32 No-Bake Fall Desserts

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32 No-Bake Fall Desserts2/32 Pumpkin Tiramisu 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Pumpkin Cream Tiramisu Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 15 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Pumpkin isn’t only for pies. Now you can take the classic fall vegetable and enjoy it in a tiramisu-style dessert. I promise that after one bite, you’ll add this recipe to your keeper files. —Pam Peters, Fernie, British Columbia 3/32 Peanut Butter Pudding Pie 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved TASTE OF HOME Total Time 20 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the

A satisfying dessert like this is a superb treat on a chilly night

Recipe Creator: This peanut butter pudding pie is pretty enough to serve to company… if your family doesn’t get to it first! No one can resist a sweet piece of this creamy chocolate and peanut butter dessert. —Valerie Sisson, Norton, Ohio 4/32 Slow-Cooker Apple Pudding Cake 21 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Slow-Cooker Apple Pudding Cake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 2 hours 15 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A satisfying dessert like this is a superb treat on a chilly night. It has three layers—apples, cake and sauce—and I like to

serve it in a bowl

serve it in a bowl. It’s comfort food for the soul. —Ellen Schroeder, Reedsburg, Wisconsin 5/32 Pumpkin Chiffon Pie 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 20 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: For a tasty treat during the fall, try this pumpkin chiffon pie. The vanilla pudding makes is extra creamy.—Karen Grimes, Stephens City, Virginia 6/32 Salted Nut Roll Bars 13 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Salted Nut Roll Bars Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 32 squares Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This salted nut roll bars

recipe came from my sister-in-law

recipe came from my sister-in-law. It’s simple to prepare and delicious. There’s no need to keep it warm or cold, so it’s perfect for the potluck that has you traveling longer distances. —Kathy Tremel, Earling, Iowa 7/32 Pumpkin Spice Custard Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 6 hours 10 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Here’s a traditional slow-cooker pumpkin spice custard with some espresso powder for a latte effect. —Shelly Bevington, Hermiston, Oregon 8/32 No-Bake Apple Pie 13 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved No-Bake Apple Pie Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min

I thought it

Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: We always have an abundance of apples in the fall, so I like to make this easy pie. My husband has diabetes, and this recipe fits into his diet … but everyone enjoys it. —Shirley Vredenburg, Ossineke, Michigan 9/32 No-Bake Chocolate Hazelnut Thumbprints Test Kitchen Approved No-Bake Chocolate Hazelnut Thumbprints Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings about 3-1/2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Years ago, a friend gave me a recipe for chocolate peanut treats that didn’t require baking. I thought it

This one includes luscious Nutella and crunchy hazelnuts

was a quick and clever way to whip up a batch of sweet snacks without heating up the kitchen, and I started making different variations. This one includes luscious Nutella and crunchy hazelnuts. Yum! —Lisa Speer, Palm Beach, Florida 10/32 Pumpkin Ice Cream Pie Test Kitchen Approved DAN ROBERTS FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 10 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This pretty layered pie is easy to assemble with convenient canned pumpkin, store-bought candy bars and a prepared crust. While it’s perfect for a Halloween party, this make-ahead dessert is delicious any time

Who doesn’t love a good gooey caramel apple?

of year. 11/32 Caramel Apples 14 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Caramel Apples Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 16 servings (8 apples) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Who doesn’t love a good gooey caramel apple? Make a double batch because these treats always go fast! —Karen Ann Bland, Gove, Kansas 12/32 Butterscotch Fudge 13 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Butterscotch Fudge Recipe photo by Christine Ma for Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings about 1-1/2 pounds Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Lovers of butterscotch and fudge will agree—this award-winning recipe

is a match made in heaven!

is a match made in heaven! Special add-ins like walnuts and marshmallow take this butterscotch fudge recipe to a whole new level. —Virginia Hipwell, Fenwick, Ontario 13/32 Pumpkin Crunch Parfaits 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 20 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Here’s a fun dessert that your youngsters can help make. It’s a great treat for Halloween or Thanksgiving.—Lorraine J. Darocha, Berkshire, Massachusetts 14/32 Easy Peanut Butter Balls 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Peanut Butter Chews Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 4 dozen Go to Recipe

“In fact, I can whip them up in 10 minutes for school lunches

From the Recipe Creator: “These simple saucepan cookies are a snap to make,” assures Marg Mitro of Grafton, Ontario. “In fact, I can whip them up in 10 minutes for school lunches. The little treats are a big hit with any crowd—young or old,” she adds. 15/32 Cranberry Butter Crunch Bark Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 20 min Servings 4 pounds Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: One Christmas I dreamed this recipe up when making butter crunch toffee. It is an addictive treat that disappears fast.—Heather Ferris, Vanderhoof, British Columbia 16/32 Possum Pie

It’s been on our menu ever since

17 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 20 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: We found this Possum Pie recipe in a recipe box from the previous cafe owner. It’s been on our menu ever since. —David Heilemann, Eureka Springs, Arkansas 17/32 Pumpkin Pecan Frozen Yogurt 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Pumpkin Pecan Frozen Yogurt Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 10 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I always keep fat-free frozen yogurt on hand. By combining it with just four other ingredients, I can quickly whip

up this great-tasting treat.—Anne Smithson, Cary, North Carolina 18/32 Apple Butterscotch Crisp 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 2 hours 40 min Servings 3 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I give this classic dessert a rich twist with butterscotch pudding. The warm apple filling bubbles to perfection in a mini slow cooker. —Jolanthe Erb, Harrisonburg, Virginia 19/32 No-Bake Peanut Brownies 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 25 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: You can enlist the kids to help make these chocolaty peanut butter brownies. I

My mother-in-law gave me this recipe a while back and I just love it!

like the fact that I can enjoy them but keep my kitchen cool, especially in summer. —Connie Ward, Mount Pleasant, IA 20/32 Pumpkin Charlotte 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Pumpkin Charlotte Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My mother-in-law gave me this recipe a while back and I just love it! I make it for my husband and his friends during hunting season and it’s a big hit. —Lorelle Edgcomb, Granville, Illinois 21/32 Chocolate Scotcheroos 11 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved SARAH TRAMONTE FOR TASTE OF HOME

Total Time 25 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

Total Time 25 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This chocolate scotcheroos recipe was given to me by one of my students at school. It has become one of my family’s favorites and is so easy to make.—Lois Mays, Covington, Pennsylvania 22/32 Apple Yogurt Parfaits 7 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Apple Yogurt Parfaits Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 10 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Get the morning started right with this super simple four-ingredient parfait. Try chunky or flavored applesauce for an easy variation. —Rebekah Radewahn,

Wauwatosa, Wisconsin 23/32 Apple-Nut Bread Pudding 9 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 3 hours 10 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Traditional bread pudding gives way to autumn’s influences in this comforting dessert. I add apples and pecans to this slow-cooked version, then top warm servings with ice cream. —Lori Fox, Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin 24/32 Cinnamon-Cranberry Oat Bars 10 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Cinnamon-Cranberry Oat Bars Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I’m a swim coach for

kids, and I started making these bars for them as a snack

kids, and I started making these bars for them as a snack. I wanted something that was easy to eat but would also give them energy. The kids loved them from the very first time I brought them. Now I bring them to every team event. —Sarah Riviere, Prescott, Arizona 25/32 Pumpkin Ice Cream Recipe 9 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Homemade Pumpkin Ice Cream Recipe photo by Laura Scherb for Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings about 1 quart Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Folks who favor the flavor of pumpkin really need to try this

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