Recipes and Cooking Seasonal Recipes The 28 Best Fall Dessert Recipes for Cool Weather Baking By Laura Denby Laura Denby Instagram Laura Denby is New York-based food and drink writer with a degree in Culinary Arts from the Institute of Culinary Education and a WSET level 2 Award in Wine and Spirits. After years of cooking in professional kitchens, she now spends her time experimenting with the newest kitchen and home products and writing about them. She loves to cook, travel, drink wine and hang with her rescue pup, Eddie. Learn about BHG's Editorial Process Updated on September 25, 2022 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Fall is the perfect time to bake because the weather starts to cool off, and a bounty of bakeable fruits and vegetables (that just happen to pair perfectly with fall baking spices) becomes seasonally available. We've rounded up the best fall-themed desserts to spark your inspiration—including apple pie, pumpkin cookies, and our favorite autumn treats with chocolate. 01 of 28 Mini Roasted Apple and Pear Tarts View Recipe Jason Donnelly There are a lot of autumn desserts out there, but this one will surely win prizes in the looks category. Sweet caramel apples and walnuts rest on top of flaky pastry in this yummy fall dessert. If pears are more to your taste, swap sliced pears for the apples or opt for the best of both worlds and combine the two. Oh, and that delicious pastry is purchased instead of made-from-scratch to save you time. 02 of 28 Apple Sheet Cake View Recipe Andy Lyons Apple butter, dried apples, and fresh baking apples bring tart sweetness to the batter and topping of this incredibly moist sheet cake, which we know will become one of your new favorite fall dessert recipes. Fall's favorite fruit is on full display when you place a few thinly sliced apples on top before baking the apple dessert. 03 of 28 Applicious Cider Cake with Butterscotch Frosting View Recipe Karla Conrad This over-the-top cake is worth craving all year long, but it's especially delicious in autumn. One of our favorite fall desserts, this cake gets its delightful flavor from four cups of apples, apple cider, and a touch of apple brandy. 04 of 28 Chocolate Bread Pudding Casserole View Recipe Andy Lyons Bread pudding is one of those warm fall desserts that elicits oohs and aahs for minimal chef effort. You'll need just 30 minutes of hands-on time and zero chopping skills to create this lush milk chocolate fall dessert that serves a crowd. 05 of 28 Apple-Bourbon Monkey Bread View Recipe Matthew Clark Well, this is easy. Buttermilk biscuits (the kind that pop when you open the package) serve as the base of this sticky-sweet fall dessert recipe that features chopped apples and bourbon. Classic Buttermilk Biscuits 06 of 28 Clementine-Fig Spice Cake View Recipe Andy Lyons Tart clementines and lush figs marry with traditional spice cake flavors in these mini fall desserts that get baked in custard cups. Even better? Check out our tip for making this a more decadent fall dessert with a boozy rum soak. 07 of 28 Bourbon-Cranberry Cookies View Recipe Andy Lyons These cookies are no dessert afterthought. Bourbon-soaked cranberries, rolled oats, chopped macadamia nuts, a homemade Bourbon Ganache topping, and a sprinkling of flaked sea salt take these fall desserts way beyond your average milk-dunkers. 08 of 28 Marbled Chocolate-Pumpkin Brownies View Recipe Jason Donnelly Fall desserts with chocolate are noticeably better with pumpkin added to the mix, but if you've never tried the two together, give the duo a go in this irresistible and easy fall dessert recipe for marbled chocolate pumpkin brownies. Made with cream cheese, pumpkin, cinnamon, and chocolate, this marbled brownie recipe is an instant classic. Sprinkle with walnuts to give your pumpkin brownies a nice crunch. Healthy Pumpkin Desserts 09 of 28 Caramel Apple-Cherry Pie View Recipe Con Poulos Take one of the best fall dessert recipes with caramel apple flavor to new heights with our pretty cherry pie. A splash of orange juice and a handful of fresh cranberries create a fruit filling that adds a hint of tartness in this recipe that will convert you into a lover of fall-themed desserts. 35 Festive Cranberry Desserts that are Perfect For Thanksgiving 10 of 28 Cinnamon-Walnut Cracker Bars View Recipe Carson Downing No-bake treats are a welcome addition to our menu any time of year, but these easy fall-themed desserts are even better when the weather starts to cool down. The sweet-and-salty combo is one we can never resist, and this recipe—layered with salty crackers, butter, brown sugar, and chocolate—is no exception. 11 of 28 Brownie-Walnut Pie View Recipe Scott Little The only thing better than brownies and pie is a treat that combines both of these warm fall desserts in one. Mix the two together in this fall dessert, then throw in some walnuts and top with hot fudge for a family-favorite end to a fall feast. Our Ultimate Pie Recipes for Your Most Unforgettable Slice Yet 12 of 28 Autumn Maple-Pear Pie View Recipe Blaine Moats Rich, sweet maple syrup and fresh pears create a decadent fall dessert that's as gorgeous as it is delicious. Try our homemade ground-almond pastry crust for an added layer of nutty flavor. 13 of 28 Apple Pie Pops View Recipe Helen Norman Refrigerated dough makes these apple pops easier than pie. These adorable desserts stuff all the flavor of a classic fall dessert—apple pie—into an easy-to-eat treat. 14 of 28 Cinnamon Bars View Recipe Andy Lyons Cinnamon treats are often underrated, but these perfect-for-fall desserts are sure to impress. Want to enjoy them later on in the season? You can freeze them for up to a month. 45 Freezer-Friendly Holiday Cookie Recipes You Can Start Today 15 of 28 Gooey Chocolate-Caramel Fantasy View Recipe Blaine Moats Caramel and chocolate have always gone hand in hand, but never have they tasted so magnificently mouthwatering. Crushed wafer cookies and gooey caramel create a crumbly dessert delight. 16 of 28 Melt-in-Your-Mouth Pumpkin Cookies View Recipe Blaine Moats Celebrate the quintessential flavor of fall with our so-soft pumpkin cookies. They're topped with a dreamy whipped brown sugar frosting and a light dusting of cinnamon for a fall-themed dessert the whole family will love. Healthy Pumpkin Desserts 17 of 28 Pumpkin-Spiced Spritz View Recipe Carson Downing Canned pumpkin and warm pie spices join forces in one of our favorite fall desserts, these delightful spritz cookies. Buy It: OXO Cookie Press Set ($34, Bed Bath & Beyond) 18 of 28 Poached Pears View Recipe Blaine Moats Poached pears are a decadent and elegant fall dessert. They're sweet, fruity, and complex. The best part? They're a totally versatile fall dessert idea—play around with different pear varieties and the different poaching liquids in this recipe to find your favorite combination. 19 of 28 Honeycrisp Apple and Browned Butter Tart View Recipe Andy Lyons Lightly caramelized Honeycrisp apples make a gorgeous topper for our festive fall tart. A sweet, buttery glaze pulls the tasty autumn dessert recipe together. Test Kitchen Tip: Add a scoop of vanilla or cinnamon ice cream to each serving for presentation and to play up hot versus cold temps. 20 of 28 Mini Maple-Pecan Pies View Recipe Andy Lyons Our adorable individually-sized pecan pies are the ideal mini fall desserts for an after-dinner treat (even for Thanksgiving). Pure maple syrup and tons of pecans make each bite of this decadent fall dessert absolutely delicious. 21 of 28 DIY Hot Chocolate Bombs with Marshmallows View Recipe Emily Fink Nothing tastes better than hot chocolate when the weather starts to turn, and these fun cocoa bombs are a great fall dessert idea that the whole family will love. You can even customize them with your favorite flavorings or toppings. Buy It: homEdge Sphere Silicone Mold ($9, Amazon) 22 of 28 Apple-Cinnamon Streusel Bars View Recipe Kritsada Panichgul These bars boast flavors well beyond sweet apples and spicy cinnamon. The easy fall dessert highlights one of autumn's most prolific ingredients in an easy-to-devour treat. The dessert recipe includes oats, cream cheese, maple syrup, and walnuts for a rich, complex taste. Stunning Apple Desserts to Add to Your Fall Baking List 23 of 28 Abundant Leaf Apple-Cranberry Pie View Recipe Jennifer Peterson Buttery pastry leaves and in-season fruits make our tangy-sweet fruit pie a perfect autumn dessert. A pizza cutter makes quick work of cutting out the pretty leaves. 24 of 28 Maple Bread Pudding with Pecan Praline View Recipe Stacey Morris Topped with pieces of pecan praline, ice cream, and sticky-sweet maple sauce, this warm fall recipe is too delicious to pass up. Bonus: The fall-themed dessert recipe makes 16 servings, perfect for any fall party or potluck. 25 of 28 Crumb-Topped Apple Slab Pie View Recipe Steven McDonald Our apple slab pie is not only one of our top fall dessert recipes but also one of our most popular recipes of all time! We're not surprised: A buttery crumb topping made with crunchy rolled oats and finely chopped pecans balances its sweet apple filling. Our Tastiest Apple Crisp and Apple Cobbler Recipes to Make this Fall 26 of 28 Honey-Nut Crunch Pie View Recipe Jason Donnelly A riff on one of the best fall desserts—pecan pie—this mixed-nut treat is gooey, rich, and wonderful, thanks to butterscotch and our homemade honey-nut topping. 27 of 28 Pumpkin Snickerdoodle Cobbler View Recipe Jason Donnelly This cobbler tastes just like snickerdoodles but becomes one of the best fall dessert recipes when mixed with pumpkin pie. Talk about a dynamite combo and a favorite fall dessert idea. 28 of 28 Pear Dumplings with Maple-Orange Sauce View Recipe Jason Donnelly Delicious pear dumplings are an impressive treat on their own, but our homemade maple-orange sauce turns them into a decadent delight. Even better, the elegant fall desserts are quick to prepare, taking just over a half-hour of prep. 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