30+ Best Pumpkin Dessert Recipes

A straightforward, full-flavored pumpkin pie loaded with autumn spices and made for the Thanksgiving table. I love how approachable this recipe is for both first-timers and seasoned bakers.

Flaky crust, smooth spiced pumpkin filling, and a sweet-salty crunchy pecan praline topping combine for a truly show-stopping holiday pie.

Classic pumpkin pie gets a gorgeous upgrade with maple and warm chai spices in the creamy filling, and the whole thing can be made entirely in advance.

Adorable individual hand pies filled with a four-ingredient pumpkin spice filling, quick and easy to pull together for a fun fall treat.

A fuss-free pumpkin cheesecake that skips the water bath and finishes with a homemade cinnamon whipped cream. Rich, creamy, and hard to beat.

Individual mini cheesecakes packed with pumpkin flavor and pumpkin pie spice, simple to make and elegant enough for a holiday dessert spread.

A silky smooth no-bake pumpkin cheesecake that requires zero oven time, perfect for keeping things simple on a busy Thanksgiving.

A mashup of pumpkin pie and cheesecake baked in a shortbread crust, topped with toasted hazelnuts for a beautiful and flavorful fall tart.

A moist, spiced pumpkin cake rolled around a velvety cream cheese frosting. It is a classic holiday centerpiece that always draws a reaction at the table.

Two layers of moist pumpkin spice cake filled with a coffee cream cheese frosting, sized as a small batch so nothing goes to waste.

Pumpkin cupcakes stuffed with gooey ganache and finished with a torched meringue topping, a dramatic and delicious fall twist on s'mores.

A copycat of the beloved Nothing Bundt Cake version, topped with cinnamon cream cheese frosting and far easier on the wallet than a bakery run.

Layers of pumpkin filling, cake mix, and buttery pecans come together in one of the easiest fall cakes around, with serious seasonal flavor in every bite.

A cake mix crust topped with a rich, creamy pumpkin filling that lands somewhere between cake bars and cheesecake, cozy and completely irresistible.

All the satisfaction of pumpkin pie in a sliceable bar format, with a from-scratch pumpkin filling sitting on a buttery shortbread crust.

Three layers of tender crust, mousse-like pumpkin filling and buttery streusel, finished with a drizzle of powdered sugar icing. The filling is lightly sweet, so the streusel can shine.

Chewy, fudgy blondies with a pumpkin twist, a simple and crowd-pleasing fall bar that comes together fast.

A creamy, richly spiced pumpkin filling topped with a sweet buttery crumble, warm, comforting, and effortless to put together.

An over-the-top pumpkin bread pudding that can be prepped a day ahead and baked the next day, best served warm for maximum comfort.

Brown butter and pumpkin puree take classic snickerdoodles to a whole new fall level, crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and full of pumpkin pie spice.

Brown butter oatmeal cookies sandwiched with a brown butter cream cheese filling, sweet, spiced, and completely impossible to eat just one of.

Soft and chewy pumpkin oatmeal cookies that taste like sipping a pumpkin spice latte, with vanilla warmth woven through every bite.

Soft, fragrant pumpkin cookies spiced with pumpkin pie spices and built around four key techniques for perfectly tender results every time.

Rich, creamy pumpkin custard finished with that satisfying crackle of caramelized sugar on top, an elegant way to put a fall spin on a French classic.

Silky pumpkin custard draped in a decadent caramel sauce, a beautiful dessert that works as well for a casual weeknight as it does for a holiday gathering.

A no-bake pumpkin take on the Italian classic, creamy and richly spiced with hints of pumpkin spice latte and chai tea flavors woven throughout.

Pretty layered pumpkin trifle that is make-ahead friendly and festive enough for any holiday table. I love how the layers look through a trifle dish.

Creamy homemade pumpkin ice cream that blends the earthy richness of pumpkin with the indulgence of a classic frozen dessert.

A super moist pumpkin quick bread warmly spiced with cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves. One of those recipes that makes the whole kitchen smell incredible.

Moist, richly spiced pumpkin quick bread packed with chocolate chips, equally wonderful as a breakfast treat or an afternoon sweet.

Perfectly spiced, moist pumpkin muffins with a sweet cream cheese filling baked right inside, bakery-style results from your own kitchen.

Flavorful pumpkin churros that bring a festive fall twist to the classic fried dough treat, sweet and perfectly spiced.

Light choux pastry puffs filled with a sweet pumpkin cream filling, an impressive and elegant treat for any holiday occasion.

A light, fluffy cream cheese-based pumpkin dip that pairs beautifully with gingersnaps, graham crackers, or fruit for effortless fall entertaining.