21 Fall Desserts That Just Might Be Better Than Pumpkin Pie

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I know, I know – saying anything might be better than pumpkin pie in October is basically asking for trouble. But hear me out. As much as I love a classic slice with whipped cream on top (and I really do), sometimes you just want something different. So, this list is for the dessert lovers who want all the cozy fall flavor, pumpkin, apple, maple, and spice, without sticking to the usual pie routine.

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cake

If you’re a pumpkin lover (and honestly, who isn’t this time of year?), this pumpkin chocolate chip cake is a must-bake. It’s soft, perfectly spiced, and studded with melty chocolate chips – basically everything you love about fall, in cake form. Full recipe: Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cake

Chocolate-Dipped Rice Krispie Treats

These chocolate-dipped Rice Krispie treats are a nostalgic favorite with a festive upgrade. They’re sweet, crunchy, and just the right amount of chocolatey – a fun holiday treat that’s as loved by adults as it is by kids. Full recipe: Chocolate Dipped Rice Krispie Treats

Toffee Apple Cake

Imagine if sticky toffee pudding and apple cake had a cozy fall dessert baby – that’s exactly what this cake tastes like. It’s warm, soft, and drizzled with the most irresistible toffee sauce. Simple to make, but it feels like something you’d serve to impress. Full recipe: Toffee Apple Cake

Quebec Sugar Pie

This classic French Canadian dessert couldn’t be simpler to make – but it tastes like something you’d find in a pastry shop. The filling is rich, smooth, and perfectly creamy, all tucked into a buttery, flaky crust that makes every bite irresistible. Full recipe: Quebec Sugar Pie

Chocolate Almond Biscotti

This chocolate almond biscotti is the ultimate cozy coffee companion – crisp, chocolatey, and full of nutty crunch. It’s easy to make, keeps beautifully, and somehow makes every cup of coffee or tea feel just a little more special. Full recipe: Chocolate Almond Biscotti

Dark Chocolate Truffles with Caramel

These dark chocolate truffles are rich, creamy, and melt-in-your-mouth delicious. They look fancy but couldn’t be easier to make – perfect for gifting (or keeping for yourself). Just be warned… they tend to disappear fast! Full recipe: Dark Chocolate Truffles with Caramel

Date Oatmeal Cookies

These date oatmeal cookies are fall baking at its best – soft, chewy, and full of cozy caramel flavor with just a hint of warm spice. They’re the kind of cookie that feels nostalgic and special all at once, and best of all, they come together in no time. Full recipe: Date Oatmeal Cookies

Apple Cranberry Crumble Pie

Everyone loves a classic apple pie, but adding tart, ruby-red cranberries takes it to a whole new level. This apple cranberry pie has all the cozy sweetness you expect, with a pop of tang and color that makes it feel just a little more festive. Full recipe: Apple Cranberry Crumble Pie

Biscoff Blondies

These Biscoff blondie bars are sweet, buttery, and loaded with that irresistible cookie butter flavor. They come together in one bowl, bake up golden and chewy, and somehow manage to disappear faster than any other dessert on the table – a guaranteed hit with both kids and adults. Full recipe: Biscoff Blondies

Chocolate Loaf Cake

This chocolate loaf cake is one of those simple, no-fail desserts that never disappoints. It’s rich, moist, and deeply chocolatey – just the thing when you want something sweet but unfussy. Slice it thick, add a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream, and you’ve got instant cozy dessert perfection. Full recipe: Chocolate Loaf Cake

Triple Chocolate Chip Cookies

These chocolate chip cookies are an all-time favorite for a reason – soft, chewy, and packed with three kinds of chocolate chips for extra gooey goodness. They’re quick to make, no chilling required, and pair perfectly with a cozy fall evening and a mug of something warm. Full recipe: Triple Chocolate Chip Cookies

Coconut Rice Pudding

If you’re in the mood for something a little different from the usual pies and cakes, this creamy pudding is exactly what you need. It’s cozy, comforting, and just sweet enough – the kind of dessert that feels special whether you serve it warm on a chilly night or chilled straight from the fridge. Full recipe: Coconut Rice Pudding

Triple Chocolate Cheesecake Bars

Craving cheesecake but not the whole production? These chocolate cheesecake bars are the answer. They’ve got a rich chocolate cookie crust, creamy chocolate cheesecake filling, and a silky ganache on top. Full recipe: Triple Chocolate Cheesecake Bars

Chocolate Cherry Cake

Bundt cakes just belong on the holiday table, and this chocolate cherry version is a total showstopper. It’s tender, buttery, and loaded with chocolate chips and juicy cherries – then finished with a glossy chocolate ganache that makes it look (and taste) every bit as amazing as it sounds. Full recipe: Chocolate Cherry Cake

Chocolate Bark

This sweet and salty chocolate bark is basically fall snacking perfection – like your favorite candy bar, but better. I load mine up with pretzels, peanuts, and caramel for that perfect crunch, but you can toss on anything from dried fruit to toffee bits. It’s easy, totally customizable, and dangerously hard to stop eating. Full recipe: Chocolate Bark

Chocolate Caramel Cake

If you’re after a dessert that looks impressive but doesn’t require bakery-level effort, this chocolate caramel cake is it. It’s rich, moist, and layered with the most irresistible coconut caramel frosting – the kind that makes everyone ask for the recipe before they’ve even finished their slice. Full recipe: Chocolate Caramel Cake

Dark Chocolate Tart

This dark chocolate tart looks like something you’d spot in a bakery display, but it’s surprisingly easy to make at home. The filling is rich and silky, the crust perfectly buttery, and together they make the kind of elegant, show-stopping dessert that feels right at home on any holiday table. Full recipe: Dark Chocolate Tart

White Chocolate and Raspberry Blondies

These raspberry white chocolate bars are everything a good dessert should be; soft, chewy, and just a little bit indulgent. They come together in one bowl (because who needs extra dishes?) and the mix of tart raspberries and sweet white chocolate makes them feel special enough for any occasion. Full recipe: White Chocolate and Raspberry Blondies

Cherry Cookies

Crispy on the edges, soft and chewy in the middle, basically cookie perfection. These cherry cookies check all the boxes and come together in no time. No mixer, no chilling, no fuss – just a quick, festive treat that might even give your favorite holiday cookie a run for its money. Full recipe: Cherry Cookies

Orange Chocolate Chip Muffins

I love baking muffins around the holidays – they somehow fit every occasion. Breakfast? Perfect. Afternoon snack? Absolutely. Late-night sweet craving? Even better. These ones, with that classic orange and dark chocolate combo, are just the right mix of cozy and bright. Full recipe: Orange Chocolate Chip Muffins

Mini No Bake Lemon Cheesecake Tarts

If you’re skipping the oven this year, these mini lemon cheesecake tarts are a bright, creamy little detour from the usual fall desserts. They’re no-bake, perfectly bite-sized, and bring just enough tangy freshness to balance out all that pumpkin and spice on the table. Full recipe: Mini No Bake Lemon Cheesecake Tarts