Cute Thanksgiving Dessert: Mini Turkey Pudding Pies

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If you’re looking for a fun and cute Thanksgiving dessert idea for kids, these mini turkey pudding pies are the perfect treat! They’re no bake, quick to make, and so much fun for little hands to help decorate. Each individual pudding pie is topped with adorable candy turkey faces made from M&Ms and candy corn — making them the perfect Thanksgiving dessert everyone will love!

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These mini turkey pudding pies are the ultimate easy no bake dessert idea for Thanksgiving! With a simple chocolate pudding filling layered with whipped topping inside a mini graham cracker crust, they’re rich, creamy, and full of festive fun. Kids will love helping decorate each one with candy corn feathers and silly candy eyes!

Cute Thanksgiving Dessert

This turkey pudding pie recipe checks all the boxes for a simple, kid-friendly Thanksgiving treat! It’s easy enough for kids to help with and doesn’t require turning on the oven — perfect for busy holiday prep days. Whether you serve them as a classroom treat or a cute ending to Thanksgiving dinner, these mini turkey pudding pies are sure to be a hit!

And the best part is that these no bake treats can be whipped up using just a few simple ingredients! Before you start mixing, gather these supplies for your easy turkey pudding pies.

• Mini graham cracker pie crusts – Use ready-made crusts to make this recipe quick and easy. Or make your own from scratch using your favorite recipe.
• Instant chocolate pudding mix – Instant pudding works best for a smooth, thick filling with minimal effort.
• Milk – Using full fat milk helps the pudding set and gives it a creamy texture.
• Heavy cream – Mix some heavy creamy into the milk will add richness and helps the pudding thicken into a creamy pie filling.
• Whipped topping – Gives the pies a light, fluffy layer and creamy contrast to the pudding.
• Candy corn – Use any flavor or color of candy corn. It’s perfect for making the turkey “feathers.”
• Candy eyes – Grab some cute candy eyes to add personality to each turkey!
• Yellow and red M&Ms – Use yellow for the beak and red for the turkey’s wattle.

How to Make Mini Turkey Pies

These mini turkey pudding pies pair perfectly with other fun Thanksgiving desserts and snacks for kids! And they also make a great addition to a Thanksgiving dessert buffet — no cutting or serving utensils required. But the best part is how easy they are to make. Here’s how to make your cute little turkey desserts:

The first step to making these cute snacks is to prepare the chocolate pudding. In a large bowl, whisk together the chocolate pudding mix, milk, and heavy cream until thick and smooth. Let it sit for a minute to set slightly.

Spoon a small amount of pudding into the bottom of each mini crust, then use the back of your spoon or a flat spatula to spread it into an even layer.

After that, grab your whipped topping. Spoon a small amount of the whipped cream over the top of the pudding layer, then spread it to fill the center of the pie crust.

Next, add the final layer of pudding filling. Spoon the remaining pudding over the whipped topping until the pie crusts are full. Smooth the tops with a spatula or the back of your spoon. Once all the pie crusts are filled, place the pies in the refrigerator. Let them chill for at least 4 hours (or overnight) so they firm up nicely.

How to Decorate Turkey Pies

Now that you have your pies ready to go, it’s time to have some fun decorating! The kids will have a blast helping turn your boring chocolate pies into adorable turkeys for your Thanksgiving dinner.

Just before serving, remove the chocolate pies from the refrigerator. After that, you can add candy corn feathers around the edge, candy eyes near the center, and use yellow and red M&Ms to create a beak and wattle.

Thanksgiving Turkey Pie Recipe Ideas

These individual turkey pudding pies are a fun, easy, and no bake Thanksgiving dessert idea that kids and adults alike will adore. They’re the perfect mix of simple and adorable — and make a sweet ending to your holiday feast. Whether you serve them at school, at home, or at your Thanksgiving table, this cute mini pudding pie recipe is sure to make everyone smile!

And the best part about making them is how easy they are to customize! Want to switch things up? Try these easy variations!

• Try different pudding flavors: Chocolate pudding makes a great brown base for your turkey. But you could also use vanilla, butterscotch, or even cheesecake pudding for a new flavor twist.
• Make your own homemade whipped cream: Swap the whipped topping for fresh whipped cream for an extra creamy texture. You can make a batch of homemade whipped cream by combining 1 cup heavy whipping cream with 1 tablespoon sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Beat the ingredients together on high until the mixture is light and creamy.
• Decorate with different candy: Use Reese’s Pieces, chocolate chips, or candy eyes made from frosting. You can even make your own turkey feathers out of melting candy like I did with my turkey cupcakes!
• Use different crusts: Premade mini graham cracker crusts are the way to go when you’re looking for a quick dessert idea. But you can also make your own mini pie crusts out of graham crackers, Biscoff cookies, or Oreos. You can even make your own gluten free graham cracker crust!

Thanksgiving Turkey Pie FAQs

Are these turkey pudding pies gluten free?
They can be! Just make your own gluten free graham cracker crusts and double-check your pudding mix and candies for gluten-free labeling.

Can I make these ahead of time?
Yes — in fact, they’re even better made ahead! You can prepare and chill the pies up to 24 hours before serving. Just add the candy decorations right before serving so they don’t soften.

Can I use different pudding flavors?
Definitely! Try vanilla, pumpkin spice, or butterscotch pudding for a twist on this fun dessert.

Do these need to be refrigerated?
Yes — keep them chilled until ready to serve.

How Do You Store Turkey Pies?

Store your mini pudding pies covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. If you’ve already added the candy decorations, they may soften slightly over time. For best results, store the decorated pies uncovered for the first hour to allow the candies to stay crisp and the colors don’t bleed.

More Easy Recipe Ideas:

Cute Popcorn Turkey Glove Snack for Thanksgiving

Turkey Deviled Eggs for Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving Turkey Cheese Ball Recipe

Thanksgiving Apple Turkey Craft