each piece with either coconut whipped cream or dairy whipped cream. The coffee added a wonderful undertone to the flavors.” —Dunroamin on the McKenzie
Éclair Cake
Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
“This is an easy, DELICIOUS recipe. I get requests to make it at least once every holiday season. I add a bit of pure vanilla extract to the pudding mixture to intensify the vanilla flavor.” —ERIKANELSON
Easy Pumpkin Dessert
DOTDASH MEREDITH FOOD STUDIOS
“This easy pumpkin dessert recipe is made with canned pumpkin, yellow cake mix, and walnuts. Serve with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.” —Nancy
Apple-Cranberry Crisp
ALLRECIPES / ANA CADENA
“This apple-cranberry crisp is delightful combination of apples and fresh cranberries topped with a crisp, pecan topping. Serve warm or at room temperature with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.” —PATTON0626
