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50 Best Fall Dessert Recipes To Make This Autumn

Fall Dessert Recipes

Fall and winter are here; it’s a harvest season, so it’s time to get back to making desserts! There are so many great desserts that are delicious and rich in flavor. These Fall dessert recipes will be perfect for a sweet ending to your day on a cold autumn evening.

The crispness of the apples, the buttery richness of chocolate, and the mouthwatering flavor of pumpkin pie all combine to make for a fantastic array of delicious desserts. So, here are a few delectable dessert recipes that will help you celebrate the season while still looking good!

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1. Caramel Pecan Brownies

Image and recipe by mykitchencraze

Prep Time: 20 mins

Cook Time: 1 hour

Servings: 12

Ingredients: 7

These caramel pecan brownies are fluffy, moist, and chocolatey. The caramel adds a hint of sweetness, and the pecans add a crunch to this brownie. They’re also super delicious and a great option for fall dessert!

2. Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars

Image and recipe by mykitchencraze

Prep Time: 20 mins

Cook Time: 45 mins

Servings: 12-15

Ingredients: 12

Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars are an easy, delicious recipe that will surely be a hit with your family. The crust is buttery and flaky, and the bars are creamy! It’s also a wonderful dessert recipe to celebrate the season of harvest!

3. Pumpkin Roll Cake

Image and recipe by life-in-the-lofthouse

Prep Time: 20 mins

Cook Time: 30 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients: 16

This pumpkin roll cake is a delicious recipe that contains pumpkin, cinnamon, and sugar. You will need cream cheese, sugar, egg, and vanilla for the cream cheese filling. It is a perfect dessert for any fall recipe.

4. Pumpkin Cranberry Bites 

Image and recipe by mysuburbankitchen

Prep Time: 10 mins

Cook Time: 35 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients: 12

Pumpkin Cranberry Bites are easy to make, and they’re a perfect fall treat! They’re easy to make and have the perfect combination of sweet and savory. Also, it’s ready in less than an hour!

5. Fall M&M Cookies

Image and recipe by kleinworthco

Prep Time: 1 day

Cook Time: 12 mins

Ingredients: 13

The holidays are approaching, so what could be a more festive way to celebrate than by making Fall M&M Cookies? These Fall M&M cookies are squashy and chewy, with a sweet and spicy flavor. You can store them in an airtight container for later!

6. Caramel Apple -Pecan Cake

Image and recipe by homeiswheretheboatis

Prep Time: 20 mins

Cook Time: 45 mins

Servings: 20

Ingredients: 15

Caramel Apple -Pecan Cake is a classic dessert that is delicious and easy to make. It’s an amazing way to use up leftover pecans! This recipe is best when made ahead of time and refrigerated for up to two days.

7. Pumpkin Delight Fall Dessert

Image and recipe by sugarapron

Prep Time: 35 mins

Cook Time: 15 mins

Servings:

Ingredients: 13

Pumpkin Delight is a delicious and elegant dessert that is the perfect way to end a meal. It’s a three-layered sweet dessert sprinkled with pecans and walnuts. This recipe is so simple and yummy and ready in less than an hour! 

8. Mini Pumpkin Pie Crescent Rolls 

Image and recipe by sugarapron

Prep Time: 15 mins

Cook Time: 12 mins

Servings: 32

Ingredients: 7

Mini Pumpkin Pie Crescent Rolls are the perfect easy dessert for fall and winter. They are easy to make, delicious, light, fluffy, and so much fun! Just a few ingredients, and you have the perfect holiday dessert.

9. Apple Blackberry Pandowdy 

Image and recipe by goodthingsbaking

Total Time: 1 hour 45 mins

Servings: 6-8

Ingredients: 15

This apple and blackberry pandowdy is a sweet, delicious, and super simple recipe! This can be the perfect dessert for your winter party or fall treat. You can serve it with ice cream or whipped cream!

10. Pumpkin Maple Scones

Image and recipe by goodthingsbaking

Ingredients: 10

If you are looking for a delicious pumpkin recipe that is quick and easy, then this one is just perfect! These pumpkin scones are spicy, sweet, and healthy, making them a perfect fall dessert.

11. Gluten-free Pumpkin Muffins

Image and recipe by yummymummykitchen

Prep Time: 5 mins

Cook Time: 15 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients: 18

Gluten-free Pumpkin Muffins are the perfect fall treat for your family! Not only do they taste great, but they’re also super healthy. Besides being gluten-free, they’re also dairy-free, egg-free, and a vegan dessert recipe!

12. Fall Confetti Sweet Bread

Image and recipe by wishesndishes

Prep Time: 15 mins

Cook Time: 45 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients: 7

This fall confetti sweet bread is the perfect recipe for this time of year. It is rich, moist, and delicious and takes an hour to put together. Before serving, sprinkle it with fall-colored sprinkles!

13. Baked Apple Cider Donuts

Image and recipe by dessertnowdinnerlater

Prep Time: 30 mins

Cook Time: 10 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients: 10

These baked apple cider donuts are crispy, light, and fluffy, coated with cinnamon sugar and apple slices. They can be served warm or at room temperature and are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert! It’s ready in less than an hour with very few ingredients.

14. Apple Pudding 

Image and recipe by myyellowapron

Prep Time: 10 mins

Cook Time: 40 mins

Servings: 4-6

Ingredients: 8

It’s apple season again! The time of year when the crisp, juicy apples are just begging to be eaten. Apple Pudding is a delicious, low-calorie dessert that is perfect as a fall dessert. This recipe is a satisfying way to enjoy those apples and helps keep you full.

15. Classic Pecan Pie

Image and recipe by jellytoastblog

Prep Time: 15 mins

Cook Time: 70 mins

Servings: 8-10

Ingredients: 8

These classic pecan pies are the perfect combination of sweet and salty. They’re delicious and have a perfect crunch, but they are soft and chewy on the inside. It’s simple to make, and it makes a fabulous dessert for fall.

16. Cranberry Apple Tarts

Image and recipe by jellytoastblog

Prep Time: 5 mins

Cook Time: 25 mins

Servings: 24

Ingredients: 8

Cranberry Apple Tarts are delicious, healthy, and incredibly easy-to-make fall desserts. These super cute tarts are made with a mixture of apples, cranberries, maple syrup, and orange zest. The crisp crust is topped with whipped and a pinch of cinnamon.

17. Apple Streusel Cake

Image and recipe by kelliesfoodtoglow

Prep Time: 25 mins

Cook Time: 1 hour

Servings: 10

Ingredients: 13

Apple Streusel Cake is a traditional cake made of apples and streusel, a mixture of dark brown sugar and flour. This simple cake can be decorated with icing sugar or ice cream dusting. You can serve it warm or cold or even right after you make it!

18. Hummingbird Cake

Image and recipe by kelliesfoodtoglow

Prep Time: 20 mins

Cook Time: 40 mins

Servings: 10

Ingredients: 23

This Hummingbird Cake is a beautiful and delicious cake that will make you smile during fall! It can be made in various ways with different fruits and flavors. But this recipe is filled with spices and fruits and topped with cream cheese icing.

19. Apple Pie Cookie Cups

Image and recipe by thecuriousplate

Prep Time: 20 mins

Cook Time: 30 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients: 16

These apple pie cookie cups are a delicious way to eat apples. These cookie cups have a buttery crust, apple filled with oats, and spices garnished with caramel and whipped cream. It’s the perfect dessert for fall!

20. Apple Strudel

Image and recipe by thepioneerwoman

Prep Time: 25 mins

Cook Time: 35 mins

Servings: 4-6

Ingredients: 11

Apple strudel is a delicious recipe that’s both sweet and savory. It’s a classic dessert made with apples, breadcrumbs, and cinnamon. The recipe makes four-six servings and is perfect as a fall dessert.

21. Cookie-Coated Caramel Apples

Image and recipe by thepioneerwoman

Prep Time: 50 mins

Cook Time: 10 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients: 6

The combination of caramel and apples is always a perfect dessert in fall! This recipe combines the flavors of both to make an apple cookie that is sweet, crunchy, and delicious. Also, it’s ready in an hour!

22. Candy Corn Bark

Image and recipe by thepioneerwoman

Prep Time: 20 mins

Cook Time: 10 mins

Servings: 16

Ingredients: 6

Are you looking for the perfect way to spice up your fall season? Then this candy corn bark is a perfect fall treat because they’re easy to make and requires minimal ingredients. Kids will finish this bark in a blink of an eye!

23. Slice and Bake Pecan Shortbread Cookies

Image and recipe by aheadofthyme

Total Time: 2 hours 25 mins

Servings: 36

Ingredients: 6

These slice-and-bake pecan shortbread cookies are so easy to make, and they taste amazing! They’re a go-to cookie when you want to satisfy your sweet tooth with something delicious yet healthy. Also, this fall dessert recipe needs very few ingredients to get ready!

24. Sourdough Cinnamon Roll Twist Bread

Image and recipe by aheadofthyme

Total Time: 11 hours

Servings: 12

Ingredients: 11

This sourdough cinnamon roll bread is a twist on a traditional cinnamon roll, but it’s completely delicious! It’s made with sourdough, cinnamon, and Greek yogurt! This is a very healthy and easy-to-make bread you will enjoy throughout fall!

25. Pumpkin Mousse Recipe

Image and recipe by natashaskitchen

Prep Time: 25 mins

Cook Time: 5 mins

Servings: 16

Ingredients: 11

This recipe for Pumpkin Mousse is perfect for those who love pumpkin-flavored treats. It’s a delicious, creamy pumpkin mousse that is great as a fall dessert. This pumpkin mousse is simple and delicious; it only takes about 30 minutes to prepare!

26. Cranberry Pear Pie

Image and recipe by completelydelicious

Prep Time: 30 mins

Cook Time: 1 hour

Servings: 12

Ingredients: 10

This cranberry pear pie with a beautiful and flaky crust, filled with sweet and tart cranberries, ripe pears, and a hint of orange zest. It’s super delicious and insanely easy to make dessert for fall. With very few ingredients, this pie is ready to serve!

27. Pear Tartlets

Image and recipe by urbanblisslife

Prep Time: 15 mins

Cook Time: 15 mins

Servings: 15

Ingredients: 4

A pear tart is an elegant, scrumptious dessert you can serve during fall. These pear tarts need only four ingredients to get ready. Also, you can make the tarts ahead of time and store them in the refrigerator for up to one week. 

28. Candy Corn Cheesecake Mousse

Image and recipe by glorioustreats

Prep Time: 30 mins

Refrigerate: 30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients: 7

This candy corn cheesecake mousse is probably one of the most popular candies and desserts. It’s a dessert that you can eat anytime and tastes delicious! This dessert is served in a layer of cheesecake mousse with yellow, orange, and white colors!

29. Vegan Iced Pumpkin Spice Latte

Image and recipe by shahzadidevje

Prep Time: 5 mins

Servings: 2

Ingredients: 9

A vegan iced pumpkin spice latte is a delicious way to enjoy your beverage in a healthy manner. It uses coconut cream, pumpkin puree, and soy milk. Also, with very few ingredients, it’s ready in just 5 mins!

30. Apple Cobbler Recipe

Image and recipe by lovefromtheoven

Prep Time: 20 mins

Cook Time: 1 hour

Servings: 12

Ingredients: 11

This apple Cobbler has a wonderful combination of sweetness, crunch, and nutty flavor. It is probably one of the easiest desserts to make, and it’s also a great way to use up your apples. It’s delicious and can be served with vanilla ice cream.

31. Dark Chocolate Pumpkin Truffles

Image and recipe by buildyourbite

Prep Time: 30 mins

Cook Time: 20 mins

Servings: 35

Ingredients: 10

These Dark Chocolate Pumpkin Truffles are the perfect recipe to make for fall. They can be made up in advance and enjoyed throughout the year! These super easy-to-make truffles are vegan and gluten-free yet delicious!

32. Fall Leaf Cut-Out Cookies

Image and recipe by madetobeamomma

Ingredients: 8

Fall is just around the corner, and the leaves have started to turn color. So here’s a fall leaf cut-out cookie recipe made with cornstarch, sugar, butter, flour, and vanilla extract. They’re colorful and fun but also tasty and easy to make.

33. Salted Irish Cream-Apple Crostata 

Image and recipe by southernliving

Prep Time: 40 mins

Cook Time: 1 hour

Servings: 10

Ingredients: 10

What do you get when you mix Irish cream and apples? A delicious dessert that is a twist on a classic. It’s a combination that is sure to please your guests. Salted Irish Cream-Apple Crostata is not only delicious, but it’s also very easy to prepare.

34. Salted Butter-Pecan Shortbread Cookies Recipe

Image and recipe by southernliving

Prep Time: 15 mins

Cook Time: 4 hours

Servings: 3

Ingredients: 9

Salted butter-pecan shortbread cookies are a classic dessert that is perfect for fall. This delicious, buttery, and nutty shortbread cookie is topped with a sweet and salty pecan and is best eaten the day they are made. They kept well for several days in the refrigerator.

35. Vegan Cinnamon Baked Pears

Image and recipe by jessicainthekitchen

Prep Time: 5 mins

Cook Time: 25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients: 5

Vegan Cinnamon Baked Pears, this decadent and sweet dessert is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. It’s the perfect fall dessert with only five ingredients; it’s ready to eat in less than an hour.

36. Gluten-free Cranberry Bars

Image and recipe by gourmandeinthekitchen

Prep Time: 20 mins

Cook Time: 30 mins

Servings: 9

Ingredients: 9

Some of the best recipes for sweet treats include these Gluten-Free Cranberry Bars. These festive bars are filled with fresh cranberries and maple syrup! They are extremely moist and delicious. Give them a try this fall!

37. Gluten-free Butternut Squash Muffin

Image and recipe by gourmandeinthekitchen

Prep Time: 20 mins

Cook Time: 20 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients: 13

A gluten-free butternut squash muffin is a tasty and filling dessert! This recipe is the perfect way to end your meal. It’s easy to make and gluten-free!

38. Cinnamon Cranberry Poached Apples

Image and recipe by gourmandeinthekitchen

Prep Time: 15 mins

Cook Time: 25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients: 8

The fall season is just around the corner, and if you’re looking for a sweet, delicious dessert that is perfectly sweetened yet light, then this is the perfect recipe. Cinnamon Cranberry Poached Apples are a delightful way to enjoy cranberries without going overboard on calories. Plus, they’re so easy to make!

39. Dark Chocolate Dipped Pumpkin Pizzelle

Image and recipe by chickenscratchny

Prep Time: 5 mins

Cook Time: 5 mins

Servings: 24

Ingredients: 3

In this dark chocolate-dipped pumpkin pizzelle, the rich flavor of the chocolate is complemented by the sweetness of the pumpkin! They’re very easy, delicious, and fun to make. It’s ready in just 10 mins!

40. Fall Rice Krispie Treats

Image and recipe by aprilgolightly

Prep Time: 5 mins

Cook Time: 7 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients: 8

These Rice Krispie Treats are simple to make and super delicious! They are wonderful in the fall because they are very yummy and filled with autumn colors! With very few ingredients, they’re ready in less than an hour.

41. Scarecrow Cupcakes Fall Dessert

Image and recipe by acultivatednest

Scarecrow Cupcakes is the perfect combination of sweet and spooky! With just a few simple ingredients and a few creative props, you can create a unique and delicious cupcake that will impress your guests. You can store and save them for later in the refrigerator.

42. Pistachio And Pomegranate Frozen Yogurt Bark

Image and recipe by recipesfromapantry

Prep Time: 5 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients: 4

Pistachio and Pomegranate Frozen Yogurt Bark is a delicious, healthy treat to enjoy with your family. This colorful yogurt bark needs very few ingredients and is ready in mins. This delightful treat will make a perfect fall dessert.

43. Fall Leaf Sugar Cookies

Image and recipe by sugarspiceneverythingnice

Prep Time: 30 mins

Cook Time: 8 mins

Servings: 18

Ingredients: 8

Fall leaf sugar cookies are an easy treat that you can make at home in minutes. They’re incredibly simple to make, and they taste great. It’s vegan and beautifully colored like a fall leaf.

44. Salted Caramel Fudge Brownie Cookies

Image and recipe by familyfocusblog

Prep Time: 15 mins

Cook Time: 10 mins

Servings: 2

Ingredients: 10

Brownie cookies are a classic, and this recipe does not disappoint. The brownies get the extra crunch from salted caramels for a decadent dessert that is sure to please! Before serving, drizzle it with caramel sauce.

45. Instant Pot Baked Apples 

Image and recipe by recipesfromapantry

Prep Time: 5 mins

Cook Time: 5 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients: 4

This Instant Pot Baked apple recipe is a perfect fall dessert. It is a fun, easy, and delicious way to enjoy your favorite fall fruits! Also, it needs four ingredients and is ready to serve in 10 minutes.

46. Caramelized Pear Tart

Image and recipe by browneyedbaker

Prep Time: 30 mins

Cook Time: 30 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients: 6

Caramelized Pear Tart is a lovely, sweet, and simple dessert. The combination of the crunchy caramelized Pears with the sweet caramel on top was an easy, delicious, and tasty way to use up all the leftover pears. This is the perfect way to kick off your fall meal!

47. Gingerbread Whoopie Pies

Image and recipe by carlsbadcravings

Prep Time: 35 mins

Cook Time: 26 mins

Servings: 24

Ingredients: 16

Whoopie Pies are the perfect dessert for the cold winter months. The whoopie pie is made with melted chocolate, butter, sugar, and cream cheese. It’s then topped with a sweet and salty frosting that tastes like the frosting on a Whoopie Pie!

48. Chocolate Turtle Apple Slices

Image and recipe by momlovesbaking

Prep Time: 20 mins

Cook Time: 1 hour

Servings: 12

Ingredients: 5

Chocolate and apple are two of the most well-known and beloved flavors. These are very yummy and will be perfect for fall.These slices are great to snack on while studying or working out, or just to enjoy with coffee or tea!

49. Pumpkin Pie Twists

Image and recipe by deliciouslysprinkled

Prep Time: 10 mins

Cook Time: 10 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients: 5

Pumpkin pie twists are absolutely delicious and fun to make. It’s delicious, easy to make, and perfect for fall. With very few ingredients, it’s ready in less than an hour!

50. Air Fryer Apple Pie Bombs 

Image and recipe by jocooks

Prep Time: 20 mins

Cook Time: 12 mins

Servings: 20 mins

Ingredients: 5

If you’re looking for a healthy dessert that even kids can enjoy, try this air-fryer apple pie bombs recipe. This is a quick, fun way to enjoy your favorite desserts in an Air Fryer! It’s a perfect fall dessert recipe with only five ingredients.

We hope you enjoyed these delicious fall dessert recipes. These recipes use ingredients that are easy to find and will taste fantastic! These delicious fall dessert recipes will keep you coming back for more.

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