Any autumn event is better with homemade treats. These fall dessert ideas capture the essence of the season with flavors like pumpkin, apple, cinnamon, and maple, making them perfect for Thanksgiving, holiday pot-luck parties, or just cozy nights with the family. Try them now or plan to a one to your holiday menu.

Caramel Apple Cheesecake

The main part of this dessert is a classic smooth, creamy cheesecake mixture. But the real star is the apple pie filling underneath. The cheesecake and apply layers are covered with gooey, caramel and baked in a crumbly graham cracker crust with a hint of cinnamon. For an additional crunch sprinkle the top with cinnamon almonds.

Cranberry Cobbler

The warm fruit filling is a combination of cranberries, sugar, brown sugar, orange zest, and orange juice. This tart and tangy fruit medley is covered with a traditional cobbler topping and a brown sugar pecan crust. Serve it warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream

Pumpkin Mousse

Luscious and airy, this is an easy yet elegant dessert that looks like art served in a glass. The creamy pumpkin mousse is infused with pumpkin spice and pumpkin puree, layered with fluffy brown sugar mascarpone whipped cream, and the satisfying crunch of toasted crushed graham crackers.

Pecan Pie Bars

Serve big groups with this cross between a pecan pie and a cookie. The pecans are mixed in a gooey caramel sauce and baked over a buttery shortbread crust for a chewy, and crunchy texture that’s a crowd-pleasing delight. It generously fills a 9x13 casserole dish so it’s perfect for parties. When it comes to sweet treats, this dessert is easier than pie.

Cinnamon Cupcakes

These easy cinnamon cupcakes start with a boxed cake mix but they get transformed with a few simple tweaks. By adding an extra egg, opting for milk instead of water, and choosing butter over oil, these cupcakes achieve a more moist, buttery, and homemade taste. Each cupcake also gets a cinnamon swirl and is topped off with cream cheese frosting and a light dusting of cinnamon sugar.

Maple Brown Sugar Cookies

With crisp edges and soft, chewy centers these cookies are the best of both textural worlds. The secret to their exceptional flavor lies in the pure maple syrup, along with butter, dark brown sugar, and hints of maple and vanilla extract. For those who enjoy an extra bit of crunch, optional pecans can be added. The key to perfecting these cookies is to let the dough chill for approximately 2 hours.

Next time you’re looking for a special dessert, try one of these sweet treats that encapsulate the rich and comforting flavors of the fall season.

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