81 Perfect Pumpkin Desserts That Scream Fall Vibes
Felicia Lim
16 min read
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81 best pumpkin dessert recipes to try this fall, from pumpkin cheesecake to pumpkin pie bars and more.
Various ways to cook with pumpkin, including making pumpkin puree, pumpkin soup, pumpkin pasta, and more.
Easy pumpkin dessert recipes for every pumpkin lover, from pumpkin rolls to pumpkin brownies and pumpkin cheesecake bars.
One of my favorite things about fall and the holiday season is indulging in absolutely everything pumpkin based. Fromsavory pumpkin recipes topumpkin piesand just about everything in between, there's nothing better than pumpkin treats! But of all the pumpkin-centric meals out there, pumpkin desserts top the list for me.
Pumpkin bars, pies, cookies, cakes, trifles...I could go on and on, but everything is better with pumpkin. And these81 bestpumpkin dessert recipesare the proof in the pudding.
There are about a gazillion ways to cook with this seasonal gourd, from making pumpkin puree—which can be used in both sweet and savory recipes—to pumpkin soup, creamy pumpkin risotto, spicy pumpkin hummus, or even a comforting bowl ofpumpkin pasta.
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You can also cook pumpkin in the air fryer, make delicious pumpkin-packed curries in your slow cooker and bake pumpkin bread, pumpkin muffins and pumpkin scones.
I know many of you are just as obsessed with easy pumpkin recipes as I am, so in view of the upcoming holiday season—with sweet treats in high demand—I've got you covered with pumpkin desserts so good you'll be begging for more.
From pumpkin rolls and pumpkin brownies to pumpkin cheesecake bars and pumpkin snickerdoodles, there are so many easy pumpkin dessert recipes for every gourd lover in here.
With this dreamy pumpkin cheesecake, a classic graham cracker crust adds an element of crunch to the bottom of the cheesecake, while the bourbon sour cream topping is the gift that keeps on giving...until the very last slice.
This harvest pumpkin spice cake with cheesecake frosting is moist and delicious. It is loaded with delicious fall spices and then layered with the most scrumptious cheesecake frosting you have ever eaten.
Margarita fans looking for a fresh fall spin on their favorite cocktail will obviously love this pumpkin pie margarita, that's half-drink, half-dessert.
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If you haven't found the perfect recipe for this holiday dessert staple, you can stop looking now—because this Jack Daniels pumpkin pie with oat streusel topping is the one.
While pumpkin pie, pumpkin bread and pumpkin pasta are all regular stand-ins at the dinner table during the fall months, pumpkin pie made with pumpkin ice cream really is the best of all pumpkin worlds.
This pumpkin spice coffee cake is perfectly spiced, has crunchy streusel on top with a creamy glaze and sweet and moist cake on the bottom. Super easy to make and the ultimate fall dessert!
A DIY pumpkin pie spice blend is truly worth your time, in part because it’s super easy to put together, and it'll ensure you're ready to make all the pumpkin desserts you'll want!
These soft and chewy brown butter pumpkin oatmeal cookies are the perfect choice if you’re looking for a fun, flavorful and satisfying fall cookie recipe.
Pumpkin brownies are the perfect mix of two of my favorite desserts: chocolate and pumpkin pie! This easy brownie recipe uses a boxed brownie mix of your choice with a layer of pumpkin in the middle to create something super fun and delicious.
The amazing combination of dark chocolate and pumpkin in this dreamy dark chocolate pumpkin tart gives traditional pumpkin pie a run for its title as fall’s favorite dessert!
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Cooking on The Front Burners
These homemade pumpkin pie pop tarts are a delicious breakfast or dessert treat! The flaky crust is stuffed with a creamy pumpkin filling and topped with a maple glaze.
These baked pumpkin spice donuts coated in cinnamon sugar, are so fluffy and moist. Baking donuts will make you not miss the fried version! This easy pumpkin spice donut recipe is perfect to make all fall long.
This pumpkin cheesecake dip is light and fluffy, but full of decadent fall flavors which and perfect for bringing to your next get-together! This pumpkin dip is a sweet and creamy treat everyone will love!
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Life Love and Sugar
With this easy no-bake recipe, everyone gets a mini pumpkin pie in a jar all to themselves! Enjoy layers upon layers of crunchy gingersnap cookie crust, spiced pumpkin pie filling and silky cream cheese mousse.
This pumpkin spice cheesecake trifle is made with layers of spice cake, pumpkin cheesecake layer and whipped cream drizzled with caramel and sprinkled with toasted pecans to add a bit of crunch.
These pumpkin chocolate chip cupcakes are moist, fluffy and topped with fluffy chocolate frosting. They have all your favorite fall flavors thanks to pumpkin, cinnamon, brown sugar and vanilla—then the mini chocolate chips and chocolate buttercream makes for the perfect combo.
These delicious chewy pumpkin blondies are a wonderful fall dessert. Pumpkin flavor combines with a fantastic chewy, brownie-like texture that is irresistible.
The classic New England dessert gets an update with pumpkin, spices and maple! This pumpkin whoopie pie with maple cream cheese frosting recipe is the perfect fall dessert!
Pumpkin chocolate chip bars are super soft and moist, cake-like, and loaded with milk chocolate chips. They have the perfect blend of pumpkin, pumpkin pie spice and cinnamon.
These pumpkin cream cheese muffins combine perfectly spiced pumpkin muffins with cream cheese filling. Top the muffins with brown sugar crumb cake topping and you have an absolutely irresistible pumpkin spice breakfast treat.
These frosted Crumbl caramel pumpkin cookies are made with a soft and thick pumpkin cookie base then topped with a smooth and luscious caramel cream cheese frosting, and dusted with pumpkin pie spice.
Four tantalizing layers of fall flavors and textures combine for an irresistibly delicious pumpkin dessert that can be made in advance! The perfect no-bake dessert!
These chewy pumpkin cookies are studded with bits of toffee and caramel, and baked until soft and tender. The perfect fall dessert, these cookies go great with a cold glass of milk!
This recipe for pumpkin cinnamon rolls is one of my favorites. It’s the perfect sweet to enjoy on a crisp fall morning. Everyone will love the rich pumpkin flavor of these cinnamon rolls.
These homemade cinnamon sugar pumpkin donut holes are sugar, spice and absolutely nice! Baked Pumpkin Donut Holes are such a quick and easy fall dessert, and would make a perfect fall breakfast recipe.
Pumpkin delight dessert with a buttery pecan and graham cracker crust, pumpkin spice, pumpkin puree and fluffy and light vanilla pudding. It is sure to become a favorite fall dessert.
Pumpkin crinkle cookies are light, soft and cake-like with warm, flavorful pumpkin spices. You’ll love this easy fall cookie coated in powdered sugar that cracks as it bakes.
This small batch cinnamon swirl pumpkin bread is an easy recipe that makes four individual loaves, or two mini loaves that are tender, moist and full of all the fall flavors.
Pumpkin lush is an easy dessert with layers of cream cheese and whipped topping with a creamy pumpkin layer in between all on top of a homemade graham cracker crust.
This pumpkin pie crisp is an easy fall dessert made with a creamy pumpkin pie filling and a crunchy golden cinnamon streusel and then served warm with ice cream!
Pumpkin crunch cake is an easy sheet cake made with a delicious layer of pumpkin pie topped with a crunchy cake mix topping makes the perfect fall dessert!
This pumpkin cake is moist, flavorful and filled with pumpkin spice. The frosting is sweet, creamy, slightly tangy and filled with caramel for the perfect flavor combo.
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Half Baked Harvest
Three soft, perfectly sweet, extra pumpkiny, chai spiced pumpkin cake layers. Each is generously frosted with the most delicious maple browned butter frosting.
This pumpkin dump cake is a creamy pumpkin pie filling topped with a decadent pecan butter cake. Serve with ice cream on top for the perfect end to any fall dinner or holiday meal.
These vegan pumpkin chocolate chip cookies with sea salt are one of the best vegan pumpkin recipes. Chewy, rich, thick chocolate chip cookies made with real pumpkin.
Homemade pumpkin streusel bars are a fun and delicious alternative to pumpkin pie. With a gingersnap crust, creamy pumpkin filling and brown sugar streusel topping, these are simply irresistible!
These pumpkin blondies are everything I love about fall. They are thick, chewy and soft all at the same time and have the perfect hint of pumpkin spice and chocolate in every bite!
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Chelsea's Messy Apron
The best pumpkin cheesecake bars—a delicious cinnamon graham cracker crust with two layers of cheesecake topped with an easy streusel and caramel sauce.
Pumpkin cream cheese Bundt cake is everything you love about pumpkin cake with a decadent cream cheese layer hiding inside. Simple to prepare and perfectly spiced, this fall cake always impresses a crowd. Both layers are simply irresistible!
This classic pumpkin roll is so delicious and easy to make, with a light and moist pumpkin cake swirled up with cream cheese frosting. It’s a perfect fall dessert!
These pumpkin spice cheesecakes are perfect for your Thanksgiving dessert. They are silky smooth and creamy, perfectly spiced, and can be made in advance!