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Now that we are gearing up for the Holidays, my mind starts wandering to food (shocker!). I love perusing the internet and this year I decided to find the most delicious pumpkin desserts that aren’t pie! Who doesn’t love pumpkin pie, but there are so many other uses for that pumpkin puree. Let me show you the best I found so you can try them too!
Pumpkin Tres Leches from Hola Jalapeno is a delicious twist on the classic tres leches cake. It’s a creamy, flavorful dessert soaked in rich pumpkin-infused milk. Try it here.
Try these Pumpkin Pie Spice Cookies from Britney Breaks Bread. Chewy, spiced cookies packed with the warm flavors of pumpkin pie—perfect for snacking! Bake these cookies.
This Pumpkin Cake Roll from This Mess is Ours is show-stopping dessert for Thanksgiving with a soft, spiced pumpkin cake wrapped around a dreamy cream cheese filling. Get the recipe.
This Pumpkin Bread from Elina Saiach is a classic, moist pumpkin bread with just the right amount of sweetness and spice. Make it at home.
This Gluten-Free Pumpkin Loaf Cake from A Girl Defloured is a light and fluffy pumpkin loaf that full of sugar and spice and everything nice. Get the recipe.
Try Pumpkin Olive Oil Cake with Maple Frosting from Beyond Sweet and Savory: A sophisticated pumpkin dessert, featuring olive oil for moisture and a luscious maple frosting. Make it now.
Pumpkin Butter Mochi from The Delicious Life is a fun, chewy dessert with the unique flavor of pumpkin butter and the bouncy texture of mochi. Try this creative recipe.
This Gluten-Free Pumpkin Gingerbread Cake from A Girl Defloured blends the best of pumpkin and gingerbread, with less added sugar thanks to the addition of prune puree. Check it out here.
This Pumpkin Chocolate Skillet Cookie from Gluten Free Palate is simple to make and extra tasty served warm with a topping of vanilla ice cream. Get the recipe here.
Donuts are appropriate any time of year, but adding in pumpkin just makes you feel all warm and cozy inside. These Pumpkin Donuts from A Girl Defloured are on the top of my list! Try these doughnuts.
Displaced Housewife made these delicious Pumpkin Cupcakes with Chai Frosting and they have me weak in the knees. It’s like you died and went to pumpkin heaven! You can find the recipe here.
There’s just something about cheesecake and pumpkin that are like a match made in heaven. These Pumpkin Ricotta Cheesecake Bars from Salt and Wind are no exception! Get the recipe.
Perfect for large gatherings, these Cinnamon Sugar Pie Chips with Pumpkin Cheesecake Dip from G-Free Foodie will disappear quick, so make sure to have backup! You’ll love this recipe.
Ice Cream is always in play and these Pumpkin Spice Pizzelle Ice Cream Sandwiches from This Mess is Ours are great to make a day ahead of time. Get the recipe here.
This dreamy Pumpkin Cheesecake by G-Free Foodie is so creamy and delicious, no one will have any idea it’s gluten-free! You can make it with a traditional gluten-free graham cracker crust, but we’d recommend her gingersnap option! Make it now.
Who doesn’t need a little magic during the holidays? Well, these Pumpkin Magic Bars from Best Friends for Frosting will have you thanking all the lucky stars when they are baking in the oven. Get the recipe.
Loaded with layers of pecans and moist pumpkin cake, this Pumpkin Praline Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting from Pinch my Salt is a must make this holiday season! Try it here.
How beautiful are these Pumpkin Spice Latte Cookies from Yes to Yolks? Perfect dunked into a warm cup of hot coca, I’m putting them in the oven tonight! Get the cozy recipe.
Forget about all other pumpkin breads, because this one is the king! The nut topping and hazelnut frosting launch it into another dimension that you may never come back from! Check out this Pumpkin Bread with Brown Butter Hazelnut Frosting from Britney Breaks Bread. You need this one for sure.
Our very own Pumpkin Pecan Scones are an incredible addition to your dessert smorgasbord this year too! Get the delicious recipe.
Bread pudding is undoubtedly my favorite dessert! So, it’s inevitable this Pumpkin Bread Pudding with Bourbon Cream Sauce from Waves in the Kitchen is calling my name this year! Make it now.
With these irresistible pumpkin desserts, there’s something for everyone to enjoy this fall season. From classic pumpkin bread to creative takes like pumpkin tres leches and butter mochi, these recipes are sure to delight at any gathering. Whether you’re baking gluten-free treats or indulging in rich cakes and cookies, these pumpkin-inspired sweets will make your autumn festivities even more memorable. So, grab your ingredients and get ready to savor the flavors of the season!