- Trader Joe’s November Fearless Flyer highlights six ready-to-serve Thanksgiving desserts.
- Options include pies from apple crumble to pecan, plus classic cinnamon buns.
- Each dessert needs little to no prep and is perfect for easy entertaining and store-bought holiday hosting.
You may be in the middle of Thanksgiving menu planning, or you may have no idea what to bring to your family’s gathering. Either way, we understand if making dessert offerings from scratch seems like too much this year. That’s why we compiled six pre-made Trader Joe’s desserts that are so delicious, no one will even suspect that they’re store-bought.
Featuring pies and glazed favorites, these treats are featured in the November Fearless Flyer, so they are hand-picked and recommended by TJ’s employees. Here’s what desserts you should snag at Trader Joe’s ahead of Turkey Day that require no to minimal prep.
Pumpkin Pie
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Keep it classic by bringing Trader Joe’s Pumpkin Pie to the table. A fall dessert staple that demands to be in your Thanksgiving spread, pumpkin pie often tastes just as good store bought as it does when made from scratch. Topping it off with some homemade whipped cream (like our Coconut Whipped Cream) can bring this silky pie to the next level.
Apple Crumble Pie
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Kevin Costner once told us that he prefers grocery store apple pie over homemade, so we think he would love Trader Joe’s Apple Crumble Pie. With a buttery oat crumble topping, this dessert is a texture heaven, adding crunch to the tender apple filling. Pair a slice with vanilla ice cream for the ultimate delicacy.
Teeny Tiny Apple Pies
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You get a pie, and you get a pie! Bringing mini pies to dinner solves the issue of perfecting evenly divided slices. These Teeny Tiny Apple Pies will make room on your plate for another dessert, all while being delicious—it’s a win-win! If you need more than a four-pack, make-ahead our Mini Apple Pies that serve 12 more (they also have no added sugar!)
Cinnamon Buns
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What’s better than a cinnamon bun for breakfast? A cinnamon bun for dessert. Trader Joe’s Cinnamon Buns are perfect to start or end the day, and the cream cheese frosting makes each bite sweet perfection. With a side of berries or fruit, all of your guests will be wondering why cinnamon buns aren’t always on the Thanksgiving menu.
Nantucket Style Cranberry Pie
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To bring in the December holiday season, this vibrant Nantucket Style Cranberry Pie will be a standout among the beige and orange fixings. The best part? You can buy it right now, store it in your freezer and bring it out for Thanksgiving. It doesn’t even need to go in the oven; just leave it on the stovetop for one to two hours while your turkey is roasting.
Pecan Pie
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It seems like every family has a pecan pie fan, so be sure to bring along Trader Joe’s version to make their heart soar. Like all pies, it’s even better for breakfast, so a slice is bound to help fuel you ahead of Black Friday shopping.
