30+ Easy Fall Dessert Recipes
When fall arrives, I love baking sweet treats that make my whole house smell amazing. These fall dessert recipes use ingredients like pumpkin, apples, and sweet potatoes—all the good stuff you find at farmer’s markets this time of year.
You’ll find options here whether you want something quick for a weeknight or need to impress guests at Thanksgiving dinner. I’ve included no-bake treats, warm cakes, and cookies that’ll disappear fast. Let’s get baking!
Pumpkin Desserts
Pumpkin makes everything taste like fall. These treats are cozy, sweet, and packed with those spices we all crave this time of year.
No-Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake
You don’t even need to turn on your oven for this one! Mix cream cheese with pumpkin and spices, spread it over a graham cracker crust, then pop it in the fridge. A few hours later, you’ve got a creamy dessert that tastes incredible.
Mini Pumpkin Cheesecakes
These no-bake little treats are perfect when you want just the right amount of sweetness. Everyone gets their own cheesecake, which means no fighting over slices. Top them with whipped cream and watch them disappear!
Turtle Pumpkin Cheesecake
This one’s fancy! Picture pumpkin cheesecake covered with gooey caramel, crunchy pecans, and chocolate drizzle. It’s like a turtle candy became a cheesecake. When you want to really impress people, make this. Trust me, they’ll think you’re a baking genius.
Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars
I love these because you can grab one and go. The buttery bottom layer holds up that smooth pumpkin filling perfectly. Cut them into squares and bring them to any party. They’re way easier than making a whole cheesecake, but just as delicious.
Pumpkin Roll
Okay, this looks super fancy with that pretty spiral inside. But honestly? It’s not as hard as it seems. You spread cream cheese filling on a thin pumpkin cake, roll it up, and dust it with powdered sugar. People will think you spent hours on it.
Crustless Pumpkin Pie
Skip the crust and go straight for that silky pumpkin goodness. This is basically pumpkin custard with all the spices you love. It’s naturally gluten-free too. Sometimes, simple is better, and this proves it every single time.
Crustless Mini Pumpkin Pies
These bake right in small dishes, so everyone gets their own. The texture is smooth and custardy. No crust means you taste nothing but pure pumpkin flavor. I make these when I’m having people over for dinner because they look so cute on the table.
Pumpkin Dump Cake
This recipe is pure magic. You literally dump everything in a pan—pumpkin, cake mix, butter—and bake it. What comes out is this gooey, crispy-edged wonder. When you want dessert but don’t want to work hard, this is your answer.
Pumpkin Cupcakes
Soft, fluffy, and topped with cream cheese frosting. These cupcakes are what fall tastes like. The pumpkin keeps them super moist. Add a sprinkle of cinnamon on top, and you’ve got yourself a perfect treat for lunch boxes or afternoon snacks.
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies
Chocolate and pumpkin are best friends. These cookies stay soft for days because of the pumpkin. They’re thick, chewy, and have melty chocolate in every bite. I always keep some in my freezer for emergency cookie needs!
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins
Start your morning with these babies. They’ve got that nice domed top like bakery muffins. Chocolate chips are hidden throughout, so every bite is a little surprise. Make a big batch because they freeze really well.
Pumpkin White Chocolate Chip Cookies
White chocolate is sweeter and creamier than regular chocolate. It tastes amazing with pumpkin spices. These cookies are soft in the middle with slightly crispy edges. They’re a nice change from the usual chocolate chip variety.
Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bread
This bread is so moist it almost tastes like cake. Chocolate chips make it extra special. I slice it thick and sometimes add butter while it’s still warm. You can eat it for breakfast or dessert—I won’t judge either way!
Pumpkin Bread Pudding
Got stale bread sitting around? Turn it into this cozy dessert. The bread soaks up a custard made with pumpkin and spices. Serve it warm with caramel sauce or ice cream. It’s like a hug in a bowl.
Sweet Potatoes & Apple Favorites
Sweet potatoes and apples bring their own kind of sweetness to desserts. These recipes will make your whole house smell like autumn.
Sweet Potato Pie
If you’ve never had sweet potato pie, you’re missing out! It’s creamy, naturally sweet, and full of warm spices. The filling goes into a flaky crust. This Southern classic belongs on your holiday table right next to pumpkin pie.
Sweet Potato Honey Bun Cake
This cake is swirled with cinnamon sugar and drizzled with vanilla glaze. Sweet potatoes make it incredibly moist. Each slice shows off those pretty swirls. It tastes like those honey buns from the store, but so much better.
Vegan Sweet Potato Brownies
Even if you’re not vegan, you’ll love these fudgy brownies. Sweet potatoes keep them moist without any eggs or dairy. They’re packed with chocolate flavor and actually pretty healthy. You can feel good about eating two… or three.
Sweet Potato Casserole with Marshmallows
Is it a side dish? Is it dessert? Who cares—it’s delicious! Creamy mashed sweet potatoes get topped with marshmallows that toast up golden and gooey. This dish always disappears fast at holiday dinners. ALWAYS!
Apple Blueberry Crumble
Warm fruit topped with buttery, crispy oats. What’s not to love? Apples and blueberries bubble together under that crunchy topping. Add a scoop of vanilla ice cream and you’ve got perfection on a plate.
Baked Cinnamon Apples
Sometimes the simplest things are the best. Core some apples, stuff them with cinnamon and butter, then bake until tender. Your kitchen will smell incredible. These are like eating apple pie without all the work.
Caramel Apple Dump Cake
Another dump cake because they’re just so easy! This time, you use apple pie filling instead of pumpkin. Everything bakes into caramel-apple wonderfulness with a crispy top. It’s my go-to when I need dessert in a hurry.
No-Bake Caramel Apple Cheesecake
Creamy cheesecake meets caramel apples in this gorgeous dessert. No oven required! The cinnamon apples and caramel on top taste like you’re at a fall festival. It looks impressive but comes together quickly.
Cinnamon Apple Cupcakes
Fresh apple chunks hide inside these moist cupcakes. They’re spiced with cinnamon and topped with cream cheese frosting. Sometimes I put a thin apple slice on top to make them extra pretty.
Cinnamon Apple Cookies
Soft cookies with little pieces of apple throughout. The apple keeps them moist and adds natural sweetness. They’re perfect for snacking and way better than anything you’d buy at a store.
Other Fall Treats
Here’s a mix of desserts that bring different flavors to your fall table. From maple sweetness to chocolatey brownies, these treats are too good to skip.
Carrot Cake Cupcakes
Carrot cake in cupcake form is genius. Shredded carrots keep these super moist while warm spices add flavor. That tangy cream cheese frosting on top is what dreams are made of. They’re perfect for any gathering, and people go crazy for them!
Maple Bundt Cake
This gorgeous cake is soaked with real maple syrup. The bundt pan creates that beautiful shape with all those ridges. Drizzle maple glaze over the top and let it run down the sides. It’s sweet, moist, and tastes like a cozy fall morning.
Pecan Cream Pie
Pecans are a fall staple, and this pie shows them off perfectly. You get a creamy custard base loaded with toasted pecans throughout. It’s rich without being too heavy. One slice is never enough—trust me on this one!
Caramel Pecan Cheesecake
Rich, creamy, crunchy, and sweet all at once. This cheesecake is loaded with pecans and dripping with caramel. It’s definitely a showstopper. Make it when you really want to wow your guests.
Basque Burnt Cheesecake
This Spanish-style cheesecake is having a moment right now. The top is intentionally burnt and caramelized. The inside stays super creamy. It looks rustic and tastes sophisticated. People will ask how you made it!
Healthy Zucchini Brownies
Sneak some veggies into dessert! The zucchini makes these brownies super fudgy without changing the chocolate flavor. You’d never guess there’s a vegetable hiding in there. It’s a great way to use up garden zucchini.
Zucchini Bread Muffins
Got tons of zucchini? Make these muffins. They’re tender, spiced just right, and surprisingly moist. I make a big batch and freeze them for quick breakfasts. No one will complain about eating vegetables when they taste this good!
Conclusion
I hope you try a bunch of these fall desserts because they’re all so good! You don’t need to be a fancy baker to make any of them. Just pick recipes that sound yummy to you and give them a shot. Fall ingredients like pumpkin and apples work really well in desserts—they’re naturally sweet and smell wonderful while baking.
My favorite part? Your kitchen will smell so good that your neighbors might start knocking on your door.
Whether you’re cooking for a crowd or just want something sweet after dinner, you’ll find ideas here that work. So grab your mixing bowls and let’s make some memories. Happy baking, friends!
