Irresistible 12 Must-Make Fall Desserts everyone will love and you will want in your repertoire this season

Celebrate the cozy flavors of autumn with desserts that highlight the best of the season, from velvety pumpkin and caramel to rich chocolate, maple, and sweet potato muffins.

12 Must-Make Fall Desserts Everyone Will Love

These easy yet impressive treats are tried-and-true favorites in my kitchen and are guaranteed to delight both family and guests with every warm, comforting bite.

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However, the sweet tooth in all of us is happy that fall is back.

Enjoy those wonderful Fall dessert recipes.

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Giangi

EASY CHOCOLATE MOUSSE

Close up of the galss containing chocolate mousse.

It is with the greatest pleasure that I share one of my most beloved desserts: an easy, elegant chocolate mousse, or “mousse au chocolat.” This French classic is light, airy, yet deeply decadent, with just the right hint of Grand Marnier to make it special.

Get the recipe: Easy Chocolate Mousse

BAKED PUMPKIN FRENCH TOAST WITH BROWN SUGAR SAUCE

Pumpkin French Toast with Brown Sugar Sauce

Start your weekend stress-free with this delicious pumpkin French toast. This recipe combines the warmth of seasonal flavors with the comfort of a homemade breakfast.

Get the recipe: Baked Pumpkin French Toast with Brown Sugar Sauce

CARAMEL APPLES WITH SEMOLINA PUDDING

caramel apples with semolina pudding

Rich and thick with just the right amount of sweetness. Apples and bananas or pears are the perfect afternoon snack or evening dessert.

Get the recipe: Caramel Apples With Semolina Pudding

Zabaglione

Zabaglione served in a couple glass with savoiardi cookies next to them.

To see simple ingredients, and only three, produce such a fantastic dessert that was and still is a WOW moment! In the eyes of a kid, it was purely magical. As an adult, it is still enchanting.

Get the recipe: Zabaglione

BANANA UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE

banana upside down cake

Are you ready for some goodness baking? This banana upside-down recipe was created because our bananas were getting mature faster than we could eat them. A few handy ingredients, a delicious dessert, and a smile on everyone’s face. Nothing like a tasty homemade dessert, right?

Get the recipe: Banana Upside-Down Cake

PEAR CAKE

pear cake on serving platter

This crustless pear cake consists mainly of pears, with a small amount of sweet cake batter holding the cake together. This allows you to taste all the natural flavors of the pears.

Get the recipe: Pear Cake

PUMPKIN TIRAMISU

Pumpkin Tiramisu - A No-Bake Dessert For You

We all love tiramisu, what is not to love? Here is an easier version, no eggs, and in just 20 minutes, you have a no-bake great dessert for your family and friends. The perfect balance between cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and clove.

Get the recipe: Pumpkin Tiramisu

CHOCOLATE SWIRLED PUMPKIN BARS

To all my chocolate lovers, do I have a treat for you today? Imagine sweet, soft, decadent chocolate blended with an even softer, full-flavored pumpkin sponge-like cake… Is your mouth watering yet? I love how the cinnamon and ground cloves are not overpowering, but are blended with the pumpkin; however, they complement the flavor.

Get the recipe: Chocolate Swirled Pumpkin Bars

POACHED PEARS IN WINE

Poached Pears in Wine

A traditional fall/winter dessert that always brings a smile to your family. Easy to prepare and so delicious that you want more and more. Only four ingredients, what’s not to love about this dessert?

Get the recipe: Poached Pears In Wine

SWEET POTATO MUFFINS

Sweet Potatoes Muffins

Sweet, full of savory flavor, and always welcome to the table, those muffins are welcoming fall with sweetness and love.

Get the recipe: Sweet Potatoes Muffins

DEEP CHOCOLATE POUND CAKE

This is a delicious variation from my regular pound cake, and the best part… half the butter. The honey adds all the sweetness needed, the extra chocolate chips are to satisfy my craving, and the cranberries, just for fun.

Get the recipe: Deep Chocolate Pound Cake

MARBLE CAKES

marble cake

Do not get too excited!! This is a close relative to the pound cake, minus the butter. Yes, you read correctly, less butter. In half an hour, you have a very moist, delightful marble cake. For fun, I bake it in individual Bundt cakes, and I must say it presented well and did not dry out.

Get the recipe: Marbles Cakes