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30+ Fall Desserts

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Fall is OFFICIALLY here (yaaaay)!!! As such, I wanted to pull all of my 30+ Fall Desserts together in one post. This is your one-stop-shop for all the best flavors of Fall! Pumpkin, apple, salted caramel...the gang's all here!

Collage of Fall Desserts.

These 30+ Fall Desserts are just what you need for the sweetest Fall! From pie to cupcakes to cream puffs and everything in-between, you'll find all the recipes you need to sweeten the season right here!

If you enjoy this post, check out my posts with 30+ Thanksgiving Desserts, 40+ Unique Desserts, and 10+ Delicious Caramel Desserts!

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Don't stop scrolling before you get to the "More Fall Desserts" section...you're not going to want to miss the recipe for Caramel Apple Shortcake! Happy Fall baking, everyone! 🙂

Pies & Tarts

What's more Fall-ish than pie? Here are some traditional and some not-so-traditional pies and tarts (and a few galettes) to get you going! This section is heavy on apples, but you'll also find pumpkin, plums, dates, and figs!

Rosemary Almond Apple Galette
Pumpkin Coconut Pie
This dreamy Pumpkin Coconut Pie puts a Fall spin on a classic! The filling is a coconut cream/pumpkin spice custard, topped with cinnamon-vanilla whipped cream, toasted coconut, and candied pumpkin seeds!
Check out this recipe!
Pumpkin Coconut Cream Pie
Salted Caramel Apple Pie
This Salted Caramel Apple Pie is a twist on a classic! I took a delicious, comforting apple pie and filled and topped it with homemade salted caramel sauce!
Check out this recipe!
Salted Caramel Apple Pie
Turtle Pie
This Turtle Pie has an Oreo crust filled with a dulce de leche cream cheese filling, and topped with vanilla bean whipped cream, chocolate, more dulce de leche, and toasted pecans!
Check out this recipe!
Slice of Turtle Pie on a white plate.
Rosemary Almond Apple Galette
This Rosemary Almond Apple Galette is a rustic beauty! Its sweet pastry is filled with homemade almond paste, apples, and rosemary sugar!
Check out this recipe!
Top view of Rosemary Almond Apple Galette with two scoops of ice cream and chopped almonds on top.
Hazelnut Fig Galette
This Hazelnut Fig Galette has a sweet pastry crust filled with homemade hazelnut paste, topped with figs drizzled with honey and vanilla bean paste! Absolutely fantastic served with a dollop of crème fraîche!
Check out this recipe!
Apple Date Pie
This Apple Date Pie is a twist on tradition! Here, a classic flaky pastry crust is filled with spiced apples and the caramel flavors of dates and brown sugar!
Check out this recipe!
Top view of baked Apple Date Pie.
Cinnamon Pie
This Cinnamon Pie has a flaky pastry crust filled with a cinnamon cream cheese filling, piled high with apple cider meringue, then topped with homemade apple chips! This unique pie is perfect all Fall long!
Check out this recipe!
Slice of Cinnamon Pie with apple cider meringue on a white plate.
Apple Maple Custard Tart
A classic pastry shell filled with maple custard and topped with sliced apples. Refreshingly Fall!
Check out this recipe!
Apple and Maple Custard Tart
Plum Tart
This Plum Tart is a sweet pastry crust filled with fresh plums and vanilla sugar! Perfect with a scoop of vanilla ice cream!
Check out this recipe!
Slice of Plum Tart with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top on a black plate with a black fork alongside.
Pumpkin Meringue Tart
This Pumpkin Meringue Tart is a sweet pastry crust filled with a classic spiced pumpkin filling, topped with a cloud of toasted meringue!
Check out this recipe!
Pumpkin Meringue Tart
Gingerbread Pumpkin Pie
This Gingerbread Pumpkin Pie has a classic pumpkin pie filling inside a gingerbread crust! Topped with spiced whipped cream, this pie would be perfect for all your holiday festivities!
Check out this recipe!
Mini Apple Cranberry Pies
These little beauties are like apple pie and cranberry sauce had a baby. A delicious baby. 
Check out this recipe!
Collage of Fall Desserts.

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Cookies & Bars

Fall pies can't have all the fun, right? These cookies and bars have all the Fall vibes in a fraction of the time of making a pie!

Stack of three Cranberry Sage Cookies on parchment paper with a candied sage leaf on top.
Cranberry Sage Cookies
Sage Cookies with Cranberry Buttercream
These Sage Cookies with Cranberry Buttercream are an unexpected treat! The sage sugar cookies are sandwiched with cranberry buttercream, for an outstanding combination of flavors and textures!
Check out this recipe!
Stack of three Cranberry Sage Cookies on parchment paper with a candied sage leaf on top.
Pumpkin Spice Latte Cookies
These Pumpkin Spice Latte Cookies turn out soft, spiced, and with a hint of espresso. Now you can get your PSL fix in cookie form!
Check out this recipe!
Pumpkin Spice Latte Cookies
Apple Crisp Macchiato Bars
These Apple Crisp Macchiato Bars have a crisp espresso shortbread crust topped with an apple-cinnamon filling, then with a crunchy cinnamon-espresso topping! These bars are so cozy and delicious!
Check out this recipe!
Side view of sliced Apple Crisp Macchiato Bars with apples in the background.
Honey Pecan Bars
Pecan pie bars upgraded with the floral flavor of honey! Sticky, gooey deliciousness!
Check out this recipe!
Cinnamon Roll Bars
These Cinnamon Roll Bars taste just like your favorite cinnamon roll slathered in vanilla-cinnamon cream cheese frosting, but bake up in a fraction of the time!
Check out this recipe!
Closeup of Cinnamon Roll Bar with bite missing.
Maple Cinnamon Cookies
These Maple Cinnamon Cookies are soft, chewy, and delicious! The warm flavors of maple, cinnamon, and brown sugar are complemented so well by the vanilla maple glaze! <3
Check out this recipe!
Maple Cinnamon Cookies
Caramel Apple Cookies
These Caramel Apple Cookies are crisp, buttery, and sandwiched with dulce de leche!
Check out this recipe!
Caramel Apple Cookies with bite on a white plate.

Cakes & Cupcakes

Cakes and cupcakes know no season! I say cake is always welcome, but these cakes and cupcakes in particular have the flavors you've come to expect in the Fall! I highly recommend the Apple Cider Cranberry Cupcakes! That cranberry buttercream is out of this world!

Pumpkin Spice Latte Cupcakes
Caramel Ginger Date Cake
This Caramel Ginger Date Cake combines the warm flavors of ginger, dates, and salted caramel with the goodness of cream cheese frosting!
Check out this recipe!
Caramel Ginger Date Cake
Pumpkin Spice Latte Cupcakes
These Pumpkin Spice Latte Cupcakes are tender and spiced with a hint of espresso! To top them off, stabilized whipped cream and a sprinkle of pumpkin spice! Now you can get your PSL fix in cupcake form!
Check out this recipe!
Pumpkin Spice Latte Cupcake on a small galvanized metal plate with a cinnamon stick and coffee beans alongside.
Caramel Apple Angel Food Cake
This Caramel Apple Angel Food Cake is a light, fluffy apple angel food cake drizzled with a caramel glaze and homemade salted caramel sauce, then topped with cinnamon apple chips!
Check out this recipe!
Partially eaten slice of Caramel Apple Angel Food Cake on a white plate.
Apple Cider Cupcakes with Cranberry Buttercream
These Apple Cider Cupcakes with Cranberry Buttercream are moist (sorry not sorry), delicious apple cider cakes topped with sweet-tart cranberry Swiss meringue buttercream. Fall in cupcake form! <3
Check out this recipe!

Cheesecakes

I've never met a cheesecake I didn't like! There's something special about Fall flavors in a creamy, dreamy cheesecake!

Cranberry Swirl Cheesecake
Cinnamon Pumpkin Cheesecake
This Cinnamon Pumpkin Cheesecake has a cinnamon blondie crust topped with no-bake pumpkin cheesecake and cinnamon whipped cream!
Check out this recipe!
Cranberry Swirl Cheesecake
A classic graham cracker crust filled with creamy vanilla bean cheesecake, swirled with homemade cranberry sauce!
Check out this recipe!
Cranberry Swirl Cheesecake
Pumpkin Hazelnut Cheesecake
The creamiest, dreamiest pumpkin cheesecake with a graham cracker and toasted hazelnut crust, topped with cinnamon whipped cream and chopped hazelnuts.
Check out this recipe!

Cream Puffs

I love how cream puffs are a blank canvas just waiting for Fall flavors! I definitely need to add more to this section in the future, because yuuuum!

pecan pie cream puff on top of measuring cup
Pecan Pie Cream Puffs
Pecan Pie Cream Puffs
These Pecan Pie Cream Puffs are brown sugar craquelin cream puffs filled with pecan pie filling and bourbon whipped cream!
Check out this recipe!
pecan pie cream puff on top of measuring cup
Caramel Apple Cream Puffs
These Caramel Apple Cream Puffs are a classic cream puff filled with caramel pastry cream and apple preserves, then drizzled with homemade salted caramel sauce!
Check out this recipe!
Caramel Apple Cream Puffs

More Fall Desserts!

Just because these don't fit into a category doesn't mean these aren't totally delish!! These are definitely "last, but not least!"

Caramel Apple Shortcake
Apple Shortcake
This Apple Shortcake is cornmeal buttermilk biscuits with caramel baked apples, cinnamon-cardamom whipped cream, and homemade salted caramel sauce!
Check out this recipe!
Apple Shortcake drizzled with salted caramel sauce on a white plate.
Apple Cider Doughnuts
These Apple Cider Doughnuts are tender and flavorful, thanks to the addition of applesauce and boiled apple cider. Glazed with apple cider glaze!
Check out this recipe!
Blackberry and Apple Crumble
This Blackberry and Apple Crumble has flavorful blackberries and sliced apples topped with a crunchy crumble topping! Served warm or at room temperature (my favorite is with a scoop of ice cream!), this dessert is so cozy!
Check out this recipe!
Top view of Blackberry and Apple Crumble.

I hope you found all the Fall Baking Recipes to help you keep the whole season sweet! <3 If you make one, please drop a review/comment on the recipe, take a pic, and tag me on Instagram! I'd love to hear all about it! Happy Fall, and happy baking!!

Updated 7/7/2023

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  1. Mickey Farkas

    Looking forward to making some . Delious

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    • Amee

      So kind of you to say, Mickey! I hope you enjoy!!

      Reply