5 Must-Try Thanksgiving Desserts at Trader Joe’s in 2025
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Brooke Barley
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Jenna Klaverweiden
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Trader Joe’s is known for its seasonal treats and low prices. What delectables will be hits at your Thanksgiving table?
Take a hint from some experts and frequent Trader Joe’s shoppers who swear these are the best Thanksgiving desserts Trader Joe’s has to offer.
Apple Blossoms
- Price: $2.49
Trader Joe’s apple blossoms are like tiny apple pies that are so good you can’t have just one. “They’re incredibly delicious and can be served as-is, or jazzed up with ice cream, whipped cream or caramel sauce, so they’re super customizable,” said Katie Vine, who created the website Dinners Done Quick.
She added that you can make them quickly and easily too so you’re not stressing about making an entire apple pie in the midst of the rest of your Thanksgiving cooking. “You can make them in your oven or your air fryer. No prep, no fuss and all delicious!” she said.
Pumpkin Cheesecake
- Price: $8.99
Emily Horstman, a registered dietitian and founder of HealthierSpan, loves the frozen pumpkin cheesecake for its taste and ease.
“All you do is thaw and serve. It’s also small, so cutting it into eight slices still leaves you with room for other desserts, or being spared a stomach ache,” she said.
Rustic Apple Tarte
- Price: $5.99
The Trader Joe’s rustic apple tarte is made with sweet and tart apples blended with cream cheese, cinnamon and sugar, and it’s topped with slivered almonds.
Kelsey Kunik, a registered dietitian at Graciously Nourished, said she loves the tarte because it’s easy to make and will definitely delight your guests. “As someone who has made my fair share of apple galettes, it’s the closest frozen apple tart I’ve found to homemade. With a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream on top, it’s the perfect way to end a Thanksgiving feast!” she said.
Teeny Tiny Pecan Pies
- Price: $5.49
Like the apple blossoms, the teeny tiny pecan pies let you indulge without getting too stuffed.
“These single-serving pies are so pretty when plated with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream, straight from the oven,” Kunik said. “They’re a great way to easily add a special touch to your dessert course.”
Nantucket Style Cranberry Pie
- Price: $6.99
Pie lovers will really enjoy this decadent cranberry fruit concoction.
Though it does come frozen, Kunik said it doesn’t taste like it. “While this dessert has quite a bit of sugar to sweeten the tart cranberries, the ingredient list is surprisingly short, making it taste like it really did come straight from your kitchen, and not the freezer aisle,” she said.
Editor’s note: Pricing and availability may vary depending on location.
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