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33 Thanksgiving Recipes You Can Make Ahead

Posted by Jessica Pinney on November 16, 2017, last updated February 11, 2021

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Make Ahead Thanksgiving Dessert Recipes

25) Frozen Pumpkin Pie Cheesecake

Frozen Pumpkin Pie Cheesecake - Make Ahead Thanksgiving Dessert Recipes

You can put this Pumpkin Pie Cheesecake together in just 2 easy steps! Make several days in advance and freeze until serving.

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26) Pumpkin Spice Truffles

Pumpkin Spice Truffles - Make Ahead Thanksgiving Dessert Recipes

Sally from Sally’s Baking Addiction swears these Pumpkin Spice Truffles get even better after sitting in the fridge for a day or two.

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27) German Chocolate Pecan Pie Bars

German Chocolate Pecan Pie Bars - Make Ahead Thanksgiving Dessert Recipes

This pecan pie/German chocolate hybrid dessert seems like it’s going to be our new favorite Thanksgiving dessert! Can be made a day or two in advance.

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28) Mini Pumpkin Pie Slice Cookies

Mini Pumpkin Pie Slice Cookies - Make Ahead Thanksgiving Dessert Recipes

Make Pumpkin Pie fun again with these adorable mini pumpkin pie slice cookies. They can easily be made several days before Thanksgiving.

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29) Southern Divinity Candy

Southern Divinity Candy - Make Ahead Thanksgiving Desserts

Growing up in the South, divinity seemed abundant during the holidays. It’s a delicious sugary treat filled with pecans that can be made days before serving.

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30) Fresh Cranberry Shortbread

White Chocolate Cranberry Shortcake Bars - Make Ahead Thanksgiving Desserts

Shortbread and cranberries sound like a winning Thanksgiving dish to us! Make these cranberry shortbread bars a few days ahead of time for a stress-free dessert.

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31) Copycat Cheesecake Factory Pumpkin Cheesecake

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If you’ve ever had the Pumpkin Cheesecake from Cheesecake Factory, you know it’s literally a piece of Fall heaven. It needs to set in the fridge for at least 8 hours, so making it ahead of time is the only option.

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32) New Orleans Pecan Pie Bread Pudding

New Orleans Pecan Pie Bread Pudding - Thanksgiving Recipes You Can Make Ahead

You can bake this glorious Pecan Pie Bread Pudding a day in advance then allow it to come to room temperature before serving on Thanksgiving Day.

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33) Mini Pumpkin Pies

Mini Pumpkin Pies - Make Ahead Thanksgiving Recipes

These bite-sized pumpkin pies are an adorable twist on the classic holiday dessert. They can be made up to 3 days ahead of time.

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