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No Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake Pie

This No Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake Pie is one of the easiest fall desserts you can make. A fluffy pumpkin mousse inside a chocolate chip cookie crust will surprise everyone with its delicious taste. Why settle for ordinary when you can have extraordinary.

A slice of no bake pumpkin cheesecake on a white plate.
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Around Thanksgiving, pumpkin pie is all the rage. Don't get me wrong. I love a good pumpkin pie, but sometimes you just need to break free of the traditional norm and do something different.

I have done that a few times with this pumpkin pecan cheesecake pie and this pumpkin cheesecake. All the traditional flavors are elevated. Boom!

This year, I decided to change things up again and make a no bake pumpkin pie with a cheesecake mousse filling.

Why You'll Love Pumpkin Cheesecake Pie

A pumpkin cheesecake is a great dessert to make for fall. It is easy to make, creamy and fluffy, and has a light pumpkin flavor.

If that wasn't enough, we skipped the traditional graham cracker crust and layered this pie on a chocolate chip cookie crust. Trust me, it adds the perfect sweet crunch to that sweet pumpkin spice filling.

Plus, the best part is that this pie is completely no bake! This means it is the perfect dessert for Thanksgiving because you do not need any extra oven space for it.

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Chocolate Chip Cookie Pie Crust

This Chocolate Chip Cookie Pie Crust can be made in minutes and only requires two ingredients. Substitute this crunchy cookie crust recipe in your favorite pie or cheesecake and see why it is a fan favorite.

A cookie crust on a blue and white towel.
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When you think about pie, it's usually the filling that you think about, right? Everyone loves a good cherry pie filling or a banana cream pie.

But one of the most underrated parts of any pie is the crust. But without a great crust, you cannot serve an incredible pie to your friends and family.

There are so many options of crust to choose from. However, a graham cracker crust, Oreo crust, or traditional pie crust are often the ones people choose the most. We like to mix it up and make a chocolate chip cookie crust for our no-bake recipes.

This chocolate chip cookie crust is so easy to make. Trust me, it just might become your new favorite way to add a crust to everything.

  • You only need two ingredients.
  • The crust does not need to be baked.
  • It can be ready for a filling in minutes.

Once you combine this cookie pie crust with your favorite filling, you'll have a combination made in heaven.

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Caramel Apple Pie

This easy Caramel Apple Pie is a delicious dessert to make year round. Caramel topping adds a sweet flavor to the fresh apples and flakey pie crust, making it taste like fall.

A slice of apple pie topped with vanilla ice cream and caramel on a white plate.
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We love fall! There is something about the changing leaves and the crisp, cool air. Plus, we love apples, and what is more fall-like than baking apple cider donuts and an apple spice cake?

Of course, we love making apple pie, too. There is a reason it is the most popular fall dessert. The smell of one baking in the oven gives your home that delicious and homey feeling.

If you have ever eaten apple slices with caramel, you know how perfect that combo is. Caramel topping adds a sweet twist to a classic apple pie. It's so delicious that you will want to make it all year round.

Why You Will Love This Apple Pie

This easy caramel apple pie recipe is easy to make in minutes. Sure, you could make everything from scratch, but save yourself some time in the kitchen by using store-bought pie crusts and a jar of caramel topping. No one will ever know!

The flavors in this apple pie will make it stand out on the dessert table at Thanksgiving. Using a combination of apple pie spice and caramel gives it an extra delicious taste. Plus, your kitchen will smell like an apple orchard as it bakes!

Enjoy a slice of pie topped with a big scoop of homemade vanilla bean ice cream and extra caramel drizzles. It really is the perfect dessert to enjoy after any meal.

If you are looking for an easy apple pie that will get rave reviews from all your guests, this is definitely the recipe for you.

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Pumpkin Butter

Pumpkin Butter is a delicious way to add a fall flavor to your breakfast or dessert. It is easy to make and has so many uses. Enjoy it on toast for breakfast, swirled with yogurt for an afternoon snack, or baked in a cake for dessert.

A clear jar filled with pumpkin butter.
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I love making fruit butter and sauces with different seasonal fruits. The most popular ones we enjoy all year long are apple butter and strawberry applesauce.

This fall I was craving pumpkin butter with biscuits, but I had a really hard time finding it in stores in our area. The one jar that I finally found at Target was really light in color, was super thin and runny, and did not taste very good.

I should have known that making a homemade pumpkin butter is always the best way to go. Plus, it's super easy to make on your stovetop or in a crock pot.

Why You Will Love This

Making pumpkin butter is easy to do with just a few ingredients and one deep pot. As the mixture cooks your house will be filled with the delicious flavor of fall.

You are going to love the smooth and creamy texture of this fruit butter. It is a delicious way to enjoy a taste of fall. It has a great pumpkin flavor, and the perfect blend of sugar and spice.

The best thing is that there are so many delicious ways to enjoy this pumpkin spread. You can eat it on toast, rolls, biscuits, cinnamon sugar waffles, pancakes, and so much more. The uses are endless!

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Pumpkin Whoopie Pies

Keep your taste buds happy this fall with these delicious Pumpkin Whoopie Pies. The soft pumpkin cookies are sandwiched with a sweet maple buttercream and have the best cozy flavor. You won't be able to resist these handheld treats at fall get togethers.

Three whoopie pies stacked on top of a white plate.
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One of my favorite childhood treats is whoopie pies-or gobs if you are from Pennsylvania like me. The classic chocolate whoopie pies were always my favorite to get at fall craft fairs.

Every year, I look forward to baking pumpkin desserts. My favorites are these pumpkin chocolate chip cookies and this pumpkin bundt cake.

This year, I decided to take those classic whoopie pies to another level by adding pumpkin, spices, and maple frosting. These soft and sticky treats will satisfy your desire for pumpkin spice cookies.

Why You Will Love This Recipe

If you are looking for a delicious cookie for fall gatherings, this pumpkin whoopie pie recipe is just what you need.

The cookie batter is easy to mix in minutes with ingredients you probably already have on hand. Plus, no chill time is required, so you can bake them right away.

Combining spices and a sweet maple frosting gives these cookies a delicious fall flavor. One bite, and you will reach for another one!

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Caramel Apple Bars

These easy Caramel Apple Bars have a soft cake mix crust, a gooey caramel center, and lots of apple chunks and nuts. Warm apple squares are a delicious fall dessert, especially when served with vanilla ice cream.

Two apple bars stacked on a white plate.
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During the fall months I love getting into the kitchen and making delicious desserts with different varieties of apples that we get from the store and the farmers market.

Sometimes I make this apple bundt cake, sometimes these cinnamon sugar apple donut holes, and sometimes it's as simple as a pan of apple nachos with tons of toppings.

One of my favorite apple desserts are these simple apple squares made with a cake mix.

Why You Will Love These Bars

These apple bars are similar to a 7 layer bar except you use caramel dip instead of the traditional sweetened condensed milk. It makes them so delicious and gooey!

  • Easy to make in minutes. Using a cake mix and store bought caramel dip makes the layers come together quickly.
  • Loaded with fruit and nuts. The hardest part of this recipe is chopping the apples and walnuts into bite sized pieces.
  • So gooey and delicious! Trust me and try one of these easy apple bars with a big scoop of vanilla ice cream on top! 
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Spider Web Brownies

These Spider Web Brownies are easy to make with 4 simple ingredients and taste delicious. Plus, they look really spooky and will be a hit at your Halloween parties.

Make sure to check out some of our other easy desserts like these dirt cupcakes and these ghost cookies.

Two brownies topped with chocolate and spider gummies.

This post was first published in October 2012. The photos and post were updated and republished in October 2022.

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We love Halloween! One of the best things about this time of year is making fun and spooky treats for my family and friends. We make these peanut butter eyeballs every single year!

This year, I decided to change it up and make individual brownies decorated with chocolate spider webs and gummy spiders.

Our friends loved these fun treats when I shared a test batch with them.

Why You'll Love These Brownies

Whether you want to make a fun treat for your family or need a cute Halloween treat, these spider web brownies will get smiles from everyone.

  • Easy to make. They look fancy, but they are actually simple because they start with a box mix.
  • Different sizes. The brownies can be made in three different sizes, depending on how many you need or how big you want them. Personally, I think the jumbo muffin size was the best!
  • No skill needed. You can add a simple spider web design on top of the Halloween brownies with just a spoon and a plastic baggie.
  • Party favorite. The colorful gummy spider will get everyone's attention when you bring a tray of these web brownies to your parties. They are the perfect combination of sweet and spooky!
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Candy Corn Snack Mix

This Candy Corn Mix is easy to make in 5 minutes, and you will love the fun flavor combination.  Pretzels and Reese's Pieces with candy corn and peanuts make a sweet and salty trail mix that will disappear in a hurry.

An orange cup filled with a fall trail mix.
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A fall snack mix is one of my all-time favorite treats to make. I am one of those people who actually loves candy corn, and I look forward to snacking on it and making these homemade Butterfingers.

Years ago, a good friend introduced me to an even easier snack mix.  She had a bowl of this sweet mix at one of our meetings, and I seriously could not stop munching on it. 

Why You Will Love This Candy Corn Mix

There is something about the combination of salty peanuts and chewy candy corn that will remind you of a Payday candy bar or a salted nut roll.  Try it!  It really does taste like those candy bars.

Adding Reese's Pieces and pretzels gives the candy corn trail mix a sweet and crunchy flair. Eating these ingredients together tones down the candy corn taste.

There is no trick to making this easy Halloween treat. You can add one cup of each ingredient, but that is just a guideline.  You can adjust it to have more of what you like in your mix.

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Apple Spice Cake

Apple Spice Cake is a delicious bundt cake to make for fall. This moist apple cake is loaded with fresh apples and plenty of warm spices. It's easy to make and will make your kitchen smell amazing as it bakes.

A slice of cake topped with glaze and nuts on a plate.
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Some of my favorite things about the cooler fall weather are wearing jeans and sweatshirts, going to bonfires, and of course, baking with apples. A few of our favorite recipes is this apple bundt cake and these apple blondies.

Since we had quite a few extra apples this week, I decided to make a caramel apple pie and another apple cake with a warm chai flavor.

Why You Will Love This Cake

This apple spice cake is the perfect fall dessert. A sweet glaze and chopped pecans make it look absolutely gorgeous. It would be great for fall parties or bake sales.

  • Easy to make. All you need is one large bowl, a food chopper, and a bundt pan to make this cake recipe.
  • Makes your kitchen smell like fall. Apples and plenty of warm spices give off a delightful fall smell as the cake bakes.
  • Moist and delicious! Sour cream, apples, AND applesauce add so much moisture to the batter.

The next time you are craving a spice cake made with apples, use this recipe. You are going to love the flavor combination.

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Strawberry Applesauce

This Strawberry Applesauce is easy to make with just three ingredients. Combine fresh apples and strawberries in the crock pot for a sweet cinnamon treat. Your family will love having this homemade applesauce for breakfast or dessert.

A white bowl filled with red strawberry applesauce.

The recipe for Strawberry Applesauce was first published in February 2018. The post was updated and republished in October 2022.SaveSave

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One of my favorite things to do in the fall is to make apple butter and applesauce. You just can't buy that homemade flavor. Plus, your house smells amazing as the apples cook down.

A few weeks ago, we had some apples in the fridge that needed to be used up right away. Homemade applesauce is a great way to use up any extra apples you may have.

Why You Should Make Crockpot Applesauce

Forget about buying jars of applesauce at the grocery store. It is so easy to make a big pot of strawberry applesauce in just minutes.

  • Add everything to a crock pot and forget about it for a few hours.
  • Apples and strawberries are a delicious combo.
  • Red Hots add a sweet cinnamon flavor that everyone will enjoy.
  • Your kitchen will have the most amazing cinnamon apple smell as it cooks.
  • This cinnamon applesauce freezes really well, so you can save some for later.
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