Luscious Pumpkin Desserts

Pumpkin isn't just for Thanksgiving pie! Step out of your pumpkin comfort zone with cupcakes, bars, cookies, cakes, whoopie pies -- and even creme brulee. Though this collection offers stellar pumpkin pie recipes, you'll also find creative and irresistible pumpkin dessert recipes that are sure to dazzle your guests this season.


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Pumpkin Butter Baby Cakes

Creamy pumpkin butter, rich toasted walnuts, and sweet caramel sauce bring the flavors of fall to these moist mini pumpkin cakes.

Yield: 24 baby cakes
Prep: 30 mins
Bake: 18 mins 350°F
Cool: 5 mins
Melt-in-Your-Mouth Pumpkin Cookies

These oh-so-soft pumpkin cookies are topped with a whipped brown sugar frosting -- the perfect complement to this harvest dessert. The recipe yields 60 cookies, so you'll have plenty to share (even though we know you won't want to!).

Makes: 60 servings
Yield: about 60 cookies
Prep: 30 mins
Bake: 10 mins 350°F per batch
Toffee-Pumpkin Pie Bars

Crushed sweet toffee, earthy toasted pecans, and a spiced Ginger Crumb Crust give these creamy pumpkin pie bars a sultry crunch. This is the ultimate when it comes to the sweet-and-salty combination you crave for dessert.

Yield: 32 bars
Prep: 30 mins
Bake: 40 mins 375°F
Maple-Pumpkin Creme Brulee

Enjoy pumpkin in a whole new way. Canned pumpkin, maple syrup, and whipping cream serve as the base of this creamy, dreamy fall creme brulee.

Makes: 8 servings
Prep: 25 mins
Bake: 40 mins to 45 mins 350°F
Chill: 4 hrs to 8 hrs
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Pumpkin-Spiced Whoopie Pies

Don’t let the term whoopie pie make you believe that these sandwich cookies are anything less than a sophisticated dessert. Two pumpkin-pie-spiced cookies are joined together with a creamy pumpkin-ricotta filling that’s light and heavenly.

Yield: about 20 sandwich cookies
Prep: 45 mins
Bake: 9 mins 350° per batch
Cool: 2 mins per batch
Maple-Cinnamon Pumpkin Pie

It's hard to go wrong with traditional pumpkin pie -- but a little maple syrup and a sprinkle of cinnamon will give this classic Thanksgiving dessert an extra-special touch. 

Makes: 8 servings
Prep: 30 mins
Cool: 1 hr
Bake: 55 mins 375°F
Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars with Chocolate Topping

This Thanksgiving, opt for a dessert that has the creamy richness of your favorite fall treat without boring your guests with a been-there pie. These make-ahead bars keep the traditional pumpkin flavor alive -- and make it new with a chocolate topping and an oatmeal cookie crust.

Yield: 48 bars
Prep: 35 mins
Chill: 2 hrs
Bake: 40 mins 350°F
Double-Pumpkin Pie with Oat Crust

This classic pie gets double the pumpkin flavor with canned pumpkin and pumpkin butter. Serve it with cinnamon ice cream, and your guests will be thankful they came to your house for this fall-flavor holiday dessert!

Makes: 8 servings
Prep: 30 mins
Bake: 14 mins 450°F
Chill: 2 hrs
Pumpkin Spice Macaroons

The flavors you love in pumpkin pie -- ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and cloves -- combine in the pumpkin spice at the heart of this cookie recipe. Stack two cookies and fill with pumpkin butter for a dreamy macaroon.

Yield: About 30 sandwich cookies
Prep: 35 mins
Stand: 30 mins
Bake: 9 mins 325°F per batch
Pumpkin-Chocolate Cheesecake Bars

Layer spiced pumpkin, luscious chocolate, and rich cream cheese on a graham cracker crust for a scrumptious treat you can make ahead.

Makes: 24 servings
Yield: 24 to 36 bars
Prep: 25 mins
Bake: 55 mins 325°F
Cool: 30 mins
Chocolate-Drizzled Pumpkin Profiteroles

These impressive cream puffs are filled with pumpkin custard and drizzled with decadent chocolate sauce.

Makes: 12 servings
Yield: 12 profiteroles
Prep: 50 mins
Cool: 10 mins
Bake: 30 mins 400°F
Pumpkin Cupcakes with Spiced Mascarpone Cream Filling

Delightful fall flavors -- brown sugar, walnuts, cinnamon, and nutmeg -- meet canned pumpkin in these so-soft sandwiched cupcakes.

Yield: 12 cupcakes
Prep: 25 mins
Bake: 15 mins to 18 mins 350°F
Cool: 5 mins
Pumpkin Fudge

For a fresh twist on traditional chocolate fudge, try this irresistible pumpkin variation, which makes a delightful party favor or hostess gift.

Makes: 96 servings
Prep: 10 mins
Cook: 20 mins
Cool: 2 hrs
Pumpkin Spice Creme Brulee

Need a great entertaining idea? Bake (and serve) this rich and creamy dessert in miniature pumpkins for a festive touch.

Yield: 10 filled pumpkins or 6 custard cups
Prep: 30 mins
Bake: 30 mins 350°F
Chill: 1 hr to 8 hrs
Spiced Pumpkin Dunking Sticks

A cream cheese glaze adds a touch of sweetness to these spiced cookie sticks, perfect for dipping in a glass of tawny port or a cup of espresso.

Makes: 30 servings
Prep: 35 mins
Bake: 5 mins to 7 mins 400°F
Cool: 1 min
Autumn Pumpkin Bars

With 25 minutes of prep time, you can enjoy these fall classics. Our pumpkin bars have just 11 basic ingredients, most of which you probably have in your cupboard right now.

Makes: 36 servings
Prep: 25 mins
Bake: 25 mins to 30 mins 350°F
Chill: overnight
Ginger-Pumpkin Meringue Pie

Light-as-air meringue tops this luscious pie. The filling has canned pumpkin and ginger; the crust is made with gingersnaps and crushed graham crackers.

Makes: 8 servings
Prep: 30 mins
Bake: 1 hr 5 mins 375°F /350 degrees F
Pumpkin Bread Pudding Souffle

The savor-it flavors of pumpkin and ginger kick up traditional bread pudding. A drizzle of fresh-made Bourbon Molasses Sauce provides the finish.

Makes: 6 servings
Prep: 45 mins
Bake: 30 mins 375°F
Deluxe Nutmeg-Pumpkin Cookies

With white chocolate, pecans, and freshly grated nutmeg, these chewy cookies are hard to resist.

Makes: 60 servings
Yield: about 60 cookies
Prep: 20 mins
Bake: 11 mins 350°F per batch
Sour Cream Pumpkin Bars

Browned-butter frosting and chopped walnuts top these moist pumpkin bars.

Makes: 48 servings
Prep: 25 mins
Bake: 25 mins 350°F
No-Bake Pumpkin Swirl Cheesecake

Make this luscious dessert -- featuring a graham cracker crust and a pumpkin and cream cheese filling -- ahead and chill it up to 24 hours.

Makes: 12 servings
Prep: 45 mins
Chill: overnight
Pumpkin Bread Pudding with Toffee Sauce

This classic comfort dessert gets a fresh holiday spin with luscious pumpkin and sticky-sweet toffee sauce.

Makes: 8 servings
Prep: 30 mins
Chill: 1 hr to 4 hrs
Bake: 35 mins 350°F
Pumpkin Sandwich Cake

A cream cheese layer and rich chocolate frosting make this moist pumpkin cake a crowd-pleaser.

Makes: 8 servings
Prep: 30 mins
Bake: 16 mins 375°F
Pumpkin Creme Caramel

Another scrumptious alternative to Thanksgiving pumpkin pie, this creamy dessert is sure to delight your guests. Pomegranate seeds make a beautiful topping.

Makes: 8 servings
Prep: 25 mins
Bake: 40 mins
Creamy Pumpkin Strudels

For a delightful treat, fill phyllo dough with a mouthwatering mixture of cream cheese, pumpkin, and toasted pecans. Top with pumpkin seeds before serving.

Makes: 14 servings
Prep: 35 mins
Bake: 15 mins 400°F
Pumpkin-Praline Souffle

Vanilla creme anglaise sauce makes a divine topping for this comforting dessert.

Makes: 4 servings
Prep: 25 mins
Bake: 28 mins 350°F
Pumpkin Tiramisu

Maple syrup and a nutmeg-spiced creamy mascarpone cheese topping give ladyfingers dipped in espresso an alluring holiday spin.

Makes: 6 servings
Prep: 30 mins
Chill: 8 hrs to 24 hrs
Pumpkin Spice Whoopies

A simple-to-make spiced marshmallow filling makes these cakelike pumpkin cookies even more delicious.

Makes: 15 servings
Yield: 15 whoopies
Prep: 35 mins
Bake: 15 mins 375°F per batch
Gingersnap-Crumble Pumpkin Parfaits

Combine a can of pumpkin with vanilla ice cream, a dash of spice, and a little brown sugar for this rich and creamy dessert.

Makes: 10 servings
Prep: 30 mins
Freeze: 4 hrs 20 mins
Pumpkin-Cherry Upside-Down Cake

A sweet-tart cherry and cranberry sauce makes this moist cake sing. Serve it at your next dinner party or as an alternative to traditional pumpkin pie on Thanksgiving.

Makes: 12 servings
Prep: 30 mins
Bake: 30 mins to 35 mins 350°F
Cool: 5 mins
Pumpkin Bourbon Pudding

This creamy, bourbon-laced dessert features all the flavors of your favorite pumpkin pie, plus chewy raisins and toasted oats.

Makes: 8 servings
Prep: 25 mins
Cool: 1 hr
Bake: 30 mins 375°F
Harvest Pumpkin Trifle

Layers of spiced pumpkin, cranberry sauce, and pound cake create an easy make-ahead dessert.

Makes: 8 servings
Prep: 30 mins
Chill: 2 hrs
Cinnamon-Pumpkin Custard

This creamy custard is the ultimate fall dessert. Serve it at your next dinner party or as a sweet ending for a romantic dinner for two.

Makes: 6 servings
Prep: 25 mins
Chill: 2 hrs to 24 hrs
Bake: 40 mins 300°F
Pumpkin-Filled Cream Puffs with Maple-Caramel Sauce

A luscious pumpkin mousse fills tender pastry topped with buttery caramel sauce and toasted pecans.

Makes: 8 servings
Prep: 50 mins
Bake: 30 mins 400°F
Cool: 10 mins
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