Here are the best pumpkin desserts for this season! From cookies to bars to cheesecake, these recipes are classic and delicious.

When the season is right, there’s nothing like ending a meal with a pumpkin dessert! Comfortably spiced and classic, there are so many treats to try with this humble pumpkin. It’s a small window, so when the craving strikes, it’s time to bake! Here are all the top 20 Pumpkin Desserts for this season, from cookies to cheesecake to brownies, truffles and more! We’ve collected all the top candies from our site and then sourced a few from some of our favorite creators from around the web. Ready to start?
And now… the best pumpkin desserts for this season!
Here’s a recipe that’s right for the season: this classic pumpkin pie recipe! It’s everything you want in a pumpkin pie: thick and moist, fragrant with cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg. The best part? A layer of tangy, fluffy cream cheese frosting is the ideal flavor combination. It’s so classic and compelling you’ll want to make it for every gathering.
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Here’s our ultimate pumpkin dessert: Pumpkin Cookies! These sweet bites are deliciously pillowy and chewy, fragrant with a burst of fall spices and hints of molasses. The exterior has a subtle sugar crunch and a drizzle of simple sweet glaze. Even better, the soft texture lasts for days.
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What is one of the best pumpkin desserts? We’re thinking it might be these pumpkin bars with cream cheese frosting! The bars are perfectly moist and cakey, with just the right warm-spicy interior of cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg. They’re topped off with a deliciously creamy layer of cream cheese icing that gives each bite a flavorful lift.
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What’s better than a creamy, chilled pumpkin dessert? Try this pumpkin ice cream recipe! Scoop up a bowl and it’s deliciously soft and creamy, perfumed with just the right hints of cinnamon, ginger, allspice and nutmeg. Take it to the next level and add candied pecans for a sweet, salty crunch.
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What Makes This Cake Amazing? Let’s count the paths. The filling is creamy and delicious, with just the right amount of pumpkin-spiced sweetness. The crust is flaky with just the right amount of salty crunch. The flavors are so delightfully heightened that no one will suspect that it is entirely plant-based!
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This pumpkin dessert is unique and an absolute eye-catcher: Pumpkin Bread Pudding! Imagine cubes of bread baked in a pumpkin-spiced custard until puffy and golden. Drizzle it with a golden bourbon butter sauce and wowza! It’s a little bit heavenly.
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Here’s a perfect pumpkin dessert: Mini Pumpkin Pies! There’s more to these cakes than just the novelty factor! They’re half the portion of a regular piece of cake, making them a healthy dessert option. They’re also adaptable for gatherings of any size: you can make half a recipe if you don’t want to be stuck with a whole cake after the holidays! Even better: They are incredibly delicious. Each bite has the perfect balance of silky smooth filling and flaky pie crust
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Wow, one bite of these pumpkin muffins will make you think about it for hours! The moist cake smells cozy and is just sweet enough, after all it really is a muffin. Top that off with a generous gooey pile of maple cream cheese, and each bite is like eating cheesecake and a muffin at the same time.
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Need a light and fluffy pumpkin dessert? This one has all the creamy, cozy spiced goodness of pumpkin pie filling wrapped in a light and fluffy mousse. Here we served it in a shot glass because…why not? The advantage of shot glass desserts is that they control portion size: all delicious desserts are packed in tiny packaging!
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Can’t decide between traditional chocolate chip cookies and pumpkin cookies? You don’t have to with these Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies! These sweet bites are an ode to fall: chewy and flavorful, with cinnamon, ginger, cloves and nutmeg on a traditional chocolate chip cookie base.
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Need a great classic pumpkin dessert? Try these soft pumpkin cookies! These Pumpkin Cookies have a soft, deliciously flavored batter and are topped with a cream cheese frosting to die for. What’s not to love? Via Gimme Some Oven
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Rich and decadent, this delicious Pumpkin Turtle Cake is a must-have for fall! The combination of moist pumpkin spice cake, homemade caramel, chocolate ganache, and toasted pecans makes for a rave-worthy fall dessert! About Grandbaby Cakes
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This classic pumpkin cheesecake is hard to beat! It has a spiced graham cracker crust and a creamy pumpkin filling. You can top off this perfect dessert with a dollop of whipped cream if you’d like (but it’s not required). About my baking addiction
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Pumpkin brownies are the perfect mix of two popular desserts: brownies and pumpkin pie! This easy brownie recipe uses your choice of brownie mix with a layer of pumpkin in the center to create something super fun and delicious. About the cookie rookie
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Want something unique as a pumpkin dessert? Try this gooey, melted pumpkin caramel lava cake! It’s perfectly seasoned and filled with smooth, rich caramel. Top with melty vanilla ice cream for an over-the-top treat. About Grandbaby Cakes
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Need a deliciously fun pumpkin dessert? Try pumpkin cupcakes! They’re flavored with pumpkin to perfection, have the best texture, and the rich cinnamon glaze complements the cake beautifully. About Chelsea’s Messy Apron
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Need a single pumpkin dessert? Try this Pumpkin Mug Cake! It’s moist and perfectly flavored: and happens to be plant-based! All you need are pantry ingredients and you can make it in less than 5 minutes. About Jessica in the kitchen
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A delicious pumpkin dessert idea: Pumpkin Swirl Cheesecake Bars! They offer fall flavored pumpkin pies swirled into rich, decadent cheesecake and baked on a crunchy Biscoff cookie crust! About Grandbaby Cakes
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Another great pumpkin dessert? Try Pumpkin Spice Truffles! Made with real pumpkin puree, they’re delicious and surprisingly easy to make. Cover with white or dark chocolate and sprinkle with graham cracker crumbs. About Sally’s baking addiction
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Finally, a pumpkin dessert to impress: pumpkin ring cake! It’s a fall classic, topped with cream cheese frosting with just a bit of pumpkin pie spice. A piece of cosiness on the plate! About my baking addiction
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More pumpkin recipes
There are many more pumpkin recipes to try outside of desserts! Breakfast, snacks, drinks and more are better with pumpkin. Here are a few ideas:
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This classic pumpkin pie recipe is moist and perfectly seasoned! Top with cream cheese frosting for an irresistible treat.
For the pumpkin pie
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 1½ tablespoons Pumpkin pie spice (store bought or homemade)
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¾ cup dark brown sugar
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 2 Big Eggs
- ⅓ cup neutral oil
- ½ cup unsweetened applesauce
For the cream cheese frosting (optional)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
- 8 ounces Cream cheese, room temperature
- 2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease a 9″ x 13″ or equivalent casserole dish.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, pumpkin pie spice, baking soda, baking powder, and kosher salt. In a separate bowl, whisk together brown sugar, granulated sugar, pumpkin puree, eggs, oil, and applesauce. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until combined. Pour into the prepared pan and smooth with a spatula into an even layer.
- Bake 25 to 30 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool for 30 minutes, then refrigerate until room temperature is reached, about 15 minutes. (Or cool and refrigerate, then freeze before serving.) If desired, dust with powdered sugar before serving or continue with the cream cheese frosting (recommended).
- Meanwhile, make the cream cheese frosting: Using a stand mixer, beat the room temperature butter and cream cheese on medium speed until completely smooth, 2 to 3 minutes. Reduce the speed to low, then add the vanilla. Slowly sift in the powdered sugar until thickened. Refrigerate the icing until the cake is glazed.
- Spread the icing over the cake to desired thickness (you can use the entire batch or less if you like). Keeps refrigerated for up to 3 to 4 days; bring to room temperature before serving. Freeze the fully cooled, unfrozen cake tightly wrapped for up to 3 months.
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Kitchen: American
- Diet: vegetarian
Keywords: Pumpkin Desserts
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