36 Pumpkin Dessert Recipes
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I’ve gathered over 30 of the BEST pumpkin dessert recipes to satisfy those pumpkin cravings all through fall and winter. From muffins to dip to cake, you’ll find something for every craving!
The grocery store shelves are stocked with pumpkins and pumpkin puree. That means, it is time for you {and me} to start getting busy using it in the kitchen. Don’t worry if you have no idea what to make. I have 36 pumpkin dessert recipes that you will be drooling over. I am not sure if you’ll be able to grab your keys fast enough to make it to the store for your ingredients.
Whether you love desserts where pumpkin is the main star or when it is mixed with other delicious fall flavors, there is something for everyone in this list of pumpkin desserts. (Note: While updating this post, there were several items from the original list that no longer existed. These have been updated with new items.)
Tip: When cooking or baking with pumpkin, be sure to check to see whether you need pumpkin puree or pumpkin pie filling. They are so very different and your recipe won’t turn out right if you use the wrong one.
30+ Pumpkin Dessert Recipes
This chocolate pumpkin dump cake is so simple to put together and is always a winner!
I am all for any dessert that only needs 4 ingredients and can be made ahead of time. This one is perfect for parties, potlucks, tailgates, or just a random Saturday.
Real pumpkin, fall spices, and caramel chips are combined to make the ultimate fall blondie.
I am not sure which I love more in this pumpkin roll...the cake or the filling! Both are absolutely craveworthy.
This no bake recipe looks stunning, tastes amazing, and requires very little work. A win all around!
I dare you try to eat just one of these delectable cookies. I bet you can't because they are THAT good.
Whether you are servings these on the dessert table or with a cup of morning coffee, these pumpkin spice scones are perfect.
These mini pumpkin cheesecakes are always the star of our Thanksgiving dessert table. They are perfectly spiced and sized!
These might be the most perfect pumpkin donuts I've ever tried. We make them on repeat throughout the fall.
Don't forget the salted caramel sauce for this cheesecake! The combination of the caramel and the pumpkin is out of this world delicious.
Cute and tasty...these pumpkin sugar cookies hit all the marks! These also make a fun activity for the kids!
Even Chex snack mix (or muddy buddies) gets the pumpkin treatment. You'll be grabbing this one by the handful.
Cream cheese frosting is nestled between two cake like cookies for a nostalfic fall dessert.
It may be fall but we are still getting some warmer days where these ice cream sandwiches would be perfect. Plus, this recipe doesn't need an ice cream maker making them super easy.
The cream cheese filling in these muffins is to die for. It makes them feel more like cupcakes in my mind too.
Sometimes I crave a dessert that is quick and easy but still flavorful. These mini pumpkin pies are the best last minute pumpkin dessert recipe.
Reminiscent of a frosted brownie, these pumpkin squares replace the chocolate with pumpkin flavor!
This delicious dessert popcorn is perfect for snacking.
These taste like fall inspired cinnamon rolls. So good!
Classic gingersnap cookies get topped with delicious pumpkin icing for a quick and easy fall dessert.
These fall inspired rice krispie treats are perfect for Halloween, Thanksgiving and more!
This cake is what fall dreams are made of. The frosting is the literal and figurative icing on the cake. You'll lick the bowl clean!
You only need three ingredients to make these scrumptious pumpkin muffins.
The Biscoff cookies take this pumpkin bread to the next level and add a yummy extra sweetness.
These sandwich cookies are packed with fall flavors.
Call them cake balls or truffles...you will absolutely call these delicious.
These are the softest and chewiest cookies ever. The pumpkin flavor is perfect for fall too.
These donuts combine cozy pumpkin spice flavors with cheesecake for the best fall donut recipe ever.
Grab your air fryer and whip up these delectable pumpkin fritters. Don't forget the cinnamon sugar too!
I love the combination of pumpkin and chocolate together. It definitely works well in these delicious muffins too.
A simple sheet cake that is perfect for a crowd and filled with fall flavors.
Butterscotch and pumpkin are made for each other and taste amazing in these cookies.
This pumpkin Mousse is perfect for your next dinner party or even the Thanksgiving dessert table.
Let your slow cooker do the heavy lifting for dessert and make this pumpkin bread pudding!
I make a batch of these almost weekly once September hits. They are a family favorite.
Slide all the berries off the counter and bring in the pumpkin! Fall cobbler is here for the season.
These little coconut treasures get some extra special fall flavors: pumpkin and pecan!
More Great Pumpkin Recipes
- Pumpkin Spice Latte
- Chocolate Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies
- Pumpkin Granola
- 19 Savory Pumpkin Recipes to Try
- Pumpkin Cheesecake Brownies




What a fabulous roundup! I LOVE pumpkin desserts! Stumbled
Wow, what a GREAT roundup of pumpkin recipes. PINed it.