When you don't want to turn on your oven, give these no-bake fall desserts a try. They're simple, sweet and packed with seasonal flavors.
32 No-Bake Fall Desserts
Updated on Sep. 16, 2024
Cookie Butter Pie
I tasted Biscoff cookie spread at a grocery store one day, and it was so delicious that I decided to create a no-bake pie with it. You can make this pie your own by substituting peanut butter or another kind of spread for the cookie butter and then matching toppings. Because of the gingery taste of the cookie spread, this is a must-try no-bake fall dessert. —Katrina Adams, Mount Olive, Alabama
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Pumpkin Tiramisu
Total Time
1 hour 15 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Pumpkin isn’t only for pies. Now you can take the classic fall vegetable and enjoy it in a tiramisu-style dessert. I promise that after one bite, you’ll add this recipe to your keeper files. —Pam Peters, Fernie, British Columbia
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Peanut Butter Pudding Pie
Total Time
20 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This peanut butter pudding pie is pretty enough to serve to company… if your family doesn’t get to it first! No one can resist a sweet piece of this creamy chocolate and peanut butter dessert. —Valerie Sisson, Norton, Ohio
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Slow-Cooker Apple Pudding Cake
Total Time
2 hours 15 min
Servings
10 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
A satisfying dessert like this is a superb treat on a chilly night. It has three layers—apples, cake and sauce—and I like to serve it in a bowl. It's comfort food for the soul. —Ellen Schroeder, Reedsburg, Wisconsin
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Pumpkin Chiffon Pie
Total Time
20 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
For a tasty treat during the fall, try this pumpkin chiffon pie. The vanilla pudding makes is extra creamy.—Karen Grimes, Stephens City, Virginia
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Salted Nut Roll Bars
Total Time
15 min
Servings
32 squares
From the Recipe Creator:
This salted nut roll bars recipe came from my sister-in-law. It’s simple to prepare and delicious. There’s no need to keep it warm or cold, so it’s perfect for the potluck that has you traveling longer distances. —Kathy Tremel, Earling, Iowa
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Pumpkin Spice Custard
Total Time
6 hours 10 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Here’s a traditional slow-cooker pumpkin spice custard with some espresso powder for a latte effect. —Shelly Bevington, Hermiston, Oregon
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No-Bake Apple Pie
Total Time
20 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
We always have an abundance of apples in the fall, so I like to make this easy pie. My husband has diabetes, and this recipe fits into his diet ... but everyone enjoys it. —Shirley Vredenburg, Ossineke, Michigan
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No-Bake Chocolate Hazelnut Thumbprints
Total Time
30 min
Servings
about 3-1/2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Years ago, a friend gave me a recipe for chocolate peanut treats that didn't require baking. I thought it was a quick and clever way to whip up a batch of sweet snacks without heating up the kitchen, and I started making different variations. This one includes luscious Nutella and crunchy hazelnuts. Yum! —Lisa Speer, Palm Beach, Florida
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Pumpkin Ice Cream Pie
Total Time
10 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This pretty layered pie is easy to assemble with convenient canned pumpkin, store-bought candy bars and a prepared crust. While it's perfect for a Halloween party, this make-ahead dessert is delicious any time of year.
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Caramel Apples
Total Time
40 min
Servings
16 servings (8 apples)
From the Recipe Creator:
Who doesn’t love a good gooey caramel apple? Make a double batch because these treats always go fast! —Karen Ann Bland, Gove, Kansas
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Butterscotch Fudge
Total Time
20 min
Servings
about 1-1/2 pounds
From the Recipe Creator:
Lovers of butterscotch and fudge will agree—this award-winning recipe is a match made in heaven! Special add-ins like walnuts and marshmallow take this butterscotch fudge recipe to a whole new level. —Virginia Hipwell, Fenwick, Ontario
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Pumpkin Crunch Parfaits
Total Time
20 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Here’s a fun dessert that your youngsters can help make. It’s a great treat for Halloween or Thanksgiving.—Lorraine J. Darocha, Berkshire, Massachusetts
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Easy Peanut Butter Balls
Total Time
20 min
Servings
4 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
“These simple saucepan cookies are a snap to make,” assures Marg Mitro of Grafton, Ontario. “In fact, I can whip them up in 10 minutes for school lunches. The little treats are a big hit with any crowd—young or old,” she adds.
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Cranberry Butter Crunch Bark
Total Time
1 hour 20 min
Servings
4 pounds
From the Recipe Creator:
One Christmas I dreamed this recipe up when making butter crunch toffee. It is an addictive treat that disappears fast.—Heather Ferris, Vanderhoof, British Columbia
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Possum Pie
Total Time
20 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
We found this Possum Pie recipe in a recipe box from the previous cafe owner. It’s been on our menu ever since. —David Heilemann, Eureka Springs, Arkansas
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Pumpkin Pecan Frozen Yogurt
Total Time
10 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I always keep fat-free frozen yogurt on hand. By combining it with just four other ingredients, I can quickly whip up this great-tasting treat.—Anne Smithson, Cary, North Carolina
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Apple Butterscotch Crisp
Total Time
2 hours 40 min
Servings
3 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I give this classic dessert a rich twist with butterscotch pudding. The warm apple filling bubbles to perfection in a mini slow cooker. —Jolanthe Erb, Harrisonburg, Virginia
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No-Bake Peanut Brownies
Total Time
25 min
Servings
16 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
You can enlist the kids to help make these chocolaty peanut butter brownies. I like the fact that I can enjoy them but keep my kitchen cool, especially in summer. —Connie Ward, Mount Pleasant, IA
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Pumpkin Charlotte
Total Time
30 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My mother-in-law gave me this recipe a while back and I just love it! I make it for my husband and his friends during hunting season and it's a big hit.
—Lorelle Edgcomb, Granville, Illinois
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Chocolate Scotcheroos
Total Time
25 min
Servings
2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
This chocolate scotcheroos recipe was given to me by one of my students at school. It has become one of my family’s favorites and is so easy to make.—Lois Mays, Covington, Pennsylvania
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Apple Yogurt Parfaits
Total Time
10 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Get the morning started right with this super simple four-ingredient parfait. Try chunky or flavored applesauce for an easy variation. —Rebekah Radewahn, Wauwatosa, Wisconsin
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Apple-Nut Bread Pudding
Total Time
3 hours 10 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Traditional bread pudding gives way to autumn's influences in this comforting dessert. I add apples and pecans to this slow-cooked version, then top warm servings with ice cream. —Lori Fox, Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin
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Cinnamon-Cranberry Oat Bars
Total Time
20 min
Servings
16 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I'm a swim coach for kids, and I started making these bars for them as a snack. I wanted something that was easy to eat but would also give them energy. The kids loved them from the very first time I brought them. Now I bring them to every team event. —Sarah Riviere, Prescott, Arizona
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Pumpkin Ice Cream Recipe
Total Time
35 min
Servings
about 1 quart
From the Recipe Creator:
Folks who favor the flavor of pumpkin really need to try this spiced ice cream. But be prepared to make more! —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen
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Pumpkin Mousse
Total Time
10 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
If you've had your fill of pumpkin pie, this cool and creamy pumpkin mousse is perfect for you. Its light and fluffy texture won't make you feel "stuffed" after your favorite turkey dinner. —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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Pumpkin Cranberry Bread Pudding
Total Time
3 hours 15 min
Servings
8 servings (1-1/3 cups sauce)
From the Recipe Creator:
Savor your favorite fall flavors with this scrumptious bread pudding, served warm with a sweet vanilla sauce. Yum! —Judith Bucciarelli, Newburgh, New York
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Pumpkin Whip
Total Time
20 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Even though this dessert is quick to fix, it has a creamy pumpkin taste and golden harvest look...just like traditional pumpkin pie. It's a great dessert for both everyday dinners and special-occasion suppers. —Linda Clapp, Stow, Ohio
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Creamy Butterscotch Pudding for 2
Total Time
25 min
Servings
2 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
One day when I had a craving for something homemade, I tried from-scratch pudding. It’s much better than the store-bought kind! —EMR, tasteofhome.com
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Pistachio Cranberry Bark
Total Time
20 min
Servings
about 1 pound
From the Recipe Creator:
I picked up this bark recipe at a Christmas sweets swap hosted by a woman in my Bible study group. My family, friends and I think it's just divine. Even my dad, who's not big on candy, loves it. —Susan Wacek, Pleasanton, California
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Easy Apple Crisp
Total Time
1 hour 10 min
Servings
16 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Here's an easy apple crisp! This is a delicious dessert perfect for young cooks to prepare. It's super simple to make since there's no crust—just a crumbly topping. Plus, with apples and oats, it's a wholesome treat. —Sheri Hatten, Devil's Lake, North Dakota
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Pumpkin Seed Toffee
Total Time
30 min
Servings
2 pounds
From the Recipe Creator:
My kids are allergic to nuts, but they can eat pumpkin seeds! Every fall we save the seeds from our pumpkins to add to various recipes, including this one. —Suzanne Earl, Spring, Texas
