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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Creamy pumpkin butter, rich toasted walnuts, and sweet caramel sauce bring the flavors of fall to these moist mini pumpkin cakes.
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!).
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.
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.
Watch our test kitchen expert's expert step-by-step guide to making a spiced pumpkin pie with lattice top!
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
Layer spiced pumpkin, luscious chocolate, and rich cream cheese on a graham cracker crust for a scrumptious treat you can make ahead.
These impressive cream puffs are filled with pumpkin custard and drizzled with decadent chocolate sauce.
Delightful fall flavors -- brown sugar, walnuts, cinnamon, and nutmeg -- meet canned pumpkin in these so-soft sandwiched cupcakes.
For a fresh twist on traditional chocolate fudge, try this irresistible pumpkin variation, which makes a delightful party favor or hostess gift.
Need a great entertaining idea? Bake (and serve) this rich and creamy dessert in miniature pumpkins for a festive touch.
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.
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.
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.
The savor-it flavors of pumpkin and ginger kick up traditional bread pudding. A drizzle of fresh-made Bourbon Molasses Sauce provides the finish.
With white chocolate, pecans, and freshly grated nutmeg, these chewy cookies are hard to resist.
Browned-butter frosting and chopped walnuts top these moist pumpkin bars.
Make this luscious dessert -- featuring a graham cracker crust and a pumpkin and cream cheese filling -- ahead and chill it up to 24 hours.
This classic comfort dessert gets a fresh holiday spin with luscious pumpkin and sticky-sweet toffee sauce.
A cream cheese layer and rich chocolate frosting make this moist pumpkin cake a crowd-pleaser.
Another scrumptious alternative to Thanksgiving pumpkin pie, this creamy dessert is sure to delight your guests. Pomegranate seeds make a beautiful topping.
For a delightful treat, fill phyllo dough with a mouthwatering mixture of cream cheese, pumpkin, and toasted pecans. Top with pumpkin seeds before serving.
Vanilla creme anglaise sauce makes a divine topping for this comforting dessert.
Maple syrup and a nutmeg-spiced creamy mascarpone cheese topping give ladyfingers dipped in espresso an alluring holiday spin.
A simple-to-make spiced marshmallow filling makes these cakelike pumpkin cookies even more delicious.
Combine a can of pumpkin with vanilla ice cream, a dash of spice, and a little brown sugar for this rich and creamy dessert.
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.
This creamy, bourbon-laced dessert features all the flavors of your favorite pumpkin pie, plus chewy raisins and toasted oats.
Layers of spiced pumpkin, cranberry sauce, and pound cake create an easy make-ahead dessert.
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.
A luscious pumpkin mousse fills tender pastry topped with buttery caramel sauce and toasted pecans.
