Put that can of pumpkin puree to good use by making one of these easy recipes! Whether you’re craving the classic pie, streusel-topped muffins, creamy cheesecake, or another sweet treat, this list of pumpkin recipes has something for everyone.
Pumpkin is one of my favorite ingredients because it can transform almost any dessert into something truly delicious.
If you’ve been following me for a while, you probably already know that I’m pumpkin obsessed! I’ve created so many delicious (and easy!) recipes using canned pumpkin over the years, like my classic pumpkin pie, pumpkin bread, and even pumpkin crème brûlée.
This list is just the tip of the iceberg, but I hope it provides you with plenty of inspiration the next time you have some pumpkin puree to use up!
Tip: Some of these recipes call for pumpkin pie spice. Feel free to use a store blend (McCormick is a great option!) or make your own pumpkin pie spice. I personally love to make a large batch of my own to use each fall!
Pumpkin Pie
An all-butter pie crust is filled with a custardy pumpkin filling in this traditional pie recipe that always shows up on our Thanksgiving dessert table.
Pumpkin Pie Recipe
Pumpkin Snickerdoodles
Your favorite snickerdoodles get a fall makeover in this simple recipe. There’s just ¼ cup pumpkin puree in the cookie dough, so this is a great recipe to make when you have just a tiny amount left in the can!
Pumpkin Snickerdoodle Recipe
Pumpkin Scones
These scones are soft, buttery, and well spiced. The maple cinnamon glaze takes the fall flavor up a notch, and I love eating them with a strong cup of coffee on lazy weekend mornings.
Pumpkin Scone Recipe
Mini Pumpkin Cheesecakes
These bite-sized cheesecakes are made with just 8 basic ingredients and are great for making in advance for parties and holiday dinners. I love to top them with plain whipped cream, but my pumpkin spice whipped cream would be so good too!
Mini Pumpkin Cheesecake Recipe
Pumpkin Butter
This is a simple stovetop recipe that calls for an entire can of pumpkin puree (no leftovers, yay!). For a well spiced pumpkin butter, it’s flavored with apple cider, vanilla, and four different kinds of spices.
Pumpkin Butter Recipe
Pumpkin Cupcakes
The combination of pumpkin puree and oil in the batter keeps these cupcakes moist for days (literally). You can top them with any frosting you like, but I’m partial to my cream cheese frosting.
Pumpkin Cupcake Recipe
Pumpkin Bread
Consider this pumpkin bread recipe a starting point for your fall baking. You can mix chocolate chips, chopped walnuts, or dried fruit into the batter, and you can even add a cream cheese swirl like I did in my pumpkin cream cheese bread recipe!
Pumpkin Bread Recipe
Pumpkin Pie Bars
If you dread the thought of rolling out and shaping pie dough, swap out your usual pumpkin pie with these bars instead. They’re so much easier to prepare and can be made a day or two in advance!
Pumpkin Pie Bar Recipe
No-Churn Pumpkin Ice Cream
There’s just 6 basic ingredients in this ice cream recipe, and you don’t need an ice cream maker to prepare it either. I incorporated both pumpkin puree and pumpkin pie spice into this recipe so it literally tastes like pumpkin pie!
Pumpkin Ice Cream Recipe
Pumpkin Hand Pies
Hand pies are an adorable alternative to a standard-size pie on Thanksgiving! To make them, circles of pie dough are filled with pumpkin pie filling, then folded in half and sealed shut by pressing down the edges with a fork. So easy!
Pumpkin Hand Pie Recipe
Pumpkin Cheesecake
This cheesecake has it all: a gingersnap crust, spiced pumpkin cheesecake, and dollops of whipped cream on top. This recipe does take a little more time to make, but it’s absolutely worth it!
Pumpkin Cheesecake Recipe
Pumpkin Crème Brûlée
Everyone’s favorite baked vanilla custard is infused with pumpkin in this easy recipe. You can easily prep the custard the night before, then brûlée the sugar topping right before serving.
Pumpkin Crème Brûlée Recipe
Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars
Yes, more cheesecake! Because pumpkin and cream cheese go hand in hand. This recipe makes incredibly rich and decadent cheesecake bars, so a 9-inch pan yields 16 generous servings.
Pumpkin Cheesecake Bar Recipe
Pumpkin Cheesecake Cookies
These soft and chewy pumpkin cookies contain a surprise cheesecake center! The trick to stuffing the cookies without making a huge mess is to freeze the cheesecake filling before stuffing it into the cookie dough.
Pumpkin Cheesecake Cookie Recipe
Baked Pumpkin Donuts
I shared this easy recipe on my blog back in 2014, but it’s one I still look forward to making each fall! The donuts are deliciously moist from the pumpkin puree and there’s no frying required.
Pumpkin Donut Recipe
Pumpkin Bars
These bars take less than an hour to assemble and bake, and once you top them with cream cheese frosting they’ll disappear fast!
Pumpkin Bar Recipe
Mini Pumpkin Pies
Mini pumpkin pies bake in a fraction of the time of a standard pie, and to speed up this recipe even more you can swap out the homemade pie crust with store-bought. Don’t worry, I won’t tell anyone!
Mini Pumpkin Pie Recipe
Pumpkin Roll
This is one of those desserts that looks impressive, but is secretly easy to prepare! It’s also filled with a simple cream cheese frosting that makes it taste ultra decadent.
Pumpkin Roll Recipe
Pumpkin Sugar Cookies
Why yes, these cookies are flavored with pumpkin and decorated to look like pumpkins too! You can use any cookie cutter shape you like, but I love using my seasonal cookie cutters when fall rolls around.
Pumpkin Sugar Cookie Recipe
Pumpkin Muffins
This recipe tops moist and tender pumpkin muffins with a cinnamon streusel topping and a vanilla glaze for a decadent start to any day.
Pumpkin Muffin Recipe
Pumpkin Whipped Cream
Add extra fall flair to any dessert by topping it with a dollop of pumpkin spice whipped cream. It’s perfect on pumpkin pie, pumpkin cheesecake, ice cream, and more!
Pumpkin Whipped Cream Recipe
Pumpkin Fudge
If you think homemade fudge is difficult to make, think again! This simple recipe uses just 5 ingredients and you don’t need a candy thermometer either.
Pumpkin Fudge Recipe
Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies
These cookies made with pumpkin puree and pumpkin pie spice for maximum fall favor! They’re thick, soft, and chewy too (no cakey cookies anywhere in sight!).
Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookie Recipe
Pumpkin Coffee Cake
This coffee cake is a fun spin on my classic pumpkin cake.Instead of a frosting or glaze, it’s topped with a buttery cinnamon streusel topping. It’s one of my favorite treats to make for fall brunches and potlucks, and I always get asked for the recipe!
Pumpkin Coffee Cake Recipe
P.S. If you’re looking for even more fall baking inspiration, I also have a roundup of my favorite apple recipes!
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