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25 Decadent Pumpkin Dessert Recipes That Steal the Show

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Fall is the perfect excuse to bring pumpkin into everything—especially dessert. Whether you’re planning a cozy get-together or just want something sweet with your coffee, these pumpkin treats are rich, flavorful, and impossible to resist. Here are 25 pumpkin dessert recipes that taste as good as they look.

1. Classic Pumpkin Pie

This traditional dessert never goes out of style and makes any table feel festive.

Ingredients

  • 1 (15 oz) can pumpkin puree
  • 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • ½ tsp ground ginger
  • ¼ tsp ground cloves
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 (9-inch) unbaked pie crust

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. In a large bowl, mix pumpkin, sweetened condensed milk, eggs, spices, and salt until smooth.
  3. Pour mixture into pie crust.
  4. Bake for 15 minutes. Reduce temperature to 350°F (175°C) and bake for 35–40 minutes, until a knife inserted comes out clean.
  5. Cool before serving.

How to Serve It
 Top with fresh whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon.

2. Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars

Creamy, rich, and with the perfect balance of spice and sweetness.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • ½ cup melted butter
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 2 (8 oz) packages cream cheese
  • ¾ cup sugar
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • ½ tsp nutmeg

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C).
  2. Mix graham crumbs, melted butter, and 2 tbsp sugar. Press into a 9×9-inch baking pan.
  3. Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add pumpkin, eggs, vanilla, and spices. Mix until combined.
  4. Pour over crust.
  5. Bake for 40–45 minutes. Cool, then refrigerate 4 hours before slicing.

How to Serve It
 Dust with powdered sugar or top with a dollop of whipped cream.

3. Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread

This moist and tender quick bread is perfect for breakfast or dessert.

Ingredients

  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp nutmeg
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • ¾ cup sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • ½ cup chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Mix flour, baking soda, salt, and spices in a bowl.
  3. In another bowl, beat oil, sugar, and eggs. Stir in pumpkin.
  4. Combine wet and dry ingredients. Fold in chocolate chips.
  5. Pour into a greased 9×5-inch loaf pan.
  6. Bake for 50–60 minutes. Let cool before slicing.

4. Pumpkin Snickerdoodle Cookies

Soft, chewy, and perfectly spiced for autumn.

Ingredients

  • ½ cup butter, softened
  • ¾ cup sugar
  • ½ cup pumpkin puree
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp cream of tartar
  • ½ tsp cinnamon
  • Cinnamon sugar for coating

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Cream butter and sugar. Mix in pumpkin, egg, and vanilla.
  3. Add dry ingredients and mix well.
  4. Roll dough into balls and coat with cinnamon sugar.
  5. Bake 10–12 minutes. Cool on wire rack.

5. Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins

These bakery-style muffins have a creamy surprise inside.

Ingredients
 For muffins:

  • 1 ¾ cups flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp nutmeg
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • ½ cup vegetable oil

For filling:

  • 4 oz cream cheese
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Mix dry muffin ingredients. In another bowl, mix eggs, sugar, pumpkin, and oil. Combine wet and dry.
  3. For filling, mix cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla.
  4. Fill muffin cups halfway with batter, add 1 tsp filling, then top with more batter.
  5. Bake 20–22 minutes. Cool before serving.

6. Pumpkin Roll Cake

A show-stopping dessert that’s easier than it looks.

Ingredients
 Cake:

  • ¾ cup flour
  • ½ tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 cup sugar
  • ⅔ cup pumpkin puree

Filling:

  • 8 oz cream cheese
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 6 tbsp butter
  • 1 tsp vanilla

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a jelly roll pan with parchment paper.
  2. Beat eggs and sugar until fluffy. Add pumpkin. Stir in dry ingredients.
  3. Spread into pan. Bake 13–15 minutes.
  4. Roll warm cake in a towel and cool.
  5. Beat filling ingredients together. Unroll cake, spread filling, re-roll, and chill.

7. Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes with Maple Frosting

Moist, flavorful cupcakes topped with creamy maple-spiked frosting.

Ingredients
 For cupcakes:

  • 1 ⅓ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 2 eggs
  • ¾ cup sugar
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree

For frosting:

  • ½ cup butter, softened
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1–2 tbsp milk

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Combine dry ingredients. In another bowl, whisk eggs, sugar, oil, and pumpkin.
  3. Mix wet and dry. Divide batter into cupcake liners.
  4. Bake 18–20 minutes. Cool completely.
  5. Beat frosting ingredients until fluffy. Frost cupcakes.

How to Serve It
 Garnish with cinnamon, nuts, or mini fondant pumpkins.

8. Pumpkin Pecan Cobbler

A warm, gooey dessert with a crisp topping and soft, spiced pumpkin base.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¾ cup sugar
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • ½ tsp nutmeg
  • ½ cup pumpkin puree
  • ¼ cup milk
  • ¼ cup melted butter
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • ½ cup chopped pecans
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 1 ½ cups hot water

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Mix flour, baking powder, salt, sugar, and spices.
  3. Stir in pumpkin, milk, butter, and vanilla. Pour into a greased baking dish.
  4. Sprinkle pecans and brown sugar on top. Pour hot water over everything (don’t stir).
  5. Bake 40–45 minutes until golden and bubbling.

9. Pumpkin Whoopie Pies

Soft pumpkin cookie sandwiches with a sweet, creamy center.

Ingredients
 For cookies:

  • 2 cups flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla

For filling:

  • ½ cup butter
  • 1 (8 oz) cream cheese
  • 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Mix dry ingredients. In another bowl, beat sugar, oil, pumpkin, egg, and vanilla. Combine with dry mix.
  3. Drop by spoonfuls on baking sheet. Bake 10–12 minutes.
  4. Beat filling ingredients together. Spread between cooled cookies.

10. Pumpkin Blondies

Soft, chewy bars with hints of cinnamon and just the right amount of sweetness.

Ingredients

  • ½ cup butter, melted
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • ½ cup pumpkin puree
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ½ cup chocolate chips
  • ½ cup chopped pecans (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Mix melted butter and brown sugar. Add egg, vanilla, and pumpkin.
  3. Stir in dry ingredients, then fold in chips and nuts.
  4. Spread in greased 8×8-inch pan.
  5. Bake 25–30 minutes. Cool before cutting.

11. Pumpkin Ice Cream

Cold, creamy, and spiced just like pumpkin pie.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • ¾ cup pumpkin puree
  • ¾ cup brown sugar
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • ½ tsp nutmeg
  • ¼ tsp ground ginger
  • 1 tsp vanilla

Instructions

  1. Whisk all ingredients until smooth.
  2. Pour into ice cream maker and churn per manufacturer’s directions (about 20–25 minutes).
  3. Freeze at least 4 hours before serving.

How to Serve It
 Serve with crushed graham crackers or caramel drizzle.

12. Pumpkin Tiramisu

A no-bake dessert that brings cozy flavors to an Italian classic.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 8 oz mascarpone cheese
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup
  • 20 ladyfingers
  • ¾ cup brewed espresso or strong coffee

Instructions

  1. Beat mascarpone, pumpkin, sugar, cinnamon, and maple syrup until smooth.
  2. In another bowl, whip cream to stiff peaks. Fold into pumpkin mix.
  3. Dip ladyfingers in coffee. Layer half in dish, spread half of cream, repeat layers.
  4. Chill 4 hours or overnight.

13. Pumpkin Spice Donuts

Soft, baked donuts with warm spices and a sweet cinnamon finish.

Ingredients

  • 1 ¾ cups flour
  • 1 ½ tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp nutmeg
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • ¼ cup vegetable oil
  • ¼ cup milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Mix dry ingredients in one bowl, wet ingredients in another.
  3. Combine both mixtures until smooth.
  4. Pipe or spoon into greased donut pan.
  5. Bake 12–14 minutes.
  6. While warm, dip in cinnamon sugar or drizzle with glaze.

14. Pumpkin Bread Pudding

A warm and cozy dessert made with day-old bread and creamy pumpkin custard.

Ingredients

  • 6 cups cubed bread (preferably brioche or challah)
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 3 eggs
  • ¾ cup brown sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp nutmeg

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a bowl, whisk together milk, pumpkin, eggs, sugar, vanilla, and spices.
  3. Add bread cubes and stir to soak evenly. Let sit 15 minutes.
  4. Pour into greased baking dish.
  5. Bake for 45–50 minutes until set.

How to Serve It
 Top with caramel sauce or whipped cream.

15. Pumpkin Spice Crinkle Cookies

Soft and chewy with a crackled sugar coating and bold pumpkin flavor.

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups flour
  • ½ tsp baking powder
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • ½ cup sugar
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ½ cup pumpkin puree
  • ¼ cup vegetable oil
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • ½ cup powdered sugar (for rolling)

Instructions

  1. Mix all ingredients (except powdered sugar) until combined.
  2. Chill dough for 1 hour.
  3. Roll into balls, coat in powdered sugar.
  4. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10–12 minutes.

16. Pumpkin Pie Rice Krispie Treats

A fun, no-bake twist on pumpkin pie that’s perfect for kids or parties.

Ingredients

  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 1 (10 oz) bag mini marshmallows
  • ½ cup pumpkin puree
  • 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
  • 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
  • Orange food coloring (optional)
  • Whipped cream (for topping)

Instructions

  1. Melt butter in a large pot. Add marshmallows and stir until melted.
  2. Stir in pumpkin puree and spice. Add food coloring if using.
  3. Mix in cereal quickly.
  4. Press into greased pie pan. Let cool. Cut into wedges.
  5. Top with a dollop of whipped cream.

17. Pumpkin Chocolate Swirl Brownies

Rich, fudgy brownies swirled with spiced pumpkin for the best of both worlds.

Ingredients
 Brownie base:

  • ½ cup butter
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • ⅓ cup cocoa powder
  • ½ cup flour
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 1 tsp vanilla

Pumpkin swirl:

  • ½ cup pumpkin puree
  • 4 oz cream cheese
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • ½ tsp cinnamon
  • 1 egg yolk

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Make brownie batter and pour into greased 8×8-inch pan.
  3. Mix pumpkin swirl ingredients and drop spoonfuls over brownie batter.
  4. Swirl with a knife.
  5. Bake for 30–35 minutes. Cool before slicing.

18. Pumpkin Apple Crisp

Spiced pumpkin and tender apples topped with a buttery oat crumble.

Ingredients
 Filling:

  • 2 apples, sliced
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • ½ tsp cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp nutmeg

Topping:

  • ½ cup oats
  • ⅓ cup flour
  • ⅓ cup brown sugar
  • ¼ cup cold butter, cubed

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Mix filling ingredients and place in greased baking dish.
  3. Combine topping ingredients until crumbly. Sprinkle over filling.
  4. Bake for 35–40 minutes until golden and bubbling.

19. Pumpkin Spice Fudge

Creamy, sweet, and melts in your mouth with each bite.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups white chocolate chips
  • 1 (7 oz) jar marshmallow creme
  • ¾ cup pumpkin puree
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • ¼ cup butter
  • 1 ½ cups sugar
  • ⅔ cup evaporated milk

Instructions

  1. In a saucepan, combine butter, sugar, and evaporated milk. Boil 5 minutes.
  2. Remove from heat, stir in chocolate chips, marshmallow, pumpkin, and cinnamon.
  3. Pour into greased 8×8-inch dish. Chill until firm.

20. Pumpkin Mousse Cups

Light, fluffy, and no baking required—just spoon and enjoy.

Ingredients

  • 1 (15 oz) can pumpkin puree
  • 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1 (8 oz) container whipped topping

Instructions

  1. Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add pumpkin, sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla. Mix well.
  2. Fold in whipped topping.
  3. Spoon into dessert glasses.
  4. Chill for at least 2 hours.

How to Serve It
 Top with extra whipped cream and crushed cookies.

21. Pumpkin Caramel Poke Cake

A moist and sweet sheet cake with gooey caramel in every bite.

Ingredients

  • 1 box spice cake mix
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 3 eggs
  • ½ cup oil
  • 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
  • ½ cup caramel sauce
  • 1 (8 oz) whipped topping
  • ½ cup chopped pecans

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Mix cake mix, pumpkin, eggs, and oil. Pour into greased 9×13-inch pan.
  3. Bake 25–30 minutes. Let cool slightly.
  4. Poke holes all over cake. Pour condensed milk and caramel sauce over top.
  5. Chill, then spread whipped topping and sprinkle pecans.

22. Pumpkin Magic Cake

A fun cake with layers that separate as it bakes.

Ingredients

  • ¾ cup flour
  • ½ cup sugar
  • ½ cup melted butter
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 3 eggs, separated
  • 1 ½ cups milk
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
  2. Beat egg yolks, sugar, and melted butter. Add pumpkin, flour, and vanilla.
  3. Slowly mix in milk and spices.
  4. Whip egg whites to stiff peaks and fold in gently.
  5. Pour into greased 8×8-inch pan.
  6. Bake 50–55 minutes. Cool and refrigerate before cutting.

23. Pumpkin Banana Bread

A cozy blend of two classic quick breads in one.

Ingredients

  • 1 ripe banana, mashed
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • ¼ cup oil
  • 1 ½ cups flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp cinnamon
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Mix wet ingredients in one bowl, dry in another.
  3. Combine both mixtures and stir in nuts.
  4. Pour into greased loaf pan.
  5. Bake for 50–55 minutes. Cool before slicing.

24. Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies

Chewy, hearty cookies perfect for snacking on chilly afternoons.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup flour
  • 1 ½ cups rolled oats
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ½ cup butter, softened
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • 1 egg
  • ½ cup pumpkin puree
  • ½ cup chocolate chips (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Cream butter and sugars. Add egg and pumpkin.
  3. Stir in dry ingredients, then oats and chips.
  4. Drop onto lined baking sheet.
  5. Bake 12–14 minutes. Cool on rack.

25. Pumpkin Spice Truffles

Bite-sized treats with a creamy pumpkin center and a crisp white chocolate shell.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • ½ cup crushed graham crackers
  • ¼ cup powdered sugar
  • ½ tsp cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp nutmeg
  • 1 cup white chocolate chips
  • 1 tbsp coconut oil

Instructions

  1. Mix pumpkin, graham crumbs, sugar, and spices until a dough forms.
  2. Roll into balls and freeze 30 minutes.
  3. Melt white chocolate and coconut oil.
  4. Dip frozen balls and place on parchment. Chill until set.

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