14 Pumpkin Desserts That Prove Pie Isn’t the Only Fall Favorite
Pumpkin pie might be the star of fall, but it’s far from the only way to enjoy this cozy seasonal flavor. From creamy cheesecakes to moist pumpkin bars and spiced cookies, there’s a whole world of pumpkin desserts waiting to be discovered. These recipes take everything you love about fall and turn it into irresistibly sweet bites you’ll want to make all season long. Get ready to fall in love with pumpkin all over again—no pie plate required.
Pumpkin Sheet Cake Recipe
This Pumpkin Sheet Cake is full of sweet, fall flavors and finished off with a cream cheese icing. It’s easy to make and perfect for a crowd!
Easy Pumpkin Dump Cake
This delicious, easy Pumpkin Dump Cake recipe combines the flavors of traditional pumpkin pie with the convenience of a dump cake! It is the ultimate easy fall dessert, perfect for a busy parent or a pumpkin lover!
Mini Pumpkin Cheesecakes
These Mini Pumpkin Cheesecakes are the perfect Thanksgiving dessert. They’re made with a rich and creamy pumpkin cheesecake filling and a buttery vanilla wafer crust. Their miniature size is fun and festive, and makes them easy to transport and serve at holiday parties!
Pumpkin Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
Time to welcome fall into the house with this delicious cake made using pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie spice, and topped with cream cheese frosting!
Creamy Pumpkin Cheesecake
Pumpkin cheesecake is a rich, decadent dessert and has been gaining popularity to its close holiday dessert cousins the apple pie and pumpkin pie.
Pumpkin Snickerdoodles
This pumpkin snickerdoodles recipe makes the best cakey cookies that are full of fall flavors. Pumpkin and pumpkin spice are married together to create the perfect fall cookie.
Frosted Soft Pumpkin Cookies
Indulge in the perfect fall cookie! These Soft Pumpkin Cookies are made with a rich pumpkin puree, a blend of pumpkin pie spices, and topped with a silky vanilla-infused frosting. Perfectly chewy and sweet, definitely the best soft pumpkin cookies you can make.
Pumpkin Spice Brownie Bites
Pumpkin Spice Brownie Bites are the indulgent treat you NEED this Fall! These chocolate pumpkin combo mini brownies are perfect to make ahead and stash in the freezer for a quick dessert – works great with all-purpose or paleo baking flour!
Pumpkin Streusel Bars
These pumpkin streusel bars feature a delicious streusel crust, homemade pumpkin filling, and even more sweet streusel crumbled on top! They are the perfect fall-time treat for any occasion! Be sure to make extra, because these bars will disappear quickly!
Pumpkin Tiramisu Cream Puffs
When I think Fall and Thanksgiving, I automatically think of pie. It’s engrained in all of us, and for good reason! Pie is amazing! I do, however, like to think outside the box a bit. I have lots of wonderful pie recipes to help sweeten your holiday (see my Thanksgiving Desserts post!), but I want to give you some unique options, too. These Pumpkin Tiramisu Cream Puffs fit the bill nicely!
Pumpkin Ice Cream
Ice cream isn’t just for the summertime! Homemade Pumpkin Ice Cream is a deliciously creamy cold treat that is just as yummy on Autumn nights. With real pumpkin puree and warm pumpkin spices, this recipe is super easy to make and is FULL of pumpkin flavor.
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bars
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars have a light and airy texture filled with the classic Pumpkin Spice Flavor. These bars are perfect for dividing among friends! This simple recipe is a must try!
Frozen Pumpkin Pie
Frozen pumpkin pie is a delicious frozen dessert, with coffee ice cream sitting inside a gingersnap crust. Looking for an alternative to traditional pumpkin pie? Try this easy pumpkin recipe!
Pumpkin Roll Cake
I vowed to only make one pumpkin spice dessert this year and here you go- a spice cake made with pumpkin puree and rolled like a Swiss cake roll: Pumpkin Roll Cake!
