Best Pumpkin Dessert Recipes
When the pumpkin comes out, this is the list. We gathered the best pumpkin desserts worth baking - pies and tarts, cheesecakes, cookies and bars, breads, no-bake bites, and keto picks - each one better with a sparkly finish or a deeper hit of chocolate. Grab a category and get baking.
Our Pumpkin Top Picks
Six standouts across every category - start here.
Spiced Pumpkin Tart
A pecan-crust tart with a silky spiced pumpkin filling - the elegant upgrade to pumpkin pie. Sparkling Sugar on the crust edge for a crackly finish.
Pumpkin Cheesecake (No Water Bath)
Creamy, crack-free pumpkin cheesecake without the water-bath fuss. A spoon of Espresso Powder in any chocolate drizzle deepens the flavor.
Pumpkin Snickerdoodle Bars
Soft, melt-in-your-mouth pumpkin bars with a cinnamon-sugar top - none of the cakey letdown. Sparkling Sugar in the cinnamon-sugar top for extra crunch.
Pumpkin Butter Cinnamon Roll Bread
A pumpkin quick bread with a gooey cinnamon-roll swirl baked right in. Sparkling Sugar on top for a crackly crust.
No-Bake Pumpkin Dessert
Layers of creamy pumpkin mousse and cookie crust - pumpkin pie flavor, zero baking. The easy crowd dessert.
Keto Pumpkin Pie
A silky sugar-free pumpkin pie on a buttery almond-flour crust. Pairs with our low-carb flours and allulose.
Pies & Tarts
The classics, with a sugared, golden edge.
Spiced Pumpkin Tart
A pecan-crust tart with a silky spiced pumpkin filling - the elegant upgrade to pumpkin pie. Sparkling Sugar on the crust edge for a crackly finish.
Easy Pumpkin Tart
A buttery shortbread crust, spiced pumpkin, white chocolate drizzle, and toasted pecans. Sparkling Sugar adds crunch to the rim.
Mini Pumpkin Pie Tarts
Bite-sized pumpkin pies with fall-shaped crust cutouts - the cutest thing on the dessert table.
Cheesecakes & Cakes
Rich, creamy, and the centerpiece of the table.
Pumpkin Cheesecake (No Water Bath)
Creamy, crack-free pumpkin cheesecake without the water-bath fuss. A spoon of Espresso Powder in any chocolate drizzle deepens the flavor.
The BEST Pumpkin Cheesecake
Super rich and creamy on a brown-butter graham crust. Crack-free and made for Thanksgiving.
Pumpkin Swirl Cheesecake
A marbled pumpkin swirl that's as pretty as it is creamy - the one guests photograph before they cut it.
Cookies & Bars
Hand-held pumpkin, spiced and sturdy.
Pumpkin Snickerdoodle Bars
Soft, melt-in-your-mouth pumpkin bars with a cinnamon-sugar top - none of the cakey letdown. Sparkling Sugar in the cinnamon-sugar top for extra crunch.
Pumpkin Cookie Bars
Thick, chewy pumpkin-spice bars loaded with chocolate chips. Deepen the chocolate with a little Espresso Powder.
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bars
Soft, moist bars loaded with chocolate chunks - easy and quick. Dutch-Process cocoa in the batter takes them darker and richer.
Better Pumpkin Bakes
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Breads & Muffins
The smell of fall, baking.
Pumpkin Butter Cinnamon Roll Bread
A pumpkin quick bread with a gooey cinnamon-roll swirl baked right in. Sparkling Sugar on top for a crackly crust.
Pumpkin Banana Bread
Pumpkin and banana bread in one moist, lighter loaf. Sub in KAMUT flour for a nuttier whole-grain crumb.
Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls
Soft pumpkin-spiced cinnamon rolls with maple cinnamon cream cheese frosting. Make-ahead friendly for a cozy morning.
Pumpkin Coffee Cake (with Maple Glaze)
Moist pumpkin cake, cinnamon streusel, and a maple drizzle. Sparkling Sugar on the streusel for crunch.
No-Bake Desserts
Pumpkin dessert, oven off.
No-Bake Pumpkin Dessert
Layers of creamy pumpkin mousse and cookie crust - pumpkin pie flavor, zero baking. The easy crowd dessert.
No-Bake Pumpkin Delight
A five-layer pumpkin delight - buttery crust, cheesecake, pumpkin pudding, and whipped topping. Make it ahead and chill.
Keto & Low-Carb
All the pumpkin, low the carbs - our low-carb line's home turf.
Keto Pumpkin Pie
A silky sugar-free pumpkin pie on a buttery almond-flour crust. Pairs with our low-carb flours and allulose.
Keto Pumpkin Crumb Cake
Tender low-carb pumpkin cake with a brown-"sugar" crumb. Our oat fiber and lupin flour build the structure.
Keto Pumpkin Bread
Moist keto pumpkin bread with just a few net carbs a slice. Sweeten with allulose; build it on our low-carb flours.
Keto Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars
An almond-flour shortbread crust, vanilla and pumpkin cheesecake layers, and a pecan crumble - low-carb and rich.
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We've Got Answers
Can I use fresh pumpkin instead of canned?
Yes - just drain and press homemade puree well; extra water is the top cause of a watery bake. Canned pumpkin puree is more consistent.
Pumpkin puree vs pumpkin pie filling - what's the difference?
Puree is 100% pumpkin; pie filling is pre-sweetened and spiced. These recipes call for plain puree unless noted.
How do you keep pumpkin desserts from being watery?
Drain excess moisture, don't overmeasure the puree, and bake fully - especially cheesecakes and pies.
What spices go in pumpkin desserts?
Cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, and allspice - or a pumpkin-pie-spice blend.
Can you freeze pumpkin desserts?
Most breads, bars, and cheesecakes freeze well - wrap tightly and thaw in the fridge.
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