Are you as excited as I am about all this fall baking frenzy?! Pumpkin is a staple in fall, and you have fresh pumpkin, made pumpkin puree, or bought a can – I have more than 30 delicious desserts for you to try.
In this roundup of my best recipes, you will find everything sweet with pumpkin – from cookies and homemade pumpkin butter that will last you the whole season to my family pumpkin pie recipe and delicious no-bake cheesecake bars.
I’ve included a gluten-free version of the pumpkin pie so everyone can enjoy the holidays!
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Why I love it: This is the ultimate collection of fall desserts with pumpkin flavors, from simple spiced cookies to cakes! You will find no-bake desserts and gluten-free options for any occasion, from Halloween to Thanksgiving and family Sundays.
Best Pumpkin Pie
This classic pumpkin pie uses my great-grandmother’s award-winning recipe! You will need pumpkin puree, sweetened evaporated milk, spices, and baking staples to make flaky pie crust and a smooth, custardy filling. A must-have Pumpkin dessert for Thanksgiving and beyond.
Get the recipe: Best Pumpkin Pie
Pumpkin Cake Cheesecake
Pumpkin Cake Cheesecake is a dreamy balance of textures and flavors—moist, tender cake layers wrapped around a creamy cheesecake center, combining cozy fall spices with smooth tang in every bite. A showstopping pumpkin dessert for birthdays, fall parties, or Thanksgiving.
Get the recipe: Pumpkin Cake Cheesecake
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins
When pumpkin meets melty chocolate chips, you get these fluffy muffins that are irresistibly cozy. Soft and sweet in every bite, they’re easy to whip up and disappear fast. A classic kids-approved fall combo that never fails.
Get the recipe: Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins
Pumpkin Spice Cake
Homemade pumpkin spice cake is made with canned pumpkin, warm fall spices, and is topped with a thick layer of cream cheese frosting. It is moist, soft, infused with warm spices, and topped with luscious cream cheese frosting! It’s perfect for fall baking on Sunday and holiday parties.
Get the recipe: Pumpkin Spice Cake
Pumpkin Dump Cake
This dump-and-bake dessert layers pumpkin puree, evaporated milk, sugar, spices, yellow cake mix, and butter for a warm, gooey, crisp-topped treat. One of the easiest pumpkin desserts to serve a crowd with basically zero effort.
Get the recipe: Pumpkin Dump Cake
No-Bake Pumpkin Pie
Short on time or oven space? Make this cool and creamy pie with pumpkin puree, pudding mix, whipped topping, and spices on a graham cracker crust. One of my favorite pumpkin desserts to make for holidays.
Get the recipe: No-Bake Pumpkin Pie
Pumpkin Bundt Cake with Cheesecake Filling
A moist pumpkin bundt cake made with yellow boxed cake mix and swirls of cheesecake filling and rich cream cheese frosting. It is the perfect fall dessert that everyone will love. Festive enough for Thanksgiving dessert tables!
Get the recipe: Pumpkin Bundt Cake with Cheesecake Filling
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Pumpkin Pound Cake
You can make classic pound cake with pumpkin flavors with pantry staples in no time. It comes out of the oven dense, moist and aromatic, and I add a simple vanilla glaze on top. Great for brunches and tea time!
Get the recipe: Pumpkin Pound Cake
Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes
Pumpkin spice cupcakes are made with pumpkin puree and classic fall spices, then topped with a swirl of cream cheese frosting – they taste like Pumpkin Spice Lattes! The batter comes together easily, and they bake in about 30 minutes. A festive Pumpkin dessert for fall parties, bake sales, or just because.
Get the recipe: Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes
Costco Pumpkin Pie
This homemade take on the beloved Costco pie uses pumpkin puree, eggs, brown sugar, evaporated milk, and warm spices in a flaky crust. It bakes up creamy, smooth, and generously sized—just like the store version. A reliable Pumpkin dessert for feeding a crowd without the membership card.
Get the recipe: Costco Pumpkin Pie
Soft Pumpkin Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting
I love how chewy and soft these spiced pumpkin cookies are! They bake in just 10–12 minutes and stay tender for days. A quick, cozy pumpkin dessert perfect for lunchboxes or after-school snacks.
Get the recipe: Soft Pumpkin Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting
Pumpkin Pie Ice Cream
I have something for ice cream lovers, too! If the weather still warm, make this no-churn ice cream with pumpkin puree, sweetened condensed milk, spices, and crushed graham crackers. Yummy, creamy, frozen treat – perfect for nights in!
Get the recipe: Pumpkin Pie Ice Cream
Mini Pumpkin Pies
These little guys use a muffin pan and pre-made crusts to make handheld pumpkin pies with a classic filling. They bake up fast, and cleanup’s a breeze with no slicing required. Perfect for fall parties and potlucks!
Get the recipe: Mini Pumpkin Pies
Baked Pumpkin Donuts with Maple Cream Cheese Icing
Swap fried donuts with healthier baked donuts this fall. My pumpkin donuts are made with pumpkin puree, warm spices, and a hint of vanilla, then dipped in cinnamon sugar while still warm. They’re light, fluffy, and done in under 30 minutes. A quick fall breakfast or pumpkin dessert for a crowd.
Get the recipe: Baked Pumpkin Donuts with Maple Cream Cheese Icing
Pumpkin Caramel
Homemade pumpkin caramel sauce made from butter, condensed milk, pumpkin puree, and spice—smooth, rich, and great on everything. It’s ready in 15 minutes and keeps in the fridge for drizzling later. Use it over ice cream, pancakes, or with Caramel Apples.
Get the recipe: Pumpkin Caramel
Pumpkin Donuts
These cute pumpkin-shaped donuts are baked, not fried, and coated in cinnamon sugar for that perfect fall bite. They’re decorated with a cinnamon stick and will be a great sweet treat for Halloween!
Get the recipe: Pumpkin Donuts
Pumpkin Roll Cake with Bourbon Caramel Sauce
My family and guests always rave about this rolled sponge cake made with pumpkin puree and spices, and wrapped around a sweet cream cheese filling. It looks fancy but uses simple ingredients and a rolling is easier than you think. A standout pumpkin dessert that always earns a second slice thanks to that glaze!
Get the recipe: Pumpkin Roll Cake with Bourbon Caramel Sauce
Pumpkin Whoopie Pies
These soft, cakey pumpkin cookies sandwich a thick layer of cream cheese frosting for the perfect handheld treat. They’re packed with warm spice and come together in under an hour. A fun, kid-friendly Pumpkin dessert that travels well for potlucks or in lunchboxes.
Get the recipe: Pumpkin Whoopie Pies
Pumpkin Spice Cookies
The aromas when I’m baking these cookies bring everyone to the kitchen! These soft cookies are packed with pumpkin, warm spices, white chocolate chips, and a hint of vanilla. Cozy fall cookies that feel like dessert and a snack all in one and take less than 30 minutes to make.
Get the recipe: Pumpkin Spice Cookies
Pumpkin Pudding Shots
I have desserts for grown-ups, too! Half alcoholic shot, half dessert, this recipe makes sweet and boozy pudding shots with pumpkin and cheesecake flavors. They’re chilled, creamy, and totally party-ready.
Get the recipe: Pumpkin Pudding Shots
3-Ingredient Pumpkin Cookies
Back to fall staples with this simple cookie idea that will be great for any weekend or holiday parties. Just pumpkin puree, spice cake mix, and chocolate chips make up these super simple, soft-baked cookies. No mixer, no chill—just scoop and bake. Perfect for last-minute fall cookie recipes when you want pumpkin flavor fast.
Get the recipe: 3-Ingredient Pumpkin Cookies
Pumpkin Cheesecake – Cheesecake Factory Copycat
Cheesecake Factory-inspired pumpkin cheesecake with a graham cracker crust and a rich, spiced filling made with cream cheese and pumpkin puree. It bakes low and slow for that dense, creamy texture cheesecake fans love. A fall go-to for anyone serious about their pumpkin desserts.
Get the recipe: Pumpkin Cheesecake – Cheesecake Factory Copycat
Pumpkin Dessert Dip
If you love dessert dips, try dipping apple slices in this homemade pumpkin dip. It mixes pumpkin puree, cream cheese, a secret ingredient, and spices into a fluffy, dippable treat. Serve it with graham crackers, fruit, or pretzels for a no-bake dessert.
Get the recipe: Pumpkin Dessert Dip
Easy Pumpkin Cake Recipe (with Cream Cheese Frosting)
Deliciously moist and simple pumpkin cake for Halloween and Thanksgiving. It is made from scratch, spiced, and gets topped with cream cheese frosting. It’s ready in 40 minutes.
Get the recipe: Easy Pumpkin Cake Recipe (with Cream Cheese Frosting)
Slow Cooker Gingered Pumpkin Butter
If you own a crockpot, you can save money by making homemade butters and sauces. This smooth, spiced pumpkin butter is made with fresh pumpkin, ginger, sugar, and cinnamon for a spreadable fall treat. It takes just a few minutes to prep and fills your house with that cozy autumn scent. Use it on toast, swirl it into yogurt, or gift it—this one’s a versatile pumpkin dessert upgrade in a jar.
Get the recipe: Slow Cooker Gingered Pumpkin Butter
Cinnamon Chip Pumpkin Blondies
Soft and chewy blondies filled with cinnamon baking chips and pumpkin spice for a sweet, fall twist on brownies. A quick bake sale hit or an afternoon snack, both kids and adults will munch. It is a time-tested dessert I’ve been making for more than 5 years, and it is always a hit!
Get the recipe: Cinnamon Chip Pumpkin Blondies
Gluten-Free Pumpkin Pie
With a gluten-free crust and a classic pumpkin filling, this pie keeps the cozy spices and creamy texture without the wheat. The flavors are still there but the whole pie is healthy! It’s a solid pick for gluten-free pumpkin desserts for Thanksgiving or Friendsgiving.
Get the recipe: Gluten-Free Pumpkin Pie
No-Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars
These bars layer a buttery graham cracker crust with a fluffy pumpkin cheesecake filling made from cream cheese, pumpkin puree, and whipped topping. No oven time needed—just chill and slice. A make-ahead pumpkin dessert that’s easy, creamy, and easy to customize with festive sprinkles for any fall gatherings.
Get the recipe: No-Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars
Pumpkin Spice Truffles
These no-bake Oreo truffles with a fall twist are full of pumpkin flavor and can be decorated with sprinkles and different fall-themed colors. I love easy bite-sized desserts – they are great for gifting, gatherings at work or school, and potlucks.
Get the recipe: Pumpkin Spice Truffles
This easy poke cake starts with a cake mix and is soaked with caramel sauce and topped with whipped topping and crunchy nuts. A crowd-pleasing pumpkin dessert that takes minimal prep and ingredients.
Get the recipe: Pumpkin Caramel Poke Cake
Easy No-Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake
For all cheesecake lovers who don’t have time or an oven, this simple no-bake pumpkin cheesecake is a win! Fluffy creamy, festive – easy to make and delivers amazing flavors. Great for holiday spreads because you can decorate it as you wish!
Get the recipe: Easy No-Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake
Pumpkin Shortbread Cookies
These buttery shortbread cookies are perfect if you need a Halloween-themed pumpkin dessert! The best part – they are filled with Nutella! To make, bake, and decorate you will need about an hour.
Get the recipe: Pumpkin Shortbread Cookies
Perfect for cozy nights, holiday parties, or anytime you need a pumpkin fix.
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