21 Delicious Fall Desserts Your Family Won’t Be Able To Resist

Fall is the perfect season for baking don’t you think, with its cool weather and abundance of delicious ingredients.

I love making tasty fall desserts for my family, inspired by the season’s rich flavors. From the warming pumpkin pie spices to the sweetness of apples, maple syrup and fall fruits, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

In this collection of 21 irresistible desserts, you’ll find a variety of fun & easy fall dessert recipes that your kids (& the adults) will love. Also perfect for fall bake sales, at home treats, Thanksgiving desserts, fall potluck desserts or fall cravings.

Whether you’re a fan of pumpkin treats, comforting apple pie or indulgent chocolate mousse & pecan bars, these desserts will sweeten your week.

You’ll find recipes with some premade ingredients for super quick desserts, to completely homemade recipes that take just a bit more time (but not too much).

So, grab your apron and get ready to fill your home with the mouthwatering aromas of fall!

1. Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars

Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars are everything you love about fall flavours in every creamy, pumpkin bite.

2. Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls with Maple Cream Cheese Icing

Cozy flavours of fall make these Easy Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls a hit with all ages.

Combining the warmth of cinnamon, the richness of pumpkin, & maple cream cheese icing, this recipe offers a delightful twist on a classic favourite. Perfect for a fall breakfast or a sweet snack.

Get the recipe: Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls

3. Maple Cookies

As a Canadian, our love of maple syrup is in our blood.

4. Pumpkin Pie Cheescake With Pecans

We love cheesecake in our family, and there’s a cheesecake for every season.

This easy Pumpkin Pecan Pie Cheesecake is super delicious, easy to make, and is like a pecan pie had a baby with a pumpkin cheesecake. So mouthwateringly good.

Get the recipe: Easy Pumpkin Pie Cheesecake

5. Pumpkin Hand Pies

Bring out these adorable Pumpkin Hand Pies for Thanksgiving, Halloween Parties, or school treats for the kids.

Pumpkin Hand Pies take way less time to bake than a full pumpkin pie. And if you use store bought dough, that cuts down the time even more.

The ultimate kid-friendly Fall desserts. 

Get the recipe: Pumpkin Hand Pies

6. Canadian Butter Tarts

Making Butter Tarts is one of our family’s tradition around the holidays for Thanksgiving dinner and Christmas. As well as for potlucks or special desserts when I am feeling inspired.

There’s an endless debate in our household between what’s better, butter tarts with pecans or raisins (my vote). But luckily this recipe uses both, so you don’t have to decide (but can leave out either if that’s your preference).

Skip the corn syrup and use maple syrup instead for true fall (and Canadian) flavours.

Get the recipe: Canadian Butter Tarts

7. Apple Crumble Cinnamon Rolls

Two Fall dessert favourites in one.

Cinnamon rolls + apple pie filling + streusel on top = delicious.

Cinnamon sauteed apples are baked inside the buttery cinnamon roll dough, then topped with cream cheese icing ( a must in our house) and a sweet crumbly struesel.

If you’re short on time, you could also use premade dough. Though if you have a bit of extra time, making this dough from scratch is extra yummy!

Get the recipe: Apple Crumble Cinnamon Rolls

8. Pumpkin Pie Pudding Cups

Pumpkin Pie Pudding Cups are the ultimate lazy days dessert, for when you don’t want to make a crust. But still want the delicious pumpkin pie spice filling.

Gluten-free, and without eggs, it’s a great alternative for those will sensitivities.

 A Fall lovers seasonal treat that reminds me of pumpkin spice lattes, only way better. 

Get the recipe: Pumpkin Pie Pudding Cups

9. Acorn Donut Holes

How cute are these Acorn Dount Holes.

Start with store bought or donut holes from your favourite local donut shop for a super easy recipe. Then get the kids help in dipping the tops with chocolate and sprinkles.

These would look great on a Fall charcuterie board too.

Get the recipe: Acorn Donut Holes

10. Easy Chocolate Mousse

Is there ever a time when chocolate isn’t appropriate? I think not!

Chocolate Mousse is always a family favorite in our household, even with the pickier eaters of the family. If you’re looking for an easy dessert, that’s always a hit with all ages, then this is it.

Get the recipe: Easy Chocolate Mousse

11. Healthy Baked Apples

If you’re looking for apple desserts, Baked Apples are a healthy treat, when want something a little less refined sugar laden.

Start with the fresh apples of your choice, then bake them filled with an oat pecan crumble and you will have your home smelling like Fall in no time.

We prefer a tarter or crisper apple like Granny Smith or Pink Lady.

Get the recipe: Healthy Baked Apples

12. Gingersnap Pumpkin Cupcakes with Marshmallow Frosting

A definite crowd pleaser, these spiced pumpkin cupcakes with a gingersnap cookie crust and homemade toasty marshmallow frosting are a fun take on Autumn flavours.

Get the recipe: Gingersnap Pumpkin Cupcakes with Marshmallow Frosting

13. Best Apple Pie With Flaky Crust

Apple Pie with flaky crust has been an autumn staple in my household since I was a little girl.

I can remember sitting at the kitchen table with my brothers peeling endless apples into big green Tupperware bowls for pies, and applesauce.

This apple pie combines just the right amount of apples with sweetness, and a buttery flaky crust that is amazing.

Get the recipe: Best Apple Pie With Flaky Crust

14. Pumpkin Snickerdoodles

Satisy your sweet tooth with an easy fall dessert recipe. 

I love snickerdoodles. There is something so nostalgic and delicious about these cinnamony sweet cookies.

I love them so much I decided to try a pumpkin version, to celebrate the fall season. While I am still more partial to the original version (sorry pumpkin lovers), these Pumpkin Snickerdoodles are definitely worth baking up in fall, especially if you love all things pumpkin spice.

Get the recipe: Pumpkin Snickerdoodles

15. Caramel Pumpkin Cookie Cups

This Caramel Pumpkin Cookie Cup recipe is the ideal go-to fall dessert when you need a quick dessert or easy treat!

These adorable bite-sized treats are easy to make and taste amazing, thanks to the perfect combo of caramel and pumpkin.

Just grab some premade sugar cookie dough, pumpkin puree, whipped topping, and caramel syrup, and you’ll have a crowd-pleasing dessert in no time.

Get the recipe: Caramel Pumpkin Cookie Cups

16. Grandma’s Old Fashioned Sweet Potato Pie

Grandma’s old-fashioned sweet potato pie is a timeless family treasure with a buttery, flaky crust and a creamy brown butter sweet potatoes filling that melts in your mouth.

Perfect for holidays or Sunday dinners, this soul food classic has been passed down for generations and is always a sought after recipe.

Made with love and simple pantry staples, this pie combines the best of traditional sweet potato pie and sweet potato casserole for a truly unforgettable dessert.

Get the recipe: Grandma’s Old Fashioned Sweet Potato Pie

17. Pumpkin Bread With Cream Cheese Frosting

Pumpkin Bread with Cream Cheese Frosting is the perfect is the perfect fall dessert and antidote to cool weather, and pumpkin spice cravings.

I frequently make banana bread with cream cheese for my kids, so this pumpkin bread seemed like a no brainer recipe to try for the cool weather seasons. OMG, delicious.

Get the recipe: Pumpkin Bread

18. Mini Pumpkin Croissants

What kid doesn’t like mini anything treats?

These tasty mini pumpkin croissants are filled with pumpkin purée and topped with a sweet and spiced frosting. Eat for breakfast, dessert, or a sweet Fall snack.

Get the recipe: Mini Pumpkin Croissants

19. Cream Cheese Caramel Apple Dip

Cream Cheese Caramel Apple dip is the perfect fall recipe for a quick snack or fun dessert for the kids or as an easy party food. Anything caramel will get my youngest eating more fruit.