10 Delicious Pumpkin Desserts

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Pumpkin is the ultimate star of fall desserts, bringing warmth, spice, and seasonal charm to the table. Whether you’re a seasoned baker or just starting, these pumpkin treats are easy to make and guaranteed to impress.

With cozy spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves, these recipes will have your kitchen smelling heavenly.

From classic pies to creamy cheesecakes, there’s something here for every dessert lover. So grab a can of pumpkin (or roast your own), pull out those mixing bowls, and dive into these 10 irresistible pumpkin desserts.

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1. Classic Pumpkin Pie

This recipe is a timeless favorite. Smooth, spiced pumpkin filling is baked in a buttery, flaky crust, making it the perfect ending to any fall meal.

Servings, Preparation and Cooking Time

Servings: 8
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour

Classic Pumpkin Pie Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups pumpkin puree
• 1 cup evaporated milk
• 2 large eggs
• ¾ cup brown sugar
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• ½ tsp ground ginger
• ¼ tsp nutmeg
• ¼ tsp salt
• 1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust

How to Make Classic Pumpkin Pie

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, evaporated milk, eggs, sugar, and spices.
3. Pour the filling into the pie crust.
4. Bake for 55-60 minutes until the center is set.
5. Let it cool before serving with whipped cream.

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2. Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars

Creamy cheesecake meets pumpkin spice for a dessert that’s rich, flavorful, and easier to serve than a traditional cheesecake.

Servings, Preparation and Cooking Time

Servings: 12 bars
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes

Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
• 6 tbsp melted butter
• 2 cups cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup pumpkin puree
• ¾ cup sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• ½ tsp ground allspice

How to Make Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars

1. Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C).
2. Combine graham cracker crumbs and butter; press into a lined baking dish.
3. Beat cream cheese, pumpkin, sugar, eggs, vanilla, and spices until smooth.
4. Pour over the crust and bake for 45 minutes.
5. Cool completely, then refrigerate before slicing.

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3. Pumpkin Spice Donuts

These baked donuts are soft, perfectly spiced, and coated with cinnamon sugar for a fall treat that’s hard to resist.

Servings, Preparation and Cooking Time

Servings: 12 donuts
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes

Pumpkin Spice Donuts Ingredients

• 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
• ½ cup pumpkin puree
• ½ cup brown sugar
• ¼ cup melted butter
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

How to Make Pumpkin Spice Donuts

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a donut pan.
2. In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, and spices.
3. In another bowl, whisk pumpkin, sugar, butter, eggs, and vanilla.
4. Combine wet and dry ingredients. Pour batter into the donut pan.
5. Bake for 12 minutes. Coat with cinnamon sugar when cooled.

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4. Pumpkin Bread with Chocolate Chips

Moist, fluffy, and dotted with chocolate chips, this pumpkin bread is perfect for breakfast or dessert.

Servings, Preparation and Cooking Time

Servings: 8 slices
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes

Pumpkin Bread with Chocolate Chips Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• ½ tsp salt
• 1 cup pumpkin puree
• ½ cup vegetable oil
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup chocolate chips

How to Make Pumpkin Bread with Chocolate Chips

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a loaf pan.
2. In a bowl, combine flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
3. In another bowl, whisk together pumpkin, oil, eggs, and sugar.
4. Mix wet and dry ingredients, fold in chocolate chips.
5. Pour batter into the pan and bake for 50 minutes.

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5. Pumpkin Roll

A soft pumpkin cake rolled with a tangy cream cheese filling makes this dessert both delicious and visually impressive.

Servings, Preparation and Cooking Time

Servings: 10 slices
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes

Pumpkin Roll Ingredients

• ¾ cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
• 1 cup sugar
• 3 large eggs
• ⅔ cup pumpkin puree
• 1 cup powdered sugar (for filling)
• 8 oz cream cheese, softened

How to Make Pumpkin Roll

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Beat eggs and sugar until fluffy, then add pumpkin.
3. Mix in flour, baking powder, and spice. Spread batter on the baking sheet.
4. Bake for 15 minutes. Roll the cake in a towel to cool.
5. Unroll, spread cream cheese filling, and roll again.

6. Pumpkin Crème Brûlée

This decadent pumpkin crème brûlée adds a seasonal twist to the classic French dessert, blending smooth pumpkin custard with a crunchy caramelized top.

Servings, Preparation and Cooking Time

Servings: 6
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes (plus chilling time)

Pumpkin Crème Brûlée Ingredients

• 2 cups heavy cream
• ½ cup pumpkin puree
• 5 large egg yolks
• ½ cup granulated sugar (plus extra for topping)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• ¼ tsp nutmeg

How to Make Pumpkin Crème Brûlée

1. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
2. In a saucepan, heat the cream over medium heat until hot but not boiling. Remove from heat.
3. In a bowl, whisk egg yolks and sugar until pale. Slowly whisk in the hot cream.
4. Add pumpkin puree, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg, stirring until smooth.
5. Pour the mixture into ramekins and place them in a baking dish. Add hot water to the dish to come halfway up the sides of the ramekins.
6. Bake for 35-40 minutes until the custard is set but still slightly jiggly in the center.
7. Cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
8. Before serving, sprinkle a thin layer of sugar over each custard. Use a kitchen torch to caramelize the sugar until golden brown.

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7. Pumpkin Spice Latte Cupcakes

Inspired by the beloved seasonal drink, these moist cupcakes are topped with a creamy cinnamon frosting, perfect for fall gatherings.

Servings, Preparation and Cooking Time

Servings: 12 cupcakes
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 18 minutes

Pumpkin Spice Latte Cupcakes Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
• ½ cup pumpkin puree
• ½ cup brewed espresso or strong coffee
• ½ cup vegetable oil
• ¾ cup brown sugar
• 2 large eggs

For the frosting:

• 1 cup butter, softened
• 3 cups powdered sugar
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1 tbsp milk

How to Make Pumpkin Spice Latte Cupcakes

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a cupcake pan with liners.
2. Combine flour, baking soda, and spices in a bowl.
3. In another bowl, mix pumpkin, espresso, oil, sugar, and eggs.
4. Combine wet and dry ingredients. Fill liners 2/3 full.
5. Bake for 18 minutes and let cool. Frost with cinnamon buttercream.

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8. Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies

Soft and chewy with warm spices, these pumpkin oatmeal cookies are a cozy snack or dessert, perfect with a cup of tea or coffee.

Servings, Preparation and Cooking Time

Servings: 24 cookies
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes

Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies Ingredients

• 1 cup pumpkin puree
• 1 cup brown sugar
• ½ cup butter, softened
• 1 large egg
• 2 cups rolled oats
• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 2 tsp cinnamon
• 1 cup raisins or chocolate chips

How to Make Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Cream butter and sugar, then mix in pumpkin and egg.
3. In another bowl, combine oats, flour, baking soda, and cinnamon.
4. Mix wet and dry ingredients, then fold in raisins or chocolate chips.
5. Drop spoonfuls onto the baking sheet and bake for 12 minutes.

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9. Pumpkin Tiramisu

A seasonal twist on the Italian classic, this no-bake pumpkin tiramisu combines creamy layers with spiced pumpkin and coffee-soaked ladyfingers.

Servings, Preparation and Cooking Time

Servings: 8
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Chill Time: 4 hours

Pumpkin Tiramisu Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups pumpkin puree
• 1 cup mascarpone cheese
• 1 cup heavy cream
• ½ cup sugar
• 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
• 1 cup espresso or strong coffee
• 24 ladyfinger cookies
• Cocoa powder for dusting

How to Make Pumpkin Tiramisu

1. In a bowl, whip mascarpone, pumpkin, cream, sugar, and spices until smooth.
2. Dip ladyfingers in espresso and layer in a dish.
3. Spread a layer of pumpkin cream over the ladyfingers.
4. Repeat with another layer of dipped ladyfingers and cream.
5. Dust with cocoa powder and refrigerate for 4 hours before serving.

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10. Pumpkin Rice Pudding

Creamy, spiced rice pudding infused with pumpkin and cinnamon makes for a comforting dessert that’s perfect warm or chilled.

Servings, Preparation and Cooking Time

Servings: 6
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes

Pumpkin Rice Pudding Ingredients

• 1 cup arborio or short-grain rice
• 4 cups milk
• ½ cup pumpkin puree
• ½ cup sugar
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• ½ tsp nutmeg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

How to Make Pumpkin Rice Pudding

1. In a saucepan, combine rice and 2 cups of milk. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer.
2. Stir frequently, adding the remaining milk gradually as the rice cooks.
3. Once thickened, stir in pumpkin, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla.
4. Simmer for 10 more minutes, stirring constantly.
5. Serve warm or chill before serving.

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These pumpkin desserts are guaranteed to satisfy your fall cravings. From simple cookies to fancy tiramisu, there’s something for every occasion and skill level. Happy baking!

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