49 of Our Best Fall Desserts

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49 of Our Best Fall Desserts2/49 Pumpkin Cheesecake 27 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Pumpkin Cheesecake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 15 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When I was young we produced several ingredients for this longtime favorite on the farm. We raised pumpkins in our large vegetable garden, and made our own butter and lots of sour cream using milk from our dairy herd. —Evonne Wurmnest, Normal, Illinois 3/49 Winning Cranberry Chip Cookies 14 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Winning Cranberry Chip Cookies Recipe photo by Taste

My family requests them all year-round

of Home Total Time 25 min Servings about 6 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Chock-full of cranberries, chocolate chips and nuts, these cookies are fun to eat. They offer a change of pace from traditional Christmas cookies…but don’t wait until December to make them. My family requests them all year-round. Check out more fall cookies that’ll make your home smell amazing. 4/49 Cinnamon Apple Cheesecake 24 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 1 hour 20 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: An attractive topping of cinnamon-spiced apple slices and a

—Emily Ann Young, Edmond, Oklahoma

homemade oat-and-walnut crust make this creamy fall dessert a definite showstopper. —Emily Ann Young, Edmond, Oklahoma. Looking for birthday cake ideas for this season? Here’s our list of fall birthday cakes. Psst! You probably haven’t tried these new fall desserts yet. (But you definitely need to cook this apple goodie next.) 5/49 Pecan Cheesecake Pie 146 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Caramel Pecan Cheesecake Pie Recipe photo by Kristina Vanni for Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: In fall or at any time of year, this nutty, rich and delicious

pecan pie recipe is one I’m proud to serve

pecan pie recipe is one I’m proud to serve. While it seems very special, the caramel pecan cheesecake is a snap to make. —Becky Ruff, Monona, Iowa Need an after-dinner showstopper? Try these gorgeous fall desserts. 6/49 Rustic Nut Bars 15 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Rustic Nut Bars Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 55 min Servings 3 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My friends love crunching into the crust—so much like shortbread—and the wildly nutty topping of these chewy, gooey bars. —Barbara Driscoll, West Allis, Wisconsin 7/49 Pumpkin-Butterscotch Gingerbread Trifle 100 Reviews

There’s more to pumpkin than pie, as this impressive trifle proves

Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 11 hours 15 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: There’s more to pumpkin than pie, as this impressive trifle proves. It looks so elegant with alternating layers of gingerbread cake and pumpkin/butterscotch pudding. Try making it ahead of time for a fuss-free dessert when you’re planning to entertain guests. —Lyla Lehenbauer, New London, Missouri 8/49 Air-Fryer Apple Fritters 12 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 15 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: An air fryer makes these easy apple

—Melissa Erdelac, Valparaiso, Indiana

fritters healthier than old-fashioned fritters, yet they are still just as delicious. They’re a quick and easy fall dessert that includes a scrumptious brown butter glaze! —Alyssa Castriotta, North Scituate, Rhode Island Libby’s Pumpkin DelightsJust make this dessert once, and Libby’s Pumpkin Delights will be one of the recipes you look forward to each fall! —Melissa Erdelac, Valparaiso, Indiana. Make sure you try our Libby’s pumpkin pie recipe. Go to Recipe 9/49 10/49 Cranberry-Carrot Layer Cake 3 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Cranberry-Carrot Layer Cake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 14 servings Go

to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This moist cake smothered with rich cream cheese frosting makes any dinner festive. Every autumn, I go to a cranberry festival in Wisconsin and load up on fresh cranberries to freeze for year-round cooking. —Nellie Runne, Rockford, Illinois We love making fall desserts for a crowd. Find big-batch bars, cookies, cakes and more. 11/49 Spiced Pumpkin Ice Cream Puffs Test Kitchen Approved Spiced Pumpkin Ice Cream Puffs Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings 32 cream puffs Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This extraordinary fall dessert showcases homemade

pumpkin ice cream and cream puffs

pumpkin ice cream and cream puffs. The effort is worthwhile…and you can make the parts ahead of time for easy assembly later.—Richard Lasher, Stuarts Draft, Virginia 12/49 Sweet Potato Pie with Condensed Milk 7 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Classic Sweet Potato Pie Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 10 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This simple but special deep-dish pie provides a down-home finish to hearty autumn meals. Pecans and pumpkin pie spices make it a comforting seasonal classic. —Paul Azzone, Shoreham, New York Craving more grandma-approved fall desserts? We’ve

got you covered

got you covered. 13/49 Chai Cupcakes 19 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 1 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: You’ll get a double dose of the spicy blend that’s frequently used to flavor tea in these moist single-size cakes. Both the cupcake and frosting use the blend, which combines some of the best flavors of the season. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 14/49 Giant Molasses Cookies 118 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Giant Molasses Cookies Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 2 dozen Go to

I plan a quick soup and bread meal so we can get

Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My family always requests these soft molasses cookies. These chewy molasses cookies are also great for shipping as holiday gifts or to troops overseas. —Kristine Chayes, Smithtown, New York 15/49 Apple Betty with Almond Cream 16 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Apple Betty with Almond Cream Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 3 hours 15 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I love making this apple betty for friends during the peak of apple season. I plan a quick soup and bread meal so we can get

right to the dessert!

right to the dessert! —Elizabeth Godecke, Chicago, Illinois 16/49 Pumpkin Pie Pudding 30 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Pumpkin Pie Pudding Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 6 hours 10 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My husband loves anything pumpkin, and this creamy, comforting pumpkin pudding recipe is one of his favorites. We make our easy pudding all year long, but it’s especially nice in the fall. —Andrea Schaak, Bloomington, Minnesota These no-bake fall desserts are perfect for when the weather is still warm. 17/49 Chocolate Maple Bars 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved

These bars are delicious!

Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 3 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My family runs a maple syrup operation, and I’m always looking for new ways to incorporate maple syrup into my cooking and baking. These bars are delicious! —Cathy Schumacher, Alto, Michigan 18/49 Apple Crisp 172 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Winning Apple Crisp Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 20 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I live in apple country, and making a delicious apple crisp is one way to use the

This treat doesn’t take a lot of time to assemble

fruit. This treat doesn’t take a lot of time to assemble. —Gertrude Bartnick, Portage, Wisconsin 19/49 Apple Snickerdoodle Dump Cake 16 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: With an apple farm just down the road, I’m always looking for creative ways to use up those bushels. We love this cozy cake with caramel drizzle and a scoop of vanilla or cinnamon ice cream. —Rachel Garcia, Colorado Springs, Colorado 20/49 Pumpkin Latte Cheesecake Tarts Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 35 min Servings 2 dozen Go to

Use extra pretzel crumbs or toffee chips for a garnish

Recipe From the Recipe Creator: It’s hard to resist this pumpkin latte cheesecake recipe. Use extra pretzel crumbs or toffee chips for a garnish. —Arlene Erlbach, Morton Grove, Illinois 21/49 Baklava 11 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 1 hour 10 min Servings 4 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Many ethnic festivals are held in my city throughout the year. One in May is the Greek Hellenic Festival. My family enjoys baklava—a traditional walnut strudel. The recipe uses phyllo dough, which is not difficult to work with. Just have your ingredients ready to go and follow the

directions on the package

directions on the package. The results are scrumptious and well worth the effort. —Judy Losecco, Buffalo, New York Go nuts! We can’t get enough of these nut-filled fall desserts. 22/49 Pumpkin Cheesecake Empanadas 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 40 min Servings 3 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These cute pumpkin cheesecake empanadas make the perfect treat—and we love that they are baked and not fried! —Taste of Home Test Kitchen 23/49 Southern Sweet Potato Pie 38 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Southern Sweet Potato Pie Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 10

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