9 Cozy Desserts That Don’t Scream Pumpkin Spice (Yet)
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The pre-fall vibes of September bring strong cravings for cozy desserts. Since it is not technically fall (yet), this part of the season brings the perfect opportunity to explore cozy desserts that bring warmth and comfort—without the overwhelming taste of pumpkin. These are the treats that quietly pave the way for autumn, leaning on ingredients like cinnamon, apples, and chocolate that don’t instantly scream “October.” Ease into this fall by exploring the sweet goodness of these 9 desserts.
Cinnamon Roll Muffins
Think cinnamon rolls, but in the form of muffins. A lot less hassle and a lot more flavor – this is my favorite kind of dessert. An additional sprinkle of cinnamon and brown sugar over the muffins brings a little extra sweetness to the mix. Full Recipe: Cinnamon Roll Muffins
Apple Cinnamon Muffins
On another episode of maximum flavor, minimal effort – let me introduce apple cinnamon muffins. The trick of this recipe is to add sour cream to the batter for a light, soft, and cakey texture. A cinnamon and brown sugar topping adds a certain fall vibe to these muffins. Full Recipe: Apple Cinnamon Muffins
Chocolate Caramel Cake
Nothing says cozy like some warm, crunchy caramel smothered over a classic chocolate cake. The buttercream frosting over the chocolate cake layers acts as the perfect base for warm caramel to work its magic. Full Recipe: Chocolate Caramel Cake
Toffee Apple Cake
Fresh, juicy apple chunks in a cinnamon cake batter give the perfect summer-fall-transition vibe. But the best part of this cake is the warm toffee sauce smothering the apple cake to perfection. Full Recipe: Toffee Apple Cake
Apple Cranberry Crumble Pie
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Pie desserts are my favorite kind of dessert – warm, buttery, and crumbly. And when that pie is an apple cranberry crumble pie, my day becomes instantly better. The rich sweetness of apples combined with tart cranberries is the perfect way to transition into fall. Full Recipe: Apple Cranberry Crumble Pie
Dark Chocolate Tart
When in doubt, go for chocolate! This melt-in-the-mouth chocolate dessert is surprisingly easy to make – with a crumbly chocolate crust and a light, silky chocolate filling. Full Recipe: Dark Chocolate Tart
Banana Pecan Muffins
Earthy flavor and crunchy texture set the perfect vibe for a pre-fall dessert. Bananas add natural sweetness to these muffins, but you can add brown sugar if your sweet tooth is a little hard to satisfy. A crunchy topping of pecans adds a nutty flavor to the muffins. Full Recipe: Banana Pecan Muffins
Triple Chocolate Cheesecake Bars
Chocolate and cheesecake together are a treat that’s hard to beat. A classic, buttery, chocolate cookie crust is topped with the creamiest chocolate cream cheese filling, which is then smothered with a perfect layer of chocolate ganache. Full Recipe: Triple Chocolate Cheesecake Bars
Classic Quebec Sugar Pie
Sometimes, your sweet tooth craves something really sugary and sweet. Reserve this recipe for one of those days, as nothing satisfies your sweet tooth quite like this classic Quebec sugar pie – a hearty combination of flaky crust, creamy filling, and double sweetness from maple and brown sugar. Full Recipe: Classic Quebec Sugar Pie
