Celebrate fall with these easy pumpkin dessert recipes! From pies and cheesecakes, to cookies and bars, you’ll find cozy, crowd-pleasing treats that are perfect for the season!

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Pumpkin season is officially here, and what better way to celebrate than with a collection of the best pumpkin dessert recipes?

From classic pumpkin pies to creamy cheesecakes, soft cookies, and everything in between, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

Whether you’re planning a Thanksgiving feast, a fall party, or or simply craving a cozy treat, these easy pumpkin desserts are guaranteed to bring warm, spiced flavor to every bite!

Expert Tips for Easy Pumpkin Dessert Recipes

  • Canned vs. fresh pumpkin: canned pumpkin puree is more consistent in texture and moisture, which makes it more idea for baking…not to mention convenient! Fresh pumpkin can be used, but it has to be cooked and pureed until smooth.
  • Spices: the natural sweetness of the pumpkin pairs beautifully with cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves…all of which make pumpkin pie spice.
  • Storage: most simple pumpkin dessert recipes will last in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days, or up to one week in the refrigerator.

Can I use fresh pumpkin instead of canned?

Yes! Just be sure to cook your pumpkin and then puree until smooth. Keep in mind that fresh pumpkin usually contains more water, so you may need to drain it or adjust the amount of dry ingredients.

What spices go best with pumpkin desserts?

The classic flavors of pumpkin pie spice (cinnamon, cloves, ginger, nutmeg, and all spice) brings out the flavors well. Maple or cardamom can also add a richer flavor.

Can these recipes be made ahead of time?

Most desserts can, which is why pies, cheesecakes, and cookies are perfect for make-ahead treats!

Pumpkin Cobbler, Cookies, and More:

Pumpkin Cobbler is a simple dessert that's bursting with cozy flavors. With a soft, pumpkin cake on top and a decadent, caramel sauce on the bottom, this dish is perfect for fall! #cobbler #pumpkincobbler #cobblerrecipe #pumpkindessert #thanksgivingdessert #falldessert

Pumpkin Cobbler: Think pumpkin pie meets cake! This cobbler is soft, gooey, and topped with a sweet layer that bakes to perfection. Serve warm with ice cream for the best fall dessert!

cookies on a wire rack with white parchment paper

Pumpkin Cheesecake Cookies: If pumpkin pie and cheesecake had a cookie baby, this would be it! These cookies are thick, spiced, and stuffed with a rich cream cheese filling that melts in your mouth.

pumpkin bread pudding in a white bowl with a spoon

Pumpkin Bread Pudding: Warm, gooey, and bursting with flavor, this bread pudding is topped with a luscious brown sugar caramel sauce that takes it to the next level.

This Slow Cooker Pumpkin Butter combines the signature flavors of fall and is perfect to spread onto toast, bagels, and more. It's sweet, creamy, and so easy to make, that you'll never go back to the store-bought kind!

Slow Cooker Pumpkin Butter: Let your slow cooker do all of the work with this easy recipe! It’s sweet, spiced, and perfectly spreadable for toast, pancakes, yogurt, and more!

Pumpkin Crème Brûlée features a smooth and creamy custard that's studded with hints of pumpkin and the most delicious caramelized topping. Easy to make, this decadent dessert captures the flavors of fall and is sure to impress everyone! #cremebrulee #pumpkin #pumpkincremebrulee #cremebruleerecipe #falldessert #pumpkindessert #fancydessert

Pumpkin Crème Brûlée: Give a classic dessert a cozy fall twist with this easy crème brûlée recipe. It’s smooth, velvety, and finished with an irresistible caramelized sugar topping.

Pumpkin Pie-Inspired Recipes:

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Eggless Pumpkin Pie: Made with no eggs and with just six ingredients, this pie bakes up smooth and creamy!

A slice of pumpkin chocolate bar with chocolate swirls sits on a white plate, alongside pumpkin cream cheese bars. A fork holds a bite-sized piece in the foreground, with chocolate chips sprinkled on top and cinnamon sticks in the background.

Chocolate Swirled Pumpkin Bars: A chocolate cream cheese topping and chocolate chips takes these pumpkin bars to a whole new level!

A small tart tin is filled with stacked pumpkin pie bites, with one bite revealing the soft inside. A pumpkin and a can of pumpkin puree are blurred in the background.

Pumpkin Pie Bites: Craving pumpkin pie but want something lighter? These bites are on the healthier side and taste like the classic treat!

Pumpkin Pie Pudding

Pumpkin Pie Pudding: This easy treat is made in just one bowl and with five ingredients. It’s perfect for when you want a cozy fall sweet treat and is make-ahead friendly, too!

Pumpkin Pie Bars

Pumpkin Pie Bars: Easier to make than a traditional pie, these bars are creamy, perfectly spiced, and perfect for the season.

Close-up of pumpkin pecan bars topped with chopped pecans and drizzled caramel, arranged on a wooden board with cinnamon sticks in the foreground.

Pumpkin Pecan Bars: With a gingersnap crust and a toffee-pecan topping, this is a delicious way to elevate a classic pumpkin pie.

Pumpkin Cakes and Muffins:

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Pumpkin Nutella Muffins: this simple treat is soft, moist, and swirled with creamy Nutella for the ultimate fall treat. It’s perfect for breakfast, dessert, or your Thanksgiving table.

A slice of pumpkin dump cake topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, drizzled with caramel sauce and sprinkled with chopped nuts, sits on a plate with a fork and a star anise as garnish.

Pumpkin Dump Cake: This easy dessert recipe is made from a boxed cake mix and a few other ingredients. It’s a cozy layered treat that will delight your senses!

This No-Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake Trifle is filled with a creamy cheesecake batter that's swirled with pumpkin and topped with golden pound cake chunks. It's an easy treat that requires no oven and is perfect to capture the flavors of fall!

No Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake: This creamy pumpkin dessert is layered with a cheesecake filling and bite-sized cubes of buttery pound cake. This recipe makes individual servings or one big trifle to share.

These Pumpkin Blueberry Muffins are soft, moist and bursting with cozy fall flavors. Packed with sweet pumpkin and juicy blueberries, this easy treat makes the perfect fall breakfast or snack!

Pumpkin Blueberry Muffins: These muffins are soft, moist, and bursting with pumpkin-y goodness and juicy blueberries in every bite. You can make these easy muffins for a grab-and-go breakfast, snack, or even dessert.

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Pumpkin Mug Cake: This cake is made entirely in the microwave and ready in just 5 minutes. Made with pumpkin puree and cozy spices, it’s the perfect single-serve fall dessert.

A close-up of a pumpkin banana muffin topped with coarse sugar sits on an open paper liner on a cooling rack, with more muffins blurred in the background.

Pumpkin Banana Muffins: This muffin recipe is tender, cozy, and made for busy mornings, lunch boxes, or a quick afternoon-pick-me-up!

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Pumpkin Spice Cake: Topped with a rich cream cheese frosting, this soft and fluffy cake is perfect for Thanksgiving, potlucks, or cozy nights in.

A close-up of a pumpkin apple muffin with a crumb topping, cut in half to reveal apple chunks inside. A sliced apple and blurred muffins are visible in the background.

Pumpkin Apple Muffins: If you love pumpkin spice and apple desserts, this muffin recipe combines the best of both worlds. They’re soft, flavorful, and so easy to make!

Pumpkin Breads, Scones, Rolls, and Danish:

This Honey Glazed Pumpkin Banana Bread combines the classic fall flavor of pumpkin, swirled with hints of banana, and then topped with a sweet honey glaze. This bread soft, moist, and bursting with just the right amount of flavor. One bite and this is sure to be your new fall favorite!

Honey Glazed Pumpkin Banana Bread: This quick bread is made with pumpkin puree, fresh bananas, and topped with a sweet honey glaze for the ultimate fall treat.

pumpkin scones with icing

Pumpkin Scones with Maple Glaze: Skip the coffee shop line and make these easy scones right at home. Buttery, spiced, and drizzled with a maple icing, they’re a cozy bite of autumn in every slice.

These Easy Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls are a fun twist on the classic kind and ready in just 30 minutes. Filled with sweet pumpkin, cozy spices and topped with the most delicious cinnamon cream cheese frosting, these rolls are perfect for breakfast or dessert! #cinnamonrolls #cinnamonrollrecipe #pumpkin #pumpkincinnamonrolls #pumpkinbreakfast #pumpkindessert #dessertrecipes #breakfastrecipes #fallrecipes #breakfast #dessert

Easy Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls: Made with canned cinnamon rolls and a pumpkin spice twist, these are soft, sweet, and ready in no time!

crescent rolls piled on top of each other

Pumpkin Cheesecake Crescent Rolls: With just a few ingredients, these rolls come together in minutes and are perfect for brunch or dessert!

These Easy Pumpkin Danish are filled with a sweet pumpkin mixture that's swirled with cinnamon and brown sugar. Made from a puff pastry base and simple ingredients, you can have this easy breakfast or dessert ready in less than 30 minutes!

Easy Pumpkin Danish: With just a handful of ingredients, including puff pastry, this recipe is a quick and delicious treat for fall!

No matter which pumpkin recipe you choose, you’ll have the perfect sweet bite for fall. These recipes are easy, cozy, and guaranteed to impress your family and friends!

Which one of these canned pumpkin dessert recipes will you try first? Leave a comment below or tag me on Instagram @pumpkin_n_spice when you bake one. I’d love to see your fall creations!