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3 Easy Thanksgiving Desserts to Make This Year

With most of us busy and short on time, the last thing we want to think about is creating elaborate desserts for the Holidays. But if you like entertaining or are having guests for Thanksgiving, I’m giving you 3 easy Thanksgiving desserts to make this year!

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3 Easy Thanksgiving Desserts

 

Fruit Salad

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This fruit salad dessert is a healthier dessert idea for the Holidays.  Create a fruit salad with a mix of fall fruits that comes together quickly, and can be served alone or alongside another dessert like a pumpkin roll or pie.

 

Thanksgiving Dessert Fruit Salad

Ingredients:

  •  mixed berries (2 cups) (like strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
  • 2 ripe pears, diced
  • 2 apples, diced
  • pomegranate seeds (1 cup)
  • 1 Tablespoon honey (adjust to taste)
  • 1 Tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • Chopped nuts (such as pecans or walnuts) for topping (optional)

 

Directions:

  • In a large bowl, combine the mixed berries, diced pears, diced apples, and pomegranate seeds.
  • Next, in a small bowl, whisk together the honey and fresh lemon juice to create a simple dressing.
  • Drizzle the honey-lemon dressing over the fruit mixture and gently toss to coat the fruits evenly.
  • Taste the fruit salad and adjust the sweetness with more honey if desired.
  • If using, sprinkle chopped nuts on top of the fruit salad for added crunch and flavor.
  • Serve the Thanksgiving fruit salad immediately or refrigerate a short while to allow the flavors to meld.

This fruit salad is a delightful addition to your Thanksgiving spread, offering a healthy alternative and burst of fresh and vibrant flavors that complement the holiday meal and other desserts.

Feel free to customize the fruit selection based on your preferences and what’s in season. Enjoy!

 

 

Turkey Cupcakes

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Turkey cupcakes are SO easy to make – only 3 ingredients and make the perfect Thanksgiving dessert.

Take that leftover Halloween candy corn and use it to create turkey cupcakes! Grab some store bought cupcakes (I used mini pumpkin spice ones) and some candy eyes.

Place several pieces of candy corn narrow side down into the icing at the back of the cupcake. This creates the turkey feathers.

Next, place candy eyes on the icing and then break the tip off of a piece of candy corn and place just below the eyes for the turkey beak.

And that’s it! These are so quick and easy to make – the whole family will enjoy these festive Thanksgiving cupcakes!

You can use different cupcake flavors and candy corn variations to make this dessert your own! Enjoy!

 

 

Thanksgiving Dessert Acorn Bites

 

 

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These acorn bites are an easy no-bake 4 ingredient treat sure to wow your guests!

They are super simple to make (even the kids can help!) and make the perfect festive addition to your table.

And even if you aren’t hosting this year, box them up and bring as a cute hostess gift!

 

Ingredients:

  • Mini Nilla wafers
  • Hershey’s kisses
  • Mini chocolate chips
  • Nutella (you can also use chocolate frosting instead)

 

Directions:

  • Start by applying Nutella (or chocolate frosting) to the bottom of a Hershey Kiss.
  • Attach a mini Nilla wafer to the Hershey kiss using Nutella or frosting as your ‘glue.’
  • Carefully dip the bottom of a mini chocolate chip in Nutella and place on top of the mini Nilla wafer to make the top of the acorn
  • Enjoy!

 

Whether you make one or all 3 of these easy Thanksgiving desserts this year, I hope you enjoy! Let me know if you try them – and don’t forget to pin the ideas for later!

 

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