25 Best Pumpkin Recipes

If you're anything like me, as soon as the calendar flips to September (or even August), you suddenly crave everything pumpkin. Make a batch of pumpkin pie spice, load up on cans of pumpkin, and let's get started.

Pumpkin pancakes are a seasonal favorite, especially on cool crisp weekend mornings. When I'm serving a crowd, I make a double batch of pumpkin French toast casserole. Like all good pumpkin recipes, incorporating chocolate like in these chocolate pumpkin muffins, makes it seem like you're eating dessert for breakfast!

Incorporating pumpkin into savory recipes is a wonderful way to get your pumpkin mix. Plus, your family (and guests) will love the warmth of this pumpkin soup and creamy pumpkin macaroni and cheese.

25 Best Pumpkin Recipes

Why You'll Love These Pumpkin Recipes

• You'll find pumpkin recipes for every meal, including breakfasts, breads, cakes, pies, cookies, savory dinners, and drinks.
• Most of these recipes use simple ingredients like canned pumpkin puree and pantry spices, so you won't need to roast or peel anything.
• These recipes fit any occasion, whether you want a quick loaf for a weekday, a dessert for Thanksgiving, or a cake for a Halloween party.
• You'll also find no-bake and make-ahead options, like tiramisu parfaits, cheesecake truffles, and spice syrup.

Pumpkin Breakfast Recipes

Begin your day with something warm, spiced, and comforting.

Pumpkin Pancakes

These homemade pumpkin pancakes are fluffy, moist and flavorful. No better way to start your day than with a tall stack of pumpkin pancakes.

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Easy Baked Pumpkin Donuts

Toss these baked donuts in cinnamon sugar while still warm for a donut-shop flavor without the need to fry.

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Pumpkin Scones

Bake up a batch of these easy pumpkin scones! Moist and tender, with earthy pumpkin and plenty of warm fall spice. So nice with your morning coffee!

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Pumpkin Spice Coffee Cake

Pumpkin spice coffee cake: moist sour cream cake infused with pumpkin spice, ribboned with real pumpkin, and topped with a crunchy cinnamon crumb topping.

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Moist Pumpkin Bread

A classic pumpkin bread recipe is a fall staple for many- filled with an entire can of pumpkin, cinnamon spice, and comes together in 1 bowl.

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Pumpkin Muffins

Nothing's better for busy fall mornings than a batch of freshly baked pumpkin muffins! These are tall, puffy, and moist, with plenty of warm spice.

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Pumpkin Cake

This simple, moist pumpkin cake is easy to serve plain or dress up for special occasions.

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Moist Pumpkin Layer Cake

Layers of spiced pumpkin cake with tangy cream cheese frosting make this perfect for birthdays or Thanksgiving.

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Pumpkin Bundt Cake

Spiced pumpkin bundt cake: with the most gorgeous texture! Velvety & soft, with a buttery backnote & tangy cream cheese glaze. Easy, 1-bowl recipe!

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Pumpkin Roll

Try this next-level pumpkin roll recipe! It's like none other! Airy-soft pumpkin spice cake spiraled around a whisper-light cream filling.

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Pumpkin Gooey Butter Cake

Try this luscious pumpkin gooey butter cake recipe! It's easy to make with pantry staples. No box mix required! So perfect for fall or for the holidays.

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Pumpkin Boston Cream Pie

Layers of spiced pumpkin cake are sandwiched with maple custard and topped with a toasty caramelized white chocolate ganache. You'll love all the fall flavors in this unique take on Boston cream pie!

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Pumpkin Chocolate Halloween Cake

Make this pumpkin chocolate Halloween cake for your holiday celebration! With its spooky stripes and festive garnishes, it will be the hit of the party!

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Pumpkin Crepe Cake

Thin, delicate pumpkin crepes has layer after layer of lacy crepes, filled with a fluffy spiced pumpkin pastry cream. A show-stopping fall dessert!

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Pumpkin Chai Holiday Cupcakes

These pumpkin cupcakes are made with brewed chai and topped with spiced meringue buttercream and chocolate sprinkles.

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Homemade Pumpkin Pie

Bursting with flavor, this pumpkin pie recipe is the best way to end your holiday meal! It's a household favorite! Smooth, rich, and incredibly delicious on my homemade pie crust topped with sugared cranberries and whipped cream.

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Pumpkin Chocolate Swirl Cheesecake

Pumpkin Chocolate Swirl Cheesecake is so perfect for this time of year! You'll love the earthy pumpkin, warm spice, and rich chocolate flavors.

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Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars with Pecan Crust

These cheesecake bars have a gluten-free pecan crust and are easier to serve than a whole cheesecake.

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Pumpkin Meringue Tarts with Whole Wheat Shortbread Crust

These individual pumpkin tarts have a whole wheat shortbread crust and are topped with torched maple meringue.

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Pumpkin Crème Brûlée

Your friends will think you slaved over this elegant dessert, but creme brulee actually comes together in just a few minutes with minimal ingredients! Try my easy pumpkin and spice recipe; you'll swoon over the creamy, brown sugar custard under that crunchy caramel cap! (Naturally gluten-free.)

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Pumpkin Spice Latte Tiramisu Parfaits

These no-bake parfaits use ladyfingers soaked in espresso, bourbon, and vanilla, layered with mascarpone.

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Pumpkin Cannoli

Delicate almond florentine shells are infused with orange and sea salt, and paired with a fluffy pumpkin & spice cannoli cream. You're going to love the way the caramel-y, rraline-like cookie compliments the creamy, sweet cheese filling in this fun fall dessert recipe.

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Pumpkin Butter Alfajores

These sandwich cookies are gluten-free and dairy-free, filled with homemade pumpkin butter.

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Pumpkin Cheesecake Truffles (or Pops)

These no-bake pumpkin cheesecake bites are coated in white chocolate and rolled in nuts, graham crackers, or gingersnaps.

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Pumpkin Soup

This easy pumpkin soup recipe has the most incredible balance of flavors! Rich, savory & sage-y, with just a hint of maple and apple.

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Pumpkin Risotto

This creamy risotto features sage, maple syrup, and bacon.

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Pumpkin Beer Soft Pretzels

These soft, chewy pretzels are made with pumpkin and beer, making them perfect for game day.

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Pumpkin Spice Syrup

You can make your own coffee shop-style syrup and stir it into lattes, cold brew, or even oatmeal.

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Pumpkin Spice Latte Smoothie

This smoothie has all the flavors of a pumpkin spice latte.

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Pumpkin Spice Latte Martini

This is a fun fall drink for adults, perfect for parties.

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Homemade Pumpkin Pie Spice

Mix your own pumpkin pie spice using pantry staples, so you'll always have some ready.

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Traeger Pumpkin Pie

This pumpkin pie is baked on a pellet grill and flavored with maple syrup and vanilla.

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Traeger Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

Toss pumpkin seeds in avocado oil, roast them on the pellet grill at 375°F for a crunchy, salty snack.

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Tips for Baking With Pumpkin

• Use pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling. Pie filling is already sweetened and spiced, which will throw off the recipe.
• If your pumpkin puree is watery, blot it with paper towels. This helps keep breads and cakes from becoming gummy.
• Be sure to measure your spices. Pumpkin pairs well with cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves, but too much can make it taste bitter.
• Let cream cheese come to room temperature before using. This makes cheesecakes and frostings smoother.
• Store pumpkin desserts the right way. Refrigerate anything with cream cheese frosting or custard filling. Breads and muffins can stay at room temperature for a few days and freeze well.