23 Pumpkin Treat Recipes: Your Fall Dessert Essentials

Fall is finally here, and that means it's pumpkin season! Personally, I can't get enough of that rich, warm flavor that seems to encompass everything cozy about this time of year. Whether it's the vibrant foliage, the crisp air, or the joy of sweater weather, autumn invites us all to indulge in comforting, delicious desserts.

With "23 Pumpkin Treat Recipes: Your Fall Dessert Essentials," I've compiled my absolute favorite pumpkin delicacies that are sure to bring a smile to your face and a warmth to your heart. Trust me, these recipes are not just tasteful; they are totally essential for any fall baking adventure.

1. Classic Pumpkin Pie

It's not fall without a slice of classic pumpkin pie.

Ingredients

• 1 can (15 oz) pumpkin puree
• 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp ground ginger
• 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 425°F.
2. In a large bowl, combine all ingredients except the pie crust.
3. Pour the mixture into the pie crust.
4. Bake for 15 minutes, then reduce the temperature to 350°F and bake for an additional 35-40 minutes.
5. Let it cool before serving.

2. Pumpkin Spice Latte Cake

Perfect for those who crave that Starbucks taste at home.

Ingredients

• 1 box yellow cake mix
• 1 cup pumpkin puree
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 3 eggs
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp nutmeg
• 1/2 cup brewed coffee

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2. Mix all ingredients in a large bowl until smooth.
3. Pour into a greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
4. Bake for 30-35 minutes.
5. Let cool before slicing.

3. Pumpkin Bread

A perfect breakfast or snack option.

Ingredients

• 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 2 large eggs
• 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
• 1 cup pumpkin puree
• 1/4 cup water

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Combine flour, baking soda, salt, and pumpkin pie spice.
3. In another bowl, beat the oil, eggs, and sugar.
4. Add the pumpkin puree and water, mix until smooth.
5. Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients; stir until just combined.
6. Pour into a greased loaf pan and bake for about 60 minutes.

4. Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars

The creamy goodness of cheesecake meets the spicy delight of pumpkin.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup pumpkin puree
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter; press into a 9x9 inch pan.
3. In a bowl, beat cream cheese and sugars.
4. Add eggs, one at a time, then mix in pumpkin puree, vanilla, and pumpkin pie spice.
5. Pour over the crust and bake for 40-45 minutes.
6. Cool before cutting into bars.

5. Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies

These cookies are a hit at any gathering.

Ingredients

• 1 cup canned pumpkin
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1 large egg
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp milk
• 1 tbsp vanilla extract
• 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2. Combine pumpkin, sugar, vegetable oil, and egg in a bowl.
3. Mix flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt in another bowl.
4. Dissolve baking soda in milk, add to the pumpkin mixture.
5. Gradually mix in dry ingredients, then stir in vanilla and chocolate chips.
6. Drop dough by spoonfuls onto a baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes.

6. Pumpkin Muffins

Ideal for breakfast or a midday snack.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp nutmeg
• 1 cup pumpkin puree
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 2 large eggs
• 1/4 cup water

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F and line a muffin tin with liners.
2. Combine flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
3. In another bowl, mix pumpkin puree, oil, eggs, and water.
4. Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients; stir until just combined.
5. Spooning the batter into the muffin cups.
6. Bake for 20-25 minutes.

7. Pumpkin Pudding

A creamy, delicious dessert that's super easy to make.

Ingredients

• 1 cup pumpkin puree
• 1 box (3.4 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix
• 1 1/2 cups milk
• 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
• Whipped cream for topping

Instructions

1. In a bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, pudding mix, milk, and pumpkin pie spice until smooth.
2. Refrigerate for at least an hour before serving.
3. Top with whipped cream before serving.

8. Pumpkin Roll Cake

A showstopper dessert that is surprisingly easy to make.

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp ground cloves
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 3 large eggs
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2/3 cup pumpkin puree
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• 6 tbsp butter, softened
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F, line a jelly roll pan with parchment paper.
2. Beat eggs and granulated sugar until thick, then mix in pumpkin puree.
3. Stir in dry ingredients.
4. Spread batter evenly in the pan and bake for 13-15 minutes.
5. Carefully roll the cake with the parchment paper and let cool.
6. Beat cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla.
7. Unroll the cake, spread the filling, and re-roll without parchment paper.
8. Chill before slicing.

9. Pumpkin Spice Donuts

Make your mornings magnificent with these yummy donuts.

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 3/4 cup brown sugar
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 cup pumpkin puree
• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1/4 cup milk

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a donut pan.
2. Mix flour, sugars, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice, and salt.
3. In another bowl, whisk pumpkin puree, eggs, oil, and milk.
4. Combine wet and dry ingredients.
5. Spoon batter into donut pan cavities.
6. Bake for 15-18 minutes.

10. Pumpkin Pancakes

Fluffy pancakes with a pumpkin twist.

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp nutmeg
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
• 1 large egg
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil

Instructions

1. Mix dry ingredients in a bowl.
2. In another bowl, whisk buttermilk, pumpkin puree, egg, and oil.
3. Combine wet and dry ingredients until just mixed.
4. Heat a skillet and pour batter to form pancakes.
5. Cook until bubbles form on top, then flip.

11. Pumpkin Pie Smoothie

Liquid dessert that you can have on-the-go.

Ingredients

• 1 cup pumpkin puree
• 1 banana
• 1 cup almond milk
• 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
• 1 tbsp honey

Instructions

1. Add all ingredients to a blender.
2. Blend until smooth.
3. Serve immediately.

12. Pumpkin Scones

Pair these with your morning coffee for a delightful treat.

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tbsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp ground ginger
• 1/4 tsp ground cloves
• 6 tbsp cold butter
• 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
• 1/3 cup heavy cream
• 1 large egg

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 425°F.
2. Mix flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and spices.
3. Cut in cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
4. In another bowl, mix pumpkin puree, cream, and egg.
5. Combine wet and dry ingredients, knead briefly.
6. Pat dough into a circle, cut into wedges.
7. Bake for 14-16 minutes.

13. Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls

Wake up and smell the pumpkin cinnamon rolls.

Ingredients

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 package yeast
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
• 1 egg

Instructions

1. Combine 2 cups flour, sugar, yeast, and salt.
2. In another bowl, heat milk, water, and butter until warm.
3. Add wet ingredients to dry mixture, mix well.
4. Add pumpkin, egg, and remaining flour.
5. Knead dough, then let rise for 1 hour.
6. Roll dough into a rectangle, spread with butter, cinnamon, and sugar.
7. Roll up, cut into slices, and place in a greased pan.
8. Bake at 375°F for 25-30 minutes.

14. Pumpkin Blondies

Sweet and chewy, these blondies are irresistible.

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter, melted
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 egg yolk
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup pumpkin puree
• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 cup white chocolate chips

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F and line a pan with parchment paper.
2. Mix butter, sugars, egg yolk, vanilla, and pumpkin puree.
3. Add flour, pumpkin pie spice, and salt.
4. Fold in white chocolate chips.
5. Spread mixture in pan and bake for 25-30 minutes.

15. Pumpkin Soufflé

A light, airy treat that melts in your mouth.

Ingredients

• 1 cup pumpkin puree
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 3 large eggs, separated
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp nutmeg
• Butter for greasing

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F and grease ramekins with butter.
2. Mix pumpkin puree, milk, sugar, yolks, flour, and spices.
3. In another bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form.
4. Fold egg whites into the pumpkin mixture.
5. Pour into ramekins and bake for 18-20 minutes.

16. Pumpkin Cupcakes

Mini cakes that are perfect for parties.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
• 1 cup pumpkin puree
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 2 large eggs

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F and line a cupcake tin.
2. Mix flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and pumpkin pie spice.
3. In another bowl, mix pumpkin puree, sugar, oil, and eggs.
4. Combine wet and dry ingredients.
5. Fill cupcake liners and bake for 18-20 minutes.

17. Pumpkin Brownies

A decadent twist on traditional brownies.

Ingredients

• 1 cup pumpkin puree
• 1/2 cup cocoa powder
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a baking dish.
2. Mix pumpkin puree, cocoa powder, sugar, oil, eggs, and vanilla.
3. Add flour, baking powder, and salt.
4. Spread in the dish and bake for 25-30 minutes.

18. Pumpkin Pudding Cake

Delicious and gooey, a treat you'll love.

Ingredients

• 1 cup flour
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 cup pumpkin puree
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/3 cup melted butter
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a baking dish.
2. Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
3. In another bowl, mix pumpkin, milk, butter, and vanilla.
4. Mix wet ingredients into dry until smooth.
5. Pour into baking dish and bake 30-35 minutes.

19. Pumpkin Parfait

Layered goodness in a glass.

Ingredients

• 1 cup pumpkin puree
• 1 cup Greek yogurt
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp nutmeg
• Granola for topping

Instructions

1. Mix pumpkin puree, Greek yogurt, honey, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
2. Layer the mixture into cups with granola.
3. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

20. Pumpkin Ice Cream

Pumpkin-flavored delight in frozen form.

Ingredients

• 1 cup pumpkin puree
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 cup milk
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp nutmeg

Instructions

1. Combine all ingredients in a bowl.
2. Pour the mixture into an ice cream maker.
3. Churn according to manufacturer’s instructions.

21. Pumpkin Marshmallows

Perfect for hot chocolate or s'mores.

Ingredients

• 1 cup pumpkin puree
• 3 packets gelatin
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 1/2 cup corn syrup
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tbsp vanilla extract
• Powdered sugar

Instructions

1. Bloom gelatin in cold water.
2. Cook sugar, corn syrup, and salt in boiling water.
3. Pour hot syrup over gelatin and pumpkin, beat until thick.
4. Spread in a powdered sugar-coated dish, let set.
5. Cut into squares.

22. Pumpkin Crème Brûlée

That classic caramelized sugar shell with a fall twist.

Ingredients

• 1 cup pumpkin puree
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 4 large egg yolks
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Extra sugar for topping

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 325°F.
2. Heat cream until simmering.
3. Mix pumpkin, sugar, egg yolks, and vanilla.
4. Slowly whisk in the hot cream.
5. Pour into ramekins and bake in a water bath for 45-50 minutes.
6. Chill, then sprinkle with sugar and torch until caramelized.

23. Pumpkin Tart

A sophisticated and impressive dessert.

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 cup pumpkin puree
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp nutmeg
• 1/4 tsp ground cloves

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Make the crust by mixing flour, butter, and sugar; press into a tart pan.
3. Mix pumpkin puree, brown sugar, and spices for the filling.
4. Pour filling into the crust.
5. Bake for 35-40 minutes.

Conclusion

As the leaves turn and the air gets crisper, there's no better way to revel in the joys of fall than with a kitchen filled with the warm, aromatic scent of pumpkin treats. These 23 pumpkin recipes are not only incredibly tasty but also versatile, making them perfect for any occasion, from cozy family dinners to festive holiday gatherings.

Each recipe captures the sweet, spicy essence of the season, giving you that extra bit of happiness with every bite. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just finding your way around the kitchen, these desserts are simple enough to whip up and sure to impress. Grab your apron and start baking—your taste buds will thank you!