35+ Pumpkin Dessert Recipes to Bake This Fall
Pumpkin season is here, and that means one thing—time to bake! 🍂 Whether you’re planning a cozy fall gathering, getting a head start on Thanksgiving desserts, or simply craving something sweet and spiced for yourself, these 35+ pumpkin dessert recipes are guaranteed to impress.
From creamy cheesecakes to fluffy pumpkin breads, there’s a little something for everyone.
Before you dive in, here are a few quick baking tips to make sure your pumpkin desserts turn out perfect every time:
Use pure pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie mix – pie mix is already sweetened and spiced, which can throw off your recipe.
Don’t skip the spices – cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves are what give pumpkin desserts their warm, signature flavor.
Stock up on the right tools – a good set of mixing bowls, a silicone spatula, and a quality loaf pan or springform pan will make all the difference. (I’ve linked my favorites [here] for you.)
Freeze extras – most pumpkin breads, bars, and cookies freeze beautifully, so you can enjoy fall flavors anytime.
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Ready to whip up something delicious? Let’s jump into the ultimate list of pumpkin dessert recipes that will have your kitchen smelling like autumn heaven.
1. Vegan No Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars
With a pecan crumble crust and pumpkin puree cheesecake batter, you just can’t beat these delicious no bake pumpkin cheesecake bars!
The perfect holiday treat for every diet and appetite!
2. Pumpkin Pie In Graham Cracker Crust
The easiest pumpkin pie recipe out there and made with simple ingredients, so you get a homemade, delicious dessert without spending hours in the kitchen!
3. Sourdough Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls
Made with brioche dough, real pumpkin puree, and chai cream cheese frosting, these Sourdough Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls are soft with a pull-apart texture.
4. Pumpkin Cake
A simple cake, baked in a single layer, like an old-fashioned snack cake.
5. Pumpkin Fluff Dip
Get the flavors of fall in this Pumpkin Fluff Dip – it only has 4 ingredients and takes 5 minutes to make!
It’s sweet, fluffy, and light…perfect for a party.
6. Caramel Pumpkin Mug Cake
Soft fluffy pumpkin sponge and a magic thick caramel sauce that forms in the bottom and up the sides of the mug as it cooks.
You’ve never had a mug cake like this one before!
7. Pumpkin Cottage Cheese Cheesecake
This cheesecake combines the warmth of pumpkin spice with the richness and nutritional boost of cottage cheese for a dessert that’s not only decadent but also healthy, high in protein, and, most importantly, so good.
8. Frosted Pumpkin Cookies
These frosted pumpkin cookies are a simple treat made from cake mix, ideal for fall baking.
Topped with a creamy layer of cream cheese frosting, they come together quickly and are the perfect cookie for pumpkin season.
9. Pumpkin Flan
For a holiday where there’s tons of cooking to do, you will be extra-psyched that this crowd-pleasing dessert takes less than 15 minutes of prep time, and requires no baking at all.
10. Pumpkin Spice Hot Chocolate Bombs
A sphere of chocolate filled with pumpkin spice hot cocoa mix, mini marshmallows, and sprinkles on the top for decoration.
11. No Yeast Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls
This pumpkin cinnamon rolls recipe is relatively easy to make, but requires many steps to achieve this delicious fall breakfast or dessert.
It’s all worth it at the end.
12. Baked Pumpkin Donuts with Maple Cinnamon Glaze and Chocolate Drizzle
This recipe for baked pumpkin donuts with maple cinnamon glaze and chocolate drizzle is the perfect fall treats for the family.
13. Pumpkin Bundt Cake
This Pumpkin Bundt Cake recipe is literally made from a box cake mix with a few extra tweaks.
Topped with an amazing homemade glaze and your home will be smelling like fall in no time.
14. Pumpkin Crisp
Pumpkin crisp has silky pumpkin pie filling topped with a sweet, buttery streusel crisp topping.
Great alternative to pumpkin pie!
15. Pumpkin Snickerdoodles
These tasty cookies get an extra bump of flavor from brown butter and plenty of pumpkin pie spice.
The cookies are easy to make – no mixer, no chilling required.
16. Pumpkin Cake with Maple Cream Cheese Frosting
This Pumpkin Cake with Maple Cream Cheese Frosting is everything you want in a cozy fall dessert—moist, warmly spiced, and topped with the best cream cheese frosting you’ll ever make.
17. No-Bake Pumpkin Pie In A Cup
Are you in the mood for delicious pumpkin treats but don’t want to spend hours in the kitchen?
Look no further than this easy No-bake Pumpkin Pie in a Cup recipe.
18. 3-Ingredient Pumpkin Mousse
With just a few common ingredients, you’ll soon be enjoying this delicious mousse’s creamy, pumpkin goodness.
It’s the perfect dessert for the holiday season and something you can whip up in just minutes!
19. Pumpkin Ice Cream
This pumpkin ice cream recipe is a No-Churn recipe, which means that you don’t need an ice cream machine to make it.
It’s super easy to make and perfect for accompanying all those baked goods in the fall season.
20. Pumpkin Maple Bread
This Pumpkin Maple Bread with Maple Cream Cheese Frosting is a moist, flavorful quick bread that’s perfect for pumpkin season.
It combines pumpkin puree, warm spices, and real maple syrup for a loaf that’s simple to prepare yet full of fall flavors.
21. 3-Ingredient Pumpkin Cake
This 3-Ingredient Pumpkin Cake with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting is a quick dessert that’s packed with fall flavors!
22. Pumpkin Crumb Cake
Pumpkin Crumb Cake is an excellent addition to a holiday brunch or serve it warm for dessert with a scoop of vanilla ice cream!
23. Pumpkin Cheesecake Cookies
These little bites are a cross between a Snickerdoodle and a pumpkin sugar cookie, rolled in a fragrant cinnamon-sugar mixture and stuffed with a creamy cheesecake filling.
Get ready for the best flavors of autumn to dance on your taste buds!
24. Pumpkin Bread Bottom Cheesecake
This Pumpkin Bread Bottom Cheesecake Recipe will be the most impressive dessert you make for Thanksgiving!
With a moist, delicious pumpkin bread bottom then creamy traditional cheesecake on top, you cannot go wrong!
25. Pumpkin Banana Bread
This delightfully moist and tender quick bread recipe is simply made with pantry staples, tastes like a treat, and is loaded with whole-grain goodness.
26. Mini Pumpkin Pies
These adorable little pies are the perfect size for parties and also taste amazing.
27. Pumpkin Cobbler
Warm, spiced, and full of fall flavor, this Pumpkin Cobbler is a cozy dessert with a soft pumpkin base and a buttery, golden topping.
Easy to make and perfect for Thanksgiving, potlucks, or any autumn gathering.
28. Vegan Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies
Ready in less than an hour, these bakery-style cookies are loaded with 3 types of dairy-free chocolate truly making them the best pumpkin cookies you will try.
29. Pumpkin Banana Chocolate Chip Bread
Easy Pumpkin Banana Chocolate Chip Bread recipe.
Almost like a cake, this loaf is moist and makes a great breakfast or dessert idea.
30. Banana Pumpkin Muffins
Banana Pumpkin Muffins are a favorite mix of two classics: banana bread and pumpkin muffins!
These muffins are easy to make and are a great way to enjoy pumpkin spice season!
31. Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Snack Cake
Pumpkin chocolate chip cake is one of my go to favorites.
It’s wonderfully moist, full of cozy spices, and studded with mini chocolate chips for just the right amount of richness.
32. Vegan Pumpkin Cake
This vegan pumpkin cake is soft, fluffy and moist and the perfect dessert in Fall/Autumn!
It’s packed with flavor as it uses a whole can of pumpkin puree, has lots of warm spices and is paired with a delicious maple cinnamon frosting.
33. Pumpkin Spice Macarons
Deliciously fun with the fall macaron flavors of Autumn in Paris. Also great for Halloween and Thanksgiving parties.
34. Chocolate Pumpkin Cake
This chocolate pumpkin cake is unlike any cake you’ve had! It’s light, fluffy, and has a rich chocolate flavor with hints of pumpkin spice.
This decadent chocolate spice cake is topped with a thick layer of whipped cream, easy to make, and no mixer required!
35. Sourdough Pumpkin Scones
Sourdough Pumpkin Scones are crispy on the outside, light and fluffy inside, made with fall spices, and a great way to use your sourdough discard.
36. Pumpkin Basque Cheesecake
A rich and creamy Pumpkin Basque Cheesecake made with warm spices and canned pumpkin.
It’s an easy and fuss free cheesecake for beginners and experts alike.
Wrapping Up: Sweet Pumpkin Inspiration
There’s just something magical about pumpkin desserts—cozy, comforting, and full of fall flavor. From creamy cheesecakes to soft cookies and spiced breads, this list has enough variety to keep your oven busy all season long.
Before you head to the kitchen, make sure you’ve got your fall baking must-haves ready. A sturdy loaf pan, a good pie dish, and plenty of pumpkin puree are all essentials I like to keep stocked (I’ve linked my favorites [here] so you can grab them too).
Now all that’s left is to pick your recipe, pour yourself a cup of coffee or cider, and enjoy a little slice of pumpkin heaven. Which one will you try first?
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