My Top Ten Fall Dessert Recipes
Over the course of my cooking career I have eaten and made some delicious desserts! And while every season is dessert season, there’s something special about the fall. As we begin to lose sunlight and the nights start to get cooler with that crisp clean air of fall….. to me that seems like the best time to bake! With fresh apples, pears, pumpkins and winter squash in abundance the dessert possibilities are endless!
Now that fall has come to the northeast I thought I would share some of my favorite fall desserts that I’ve enjoyed over the last few years of blogging. I hope you like them as much as Lisa and I did. Click on the name of each dessert to go to the original post and recipe.
Pumpkin Crunch Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
Amethyst Cheesecake (Cranberry Blueberry Topping)
The Best Bread Pudding Recipe with Cream Cheese Frosting
Torta de Mele (Italian Apple Cake)
Caramel Butternut Squash Torte
Bourbon Pecan Pie with Chocolate Ganache
Thanks for stopping by today, and I hope enjoyed my Fall Dessert round up!
Kate@Diethood says
Chef, everything looks SO GOOD! I want all that I see…x10! Beautiful!!
Chef Dennis Littley says
Thanks Kate, they were definitely some of my favorites!
Kristina says
everything looks spectacular – cannot decide which one I want first!
Chef Dennis Littley says
Thanks Kristina, I’d have a hard time too, but my first love was always the pumpkin crunch cake!
Betsy Cohen says
I can’t decide which I want to try first!!!
Chef Dennis Littley says
They all are delicious, its a hard choice to make!
Lisa@ Cooking with Curls says
Wow….just wow! I would love to try each one of those desserts. The Pumpkin Crunch Cake drew me in, and the Bourbon Pecan Pie has me drooling. They all look fabulous Chef!
Chef Dennis Littley says
Thank you Lisa, The pumpkin crunch will always be my favorite cake!
YesCook says
Wow. Love them all. Thanks for sharing.
Chef Dennis Littley says
you’re very welcome!
Toni | Boulder Locavore says
What a great selection Dennis! Perfect timing for upcoming holiday menu planning.
Chef Dennis Littley says
Thanks Toni, I don’t do round ups very often but I’ve been seeing so many on G+ I thought I’d share my favorites too!
Paula @ Vintage Kitchen Notes says
Wow, they all look stunning Dennis! I’m adding the pumpkin praline cheesecake to my list right now.
Chef Dennis Littley says
Thank you Paula, that was a good cheesecake!
Dana says
G’day, It’s Spring in Australia but I always get nostalgic for pumpkin recipes due to autumn harvest in North America.
Chef Dennis Littley says
Hi Dana
I know what you mean, this is going to probably be my last fall in the Northeast and I’m going to miss that change in season that’s always meant autumn to me……
Andrea says
yummy – thanks for putting this together
Chef Dennis Littley says
you’re welcome Andrea, glad you like them!
Abbe@This is How I Cook says
These all look worthy. I just hope it is a long fall so I can get through all of them! Especially that last one!
Chef Dennis Littley says
Thanks Abbe, lets hope we have a long Indian summer so we can enjoy these beautiful fall days!
Kathleen says
I am so happy to find your website. I love all of these desserts. Making my grocery list now! Thank you, everything looks luscious.
Chef Dennis Littley says
Thanks Kathleen, I’m happy to hear that like my blog!
Sandi says
You sir are evil! Lol. If I make the Caramel Butternut Squash Torte, can I consider it a serving of vegetables? Have to make the Pumpkin Crunch Cake first though. Just as soon as I have somewhere to take it!
Chef Dennis Littley says
hi Sandi
there is a good amount of squash in the torte, so I think it might qualify as a veg…lol….just don’t quote me! the pumpkin crunch is my all time favorite cake, I highly recommend it!
Kim - Liv Life says
Oh…!! That Cranberry Blueberry topping!! Yep… that will do nicely for a little midnight snack. Love all of these Dennis! I’ve been working on losing a pound or two before my vacation, so sweets have been at a minimum, but you are sorely tempting me!!
Chef Dennis Littley says
Thanks Kim, I’ve been working on my weight as well, and it was hard not to head into the kitchen and start baking!
Sandie@afoodieaffair.com says
I love Fall cooking! These all look delicious!
Chef Dennis Littley says
thanks Sandie, they are some of my all time favorite desserts!
Dionne Baldwin says
I made your Pumpkin Crunch Cake last year and I intend to make it again! That bread pudding recipe is also my go-to recipe for bread pudding. Next one I’m going to tackle is that Amethyst Cheesecake. 🙂
Chef Dennis Littley says
Thanks Dionne! The Amethyst cheesecake topping was really good, I know you’ll like it!
Erin @ Texanerin Baking says
They all look amazing but the pumpkin crunch cake… wow! And great cake slicing skills. I rarely make cake just because I’m terrible at cutting them. Love this post! 🙂
Chef Dennis Littley says
Thanks Erin, the pumpkin is my favorite of the bunch and it does cut very nicely.
The Ninja Baker says
Oh, my goodness, Chef Dennis! I do believe my fall baking agenda is complete. All I’ve got to do is refer to this post for my autumn baking =) Your pumpkin crunch cake is calling my name….Sigh. Better get baking!
Chef Dennis Littley says
I can’t wait to make it again, it is my favorite cake!
Brian @ A Thought For Food says
It’s so tough to decide which one I want the most, but I think that first cake has my name name all over it!
Chef Dennis Littley says
it is a hard choice Brian, they are equally delicious!
Lynna says
Thanks for the round up! I definitely just saved some recipes for the future. 🙂
Chef Dennis Littley says
you’re very welcome Lynna!
JC says
I love your food! I made your Amethyst Cheesecake tonight. I’m having a dinner party this weekend and needed some WOW to serve. Tonight was the experiment cheesecake. You know I had to taste it before I could make it and serve to my guests. It smelled and looked so good that we couldn’t wait and ended up cutting into it before letting it set properly. Delicious and it looked almost as good as yours looks. I ended up using equal parts blueberries and cranberries. A bit tart, but I just love cranberries. Did I tell you how delicious this was. Thank you!!!!!!! I’m printing your recipe for my guests because I know several will want your delicious recipe. Did I mention how delicious is?!!
Chef Dennis Littley says
Thank you for letting me know you enjoyed my cheesecake, the cranberries are a bit tart but its the season so most won’t mind. I love the color of the mixed berries, it is one beautiful cheesecake, I hope it WOWS your guests!
Lail | With A Spin says
A great list of desserts. Can’t decide which one to try first, Chef Dennis.
Judit + Corina @WineDineDaily says
Beautiful desserts Chef Dennis! Oh your Honey Glazed Roasted Pears and the Pumpkin Crunch Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting sounds divine!!!
Cheers,
J+C
Chef Dennis Littley says
Thank you! I do love those pears, and the crunch cake is my all time favorite cake!
Betty Ann @Mango_Queen says
I love this collection of fall desserts and will make them all year round. My favorite is the Torta di Miele apple cake which you did for the guest post on my blog. Since then, I’ve baked it a thousand times and even on my travels to the Philippines, I’ve shared it with family by baking it over there. Thanks for sharing, Chef Dennis. Hope all is well with you. Happy fall season!
Chef Dennis Littley says
Thanks Betty Ann!
Hope all is well, its been madness here for me with my move and now were trying to get settled in our new home in Kissimmee. I think maybe by Thanksgiving things will be back to normal
Pop Chef says
The pudding with cream cheese frosting looks so yummy with the creamy top. Thanks for sharing.
Chef Dennis Littley says
you’re welcome!
Karen Rowland says
I made your Pumpkin Crunch recently and you weren’t exaggerating about the affect that it has on people. Your recipe should include a warning and a disclaimer! Five days after experiencing this dessert, one of the guests at the dinner party sent me a text that said they couldn’t stop thinking about my Pumpkin Cake. ..LOL TRUE STORY! It was truly one of the best desserts I’ve ever made or eaten. However, I didn’t have enough of the cream cheese frosting for the sides of the cake so I frosted the sides with a salted caramel frosting and my “crunch” burned so I sprinkled the top of the cake with roasted pecans. It was fabulous.
Chef Dennis Littley says
I guess a warning might be a good thing Karen! It does have quite an effect on people. I’m almost settled into my new home and as soon as I feel a little more comfortable in my kitchen that’s going to be the first dessert I make. I think it will be a great way to get to know my neighbors at the monthly potluck!
Laura @ Family Spice says
I think I am in love with desserts from every season, but the fall recipes are so earthy and warm. That pumpkin crunch cake is calling me!
Jean @chefjeanie says
I’m a new person exploring all your delicious dishes. I love Brownies, I was wondering if you have a good chewie brownie recipe that you could share with me.
Chef Dennis Littley says
hi Jean
this is the post I did for the best brownie I’ve ever made, its not real chewy but definitely a winner! https://www.askchefdennis.com/2012/01/insanely-delicious-triple-chocolate-pecan-fudge-brownies-and-ask-chef-dennis/