15 Easy Pumpkin Dessert Recipes For The Holidays

When it comes to seasonal squashes, pumpkin is king. But if you've only ever carved it into jack-o-lanterns, had it baked into a pie, or just drink it as a flavoring in pumpkin spiced lattes you're really missing out. Whether cooked from scratch or scooped from a can, the naturally sweet and creamy squash is a delicious and versatile addition to make easy pumpkin desserts of all sorts! 

Some Of The Best Pumpkin Desserts To Make At Home

1. Homemade Pumpkin Puree

If you don’t feel like relying on a can, we’re sharing this accessible method for making pumpkin puree from scratch. It’ll become your favorite technique when preparing easy pumpkin recipes.

2. Signature Pumpkin Pie

It’s hard to beat a classic. Well, unless you’re talking about no bake pumpkin pie. When it’s such a breeze to pull off everyone’s favorite fall dessert, you’ll have no excuse not to make it the entire season through. 

3. Pumpkin Bread

Perfect for breakfast or a lunchbox surprise, this bread brings together rich pumpkin, warm spices, and a satisfying crunch from pecans for a cozy treat. Soft, moist and perfectly spiced, it’s a dessert that feels like fall in every bite.

4. Pumpkin Pie Layered Cheesecake

This pumpkin swirl cheesecake may look complicated to make, but it’s surprisingly simple to stack layers of velvety pumpkin pie filling atop dense and indulgent cheesecake, for an autumnal dessert that’s bound to impress. 

5. Pumpkin Pecan Crunch

These pecan and pumpkin pie bars combine our two favorite seasonal desserts all in one, except they’re layered atop tender cake instead of pumpkin pie crust. 

6. Pumpkin Pie Spice Pumpkin Seeds

Don’t let any part of your jack-o-lantern go to waste! When roasted, the crunchy seeds make a deliciously easy pumpkin snack, especially when tossed with sweet pumpkin pie spice. 

7. Pumpkin Crumb Cake

This pumpkin cake is a playful twist on a classic yellow cake, packed with pumpkin flavor and a nutty crunch. The topping adds a sweet, buttery kick that makes it impossible to resist.

8. Pumpkin Pie Cookies

These adorably festive cookies are like a double-layer pumpkin pie, because the spicy filling is completely encased in a buttery crust.

9. Pumpkin Dump Cake

Oven space (not to mention time) is at a premium when it comes to holiday entertaining. That’s where the slow-cooker comes in. It'll help you whip together this warm, moist, chocolate chip-studded pumpkin cake, while still leaving plenty of bandwidth available for your Thanksgiving turkey and sides.

10. Pumpkin Snickerdoodle

This variation on the classic snickerdoodle swap sthe usual cinnamon for pumpkin pie spice, souped up with pumpkin puree. With a lively fall flavor throughout, they’re the perfect companion to your afternoon PSL.

11. Mini Pumpkin Pie

Your guests will go crazy for this petite treat that packs all the classic pumpkin flavor into a perfectly sized tartlet. Crispy crusts and creamy filling make them ideal for parties or a personal indulgence.

12. Pumpkin Pie Martini

Drink your dessert! Featuring canned pumpkin, cream, pumpkin pie spice and white chocolate liqueur, this spoonable sipper will help you keep calm throughout the holiday season.

13. Pumpkin Roll

The luscious cream cheese filling makes this a dessert full of personality.  Each slice delivers a perfect balance of sweet and spice that feels just like fall

14. Spiced Pumpkin Cupcakes

These cream cheese-crowned pumpkin cupcakes are bound to be a hit at school bake sales, fall birthday parties, or autumnal celebrations of all sorts.

15. Pumpkin Pie Spice Donuts

Nothing says fall like a donut, and this one gets extra points for its punch of pumpkin. Each bite is finished with a drizzle of pumpkin glaze and a sweet cinnamon-pecan streusel topping for a mix of tasty textures.