Warm-and-Cozy Fall Desserts

A warm and buttery sauce with fresh pear slices tops date-studded pudding cake.

Fresh blueberries and blackberries are tucked under a sweet biscuit crust. Lemon peel and fresh ginger add brightness.

Pure maple syrup puts a fresh spin on a classic dessert.

Sweetened whipped cream tops ultramoist, raspberry-studded chocolate cake.

The filling of this mixed-nut pie resembles that of pecan pie -- gooey, rich, and wonderful.

Browned butter gives this pear crumble a unique caramel flavor. Serve the individual desserts with whipped cream for a special treat.

Make this rich and creamy dessert ahead for a sweet treat everyone will love. Sauteed plantain slices and toasted macadamia nuts make a tasty topper.

Browned meringue topping gives this classic banana pudding recipe from Tyler Florence's father a special touch.

A sprinkling of cinnamon and leaves stenciled on with powdered sugar make these cakelike bars the ideal dinner party dessert. Serve them with cinnamon ice cream.

The gooey goodness of this cake bakes up from a no-fuss, one-bowl batter spiced with ginger and cinnamon.

Cooked pears, kumquats, cranberries, and toasted pecans top this moist pumpkin cake. A buttercream frosting makes it irresistibly sweet.

This sticky pie is similar to pecan but features toasty walnuts. Hints of light rum and nutmeg round out the flavor.

This decadent cake recipe is simple -- it starts with a mix. A layer of rich cheesecake replaces the traditional cream cheese frosting.

Topped with poached apples, pears, cranberries, and warm caramel sauce, this decadent cake makes a beautiful -- and delicious -- sweet ending to any meal.

Combine a can of pumpkin with vanilla ice cream, a dash of spice, and a little brown sugar for a rich and creamy dessert.

This cinnamon-filled sweet is cakey, with all the charm of the cookie in pie form. Serve it warm, topped with vanilla ice cream.

These pretty pineapple cakes feature a ginger-spiced filling with hazelnuts. Add fluffy gingered whipped cream and cherries for a picture-perfect dessert.

For a delicious indulgence that's festive enough for a dinner party -- but simple enough for a weeknight dessert -- try this tart, cinnamon-spiced treat.

If you're used to serving polenta only in savory dishes, here's a new way to try it. The cornmeal custard makes a delicious and creamy topping for classic fruit cobbler.

This creamy, bourbon-laced dessert features all the flavors of your favorite pumpkin pie, plus chewy raisins and toasted oats.

Warm caramel sauce and toasted almonds top this irresistible fall dessert. For an extra splurge, serve it with caramel or vanilla ice cream.

A rich, buttery sauce featuring brown sugar, honey, and pecans tops these moist mini cakes. For a festive touch, garnish with shredded orange peel.

This pudding cake with caramel and apples is hard to resist. Serve it warm with a dollop of cinnamon ice cream.

Crystallized ginger adds a sweet note to this slow-cooker variation of traditional rice pudding.

A buttery, brown-sugar topping starring coconut and pecans makes this dense oatmeal cake better than the rest. Serve it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on the side.

Your dinner guests will never guess that this moist cake, topped with a sweet rum glaze, starts with a simple cake mix.

Browned butter, dates, hazelnuts, and cinnamon make this satisfying dessert hard to resist.

Vanilla pudding mix helps the pumpkin filling set up without any cooking in this make-ahead refrigerator dessert that is ideal for Friday night get-togethers.

For extra "wow," add whipped cream, edible flowers, and fresh figs to each slice of this moist and delicious dessert before serving.

Fluted round cakes are a baker's dream -- they're pretty the minute they come out of the pan. Just add a drizzle of icing and a sprinkle of crystallized ginger, and this sweet will sizzle.