15 Easy Pumpkin Dessert Recipes for Fall
Get your fall baking on with these 15 Easy Pumpkin Dessert Recipes for Fall including pumpkin pie, pumpkin bread, pumpkin cake, pumpkin cookies, and more! Not only are these pumpkin dessert recipes super delicious but they’re also super easy to make for all your fall gatherings – including Thanksgiving dessert!
15 Easy Pumpkin Dessert Recipes for Fall
I don’t know about you but whenever the fall season rolls around there’s a few flavors that just can’t be beat.
My personal favorite? Pumpkin!
Give me all the delicious and easy pumpkin dessert recipes, am I right?
Well if you’re a pumpkin lover too, then you’ll absolutely love today’s roundup of easy pumpkin dessert recipes.
I’ve put together a list of 15 Easy Pumpkin Dessert Recipes for Fall that are perfect for enjoying all season long.
Pumpkin Dessert Recipes – FAQ’s
What easy pumpkin desserts can I make out of pumpkin?
I hear this question all the time – and truthfully, the pumpkin possibilities are endless!
Pumpkin is such a delicious, healthy ingredient that can be used in so many desserts and baked goods.
My favorite includes pie, cake, cookies, bars, bread, and muffins, but there’s so many options.
What is the most popular dessert made from pumpkins?
Hands-down the most popular pumpkin dessert is pumpkin pie! It’s a total classic and is delicious.
What are pumpkins used for instead of pie?
Thankfully, pumpkin can be used for so many other desserts than just pumpkin pie.
Cake, cookies, bread, muffins, bars are just a few suggestions.
What does pumpkin pair with?
Pumpkin pairs well with a lot of things including fall spices such as cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice.
It also pairs excellent with vanilla, chocolate, and cream cheese, as well as classic fall flavors such as maple brown sugar and caramel spice.
Pumpkin can also be paired with other popular fruits such as apples or cranberries for a delicious combination.
What enhances pumpkin flavor?
When it comes to enhancing pumpkin flavor, I recommend keeping it simple with spices and sugar.
With just a little bit of spice and sugar, pumpkin can taste absolutely incredible.
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15 Easy Pumpkin Dessert Recipes
This list of 15 Easy Pumpkin Desserts for Fall are some of my absolute favorites to make-ahead for Thanksgiving or to make for fall gatherings with family and friends.
This includes classic, easy pumpkin dessert recipes such as pumpkin pie and pumpkin bread, as well as delicious crowd-pleasing desserts like pumpkin cheesecake, pumpkin cookies, and pumpkin cake.
Of course the best part is all of these pumpkin dessert recipes are delicious and super easy to make.
Don’t forget to pin these 15 Easy Pumpkin Dessert Recipes for later, so you’ll be ahead of the game for Thanksgiving dessert – or anytime you’re craving a pumpkin dessert this Fall!
Below, I’ve included a quick list of all the easy pumpkin dessert recipes, or keep scrolling to see photos and description of each pumpkin recipe.
Pumpkin Dessert Recipes at a Glance:
- Pumpkin Roll
- Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bundt Cake
- Swirled Pumpkin Cream Cheese Bread
- Pumpkin Dump Cake
- Slow Cooker Pumpkin Bread Pudding
- Pumpkin Pecan Cheesecake
- Instant Pot Pumpkin Cheesecake
- Mini Pumpkin Pies
- Pumpkin Cobbler
- Pumpkin Spice Crumb Cake
- Maple Glazed Pumpkin Cake Mix Cookies
- Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Pumpkin Spice Cookie Cups
- Easy Pumpkin Pie Bars Oat Crust
- Pumpkin Pie Streusel Bars
Easy Pumpkin Desserts
Pumpkin Roll from Everyday Delicious
A classic favorite on this list of easy pumpkin desserts is of course a pumpkin roll!
This pumpkin roll is rich, perfectly spiced and moist. It may not look like it – but it’s also very simple to make from scratch.
It’s filled with orange-flavored cream cheese filling, that is fluffy, creamy and not overly sweet.
Get the easy pumpkin dessert recipe here >>
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bundt Cake
If you want to make an absolutely delicious and show-stopping cake for Fall, this pumpkin chocolate chip Bundt cake is it!
This homemade pumpkin cake is flavored with delicious cinnamon and pumpkin pie spice, loaded with chocolate chips, and topped with a beautiful dark chocolate ganache that everyone will love.
Get the easy pumpkin dessert recipe here >>
Swirled Pumpkin Cream Cheese Bread
If you’re looking for the best pumpkin cream cheese bread, give this easy recipe a try!
This pumpkin bread is delicious, soft, and moist with pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie spice, and beautiful swirls of cream cheese baked inside for a cheesecake surprise!
Get the easy pumpkin dessert recipe here >>
Pumpkin Dump Cake from Sugar and Soul
Wanna make something different from pumpkin pie this year?
This Pumpkin Dump Cake is the perfect pumpkin dessert alternative!
With a dense pumpkin base and a cake topping both loaded with Pumpkin Pie Spice and chopped nuts, this easy pumpkin dessert’s amazing layers will impress the whole family!
Get the easy pumpkin dessert recipe here >>
Slow Cooker Pumpkin Bread Pudding from Kara Lydon
This slow cooker pumpkin bread pudding makes pumpkin pie look BOR-ING and looks so pretty at the Thanksgiving dessert table.
This delicious pumpkin dessert is super easy to make in the slow cooker and everyone will beg you for the recipe.
Get the easy pumpkin dessert recipe here >>
Pumpkin Pecan Cheesecake from Lemon Blossoms
Up first on this list of easy pumpkin desserts is this incredibly delicious Pumpkin Pecan Cheesecake!
This pumpkin dessert features an irresistible pecan and graham cracker crust topped with rich and creamy pumpkin spiced cheesecake. Even better it only takes 1 hour to bake!
Get the easy pumpkin dessert recipe here >>
Instant Pot Pumpkin Cheesecake from Simply Happy Foodie
Short on time but craving a pumpkin dessert?
This Instant Pot Pumpkin Cheesecake says “Hello, Fall!” with a perfect blend of spices and cooks up quick in a pressure cooker in under an hour.
The fresh, sweet taste will also have you craving a second slice!
Get the easy pumpkin dessert recipe here >>
Mini Pumpkin Pies from Eating On A Dime
This recipe for mini pumpkin pies is one of our family’s favorites and always a big hit!
Not only is it simple to make but it’s also inexpensive and the presentation is just gorgeous.
Top with whipped cream and you’re all set for Thanksgiving dessert!
Get the easy pumpkin dessert recipe here >>
Pumpkin Cobbler from Liv For Cake
Pumpkin cobbler is the perfect comfort food for Fall and a wonderful way to wrap up your Thanksgiving dinner.
It features an easy to make sweet biscuit topping you will love and a blend of fall spices that are so delicious.
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Pumpkin Spice Crumb Cake from Soup Addict
Say hello to fall baking with this tender and super tasty pumpkin spice crumb cake that’s loaded with chocolate chips.
This pumpkin cake is so easy to whip up with a bowl and spoon, and your house will smell amazing!
Get the easy pumpkin dessert recipe here >>
Maple Glazed Pumpkin Cake Mix Cookies
These pumpkin spice cookies start with a simple boxed yellow cake mix and are topped with a delicious cinnamon maple glaze.
Pumpkin cake mix cookies are soft, flavorful, and always a delicious treat for Fall and Thanksgiving dessert!
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Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies from Kindly Unspoken
These are hands-down The Best Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies you’ll ever eat!
These homemade pumpkin cookies are delicious, soft, fluffy, and so easy to make with self rising flour.
Get the easy pumpkin dessert recipe here >>
Pumpkin Spice Cookie Cups from Liv For Cake
Satisfy your fall cravings with these easy pumpkin spice cookie cups.
They’re so easy the kids can help make them!
Chewy chocolate cookie cups filled with pumpkin pudding and topped with whipped cream.
Get the easy pumpkin dessert recipe here >>
Easy Pumpkin Pie Bars Oat Crust from Flavor The Moments
Easy pumpkin pie bars with oat crust are the quick and easy way to enjoy pumpkin pie in bite-size form.
They take only 15 minutes of prep with no dough rolling required!
Get the easy pumpkin dessert recipe here >>
Easy Pumpkin Bars with Cake Mix
If you’re looking for a delicious and easy twist on the classic pumpkin pie for Thanksgiving, then you’ll love these Easy Pumpkin Pie Streusel Bars.
They’re made with a yellow cake mix, creamy pumpkin filling, and spices for the perfect flavor combination.
They also come together quick so you can satisfy your pumpkin craving fast!
Get the easy pumpkin dessert recipe here >>
P.S. Don’t forget to check out these other recipe roundups!
- 30 Easy No Bake Desserts
- 75 Delicious and Easy Box Cake Mix Recipes
- 20 Easy Poke Cake Recipes
- 20 Cake Mix Cookies
- 30+ Easy Recipes Using Self-Rising Flour
- 70 Easy Christmas Cookies
- 50 Easy Halloween Foods
Hope you enjoyed today’s roundup of 15 Easy Pumpkin Dessert Recipes for Fall!
Which of these delicious and easy pumpkin dessert recipes is calling your name? Let me know in the comments!
Thanks for stopping by! – Cara
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These all look delicious but I think I actually want to try out the pumpkin chocolate chip cookies!
Thank-you! Hope you enjoy them if you bake them! 🙂
Both of those cheesecakes look incredible, but chocolate chip cookies are my weakness so I am definitely going to have to try those pumpkin chocolate chip cookies!
Right? Those cheesecakes and cookies are calling my name! Hope you love them if you make them! 🙂
I was SO excited to see this post pop up in my feed because I love anything pumpkin-related when it comes to food. These all look delicious! I’ll definitely be circling back to this when it’s time to do some fall baking.
Just sayin’,
Karly
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Oh, yay! I hope you’re able to make some of these – I’m so excited for ALL the Fall baking! 🙂
I love pumpkin desserts! I make pumpkin bars and donut holes a lot!
Me too! Pumpkin donut holes? Those sound amazing!
just pinned this so I can use it all fall / holiday long!!!
Thank-you! Hope you enjoy making some of these!
okay so I NEED THEM ALLLLL
Right?! I’m dying to make that pumpkin cheesecake!
Looks really good.
Thanks! We’ll have to make one for Thanksgiving!
So many delicious recipes! I love pumpkin desserts and I cannot wait to start baking!
Thanks Kathy! Same here- I love pumpkin especially in the fall months and can’t wait to bake some of these! 🙂