When apples are piled high at the farmers market and your kitchen smells like cinnamon and warm butter, you know it’s time to bring out the dessert recipes! And while classic apple pie is always the first thing I bake at the beginning of fall, I love finding new apple desserts to try all season long.
This roundup is a list of my favorite apple dessert recipes, from frosted cookies and easy toast cups to delicious fluffy mousse desserts, baked apples, puddings, and more.
Whether you’ve got a ton of apples left from the orchard or you just picked up a few beauties from the store, you’ll love all of these easy fall treats options!
Homemade Applesauce Toast Cups with Whipped Cream
These little toast cups are so fun and kid-friendly, but adults love them too. The toasted bread holds a scoop of warm homemade applesauce, and the whipped cream on top makes them feel like mini pies. They’re a sweet way to use up that extra loaf of bread and turn breakfast into dessert.
Cinnamon Apple Rice Pudding
Creamy, comforting, and full of fall flavors, this rice pudding is the ultimate autumn dessert. The whipped cream and ricotta blend makes it extra luscious, and the cinnamon butter apple topping is basically apple pie filling spooned right on top. It’s the kind of dessert you’ll want to curl up with under a blanket.
Applesauce Cookies With Cream Cheese Frosting
Made with wholemeal flour and a blend of white and coconut sugar, these applesauce cookies feel a little healthier without sacrificing flavor. The cream cheese frosting adds a tangy sweetness, and the crushed walnuts on top give just the right amount of crunch. They’re perfect for those chilly days when you want a little dessert or treat with your afternoon coffee.
Baked Apples With Mascarpone Cream
This is one of those desserts that looks fancy but is so simple to make. The apples are baked with cinnamon, cardamom, and pumpkin spice until they’re soft and fragrant, then served warm with a fluffy mascarpone and Greek yogurt cream. It’s cozy, comforting, and exactly what I want on a cool fall evening.
Applesauce Cookies With Chocolate Peanut Butter Frosting
These soft, cakey cookies are packed with applesauce for a moist texture and a bit of natural sweetness. But the real star? That rich, chocolatey peanut butter frosting that takes them over the top. They’re the kind of cookie you’ll want to keep on the counter all week long (if they last that long!).
Healthy Apple Parfait Dessert
Layers of whipped ricotta and cream make this parfait feel indulgent, but it’s surprisingly light and nourishing. The stewed apples and chopped dates bring a ton of natural sweetness and texture, making each spoonful a perfect mix of creamy and fruity. It’s a great (and quick!) no-bake dessert when you want something pretty and satisfying.
Apple Puff Pastry Rolls With Ricotta
These little apple puff pastry rolls are like a cross between a cinnamon roll and a strudel. Each roll is filled with a mix of sweet cinnamon apples, creamy ricotta, and crunchy walnuts – basically, everything good about fall wrapped up in flaky layers. These are the perfect apple dessert to go with a cup of tea on a crisp afternoon.
Healthy Apple Muffins
These apple muffins are moist, hearty, and full of good-for-you ingredients like oats, whole wheat flour, and chunks of fresh apple. A touch of brown sugar adds just enough sweetness without making them feel like cupcakes. I love having these on hand for busy mornings or a midday pick-me-up.
Apple Tiramisu
This cozy spin on tiramisu trades espresso for spiced apples, and it totally works. Creamy layers of ladyfinger biscuits with mascarpone and Greek yogurt give it that classic rich flavor, while the apples add a seasonal twist that’s just unexpected enough to impress. It’s a delicious chilled apple dessert you can make ahead and pull out for guests – or just yourself!
Ricotta & Homemade Applesauce Toast Cups
These delicious dessert toast cups are filled with creamy ricotta and topped with a generous spoonful of homemade apple sauce – and a ton of cinnamon! These little desserts are a great way to use up that leftover bread and whip up something quick on a weeknight when you’re still craving nostalgic fall flavors.
Apple Mousse Dessert
Light, fluffy, and totally unique, this apple mousse is a refreshing twist on your typical fall dessert. Whipped egg whites give it that airy, cloud-like texture, while the bed of homemade apple sauce underneath adds a rich, fruity contrast. It’s a great option when you want something that feels indulgent but won’t weigh you down.
Apple and Ricotta Phyllo Parcels
These golden little dessert parcels are like mini wrapped gifts filled with fall flavors. The crispy phyllo crust gives way to a creamy ricotta center and a spoonful of homemade apple sauce that melts together beautifully. They’re elegant enough for a dinner party but easy enough to whip up for a cozy evening treat.