The best pumpkin desserts

Check out these pumpkin dessert recipes for the holidays: pumpkin cupcake, pumpkin cheesecake, and pumpkin pie.

Pumpkin bread pudding with spiced caramel apple sauce and vanilla custard

This festive bread pudding has a double dose of pumpkin.

Pumpkin roll

Trisha's Sweet Pumpkin Roll is full of the flavors and aromas of fall, but with canned pumpkin on hand, it can be made any time of year.

Pumpkin pie with gingerbread cookie crust and gingerbread cream

Add extra ginger whipped cream; the idea is to double the ginger flavor.

Low-calorie pumpkin pie

Grease the pie pan with vegetable cooking spray instead of butter to make it easier to remove. Top each slice with low-fat vanilla frozen yogurt; it won't add many calories.

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies

Add a savory twist to chocolate chip cookies using pumpkin puree, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves.

Pumpkin and Nut Tartlets

Make these tiny pumpkin pies that fit in your mouth and top them with pecans for a dessert everyone is sure to love.

Pumpkin pie with hazelnuts

Worried about making a pie crust? For pumpkin pie, you can make a very simple dough using crushed graham crackers. Then, mix a little soft cream cheese into the pumpkin filling for a richer filling.

Pumpkin pie with amaretto and almond praline

Pumpkin cream with amaretto is layered and baked into a cookie base, then topped with sweet, crunchy almond praline.

Pumpkin Pie with Cinnamon Drizzle and Graham Cracker Crust

Bobby tops his birthday cake with bourbon whipped cream.

Pumpkin bread

Spread pumpkin bread slices with whipped cream or ice cream for dessert, or eat it for Thanksgiving breakfast.

Pumpkin Ginger Bread Pudding

Anne uses fresh sugar pumpkin or kabocha pumpkin to make a bread pudding with a sweet cake base.

Pumpkin cheesecake

Since it's impossible to learn the secret recipe for the famous Cheesecake Factory cheesecake, you can make your own homemade version. You won't even notice the difference!

Pumpkin crumble

One spoonful of this luscious dessert and you'll forget why you ever made pie crust. This simple crumble with brown sugar and spices comes together in no time, making it a great option if you're craving pumpkin pie.

Pumpkin dipping sauce

Everyone loves sauces, so why not serve one for dessert? This sauce tastes just like runny pumpkin pie, making it a unique party treat.



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Pumpkin Banana Mousse Pie

Thanksgiving is celebrated with classic pumpkin pie, but Ina's mother made her famous pumpkin-banana tart. She mixes pumpkin and mashed bananas to create a preserve that can be used later for dessert.

Pumpkin Whoopie Pie

This is the Neely family's fall version of chocolate pumpkin cookies with a cream filling.

Pumpkin pie

Valerie Bertinelli's version of the classic dessert is based on her mother's dough recipe and a cinnamon-buttermilk whipped cream topping.

Homemade Pumpkin Cake Pops

These mini cakes are perfect for making with the kids and enjoying together. Simply bake a cupcake and dip the finished cake pops in white chocolate.

Simple Pumpkin Pie with Cranberry Streusel

Tyler has enhanced the pumpkin pie recipe by adding a crunchy layer of amaretto cookies, dried cranberries, and pecans.

American pumpkin pie

A homemade crust filled with a traditional, rich pumpkin filling is a perfect way to end a festive Thanksgiving feast.

Pumpkin cheesecake

Instead of the Neely family's traditional sweet potato pie, they'll be making a pumpkin cheesecake with an easy-to-make gingerbread cookie crust. Learn all the secrets of Gina's cheesecake-making.

Crispy Pumpkin Pecan Pie

Aida's dessert combines all the necessary ingredients: sweet pumpkin and crunchy pecans.

Pumpkin and curd sponge roll

Rolls look beautiful on the table, but they're not so easy to prepare. Follow Aina's recipe for perfect results every time.

Pumpkin pie with condensed milk

To keep the ingredients to five or less, Claire uses sweetened condensed milk to thicken the filling. Pour it into the gingerbread cookie base.

Chocolate Brownie Pie with Pumpkin Swirls

This pie will please both pumpkin and chocolate lovers, so it'll be gone in no time. Serve it with ice cream for a special holiday treat.

Pumpkin Crème Brulee

This elegant dessert is bursting with pumpkin flavor, but looks even more sophisticated thanks to its presentation. And the preparation is easier than you think: simply make a cream with cinnamon, fresh nutmeg, ground cloves, and ginger.

Apple and Pumpkin Pie with Pecans

This amazing pie will be the star of your Thanksgiving table (sorry, turkey). It combines the flavors of nuts and sweet-tart apples with a tender pumpkin core.

Pumpkin pie with a spiced base

By adding spices to the pumpkin filling and the dough, you create a pie that will truly impress.

Linz Pumpkin Cake

This upgraded pumpkin pie, with a thin layer of redcurrant jelly and a nutty topping, steals a few ideas from another famous dessert.

Gluten-Free Spiced Pumpkin Profiteroles

This dessert will satisfy guests who avoid gluten and allow them to share dessert with everyone. Everyone will love the profiteroles, made with rice flour and filled with autumn-flavored whipped cream (mixed with pumpkin puree and pumpkin pie spice).

Pumpkin cheesecake with cranberries

Cranberries also deserve a place on the holiday table. The combination of ricotta, mascarpone, and pumpkin makes a light dessert and the perfect filling for fruit tarts.

Pumpkin pie with caramel, dates and nuts

Pumpkin and pecans form the basis of this festive Thanksgiving dessert, but it's the caramel layer used in this recipe that takes center stage.

Buttermilk Pumpkin Pie

A little buttermilk added to the pumpkin filling will add richness and flavor.

Apple and Pumpkin Galette

This rustic dessert combines the creaminess of pumpkin puree, the crisp texture of apples, and the nuttiness of chopped pecans—the perfect fall combination.

Walnut pumpkin cake with chocolate glaze

This incredible cake features two alternating layers: pumpkin-cake-like cake layers and crunchy pecans and chocolate in between.

No-Bake Pumpkin Pie

A silky pumpkin filling gives the pie a more sophisticated feel than the traditional recipe, but the rich chocolate batter at the base makes it a bit more of a tart treat.

Pumpkin pie with coconut flakes

This pie will appeal to guests who love a tropical touch: coconut flakes are added to the dough, and coconut milk and rum are added to the filling.

Pumpkin Cheesecake in a Slow Cooker with a Gingerbread Cookie Crust

Baking a huge bird in the oven? Use a slow cooker and you won't have to ask guests to bring their own dessert. Cooking the cheesecake slowly and at a low temperature will make it even more tender and creamy.

Pumpkin cake ice cream

Make the chilled dessert ahead of time so you can focus on other dishes on the day of the celebration. Or prepare it in the summer for a cold treat with a hint of autumn.

Vegan pumpkin pie

Although several ingredients in the recipe are replaced with plant-based products, you won't even recognize this pie as a regular one. Unrefined coconut oil ensures a buttery texture in the dough, and tender tofu adds a velvety texture to the filling.

Pumpkin cheesecake with caramel sauce

Ree Drummond's spicy and creamy cheesecake with a special touch: salted caramel sauce.

Pumpkin pie with condensed milk

This is a classic pie recipe with a particularly tender pumpkin filling made from cream, condensed milk, and evaporated milk.

Gluten-Free Pumpkin Muffin

Pumpkin puree, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger are used in making these muffins, giving them a classic pumpkin pie flavor.







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