30 Tasty Pumpkin Desserts

Here’s a recipe that’s just right for the season: this classic Pumpkin Cake recipe! It’s everything you want a pumpkin cake to be: thick and moist, scented with cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg. The best part? A layer of tangy, fluffy cream cheese frosting is its ideal flavor match. It’s so classic and irresistible, you’ll want to make it for every gathering. 

Here’s our ultimate pumpkin dessert: Pumpkin Cookies! These sweet morsels are lusciously pillowy and chewy, scented with a burst of fall spices and a hint of molasses. The exterior has a subtle sugar crunch and a drizzle of simple sweet icing. Even better, the soft texture holds up for days.

What’s one of the best pumpkin desserts? We think it might be these Pumpkin Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting! The bars are perfectly moist and cakey, with just the right warm-spiced interior from cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg. They’re topped off with a lusciously creamy layer of cream cheese frosting that gives a tangy lift to each bite.

This luscious pumpkin tiramisu stars layers of spiced whipped mascarpone and coffee-soaked lady fingers—a true masterpiece! This fall dessert is easy to make in advance and the perfect showstopper treat.

What’s better than a creamy, cool pumpkin dessert? Try this Pumpkin Ice Cream recipe! Scoop up a bowl and it’s lusciously soft and creamy, scented with just the right hit of cinnamon, ginger, allspice and nutmeg. Take it to the next level and add candied pecans for a sweet, salty crunch.

What makes this pie incredible? Let us count the ways. The filling is creamy and delicious, with just the right pumpkin-spiced sweetness. The crust is flaky with just the right salty crunch. The flavors are so delightfully elevated, no one will guess it’s fully plant-based! 

This pumpkin dessert is unique and a total crowd-pleaser: Pumpkin Bread Pudding!  Imagine, bread cubes baked in a pumpkin-spiced custard until puffed and golden. Drizzle it with a golden bourbon butter sauce and wowza! It's a little bit of heaven.

Here’s a perfect pumpkin dessert: Mini Pumpkin Pies! These pies are more than just the novelty factor! They’re half the serving of a normal piece of pie, making them a healthy dessert option. They’re also customizable for gatherings of all sizes: you can make a half recipe if you don’t want to be stuck with an entire pie after the holiday! Even better: they’re incredibly tasty. Each bite has the perfect ratio of silky smooth filling to flaky pie crust

A good pumpkin bread recipe works as dessert, especially with this sweet maple glaze! The scent wafting through your kitchen transports you to an autumn paradise, and the loaf falls just so into deliciously cozy-spiced slices. It’s tender and moist, but not too fluffy or too dense. It’s simple to whip up: one bowl, no special equipment; just dump and stir!

Here’s a fun treat for the season: try pumpkin pudding! The sweet custard is made like a traditional homemade pudding, with added pumpkin puree and cozy spices. To serve, add crushed gingersnaps or graham crackers and top with whipped cream! It’s like pumpkin pie filling in a glass: but a mini version with all the fun and none of the fuss. 

Wow, will one bite of these pumpkin muffins have you thinking about it for hours! The moist cake is cozy-scented and just sweet enough, since after all it really is a muffin. Top that with a generous gooey mound of maple cream cheese, and each bite is like eating cheesecake and a muffin all at once.

Need a light and fluffy pumpkin dessert? This one's got all the creamy, cozy-spiced goodness of pumpkin pie filling packed into a light and fluffy mousse. Here we’ve served it in a shot glass because…why not? The advantage to shot glass desserts is that they control the portion size: all the delicious dessert goodness is packed into a tiny package!

Here's a pumpkin dessert that will have everyone talking: try this mashup of s'mores and pumpkin pie! Layers of buttery graham cracker crust encase a spiced pumpkin pie filling, toasted marshmallows, and decadent chocolate ganache. via Grandbaby Cakes

Can’t choose between traditional chocolate chip cookies and pumpkin cookies? You don’t have to with these Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies! These sweet morsels are an ode to fall: chewy and spiced, they feature cinnamon, ginger, cloves and nutmeg with a traditional chocolate chip cookie base. 

Rich and decadent, this delicious Pumpkin Turtle Cake is a must-have Autumn recipe! The combination of moist pumpkin spice cake, homemade caramel, chocolate ganache, and toasted pecans makes for a rave worthy Fall dessert! Via Grandbaby Cakes

Need a great classic pumpkin dessert? Try these soft pumpkin cookies! These pumpkin cookies have a soft, deliciously spiced batter and are topped with a heavenly cream cheese frosting. What’s not to love? Via Gimme Some Oven

This classic pumpkin cheesecake is hard to beat! It's got a spiced Biscoff cookie crust and a creamy pumpkin filling. If you'd like, top with a dollop of whipped cream to finish off this perfect dessert (but it's not needed). Via Handle the Heat

Pumpkin Brownies are the perfect mix two popular desserts: brownies and pumpkin pie! This easy brownie recipe uses a brownie mix of your choice with a layer of pumpkin in the middle to create something super fun and delicious. Via The Cookie Rookie

Want all the fun of pumpkin pie without the fuss? Try these pumpkin pie bars! They're super creamy, perfectly spiced, and entirely no-bake. via Mike Bakes NYC

Need a deliciously fun pumpkin dessert? Try Pumpkin Cupcakes! They're perfectly pumpkin spiced, have the best texture, and the luscious cinnamon frosting complements the cake beautifully. Via Chelsea's Messy Apron

Need a single serving pumpkin dessert? Try this Pumpkin Mug Cake! It's moist and perfectly spiced: and happens to be plant based! All you need are pantry ingredients and you can make it in under 5 minutes start to finish. Via Jessica in the Kitchen

A delicious pumpkin dessert idea: pumpkin swirl cheesecake bars! They feature fall spiced pumpkin pie swirled into rich decadent cheesecake, baked on a crisp Biscoff cookie crust! Via Grandbaby Cakes

Make everyone ooo and ahh with this brown butter pumpkin cake! It's a tender and moist cake filled with warm spices, maple pumpkin butter, and topped with a delectable brown butter cream cheese frosting. via Britney Breaks Bread

Another great pumpkin dessert? Try Pumpkin Spice Truffles! Made with real pumpkin puree, they're indulgent and surprisingly easy to prepare. Coat them in white or dark chocolate and sprinkle with graham cracker crumbs. Via Sally's Baking Addiction

Last up, a pumpkin dessert to impress: pumpkin Bundt cake! It's a fall classic, topped with cream cheese frosting with just a bit of pumpkin pie spice. A slice of comfort on a plate! Via My Baking Addiction

These pumpkins spice roll cookies are a fun and eye-catching pumpkin dessert! They're made using a sugar cookie dough, which you'll roll together with brown sugar and pumpkin spices. Then slice it into cookies, bake, and glaze with maple icing!

Watn a pumpkin dessert you can make in a slow cooker? This pumpkin cream cheese dump cake is moist with a cream cheese swirl that's full of pumpkin pie spice and brown sugar. It's topped with yellow cake mix for a crumbly delicious topping! via Britney Breaks Bread

These pumpkin chocolate chip blondies are the perfect balance of chewy and cakey! They're loaded with both white and dark chocolate chips. A fun treat for the entire family to enjoy! via Mike Bakes NYC

What's a more classic pumpkin dessert than a pumpkin roll? This moist cake rolled with cream cheese frosting is cozy, comforting, and downright delicious. This roll is surprisingly easy to make! via Immaculate Bites

Pumpkin snickerdoodles are the most fun, cozy spiced cookie! They've got a sweet flavor and creamy texture with white chocolate chips, and the dough comes together simply. via Sally's Baking Addiction

Want a stunning pumpkin dessert everyone will love? Try these pumpkin streusel bars! They've got a gingersnap crust, creamy pumpkin filling, and brown sugar streusel topping. Drizzled with vanilla icing they're simple to make and serve. via Sally's Baking Addiction

Last up: an easy no bake pumpkin dessert: pumpkin mascarpone tarts! We love desserts like this because they're so simple to whip up in advance. It's like pumpkin pie in a glass, interspersed with a crunchy Biscoff cookie layer. Delightful! via Ashley Cuoco