Thanksgiving dessert table, meet your new lineup. Whether your family is all about classic pecan pie or you’re looking to sneak a show-stopping cheesecake onto the table this year, every recipe below is 100% eggless, and most can easily be adapted to be dairy-free too. So everyone at the table can dig in without missing out!
From fudgy pecan brownies to a viral no-bake apple crumble cheesecake, here are 10 Thanksgiving desserts worth saving room for this year.
A classic, done right. This pecan pie features a buttery homemade crust and a maple-sweetened caramel filling loaded with toasted pecans (no eggs or corn syrup needed.) It sets beautifully into clean, neat slices, making it perfect to prepare in advance.
This comforting classic features tender cinnamon-spiced apples topped with a golden, buttery crumble. It serves up warm with a cozy, rustic feel for the holiday table.
Silky, rich, and utterly decadent. A smooth, eggless chocolate custard filling inside a crunchy crust, topped with a generous heap of light vanilla whipped cream.
A creamy baked cheesecake nestled in a crunchy pecan-graham cracker crust, topped with a generous drizzle of gooey caramel pecan topping. Rich, impressive, and surprisingly easy to prepare without stress.
An ultra-moist chocolate bundt cake with a velvety cheesecake swirl baked right inside, finished with a glossy fudge glaze. It yields generous portions and serves as a gorgeous centerpiece for feeding a crowd.
This moist, warmly spiced Coconut Carrot Cake is packed with freshly grated carrots and toasted walnuts, then layered with a rich coconut cream cheese frosting and shredded coconut. Completely eggless with an easy dairy-free option, it’s a cozy and refreshing twist on a classic favorite.
This viral reader favorite lives up to all the hype! A creamy no-bake cheesecake base loaded with warm cinnamon-spiced apples and a buttery crumble topping. Made with a mix of Granny Smith and Gala apples for the perfect balance of tart and sweet.
Running out of oven space? This light, creamy no-bake cheesecake features a buttery biscuit crust and a bright, vibrant homemade blueberry compote. It’s an ideal make-ahead option when your oven is occupied by the main feast.
These No-Bake Coconut Cream Pie Bars feature a crunchy buttery biscuit crust layered with a rich, silky homemade coconut custard. Finished with a cloud of vanilla whipped cream and toasted coconut flakes, they deliver all the tropical flavor of a classic pie with zero oven time required.
This Caramel Spice Cake features moist, warmly spiced sponge layers filled with homemade salted caramel sauce, crunchy toasted pecans, and smooth cream cheese frosting. Finished with caramel drizzles and whipped cream, it’s an eggless, bakery-style centerpiece that can easily be made dairy-free.
Can’t decide between pecan pie and brownies? This recipe layers ultra-fudgy eggless brownies with a gooey caramel pecan pie topping for the ultimate holiday mashup. It’s a guaranteed hit if you want something unique on the dessert table.
Yes! In fact, most eggless cheesecakes and pie fillings taste even better after resting in the refrigerator overnight. You can easily make almost all of these recipes 1–2 days before Thanksgiving to save oven space on the big day.
Most of these recipes adapt easily to plant-based ingredients. Use block-style vegan cream cheese, plant-based heavy cream or coconut cream, and dairy-free butter blocks.
Eggless pie fillings rely on cornstarch, tapioca flour, or natural fruit pectins combined with reduced sugars (like brown sugar caramel or maple syrup) to thicken naturally and hold their shape as they cool.
Dip a long, sharp chef’s knife into a tall container of hot water, wipe it clean with a towel, and make a smooth slice. Repeat the hot water dip and wipe between every single cut for clean, professional-looking slices.
Which one is making it onto your dessert table this year? Save this post for later, and don’t forget to tag @pastrybysaloni if you make one!
Looking for more holiday baking inspiration? Check out my Fall Dessert Round-up and Christmas Cookie Collection for more delicious eggless baking all season long!
