24 Pumpkin Pie Twist Recipes That Are Anything but Basic & Unique

Pumpkin pie is a classic, but if you're like me, you're always on the lookout for ways to make it stand out. Sure, we all love the traditional version, but there’s something exciting about experimenting with new flavors and ingredients that can take your pumpkin pie game to the next level. That's why I’ve put together these 24 pumpkin pie twists that are anything but basic and unique.

Whether you're looking for a boozy addition, a chocolate surprise, or even a savory spin, I've got you covered. These recipes are perfect for Thanksgiving, fall gatherings, or whenever you're craving that pumpkin flavor with a twist.

1. Chocolate Swirl Pumpkin Pie

For those who can't decide between chocolate and pumpkin, why not have both?
Ingredients:

• 1 prepared pie crust
• 1 cup canned pumpkin
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup melted chocolate

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. In a bowl, mix pumpkin, sugar, eggs, and heavy cream until smooth.
3. Pour the pumpkin mixture into the pie crust.
4. Drizzle melted chocolate over the filling and swirl it with a knife.
5. Bake for 45-50 minutes until set. Let cool before serving.

2. Bourbon Pumpkin Pie

A boozy twist for the adults at the table.
Ingredients:

• 1 prepared pie crust
• 1 cup canned pumpkin
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup bourbon
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup heavy cream

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Combine pumpkin, brown sugar, eggs, cream, and bourbon in a large bowl.
3. Pour mixture into the pie crust.
4. Bake for 50 minutes or until the pie is set. Cool before serving.

3. Maple Pecan Pumpkin Pie

This combines the richness of pumpkin with the crunch of pecans and the sweetness of maple syrup.
Ingredients:

• 1 prepared pie crust
• 1 cup canned pumpkin
• 1/2 cup maple syrup
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup heavy cream

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Whisk together pumpkin, maple syrup, eggs, and cream.
3. Pour into pie crust and top with chopped pecans.
4. Bake for 45-50 minutes until set. Let cool before slicing.

4. Pumpkin Cheesecake Pie

A creamy, tangy twist with layers of pumpkin and cheesecake.
Ingredients:

• 1 prepared graham cracker crust
• 1 cup canned pumpkin
• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup sour cream

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs and beat again.
3. Stir in pumpkin and sour cream until combined.
4. Pour the mixture into the crust and bake for 45-50 minutes. Let cool before serving.

5. Pumpkin Spice Latte Pie

Inspired by everyone’s favorite fall coffee drink, this one’s a hit.
Ingredients:

• 1 prepared pie crust
• 1 cup canned pumpkin
• 1/2 cup brewed espresso
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup heavy cream

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Mix pumpkin, espresso, sugar, eggs, and cream in a large bowl.
3. Pour mixture into the pie crust.
4. Bake for 50 minutes until set. Cool and serve with whipped cream.

6. Salted Caramel Pumpkin Pie

For the sweet and salty lovers.
Ingredients:

• 1 prepared pie crust
• 1 cup canned pumpkin
• 1/2 cup salted caramel sauce
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup heavy cream

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Whisk together pumpkin, caramel sauce, eggs, and cream.
3. Pour into pie crust and bake for 45-50 minutes.
4. Drizzle extra caramel on top before serving.

7. Spicy Ginger Pumpkin Pie

Adding ginger gives the pumpkin pie a little kick.
Ingredients:

• 1 prepared pie crust
• 1 cup canned pumpkin
• 1 tsp ground ginger
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp cloves
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup heavy cream

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Mix pumpkin, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, sugar, eggs, and cream.
3. Pour into pie crust and bake for 45-50 minutes. Let cool before slicing.

8. Pumpkin and Apple Pie

A delightful combo of fall’s two favorite flavors.
Ingredients:

• 1 prepared pie crust
• 1 cup canned pumpkin
• 2 medium apples, peeled and sliced
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup heavy cream

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Layer apple slices in the pie crust.
3. Mix pumpkin, sugar, eggs, and cream and pour over the apples.
4. Bake for 45-50 minutes until set. Cool before serving.

9. Pumpkin Mousse Pie

Light and fluffy, this is perfect for those who prefer a less dense pie.
Ingredients:

• 1 prepared graham cracker crust
• 1 cup canned pumpkin
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 cup whipped cream
• 1/4 tsp cinnamon

Instructions:

1. Combine pumpkin, sugar, and cinnamon.
2. Gently fold in whipped cream.
3. Spoon into the graham cracker crust and refrigerate for 4 hours before serving.

10. Pumpkin S’mores Pie

A campfire favorite in pie form.
Ingredients:

• 1 prepared graham cracker crust
• 1 cup canned pumpkin
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup melted chocolate
• 1 cup mini marshmallows

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Mix pumpkin and sugar and pour into the graham cracker crust.
3. Drizzle melted chocolate over the filling.
4. Top with mini marshmallows and bake for 10 minutes until marshmallows are toasted.

11. Coconut Pumpkin Pie

A tropical twist on the classic pumpkin pie.
Ingredients:

• 1 prepared pie crust
• 1 cup canned pumpkin
• 1/2 cup coconut milk
• 1/2 cup shredded coconut
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup sugar

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. In a bowl, combine pumpkin, coconut milk, shredded coconut, eggs, and sugar.
3. Pour the mixture into the pie crust.
4. Bake for 45-50 minutes until the pie is set. Let cool and top with extra shredded coconut before serving.

12. Pumpkin Chiffon Pie

Light, airy, and full of pumpkin flavor, this chiffon pie is a showstopper.
Ingredients:

• 1 prepared graham cracker crust
• 1 cup canned pumpkin
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup gelatin powder
• 1 cup whipped cream

Instructions:

1. In a saucepan, heat pumpkin and sugar over medium heat.
2. Stir in the gelatin powder and cook until it dissolves. Remove from heat and cool slightly.
3. Fold in whipped cream and pour the mixture into the crust.
4. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until set.

13. Pumpkin Praline Pie

A rich, nutty topping takes this pumpkin pie to the next level.
Ingredients:

• 1 prepared pie crust
• 1 cup canned pumpkin
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans
• 1/4 cup butter

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Mix pumpkin, brown sugar, eggs, and cream, and pour into the pie crust.
3. In a small saucepan, melt butter and stir in chopped pecans.
4. Pour the pecan mixture on top of the pie and bake for 45-50 minutes. Let cool before serving.

14. Pumpkin and Sweet Potato Pie

Pumpkin and sweet potato create a creamy, comforting pie.
Ingredients:

• 1 prepared pie crust
• 1/2 cup canned pumpkin
• 1/2 cup mashed sweet potato
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup heavy cream

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Combine pumpkin, mashed sweet potato, sugar, eggs, and cream.
3. Pour into the pie crust and bake for 45-50 minutes until set. Let cool before serving.

15. Pumpkin and Peanut Butter Pie

For all the peanut butter lovers out there, this one’s for you.
Ingredients:

• 1 prepared graham cracker crust
• 1 cup canned pumpkin
• 1/2 cup peanut butter
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup heavy cream

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Mix pumpkin, peanut butter, sugar, eggs, and cream in a bowl.
3. Pour into the graham cracker crust.
4. Bake for 45-50 minutes until set. Cool before slicing.

16. Pumpkin and Nutella Pie

Nutella lovers, this decadent pie combines chocolate and pumpkin for a deliciously creamy dessert.
Ingredients:

• 1 prepared pie crust
• 1 cup canned pumpkin
• 1/2 cup Nutella
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup heavy cream

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Whisk together pumpkin, Nutella, eggs, and cream.
3. Pour the mixture into the pie crust and bake for 45-50 minutes until set. Let cool before serving.

17. Pumpkin and Cranberry Pie

A tart twist with sweet pumpkin, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients:

• 1 prepared pie crust
• 1 cup canned pumpkin
• 1/2 cup cranberries (fresh or dried)
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup heavy cream

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. In a bowl, mix pumpkin, cranberries, sugar, eggs, and cream.
3. Pour into pie crust and bake for 45-50 minutes.
4. Let cool before serving.

18. Pumpkin Bacon Pie

This savory-sweet pie might sound odd, but trust me, it’s a must-try!
Ingredients:

• 1 prepared pie crust
• 1 cup canned pumpkin
• 4 slices cooked, crumbled bacon
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup heavy cream

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. In a large bowl, mix pumpkin, bacon, sugar, eggs, and cream.
3. Pour into the pie crust and bake for 45-50 minutes.
4. Let cool before serving.

19. Pumpkin and Hazelnut Pie

Crunchy hazelnuts paired with smooth pumpkin filling make this pie irresistible.
Ingredients:

• 1 prepared pie crust
• 1 cup canned pumpkin
• 1/2 cup chopped hazelnuts
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup heavy cream

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Combine pumpkin, chopped hazelnuts, sugar, eggs, and cream.
3. Pour the mixture into the pie crust.
4. Bake for 45-50 minutes until set. Cool before serving.

20. Pumpkin Tiramisu Pie

The best of both worlds, combining tiramisu and pumpkin pie.
Ingredients:

• 1 prepared pie crust
• 1 cup canned pumpkin
• 1/2 cup mascarpone cheese
• 1/4 cup brewed espresso
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 2 eggs

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Mix pumpkin, mascarpone, espresso, sugar, and eggs until smooth.
3. Pour into the pie crust and bake for 45-50 minutes.
4. Let cool and dust with cocoa powder before serving.

21. Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Pie

Pumpkin and chocolate chips create the perfect balance of sweetness.
Ingredients:

• 1 prepared pie crust
• 1 cup canned pumpkin
• 1/2 cup chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup heavy cream

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Mix pumpkin, chocolate chips, sugar, eggs, and cream in a bowl.
3. Pour into pie crust and bake for 45-50 minutes.
4. Cool before slicing.

22. Pumpkin and Caramelized Banana Pie

Bananas and pumpkin create a unique blend of sweetness and texture.
Ingredients:

• 1 prepared pie crust
• 1 cup canned pumpkin
• 2 ripe bananas, sliced
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup heavy cream

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. In a skillet, caramelize bananas with a tablespoon of sugar.
3. Mix caramelized bananas with pumpkin, eggs, cream, and remaining sugar.
4. Pour into pie crust and bake for 45-50 minutes.

23. Pumpkin and Pistachio Pie

For a nutty twist, pistachios pair wonderfully with pumpkin.
Ingredients:

• 1 prepared pie crust
• 1 cup canned pumpkin
• 1/2 cup chopped pistachios
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup heavy cream

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Mix pumpkin, chopped pistachios, sugar, eggs, and cream.
3. Pour into the pie crust and bake for 45-50 minutes.
4. Let cool before serving.

24. Pumpkin Marshmallow Pie

Fluffy marshmallows create a fun and gooey topping for this pie.
Ingredients:

• 1 prepared graham cracker crust
• 1 cup canned pumpkin
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup mini marshmallows
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup heavy cream

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Mix pumpkin, sugar, eggs, and cream in a bowl.
3. Pour into the graham cracker crust and top with mini marshmallows.
4. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until marshmallows are golden and gooey. Let cool before serving.

Conclusion

Pumpkin pie doesn’t have to stick to the traditional recipe, and these 24 creative twists are proof of that. Each version brings something unique to the table, whether it’s the richness of Nutella, the tropical flair of coconut, or the savory bite of bacon. With these variations, you can surprise your guests and elevate your fall desserts to a whole new level.

The beauty of pumpkin is its versatility—it pairs wonderfully with spices, fruits, nuts, and even chocolate. Experimenting with these different combinations allows you to create something entirely your own while still enjoying the classic fall flavors you love. Whether you're hosting a holiday gathering or just treating yourself, these recipes will ensure your pumpkin pie is anything but basic.