Celebrate autumn with no-bake fall desserts featuring pumpkin, warm spices, apples, caramel and chocolate—all without turning on the oven.
1/28
Cookie Butter Pie
From the Recipe Creator:
I tasted Biscoff cookie butter 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 it your own by using peanut butter or another kind of spread and matching toppings instead. —Katrina Adams, Mount Olive, Alabama
2/28
Pumpkin Trifle
From the Recipe Creator:
One of the nice things about this trifle is the way it uses up leftover cakes that never seem to get eaten! It's convenient, too—it tastes like a traditional pumpkin pie, even though you don't have to make a crust or bake it.
3/28
Cappuccino Mousse Trifle
From the Recipe Creator:
'This is the easiest trifle I've ever made, yet it looks like I spent time on it,' says Tracy Bergland, Prior Lake, Minnesota. 'I like to pipe whipped topping around the edge of the bowl, grate chocolate in the center and sprinkle with cinnamon. It gets rave reviews.'
4/28
Peanut Butter Pudding Pie
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
5/28
Dark Chocolate Pumpkin Truffles
From the Recipe Creator:
The combination of pumpkin and dark chocolate is unexpected and delectable. These delicious truffles make a pretty addition to a party plate, a sweet way to finish up a meal, or a gift your friends and family will love. —Monica Mooney, Roseville, California
6/28
No-Bake Apple Pie
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
7/28
Pumpkin Fudge
From the Recipe Creator:
I look forward to the taste of pumpkin every Thanksgiving. This easy pumpkin fudge recipe lets me do that and everyone loves it.—Marlene Fudge, Rushville, Indiana
8/28
No-Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake
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When autumn falls upon Fountain Valley, California, Susan Pursell simmers up this comforting soup. The hearty sausage slices, white kidney beans and colorful kale will keep your gang asking for seconds.
9/28
Turkey Cookies
From the Recipe Creator:
Every Thanksgiving, my cousin makes these fudge-striped turkey cookies out of prepared cookies and candies. —Sue Gronholz, Beaver Dam, Wisconsin
10/28
Pumpkin Chiffon Pie
From the Recipe Creator:
For a tasty treat during the fall, try this special dessert. The vanilla pudding makes it extra creamy.—Karen Grimes, Stephens City, Virginia
11/28
Cranberry Butter Crunch Bark
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
12/28
No-Bake Chocolate Hazelnut Thumbprints
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
13/28
Caramelized Pears
From the Recipe Creator:
After picking an abundant crop of pears, I was looking for new ways to enjoy them. A friend suggested warming them with butter and brown sugar. This tasty recipe was the result! We like them with vanilla bean ice cream, but plain vanilla or cinnamon ice cream is also quite delicious! —Sue Gronholz, Beaver Dam, Wisconsin
14/28
Caramel 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
15/28
Chocolate Caramel Turkey Legs
From the Recipe Creator:
Mention turkey legs made of pretzels and chocolate, and the kids come running. Let them help by unwrapping caramels for this easy, no-bake treat. —Amy Lents, Grand Forks, North Dakota
16/28
Pumpkin Crunch Parfaits
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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
17/28
Chocolate Mousse Pie
From the Recipe Creator:
I discovered a fast recipe for a delectable chocolate mousse some years ago and thought it might make a good filling for a pie. The chocolate lovers in our family endorse this scrumptious dessert, saying that it 'melts in your mouth'! —Keri Scofield Lawson, Fullerton, California
18/28
Possum Pie
From the Recipe Creator:
This recipe was found in a box of recipes in the cafe we own. The recipes were used in the early 1950s by a previous owner, and this pie has been on our menu since we discovered it. —David Heilemann, Eureka Springs, Arkansas
19/28
Pumpkin Pecan Frozen Yogurt
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
20/28
Chocolate Lebkuchen Cherry Balls
From the Recipe Creator:
Here’s my twist on the traditional German holiday lebkuchen—with a surprise inside. —Arlene Erlbach, Morton Grove, Illinois
21/28
Pumpkin Charlotte
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
22/28
No-Bake Cappuccino Dessert
From the Recipe Creator:
Summer gatherings call for cool desserts like this one. Lots of the party invites I receive come with a request for this delicious treat. You can make it even more chocolaty by adding cocoa powder to the dry pudding mixes. —Mary Beth Desens, Fredonia, Wisconsin
23/28
Pumpkin Ice Cream Recipe
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 of Home Test Kitchen
24/28
Pumpkin Mousse
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 of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
25/28
Chocolate Caramel Hazelnut Pie
From the Recipe Creator:
I love chocolate, caramel and hazelnuts, so I came up with a recipe that has all three. If you don't have a food processor, place crust ingredients in a zip-top freezer bag and smash with a rolling pin. —Debbie Anderson, Mount Angel, Oregon
26/28
Butterscotch Pudding
From the Recipe Creator:
Homemade pudding reminds me of my grandma and how she turned milk and eggs into creamy textures before my eyes. The butterscotch in this recipe adds a caramel-sweet touch. —Teresa Wilkes, Pembroke, Georgia
27/28
Pistachio Cranberry Bark
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
28/28
Pumpkin Seed Toffee
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
No-Bake Fall Desserts FAQ
What are some quick, no-bake fall dessert recipes?
When oven space is limited and you have basic pantry staples on hand, you can quickly make no-bake fall desserts, like a spiced creamy pie or chocolate truffles. They take minutes to assemble, and once they are set, they will keep up to four days in the refrigerator, so you can have a treat all week.
Can I use canned pumpkin for no-bake desserts?
Canned pumpkin is one of the easiest ways to add a rich, smooth texture and concentrated flavor to no-bake fall desserts. It can be used in recipes for fudge, frozen yogurt, pies and pretty, layered parfaits and trifles.
Are there gluten-free no-bake options for fall desserts?
There are many delicious no-bake fall desserts without gluten, like apples dipped in homemade caramel, chocolate bark with dried fruit, pumpkin ice cream and puddings cooked on the stovetop. You can also adapt recipes to fit dietary needs by using gluten-free cookies, pie crusts or a gluten-free flour mix.
