Get ready for fall with these 25 must-try dessert recipes! From warm pecan pies to pumpkin roll, these treats are perfect for cozy fall days. They’re easy to make and full of delicious fall flavors. Try these desserts and make your fall even sweeter!

Southern Pecan Pie

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This easy Southern Pecan Pie recipe is a classic dessert that anyone can make! A simple ooey gooey filling packed with pecans is baked into a pie crust for the perfect holiday dessert every time.
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Caramel Apple Bread

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Caramel Apple Bread is the fall version of banana bread. This sweet quick bread features all the flavors of apple pie with a delicious caramel icing on top. Get Recipe: Caramel Apple Bread

Thanksgiving Oreo Balls

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OREO is America’s favorite cookie and there’s nothing better than sharing it with people, except when it is crushed and rolled up into the delicious, simple goodness that is the OREO Cookie Ball.
Get Recipe: Thanksgiving Oreo Balls Recipe

Portuguese Rice Pudding

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Portuguese Rice Pudding, Arroz Doce, is a traditional Portuguese holiday dessert recipe made with rice, sugar, milk, eggs, cinnamon, and lemon peel. Get Recipe: Portuguese Rice Pudding

Caramel Cream Cheese Dip

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Caramel Cream Cheese Dip is layers of sweetened cream cheese, thick caramel, and chopped nuts. It’s a delicious caramel dessert dip for apples. Get Recipe: Caramel Cream Cheese Dip

Apple Pie in a Jar

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This single-serving Apple Pie in a Jar is an almost no-bake pie recipe that is a great dessert recipe for parties and perfect as a thoughtful food gift during the holidays.
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Pumpkin Dip with Cream Cheese

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This easy Pumpkin Dip is the ultimate fall treat. You just need 4 simple ingredients and 5 minutes, making it perfect for holiday gatherings! Get Recipe: 5 Minute Pumpkin Dip with Cream Cheese

Apple Spice Cake

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This Apple Spice Cake is an easy apple cinnamon cake recipe made with apple cider and warm spices that give you all of the flavors of fall. Get Recipe: Apple Spice Cake

Biscuit Cake

A round, layered coffee-flavored cake with white frosting, topped with crushed crumbs and coffee beans, served on a black plate.
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Bolo de Bolacha, or Biscuit Cake, is a traditional Portuguese dessert made with Maria biscuit, rich coffee, and buttercream. Get Recipe: Portuguese Biscuit Cake

Butterfingers S’mores Bars

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These easy Butterfinger S’mores Bars are crispety, crunchety, peanut-buttery dessert bars made with Butterfinger Minis; richy, fudgy, chocolate; marshmallows; and a perfectly baked graham cracker crust. Get Recipe: Butterfinger S’mores Bars

Caramel Apple Cupcakes

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Caramel Apple Cupcakes are moist, tender cupcakes that start with a box of cake mix and fresh apples and ends with a homemade caramel buttercream. It’s the perfect fall dessert!
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Chocolate Chess Pie

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Chocolate Chess Pie is a classic southern pie recipe made with just a few simple ingredients that bake up into a rich, delicious chocolate dessert that is perfect for the holidays! Get Recipe: Chocolate Chess Pie

Gingersnap Cheesecake Bars

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These Gingersnap Cheesecake Bars are an easy holiday dessert made with a gingersnap crust and swirls of creamy cookie butter. Get Recipe: Gingersnap Cheesecake Bars

Pumpkin Roll Using Cake Mix

Pumpkin roll with cream cheese filling is sliced on a black plate, alongside the unsliced portion.
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If you’re a fan of pumpkin desserts, this Pumpkin Roll recipe is one of those easy pumpkin recipes that everyone loves! Get Recipe: Pumpkin Roll Using Cake Mix

Ambrosia Salad

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Light and fluffy Ambrosia Salad is a classic dessert made with Cool Whip and sour cream tossed with fruit, coconut and marshmallows. Get Recipe: Easy Ambrosia Salad with Cool Whip and Sour Cream

Pecan Pie Bread Pudding

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Pecan Pie Bread Pudding takes the classic custard dessert and combines it with pecan pie filling for the ultimate Thanksgiving dessert! Get Recipe: Pecan Pie Bread Pudding

Pecan Pie Brownies

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Pecan Pie Brownies are a rich, chocolate and pecan pie Thanksgiving dessert recipe that you’re going to want all year long! Get Recipe: Pecan Pie Brownies

Pecan Pie Cake Roll

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This delicious Pecan Pie Cake Roll is made with a layer of pecan pie filling rolled up inside of a light sponge cake. It’s the perfect make-ahead holiday dessert! Get Recipe: Pecan Pie Cake Roll

Pecan Pie Cheesecake Brownies

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These amazing Pecan Pie Cheesecake Brownies are layers of pecan pie fillings, creamy cheesecake, and fudgy chocolate brownies made with a boxed brownie mix. Get Recipe: Pecan Pie Cheesecake Brownies

Chocolate Salami

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Chocolate Salami, or Salame de Chocolate, is a sweet Portuguese and Italian dessert made with rich chocolate, and crunchy Maria biscuits. Get Recipe: Portuguese Chocolate Salami {Salame de Chocolate}

Portuguese Milk Tarts

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Portuguese Milk Tarts, Queijadas de Leite, are a sweet, creamy, traditional Portuguese dessert recipe made with simple ingredients. Get Recipe: Portuguese Milk Tarts {Queijadas de Leite}

Puff Pastry Pecan Pie

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Puff Pastry Pecan Pies are hand pies with all of the traditional flavors of pecan pie wrapped up in a neat triangle of flakey puff pastry. Get Recipe: Puff Pastry Pecan Pies

Pumpkin Bundt Cake

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This easy Pumpkin Bundt Cake recipe starts with a box of cake mix and a can of pumpkin and ends up as a delicious, pumpkin spice cake that makes an amazing fall dessert.
Get Recipe: Pumpkin Bundt Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

S’mores Brownies

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This simple S’mores Brownie recipe is a quick and easy way to make s’mores without the campfire and the mess. Boxed brownie mix is layered with graham crackers and topped with toasted marshmallows for the ultimate s’mores. Get Recipe: S’mores Brownies

Sweet Potato Pie

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Sweet Potato Pie is the southern alternative to pumpkin pie that you must try. This traditional Thanksgiving pie recipe will complete your holiday dinner! Get Recipe: Sweet Potato Pie