25 pumpkin desserts for fall, grouped into no-bake bites, cookies and bars, and cakes and pies including truffles, cheesecakes, cookies, blondies, cinnamon rolls, and pies recipes.
Pumpkin season sneaks up fast, and my kitchen turns into a rotation of cinnamon, nutmeg, and one very sticky can opener. Every year I promise myself I'll only make a couple of pumpkin desserts. Every year that promise doesn't last past the first cool morning.
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This list grew out of my own 3-ingredient pumpkin cookie recipe which started as a one-off fall bake and turned into a full pumpkin habit around here. I started saving other bakers' pumpkin recipes right alongside my own, and the folder got long enough to deserve its own post.
Down below, you'll find these 25 cozy pumpkin desserts, from a tasty no-bake bites to delectable cakes, you're sure to find something perfect for Fall!
Quick Tips
- Dry your pumpkin puree for baked goods. Canned puree holds a lot of water, so blotting it with paper towels before mixing keeps cookies and bars from turning out dense or wet.
- Chill no-bake desserts the full time. Cheesecakes, mousse, and truffles need every bit of that fridge time to set up properly. Cutting it short means a softer, messier slice.
- Don't skip the spice blend. Pumpkin pie spice (cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves) is what makes these taste like fall. Straight cinnamon works in a pinch, but the blend gives more depth.
- Bake in batches for a crowd. Cookies and bars freeze well, so double a favorite and freeze half unbaked or baked. It saves a repeat trip to the kitchen closer to the holidays.
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No-Bake, Easy & Bite-Sized
No oven, no problem. Super easy to make and feeds a crowd.
Pumpkin Truffles That Look Like Pumpkins These little truffles get shaped and marked to look like mini pumpkins, so they double as a table decoration and a dessert. Great for a party plate. [Total Time: 37 minutes]
Protein Pumpkin Brownie Batter Log A no-bake log with brownie batter flavor and a protein boost. Slice it and keep pieces in the fridge for a quick snack. [Total Time: 35 minutes]
Keto Pumpkin Bites Small, spiced, and low carb, these bites work well portioned out for lunchboxes or an after-dinner treat. [Total Time: 40 minutes]
No-Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake | Combine Good Flavors A full cheesecake without turning on the oven. Great option when your kitchen is already busy with other fall cooking. [Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes]
Mini Pumpkin Cheesecakes with Salted Caramel Crunch Topping | Mommy Evolution Individual-sized cheesecakes topped with a salted caramel crunch. Good for portion control at a gathering. [Total Time: 45 minutes]
No-Bake Pumpkin Pie Cups | Bites with Bri All the flavor of a classic pumpkin pie, layered into cups instead of a crust. Fast to assemble and easy to transport. [Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes]
Pumpkin Cheesecake Dip | Flavorful Eats Pair this dip with graham crackers or apple slices for a low-effort dessert spread at a fall get-together. [Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes]
Pumpkin Mousse | Adamant Kitchen Light and airy, this mousse is a good option when you want something spiced but not heavy after a big meal. [Total Time: 35 minutes]
Cookies, Bars & Brownies
Pan desserts and cookies that are easy to slice, stack, and share.
Pumpkin Cheesecake Cookies Pumpkin cookie meets cheesecake filling. [Total Time: 43 minutes]
3-Ingredient Pumpkin Cookies Soft, spiced pumpkin cookies that work as a base recipe. Swap in your favorite mix-ins if you want to change them up. [Total Time: 25 minutes]
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies | The Art of Food and Wine A classic combination of pumpkin spice and chocolate chips. [Total Time: approx. 31 minutes]
Pumpkin Spice Snickerdoodle Cookies | Ginger Homemaking Cinnamon Sugar snickerdoodles get a pumpkin update. Good choice for a cookie exchange. [Total Time: approx. 23 minutes]
Pumpkin Whoopie Pies | Baste Cut Fold Two soft pumpkin cookies sandwiched around a creamy filling. A fun one to let kids help assemble. [Total Time: 1 hour]
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Pumpkin Pie Bars | The Wooden Skillet All the flavor of pumpkin pie in a bar form, which makes slicing and serving a crowd much simpler. [Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes]
Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars | Small Town Woman A cheesecake bar with a pumpkin swirl running through it. Freezes well for make-ahead planning. [Total Time: approx. 1 hour 15 minutes, plus chill]
Pumpkin Blondies | I Heart Naptime Chewy blondies with pumpkin folded into the batter. A good option if you want something a little less sweet than brownies. [Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes]
Pumpkin Brownies | The Monday Box Fudgy brownies with pumpkin worked into the batter for extra moisture and a subtle spice note. [Total Time: 45 minutes]
Cakes, Pies & Cobblers
The bigger bakes. Plan for oven time, but they're worth it for a full table.
Moist Pumpkin Bread Made with coconut flour. Perfect for breakfast or dessert. [Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes]
Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls | The Benson Street Soft cinnamon rolls with pumpkin worked into the dough. A good weekend breakfast-meets-dessert option. [Total Time: 45 minutes]
Pumpkin Dump Cake | Dutch Oven Daddy A layered, low-effort cake with minimal mixing. [Total Time:1 hour 10 minutes]
Pumpkin Basque Cheesecake | A Latin Flair A burnt-top Basque cheesecake with pumpkin folded in. The scorched top is intentional and adds a deeper flavor. [Total Time: 1 hour]
Pumpkin Pecan Cobbler | Jam Jar Kitchen Pumpkin and pecan pie flavors combined into one warm cobbler. [Total Time: 50 minutes]
Pumpkin Crisp | I Heart Naptime A crumble-topped pumpkin dessert that's a little less involved than a full pie. Serve it warm with vanilla ice cream. [Total Time: 45 minutes]
Cheesecake Factory Pumpkin Cheesecake Copycat | Baking Beauty A copycat version of the restaurant favorite, for anyone who wants that same flavor. [Total time 2-3 hours and 15 minutes]
Keto Pumpkin Pie My go-to pumpkin pie, built for anyone watching carbs but not willing to skip pie season. [Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes]
Ingredients for Pumpkin Desserts
A few things that make baking pumpkin desserts easier: pumpkin puree, a good cookie scoop, a springform pan for the cheesecakes, and pie weights for the crusts. Find these and more on my baking essentials list.
FAQ
Most of these hold up well in the fridge for a few days, and several (like the bars and cheesecakes) freeze well too. Check the storage notes on each recipe.
Pumpkin puree is just pumpkin, while pie filling already has sugar and spices mixed in. Most of these recipes call for plain puree, so check the ingredient list before you buy.
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