For many Americans, there’s no better way to cap off a hearty Thanksgiving meal than with a slice of pie. But when you’re already spending the day basting a turkey, mashing potatoes, and hosting family, it can be quite difficult to find time to bake dessert.
Even if you opt for a store-bought crust, you’ll still need to bake the pie ahead of time or compete for oven space with everything else that needs to get on the table. Another, easier option? Just pick up a Thanksgiving dessert from Costco.
Costco offers a wide range of giant, seasonal pies and other celebration-worthy sweets that make it easy to feed a large gathering of friends and family. Additionally, the price for many of these treats is probably less than what it would cost to make your own baked good from scratch.
This bulk retailer has fans around the world, and many of them have posted their holiday dessert recommendations on Costco’s website. Ahead, we’ve rounded up five Thanksgiving desserts that fellow shoppers have shared on social media, and we’re confident at least one of them is the perfect fit for your feast.
Kirkland Signature Pumpkin Cheesecake with Whipped Topping
If you’re hoping to serve a pumpkin dessert but don’t want to opt for a classic pie, the Kirkland Signature Pumpkin Cheesecake might be the Costco offering for you. A pumpkin cheesecake filling sits on top of a tender graham cracker crust, and the decadent creation is topped with additional graham cracker crumbles and a pumpkin-spiced whipped topping.
Sour cream in the filling keeps this cheesecake extra rich — don’t knock it ‘til you try it — and the piped topping around the edge of the cake provides an elegant finish.
Kirkland Signature Chocolate Mousse Desserts
Pies might be the most common Thanksgiving desserts, but that doesn’t mean you can’t add something else to your sweet spread on Turkey Day. If you’re looking to introduce variety or try something new this year, grab some of Costco’s Kirkland Signature Chocolate Mousse Desserts.
These Belgian-made treats include a crumbly chocolate base, a thick layer of chocolate mousse, and chocolate ganache on top. Because they come pre-portioned, these would be an easy option to set out for a larger gathering.
Kirkland Signature Apple Pie
Costco offers a few variations on this autumnal staple: a classic rendition with a double crust, a similar version with a lattice crust, and an Apple Berry Pie with strawberries and raspberries mixed in. All are delicious, although customers on Reddit seem to especially love the double crust.
If you want dessert to feel more homemade, consider turning Costco’s apple pie into a cobbler-style dish like TikTok creator @itsmaggieperkins. Just chop up the pie, scoop it into a baking dish, add a simple crumble topping, and bake it in the oven until warm and bubbly.
Crème Brûlée Bar Cake
It might not be a traditional Thanksgiving dessert, but this brand-new addition to the Costco bakery would certainly be a showstopper on your holiday table. After slicing into this elegant offering, you’ll find layers of vanilla sponge cake, a custard filling, and — true to its name — a crunchy layer of sugar on the bottom.
Kirkland Signature Pumpkin Pie
New data from Instacart shows that pumpkin pie orders spike 2,000% the day before Thanksgiving, beating out apple and pecan for the most popular Thanksgiving pie. With so many buyers, you can count on pumpkin being a hit at your Turkey Day dinner. Luckily, the Kirkland Signature Pumpkin Pie will ensure there’s enough of the dessert to go around.
This massive pie weighs in at a whopping 58 ounces (that’s more than three and a half pounds) and costs just $5.99. If you get tired of eating pumpkin pie leftovers or want to riff on the traditional dessert, take a cue from social media and turn it into pumpkin pie cups, chocolate-covered pumpkin bites, or mini pies with whipped cream. You won’t want to waste one bite of this grocery store’s most famous Thanksgiving dessert.