41 Yummy Pumpkin Recipes

Add a literal layer to your brownie baking with a cream cheese and pumpkin batter. On top? A crunchy sprinkle of walnuts.

These ready-for-one desserts taste just like pumpkin pie... but include a crunchy toasted pumpkin seed topping.

A grab-on-the-go fall snack, these simple muffins add a praline crunch to a traditional soft, rich pumpkin batter.

A savory take on oft-sweet pumpkin, these light rolls call for canned pumpkin and can be made ahead to feed a crowd later.

Savor pumpkin even after the season -- this canning recipe combines sweet pumpkin puree and maple syrup with tangy lemon juice and ground ginger.

Cranberries and pumpkins combine for a zippy scone infusion. Sugared pepitas and a powdered-sugar glaze top the treat.

As morning breakfast or afternoon snack, this crumbly pumpkin-flavor take on coffee cake makes a great espresso companion.

Sprinkled with cayenne-glazed pecans and drizzled with maple syrup, these individual custards are a tasty alternative to traditional pumpkin pie.

Goat cheese and pumpkin make a tangy-sweet accompaniment to shrimp. A sprinkling of arugula adds a bit of seasonal flair.

Two classic desserts -- pumpkin pie and cheesecake -- combine to create a special holiday treat. A crisp graham cracker crust and heavenly chocolate layer take these decadent bars to the next level.

Fresh ingredients such as jalapeño chili pepper and cilantro brighten this Thai-inspired soup. Serve it as a cozy starter, or add shredded chicken or steamed shrimp to make it a meal.

These cake-like cookies taste a lot like pumpkin pie. Buttery brown sugar frosting adds delightful sweetness.

Pour pumpkin and currant custard over torn croissants and roasted chestnuts, then bake for a comforting holiday dessert. Warm molasses cream adds a decadent touch.

This rich and creamy six-ingredient soup makes a simple (and scrumptious) starter.

Coated in sugar, nutmeg, and cinnamon, these old-fashioned pumpkin doughnuts are sure to become a holiday brunch favorite.

Spiced with ginger, cinnamon, and nutmeg, and filled with plenty of pumpkin goodness, this beautiful brunch bread also makes a lovely holiday gift.

Pumpkin makes this creamy soup festive enough for a holiday dinner, but you can also make it ahead and serve it on a weeknight. Fresh pear slices make a beautiful (and tasty) garnish.

This blend of pumpkin puree, ginger, and orange marmalade whips together in 15 minutes, creating a delicious spread that's sure to delight your holiday guests. Serve it with a wedge of brie and crackers.

Perfect as a Thanksgiving side dish or autumn starter, this creamy soup is topped with toasted pumpkin seeds and sweetened with maple syrup.

This five-ingredient spread is ready in just 10 minutes, making it an ideal potluck dish if you're pressed for time. Pumpkin pie spice adds a slight kick.

This hearty stew, featuring mini pumpkins, beef roast, carrots, and apples, makes an ideal supper for a crisp fall night. Serve it with multigrain bread and a crisp green salad.

Pumpkin, dried cranberries, jalapeno peppers, and turkey add a pleasing twist to slow-simmering chili.

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

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.

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

A classic holiday favorite -- cheesecake -- gets a Thanksgiving spin when the cream cheese-based filling is combined with pumpkin. Nutmeg, cinnamon, and ginger taste delicious sprinkled on top.

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

Decadent cream cheese frosting and toasted almonds top these moist, cinnamon-spiced bars.

Maple syrup and a nutmeg-spiced, creamy mascarpone cheese topping give ladyfingers dipped in espresso -- a classic Italian dessert -- an irresistible holiday spin.

This light mousse is the perfect sweet ending to a heavy holiday meal. Serve it with gingersnap cookies.

More rich and colorful than a typical pumpkin cake, and more flavorful than a pound cake, this recipe is perfect for your next holiday get-together.

Vanilla pudding mix helps the pumpkin filling set up without any cooking in this make-ahead refrigerator dessert that is ideal for Friday night get-togethers.

Dried cranberries and toasted pecans fill this moist brunch bread. Apricot icing and snipped apricots make a delicious topper.

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

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.

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

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

Pumpkin adds a fresh twist to classic gingerbread. Top each slice with a scoop of vanilla ice cream before serving. Orange peel adds a festive touch.

The secret to these enticing muffins is a combination of moist, rich pumpkin, orange juice, and flavorful buckwheat.

For a quick and easy fall breakfast, the batter for these delicious pancakes whips up in 15 minutes and they bake up in just a few minutes.

A simple-to-make cider-honey syrup simmers while you prepare a homemade batter that's ready in 15 minutes. Serve it with fresh fruit.