Since Thanksgiving is in just a few days, I thought it would be fun to feature a few Pumpkin Dessert Recipes that you might want to consider using for your family celebration. Let me show you a few amazing desserts that all feature pumpkin.
This recipe post has been updated since it first appeared in 2017 with new featured recipes and photos. I hope you enjoy the updates as much as I enjoyed working on them!
Pumpkin Dessert Recipes
Whether you are looking for a delicious pumpkin dessert to serve for Thanksgiving or just to serve for your family, you are sure to find something delicious today!
Included in this delicious roundup today are pumpkin cakes, pies, muffins, cookies and even donuts. Yes, I’m including donuts as part of our pumpkin dessert recipes because these donuts featured are as sweet as a dessert!
I mean, just look at these decadent Pumpkin Sugar Donuts!
But first, let’s talk about the type of pumpkin you should be looking for when shopping in the grocery store to make these delicious pumpkin dessert recipes. There is a huge difference that can eventually affect the flavor of the recipe. So pay attention to the recipe and don’t substitute canned pumpkin puree for pumpkin pie mix.
What is the Difference Between Canned Pumpkin and Pie Filling?
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Before we start baking, let’s talk about something important. I’ve received a few emails over the past few months regarding pumpkin puree and pumpkin pie filling. Most of the pumpkin recipes you see on this site call for Pumpkin Puree. So what is the difference between the two?
Pumpkin puree is just as the can says, it’s cooked, pureed pumpkin. Nothing has been added to it. On the other hand pumpkin pie filling is flavored with spices such as cinnamon, clove, allspice and ginger.
There’s also sugar added to pumpkin pie mix. It’s an easy way to make pumpkin recipes with all the spices and sugar added.
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Amazing Pumpkin Dessert Recipes
Whether you are looking for a delicious pumpkin dessert to serve for Thanksgiving or just to serve for your family, you are sure to find something delicious today!
Included in this delicious roundup today are pumpkin cakes, pies, muffins, cookies and even donuts. Yes, I'm including donuts as part of our pumpkin dessert recipes because these donuts featured are as sweet as a dessert!
Pumpkin Mousse with Maple Whipped Cream
Pumpkin Mousse with Maple Whipped Cream is ready in under an hour. Topped with homemade maple whipped cream this recipe has the perfect taste of Fall!
2 Ingredient Pumpkin Bread
You only need two ingredients to make this delicious recipe! And you probably have them in your pantry.
Chocolate Pumpkin Cupcakes with Nutella Buttercream Frosting
Amazing and easy Chocolate Pumpkin Cupcakes with creamy Nutella Buttercream Frosting, a perfect fall dessert!
Pumpkin Spice Bars
These Pumpkin Spice Bars have a cake-like texture and are topped with a maple frosting and toasted pecans for a fun and delicious fall treat.
Pumpkin Apple Dump Cake
Pumpkin Apple Dump Cake has all the best fall flavors combined into one amazing dessert. Grab a box of yellow cake mix and let’s bake something yummy!
Pumpkin Spice Pull Apart Bread
You are not only going to love how delicious this Pumpkin Spice Pull-Apart Bread is but you're also going to love how easy it is to make!
Pumpkin Crunch Cake with VIDEO
Pumpkin Crunch Cake is another one of those easy dessert recipes that everyone needs to have in their recipe box.
Pumpkin Glazed Donuts with Crumb Topping
Pumpkin Glazed Donuts are delicious and EASY. They're baked in the oven and not fried using a great donut pan that you can easily find online or in most home goods stores that sell kitchen tools.
Pumpkin Cream Cheese Crescents
Easy to make and oh so yummy! You're going to love these Pumpkin Cream Cheese Crescent Rolls for breakfast, dessert or just a snack!
Easy Pumpkin Cupcakes
No need to make these cupcakes from scratch when you can use a simple cake mix. Great for fall and Thanksgiving dessert.
Mini Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins
Try to stop with just one of these delicious pumpkin chocolate chip muffins1
Pumpkin Pie Recipe from Scratch
I wait all year long to eat a slice of my favorite pumpkin pie!
Mini Pumpkin Pie Treats
Everything you love about pumpkin pie only in bit size form!
Cake Mix Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies
Cake Mix Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies are soft and delicious. You only need 5 ingredients to make this recipe that's packed with pumpkin flavor!
Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Muffin Recipe
Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Muffins that are topped with a cranberry buttercream frosting. Don't these sound good?
Easy Pumpkin Pie Brownie Bars
These brownies are the perfect combination of rich and decadent and the chocolate perfectly offsets the sweet taste of pumpkin pie.
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Thank you so much for featuring my Pumpkin Recipe I appreciate the shout out and share. <3
Thanks for the party, Lois!
Thank you for featuring my Pumpkin Cupcakes with these other yummy desserts this week!