These are my best gluten-free desserts to make for Thanksgiving, including classic pies, pumpkin desserts, and a range of fall-inspired sweet treats. Basically all of the tried-and-true Thanksgiving desserts are now easily made gluten-free, with dairy-free options too. 

Gluten-Free Thanksgiving Dessert Recipes

Most of my holiday cooking prep is dedicated to my favorite gluten-free Thanksgiving recipes so that the big feast goes off without a hitch. But I’m not going to forget about the desserts, because things just wouldn’t feel complete without a big slice of pie!

These gluten-free Thanksgiving desserts are all so tasty and easy to make, and most of them have dairy-free ingredient swaps as well.

Gluten-Free Pie Recipes

Thanksgiving and pies go hand in hand, and these gluten-free recipes fill every fall craving. I use this gluten-free pie crust for most recipes, but this almond flour crust and graham cracker crust are easy options too!

• Gluten-Free Pumpkin Pie: Nothing beats the classic pumpkin pie, and this recipe uses an easy-to-make Chex cereal crust.
• Southern Gluten-Free Pecan Pie: Pecan pie is one option that’s always on our Thanksgiving dessert table. The filling is gooey and custardy, and it’s the perfect combination of salty and sweet. Sometimes I make two and add mini chocolate chips to the second pie.
• Gluten-Free Apple Pie: This recipe is stuffed with perfectly spiced apples, baked inside of a flaky gluten-free crust. There are also dairy-free and vegan (egg-free) options.
• Gluten-Free Dutch Apple Pie: Instead of the double crust pie, make this apple pie with a beautiful crumb topping. I really love the crunchiness and sweetness the streusel topping adds!
• Gluten-Free Coconut Cream Pie: This easy pie is so creamy and has an easy coconut macaroon crust. It’s perfect for coconut lovers!
• Crustless Pumpkin Pie: This crust-free pie is all about the best part–the creamy pumpkin pie filling!

Gluten-Free Cake Recipes

These gluten-free cakes and cheesecakes make great desserts for Thanksgiving feasts, because they’re easy to make and feed lots of people!

• Gluten-Free Pumpkin Roll: This perfectly-spiced pumpkin cake is rolled up and filled with a tasty cream cheese frosting. It’s one of my favorites to make for the holiday because it’s just so good!
• Gluten-free Apple Cake: Loaded with fresh apples, crunchy pecans, and covered in a buttery brown sugar glaze, this gluten-free cake recipe just screams fall!
• Gluten-Free Pumpkin Bundt Cake: This bundt cake is one of my family’s favorites, so I’m always sure to make it for Thanksgiving. I think the maple vanilla glaze is everyone’s favorite part!
• Gluten-Free Mini Cheesecakes: These mini cheesecakes are so easy to make and they’re the perfect size for each person! Rich cheesecake is nestled on an easy gluten-free graham cracker crust, and you can top them with your favorite toppings.
• Gluten-Free Cinnamon Roll Cake: This cake has both the texture and the taste of a fresh gooey cinnamon roll, baked into a shareable cake that is just so delicious!
• No-Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake: This cheesecake is super creamy and full of pumpkin flavor. Plus it’s a great make-ahead dessert, so it’s ready to bring along to any Thanksgiving celebrations.

Gluten-Free Dessert Bars Recipes

My favorite thing about these gluten-free desserts (besides the taste, of course) is how easy they are to make ahead, transport, and share for large gatherings.

• Gluten-Free Pumpkin Bars: These pumpkin-y bars with cream cheese frosting are a delicious cross between a bar and cake. I love how convenient they are for parties.
• Gluten-Free Cranberry Oatmeal Bars: These cranberry bars are one of my absolute favorite Thanksgiving desserts! I love the flavor combination of the tart cranberries, sweet dates, and oats. I’ve even been known to eat leftovers for breakfast!
• Gluten-free Apple Pie Blondies: Soft and chewy blondies with a comforting apple pie flavor is the best way to make a shareable treat for Thanksgiving.
• Gluten-Free Pumpkin Pie Bars: These pumpkin bars have the same pumpkin pie filling we all love, complete with a graham cracker crust. Being able to eat them with your hands makes this dessert just a little bit easier than a regular pie.

Easy Gluten-Free Pumpkin Desserts

Pumpkin is the flavor of fall, so it just wouldn’t feel right to have a gluten-free Thanksgiving dessert table without at least one of these recipes.

• Gluten-Free Pumpkin Bread: This gluten-free pumpkin bread is so moist, full of pumpkin flavor, and it’s perfectly spiced. This easy recipe is also naturally dairy-free.
• Gluten-free Pumpkin Muffins: Gluten-free flour and real pumpkin makes these muffins the perfect gluten-free treat.
• Gluten-Free Pumpkin Bread Cookies: Just like my pumpkin bread, these cookies are super moist yet light and fluffy. Every bite is perfect!
• Gluten-free Pumpkin Donuts: These baked pumpkin spice donuts have the best texture, and the maple cinnamon glaze is to die for. I love putting these out with the rest of the desserts, but I always hope there’s one left for breakfast the next day.
• Gluten-free Pumpkin Peanut Butter Balls: Classic peanut butter balls get a fall makeover with pumpkin spice, and I go the extra step to make them look like tiny pumpkins. These are just too cute not to make every year! 

Gluten-free Thanksgiving Desserts

I have so many other gluten-free dessert ideas that I love preparing for Thanksgiving, and it would be a shame to skip any of these classics.

• Gluten-Free Apple Crisp: Apple crisp is one of the easiest desserts to make! I can’t get enough of the brown sugar oat crumble topping, and of course I top it with vanilla ice cream for the ultimate comfort dessert.
• Gluten-free Pineapple Upside Down Cake: This nostalgic dessert just looks amazing during the holidays, with that beautiful pineapple and cherry “topping”. There’s always someone asking for the recipe!
• Gluten-free Southern Bread Pudding: Gluten-free bread, raisins, a creamy custard, and homemade caramel sauce are all baked together to make this gooey, warm dessert.
• Gluten-free Fruit Cake: I usually make this recipe around Christmas time, but it’s a great option for Thanksgiving too. Everything you love about a traditional fruit cake, but it’s totally gluten-free!
• Gluten-free Cranberry Bread: This one-bowl quick bread is stuffed full of cinnamon, orange zest, and cranberries for a fresh and zingy flavor. The orange icing is optional but I highly recommend it!

I know I’m ready for Thanksgiving with all of these easy gluten-free desserts, and I hope they help fill out your holiday menu!