Pumpkin Shaped Desserts

Making pumpkin shaped desserts is easier than you think. I put together a delicious collection of pumpkin desserts that are the perfect ending to any fall-inspired dinner you're hosting. And yes, they're all in the shape of that beautiful orange gourd we love so much this time of year.

Dessert recipes in the shape of pumpkins.

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Let's do something fun today and take a look at these cute pumpkin shaped desserts. Some of them might even fool you into thinking they're really pumpkins!

Well, maybe not real pumpkins, but they're all delicious tasting treats that would be perfect to serve for dessert after any meal. However, I think they're the ideal dessert for Thanksgiving.

This collection of recipes was inspired by my own Mini Pumpkin Bundt Cakes recipe which is nothing more than baking a cake mix in mini bundt pans.

If you're looking for a dessert to wow everyone this Thanksgiving, these 14 pumpkin shaped desserts are as good as it gets.

Helpful Kitchen Tools

The pumpkin shaped recipes will each have their own list of the tools and equipment you might need, but here are a few that will help you get that perfect pumpkin shape.

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A lot of fall-themed recipes call for Pumpkin Pie Spice. It can be a little pricey if you purchase this small jar at the local grocery store. Try my Homemade Pumpkin Pie Spice Recipe here on the blog.

More Pumpkin Recipes

Not "pumpkin shaped desserts," but these are still full of pumpkin flavor!

Pumpkin Spice Truffles

Pumpkin spice truffles are pumpkin-shaped truffles that are bursting with flavor from pumpkin puree, cream cheese, cinnamon graham crackers, and plenty of spices.

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Photo credit: www.thespruceeats.com

Pumpkin-Shaped Sugar Cookies

This simple cookie recipe celebrates the pumpkin, but not the ingredient itself. It’s all about the look and shape, and not about a pumpkin spice flavor.

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Photo credit: www.kudoskitchenbyrenee.com

Pumpkin Shaped Sugar Cookies

It’s so easy to make these cute pumpkin shaped sugar cookies without a cookie cutter.

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Photo credit: eatingrichly.com

Pumpkin Brownie Pizza

This pumpkin brownie pizza is a simple fall dessert with a wow factor that is easy and delicious!

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Photo credit: www.findingzest.com

Pumpkin Almond Cookies

And how cute are these Pumpkin Almond Cookies!? For me this holiday is simply a fun part of fall — it’s harvest time, it’s pumpkin time.

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Photo credit: cookingontheweekends.com

Pumpkin Pie Pop Tarts

These Pumpkin Pie Pop Tarts are so cute. You can make them pumpkin-shaped, like you see in the photos. Or you can cut them into rectangular-shapes to make more traditional-looking pop tarts.

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Photo credit: www.recipegirl.com