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10 Must-Try Dairy-Free Thanksgiving Desserts + Refreshing Crisp Drinks to Match

Celebrate Thanksgiving with these 10 dairy-free desserts that are rich, creamy, and full of holiday flavor. Each treat is paired with a crisp, refreshing drink to elevate your festive table. Perfect for family gatherings, friends, or cozy evenings, these desserts prove dairy-free can be indulgent and satisfying.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 8 people
Course: Dessert & Beverage
Cuisine: American / Holiday
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

  • Pumpkin Pie – pumpkin puree almond milk, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, pie crust (dairy-free)
  • Apple Crisp – apples oats, brown sugar, coconut oil, cinnamon
  • Chocolate Avocado Mousse – ripe avocado cocoa powder, maple syrup, vanilla
  • Pecan Tart – pecans coconut cream, brown sugar, gluten-free crust
  • Cranberry Sorbet – fresh cranberries sugar, orange juice, water
  • Vegan Gingerbread Cookies – flour molasses, coconut oil, ginger, cinnamon
  • Sweet Potato Brownies – sweet potato almond flour, cocoa, coconut sugar
  • Lemon Coconut Bars – coconut flour lemon juice, coconut cream, maple syrup
  • Pear & Almond Galette – pears almond flour, coconut oil, agave syrup, pie crust
  • Spiced Pumpkin Latte – pumpkin puree almond milk, maple syrup, pumpkin spice
  • Crisp Drinks – sparkling water fresh citrus, apple slices, rosemary, or ginger syrup

Method
 

  1. Pumpkin Pie – Blend pumpkin, almond milk, sugar, spices; pour into crust; bake at 350°F for 50 min.
  2. Apple Crisp – Slice apples, mix with oats, sugar, cinnamon; top with coconut oil; bake 40 min.
  3. Chocolate Avocado Mousse – Blend avocado, cocoa, maple syrup, vanilla; chill 1 hr.
  4. Pecan Tart – Mix pecans, coconut cream, sugar; pour into crust; bake 30 min.
  5. Cranberry Sorbet – Boil cranberries with sugar, water; blend; freeze until firm.
  6. Vegan Gingerbread Cookies – Mix flour, molasses, coconut oil, spices; shape; bake 12 min at 350°F.
  7. Sweet Potato Brownies – Mash sweet potato, mix with cocoa, almond flour, sugar; bake 35 min.
  8. Lemon Coconut Bars – Mix coconut flour, lemon juice, coconut cream, syrup; bake 25 min.
  9. Pear & Almond Galette – Arrange pears on almond-flour crust, drizzle agave; bake 35 min.
  10. Spiced Pumpkin Latte – Heat almond milk with pumpkin, syrup, spices; froth and serve.
  11. Crisp Drinks – Mix sparkling water with citrus, fruit slices, or ginger syrup; serve chilled

Notes

Recipe Notes:
All desserts are easily adapted for gluten-free options; drinks can be made non-alcoholic; store leftovers in airtight containers.
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