15 Best Pumpkin Desserts [Easy]

These are the best, easy pumpkin desserts to make for fall and Thanksgiving. They will have you thinking beyond pumpkin pie - even those who don't like pumpkin pie will love these recipes!

The top rated recipe are these no bake pumpkin cheesecake bars. They're the perfect make ahead dessert and a great alternative to pumpkin pie. Make them one or two days ahead of your Thanksgiving or fall party and you don't need to worry about dessert the day of.

Grab some pumpkin puree and pumpkin spice - here's how to make pumpkin pie spice at home. Or just use cinnamon. I didn't forget the hot drinks to go with your pumpkin desserts!

How to make pumpkin puree

These recipes call for canned pumpkin puree for consistency and convenience, but you can make it at home.

Cutting a pie pumpkin or squash in half, cleaning the inside, placing it cut side down on a parchment lined baking sheet, and bake at 355°F (180°C) for 50-60 minutes. Mash with a fork or blend for a smoother consistency.

If the puree is too wet you may need to squeeze out the excess moisture with a cheesecloth or cook it down in a dry pan until thickened - you're looking for the consistency of thick hummus or greek yogurt.

1. No bake pumpkin cheesecake bars

No Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars

These no bake pumpkin cheesecake bars are easy to make, creamy, and packed with pumpkin flavour! The thick brown sugar graham crust has a touch of pumpkin spice. They are topped with fluffy whipped cream and more pumpkin spice. The cheesecake base uses whipped cream (no cool whip) to make it fluffy and creamy.

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2. Pumpkin spice cake

Pumpkin Spice Cake

This pumpkin cake is soft, moist, flavorful, and topped with an ultra creamy, flavorful brown butter cream cheese frosting. The cake comes together in one bowl without an electric mixer. The frosting is ultra creamy, tangy, and has a nutty, caramel flavor. The perfect pumpkin cake for any fall or Thanksgiving party. 

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3. Pumpkin cheesecake roll

Pumpkin Cheesecake Roll

This pumpkin cheesecake roll is made using soft sponge cake and filled with a creamy no bake cheesecake filling. It’s packed full of creamy, perfectly spiced pumpkin flavor and topped with a fluffy spiced whipped cream. This roll is actually very easy to make and this recipe has all the tips and tricks you need to successfully create a perfect pumpkin swiss roll.

4. Pumpkin creme brulee

Pumpkin Creme Brulee

This pumpkin creme brulee is creamy, full of spiced creamy pumpkin flavor, and has a crunchy caramelized sugar layer on top. Creme brulee is so easy to make, it comes together in 5 minutes, and you can even bake it inside of mini pumpkins like I did here. The recipe includes instructions on how to make them inside of mini pumpkins and/or ramekins. This recipe makes approximately 4 creme brulees.

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5. Chocolate cake with pumpkin

Pumpkin Chocolate Cake

This pumpkin chocolate cake is packed with pumpkin puree and topped with the silkiest pumpkin chocolate buttercream. It's chocolatey, rich, moist, and has a subtle spice to it. It tastes like pumpkin and chocolate! The cake batter is an easy one bowl recipe. It's baked in a sheet pan - no need to stack and frost the sides (options for turning this into a layer cake are in the recipe notes). There are mini pumpkins piped all over the top. The perfect cake for a fall celebration!

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6. Pumpkin cheesecake cookies

Pumpkin Cheesecake Cookies

These pumpkin cheesecake cookies are crispy on the edges, chewy in the middles, and have a creamy pumpkin cheesecake middle. The cookie has ribbons of graham crumbs for extra flavour and texture. The cookie dough is so easy to make and comes together in one bowl without an electric mixer. This recipe makes 12 large cookies. You can make smaller cookies if you prefer but I prefer the larger proportion of filling with the larger cookies.

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7. Pumpkin hand pies

Pumpkin Hand Pies

These pumpkin hand pies have an easy and delicious pumpkin pie filling in a super flaky all-butter crust. They have a crunchy bakery style top that is just so delicious! The pies are way faster and less stressful to whip up than a full size pumpkin pie. The crust is so delicious that you won’t mind the greater crust to filling ratio!

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8. Pumpkin spice donuts

Pumpkin Spice Donuts with Pumpkin Custard [no knead]

These pumpkin donuts are crispy, soft, and filled with a creamy pumpkin custard that tastes exactly like pumpkin pie. They’re coated in a sugar and pumpkin spice mixture. The donut dough has pumpkin puree and pumpkin spice to really amp up that pumpkin flavour! Oh and the dough is a no knead dough which gives the donuts beautiful open middles perfect for filling. They turn out so soft and pillowy. You will need just over a 16 oz can of pumpkin.

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9. Pumpkin biscotti

Pumpkin Biscotti

These pumpkin biscotti are packed with pumpkin flavour and dipped in chocolate. They are crispy but not hard, perfect for dipping into coffee or hot chocolate. The biscotti are easy to make - all you need is a large bowl and a wire whisk. No electric mixer needed! You probably have everything you need to make this recipe in your pantry anyways!

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10. Vegan pumpkin chocolate chip cookies

Vegan Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies

These vegan pumpkin chocolate chip cookies are soft, packed full of pumpkin flavor and gooey chocolate chips. They’re the perfect fall cookie. These cookies come together in one bowl without an electric mixer. The pumpkin puree helps bind the cookies together and acts as a perfect egg replacement. *Don't overbake these cookies or they will be dry!*

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11. Pumpkin cake pops

Pumpkin Cake Pops

These pumpkin cake pops are filled with soft pumpkin spiced cake and coated with a crunchy chocolate coating. They're the perfect treat for fall, thanksgiving, or a Cinderella themed birthday party. The recipe is easily adjustable to any leftover or ruined cake you may have.

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12. Pumpkin spice butter board

Pumpkin Spice Butter Board

This pumpkin spice butter board is sweet, salty, spiced, and the perfect party appetizer (think charcuterie board but butter). It’s meant to be shared and served on bread or crackers. The pumpkin infused butter is topped with crispy sage, pumpkin seeds, flaky salt, and maple syrup. Perfect for hosting fall parties.

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13. Pumpkin whipped cream

Pumpkin Whipped Cream

This pumpkin whipped cream is packed full of pumpkin and pumpkin spice flavor. It has both pumpkin puree and pumpkin pie filling for the best flavor and texture. It’s so easy to make and makes the perfect pumpkin spice topping for fall drinks, pancakes, and pies. It pipes beautifully and holds its shape well for a beautiful topping. Loads of tips and tricks for making the perfect whipped cream, by hand or with an electric mixer.

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14. Pumpkin cold foam

Pumpkin Cold Foam

This pumpkin cold foam is thick, creamy, tastes like spiced pumpkin, and is the perfect way to top all of your fall drinks. It’s so easy to make too! Combine everything in a jar or container and refrigerate until you’re ready to use to top your drinks. This is inspired by the Starbucks fall drink menu collection.

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15. Pumpkin spice chai latte

Pumpkin Spice Chai Latte

This pumpkin spice chai latte is made with real pumpkin, creamy, and is made under 10 minutes with only a few ingredients. It combines the two best fall flavors – pumpkin and chai. It has so much more flavor and is creamier than Starbucks pumpkin chai. You won’t be able to resist not making this for your festive fall pick-me-up! This recipe makes one large cup or two small cups of chai.

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More fall and Thanksgiving recipes

If you're looking for less pumpkin, these recipes are great to make for fall too: