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25 Best Pumpkin Dessert Recipes

BySusan Buonpane

Pumpkin desserts are the heart of fall baking, filling kitchens with cozy spices, rich flavors, and comforting aromas that make the season so special. From creamy cheesecakes to soft pumpkin cookies, these recipes bring the warmth of autumn to every bite.

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These easy fall desserts are perfect for everything from casual weeknight treats to impressive Thanksgiving desserts. With simple ingredients like canned pumpkin and classic spices, you can create indulgent recipes that feel festive without the fuss.

Whether you’re craving pumpkin bread, fluffy muffins, or decadent layered desserts, this collection of autumn recipes has something for everyone. Each recipe is filled with flavor, easy to make, and guaranteed to bring comfort and joy to your fall gatherings.ntro

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Easy Pumpkin Muffins with Spice Cake Mix

Overhead view of easy pumpkin muffins made with spice cake mix, drizzled with maple glaze, a simple ingredient pumpkin muffin recipe for a cozy fall dessert.

Easy pumpkin muffins with spice cake mix are the kind of effortless fall treat that makes your kitchen smell like pure autumn joy. With just a few ingredients, you get soft, fluffy muffins filled with warm spices and the sweet richness of canned pumpkin. Perfect for busy mornings, after-school snacks, or cozy weekends at home.

Pumpkin Spice Snickerdoodle Cookies

Pumpkin Spice Snickerdoodle Cookies on a mint green plate with cinnamon stick on the white table and a gold copper mini tea pot.

Pumpkin spice snickerdoodle cookies are a dreamy twist on a classic, bringing all the warmth of fall spices into every soft, chewy bite. Rolled in cinnamon sugar and touched with pumpkin, these cookies are the kind that disappear quickly from the cooling rack. They’re an easy and cozy addition to your fall baking list.

Libby’s Classic Pumpkin Pie Grandma’s Easy Recipe

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Libby’s classic pumpkin pie, made just like Grandma used to, is the heart of fall baking and the highlight of any holiday table. With its silky smooth filling, warm spices, and flaky crust, this timeless recipe brings comfort and nostalgia in every bite. Whether it’s your first time baking it or your fiftieth, this easy canned pumpkin recipe is a cozy, foolproof favorite that makes Thanksgiving and fall desserts feel complete.

Pumpkin Trifle

A glass trifle dish filled with layers of pumpkin cream, spiced cake, whipped cream, caramel, and pecans, decorated with fall accents like pumpkins and leaves, creating a festive and cozy pumpkin trifle dessert perfect for Thanksgiving or autumn gatherings.

Pumpkin trifle is a show-stopping fall dessert made with layers of spiced cake, creamy pumpkin filling, whipped cream, and a drizzle of caramel. Each spoonful combines rich textures and cozy autumn flavors, making it the perfect centerpiece for gatherings. Whether for Thanksgiving or any fall celebration, this pumpkin dessert feels festive, indulgent, and absolutely unforgettable.

Mini Pumpkin Cheesecakes

A close-up of mini pumpkin cheesecakes in cupcake liners topped with swirls of whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon, showing a cozy and festive fall dessert that’s perfect for Thanksgiving or autumn gatherings.

Mini pumpkin cheesecakes are the perfect bite-sized fall dessert, combining creamy pumpkin spice filling with a buttery crust and a swirl of whipped cream on top. They’re rich, cozy, and full of flavor, yet small enough to enjoy without feeling too heavy.

No Bake Pumpkin Mousse Pie with Salted Caramel

A slice of no bake pumpkin mousse pie on a white plate topped with whipped cream and drizzled with salted caramel, showing a creamy and elegant fall dessert that’s easy to make and perfect for Thanksgiving.

No bake pumpkin mousse pie with salted caramel is a creamy, dreamy fall dessert that comes together with ease. The fluffy pumpkin mousse filling sits inside a buttery crust, topped with whipped cream and drizzled with rich salted caramel. Elegant enough for Thanksgiving yet simple enough for any autumn evening, this pumpkin dessert is guaranteed to impress.

Pumpkin Fluff Dip Recipe

A wooden bowl filled with fluffy pumpkin dip sits on a fall-themed serving board, surrounded by sliced green apples, red grapes, cookies, and autumn leaves, creating a cozy and inviting fall dessert made with canned pumpkin.

Pumpkin fluff dip is a light, creamy fall treat that brings together the cozy flavors of pumpkin pie in a fun and festive way. Made with canned pumpkin and whipped topping, this no-bake recipe is perfect for last-minute gatherings, after-school snacks, or a sweet addition to your Thanksgiving dessert table. Served with crisp apples, grapes, and cookies, it’s one of those easy pumpkin recipes that feels special without any stress.

Pumpkin Pie Crumble Bars

Pumpkin pie crumble bars are everything you love about classic pumpkin pie, layered into an easy, handheld treat perfect for fall gatherings. With a buttery crust, creamy pumpkin filling, and a golden crumble topping, each bite is full of warm spices and rich autumn flavor. This easy fall dessert is perfect for Thanksgiving, potlucks, or cozy afternoons when you crave something sweet and seasonal.

Pumpkin Spice Cheesecake

Pumpkin spice cheesecake is the ultimate blend of creamy cheesecake richness and cozy fall flavors. With a buttery graham cracker crust, velvety pumpkin filling, and warm spices, it’s a dessert that feels indulgent yet comforting. Topped with a swirl of whipped cream, this pumpkin dessert is perfect for treating yourself to something truly special.

Pumpkin Spice Donuts

Pumpkin spice donuts are soft, tender, and bursting with the warm flavors of fall, making them an irresistible seasonal treat. Baked to perfection and topped with a sweet glaze, these cozy donuts are the perfect balance of pumpkin and spice. Enjoy them fresh from the oven with a cup of coffee or hot cider for the ultimate autumn indulgence.

Pumpkin spice donuts are soft, tender, and bursting with the warm flavors of fall, making them an irresistible seasonal treat. Baked to perfection and topped with a sweet glaze, these cozy donuts are the perfect balance of pumpkin and spice. Enjoy them fresh from the oven with a cup of coffee or hot cider for the ultimate autumn indulgence.

Pumpkin Sheet Cake with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting

A tray of pumpkin sheet cake topped with cinnamon cream cheese frosting, with two slices placed on a white serving board, surrounded by fall-colored pom pom decorations, showing a festive and cozy pumpkin dessert perfect for autumn.

Pumpkin sheet cake with cinnamon cream cheese frosting is a soft, moist, and flavorful dessert that’s perfect for feeding a crowd. The warm pumpkin spices pair beautifully with the rich, tangy frosting, making every bite taste like pure fall comfort. This easy pumpkin recipe is ideal for holiday gatherings, potlucks, or anytime you want a cozy autumn dessert that’s simple yet unforgettable.

Pumpkin Bread Recipe With Spice Cake Mix

Pumpkin Bread Recipe With Spice Cake Mix

Pumpkin sheet cake with cinnamon cream cheese frosting is a soft, moist, and flavorful dessert that’s perfect for feeding a crowd. The warm pumpkin spices pair beautifully with the rich, tangy frosting, making every bite taste like pure fall comfort. This easy pumpkin recipe is ideal for holiday gatherings, potlucks, or anytime you want a cozy autumn dessert that’s simple yet unforgettable.

Pumpkin Bundt Cake

A pumpkin bundt cake drizzled with glaze sits on a cooling rack, with one slice cut to reveal its golden, moist interior, showing a festive and cozy fall dessert full of pumpkin spice flavor.

Pumpkin bundt cake is a stunning fall dessert that’s as beautiful as it is delicious. With its golden crumb, moist texture, and a drizzle of sweet glaze, this cake has cozy flavors of pumpkin spice in every slice. Perfect for holidays and family gatherings.

Pumpkin Custard

Individual glass cups filled with pumpkin custard topped with whipped cream and sprinkled with pecans, showing a creamy fall dessert full of pumpkin spice flavor that’s perfect for Thanksgiving or autumn gatherings.

Pumpkin custard is a smooth, creamy dessert that captures all the cozy flavors of pumpkin pie without the crust. Lightly spiced and topped with a dollop of whipped cream and crunchy pecans, it’s an elegant yet simple fall treat. Perfect for Thanksgiving or any autumn gathering, this pumpkin dessert feels both comforting and a little bit fancy.

Pumpkin Roll with Cream Cheese Filling

Pumpkin roll with cream cheese filling is a classic fall dessert that’s as beautiful as it is delicious. The soft, spiced pumpkin cake is rolled around a sweet, tangy cream cheese filling, creating a swirl that looks just as good as it tastes. Perfect for holidays, potlucks, or cozy evenings at home, this pumpkin dessert always brings a touch of festive charm to the table.

Pumpkin Crème Brûlée

Mini pumpkins filled with pumpkin crème brûlée topped with caramelized sugar sit on a wooden board, creating an elegant and festive fall dessert that combines creamy pumpkin custard with a crisp brûlée topping.

Pumpkin crème brûlée is a decadent twist on the classic French dessert, bringing the rich flavors of pumpkin and warm spices together with a creamy custard base. Topped with a perfectly caramelized sugar crust, each spoonful offers a satisfying crack followed by smooth, cozy indulgence. Served in mini pumpkins, this elegant fall dessert is as beautiful as it is delicious, making it perfect for Thanksgiving or any special autumn gathering.

Copycat Starbucks Pumpkin Scones

A plate of copycat Starbucks pumpkin scones drizzled with white glaze and spiced icing, showing a cozy fall baking recipe that’s full of pumpkin flavor and perfect for pairing with coffee or tea.

Copycat Starbucks pumpkin scones are soft, tender, and full of cozy pumpkin spice flavor, just like your favorite coffee shop treat. Topped with a sweet glaze and a drizzle of spiced icing, they’re perfect for enjoying with a warm latte on a crisp autumn morning. These pumpkin scones are easy to make at home and bring all the comfort of fall baking straight to your kitchen.

Pumpkin Patch Dirt Cups

A glass cup layered with pumpkin cream and crushed chocolate cookies, topped with candy pumpkins and green shredded coconut to resemble a pumpkin patch, making a fun and festive no-bake fall dessert.

Pumpkin patch dirt cups are a fun and festive no-bake dessert that layers creamy pumpkin filling with crushed chocolate cookies. Topped with candy pumpkins and green coconut “grass,” they’re as playful as they are delicious. Perfect for kids, parties, or Halloween gatherings, this pumpkin dessert is easy to make and guaranteed to bring smiles to the table.

Baked Pumpkin Donuts

A stack of baked pumpkin donuts coated in cinnamon sugar, with the top donut showing a bite taken out, highlighting a fluffy and spiced fall dessert that’s perfect for cozy autumn mornings.

Baked pumpkin donuts are soft, fluffy, and coated in sweet cinnamon sugar, making them the ultimate cozy fall treat. With warm pumpkin spice flavor in every bite, these donuts are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon snack. Easy to make and baked instead of fried, they’re a deliciously simple way to enjoy autumn baking.

Fudgy Pumpkin Brownies (with Cheesecake Swirl)

A stack of fudgy pumpkin brownies with cheesecake swirl on a white plate, showing rich layers of chocolate brownie and pumpkin cheesecake, creating a decadent fall dessert perfect for autumn baking.

Fudgy pumpkin brownies with cheesecake swirl are a decadent fall dessert that combines rich chocolate with creamy pumpkin spice cheesecake. Each bite is moist, gooey, and full of indulgent flavor. The taste and texture make them the ultimate treat for pumpkin and chocolate lovers alike. Perfect for fall gatherings, bake sales, or cozy nights in, these brownies are as beautiful as they are delicious.

Pumpkin Cheesecake Cookies

A tray of pumpkin cheesecake cookies topped with creamy cheesecake centers and a sprinkle of cinnamon, next to a bowl of pumpkin puree, showing a festive and cozy fall dessert full of pumpkin spice flavor.

Pumpkin cheesecake cookies are the perfect blend of soft pumpkin spice cookies and creamy cheesecake filling. Each bite is filled with cozy autumn flavor, making them an irresistible fall dessert for cookie lovers. The cookies are festive for gatherings and bring the best of pumpkin and cheesecake together in one sweet treat.

Vegan Iced Pumpkin Cookies

A close-up of vegan iced pumpkin cookies topped with creamy white icing and a sprinkle of cinnamon, showing a soft and spiced fall cookie that’s dairy-free and perfect for autumn baking.

Vegan iced pumpkin cookies are soft, spiced, and full of cozy fall flavor, topped with a creamy dairy-free icing that makes them irresistible. Made with simple ingredients, they’re the perfect plant-based treat for autumn gatherings, holiday baking, or a sweet afternoon snack. These cookies are proof that vegan fall desserts can be just as delicious, comforting, and festive as the classics.

Pumpkin Custard Pie

A pumpkin custard pie in a white pie dish with slices served on plates, topped with pecans and whipped cream, showing a creamy and spiced fall dessert perfect for Thanksgiving and holiday baking.

Pumpkin custard pie is a smooth and creamy twist on the classic pumpkin pie, baked to perfection with a silky spiced filling inside a flaky crust. Topped with crunchy pecans and a dollop of whipped cream, this dessert brings together the best flavors and textures of fall. Perfect for Thanksgiving or any cozy autumn gathering, it’s a pumpkin dessert that feels both comforting and a little extra special.

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Snack Cake

A slice of pumpkin chocolate chip snack cake topped with chocolate chips and powdered sugar sits on stacked white plates, showing a moist and spiced fall dessert that’s rich with pumpkin flavor and perfect for autumn baking.

Pumpkin chocolate chip snack cake is a moist and tender fall treat that’s bursting with warm pumpkin spice and pockets of melty chocolate. Topped with extra chocolate chips and a dusting of powdered sugar, it’s the perfect balance of cozy flavors and sweet indulgence. Great for sharing, easy to bake, this pumpkin dessert is ideal for afternoon snacks, potlucks, or holiday gatherings.

Easy Vegan Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls

A close-up of vegan pumpkin cinnamon rolls in a baking dish, swirled with cinnamon filling and topped with a glossy glaze, showing a soft and cozy fall dessert perfect for autumn mornings.

Easy vegan pumpkin cinnamon rolls are soft, gooey, and packed with warm pumpkin spice flavor. The rolls are all swirled with sweet cinnamon filling. Topped with a luscious dairy-free glaze, they’re the perfect fall breakfast or dessert that everyone will love. These cozy rolls are simple to make and bring the ultimate autumn comfort to your table.

Pumpkin Pecan Waffles (Homemade waffle recipe)

A stack of pumpkin pecan waffles topped with whipped cream, pecans, and maple syrup on a white plate, showing a fluffy homemade waffle recipe full of pumpkin spice flavor perfect for fall mornings.

Pumpkin pecan waffles are a cozy homemade breakfast that tastes just like fall on a plate. Fluffy and golden with warm pumpkin spice and crunchy pecans, these waffles are perfect for lazy weekends or festive holiday mornings. A drizzle of maple syrup and a dollop of whipped cream take them over the top, making this pumpkin recipe one you’ll want to enjoy all season long.

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