The Best Pumpkin Desserts Made with Pumpkin Puree

Published: September 13, 2026 by Daniela Apostol · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

This collection of pumpkin desserts brings together my favourite recipes, all made with pumpkin puree and warming spices that taste like Autumn and cosy days. Whether you are looking for some deliciously easy bakes for Fall, or impressive desserts for your Thanksgiving dinner menu, there is something for everyone to enjoy!

Collage of pumpkin desserts.

Fall is the perfect time to get baking with cosy flavours, heart-warming spices and plenty of delicious desserts to enjoy as the weather gets colder and the days shorter. Pumpkin is an absolute favourite at this time of the year and it pairs perfectly with spices like cinnamon, nutmeg or ginger.

If you are baking with pumpkin, it is important to know the difference between pumpkin puree and pumpkin pie filling. Pumpkin puree is simply cooked and blended pumpkin, whereas pumpkin pie filling is already sweetened and has spiced added specifically for making pumpkin pie.

Simple pumpkin puree is incredibly versatile, and you can either boil, roast or air fry the pumpkin, or use canned pumpkin puree. The beauty about it is that you can use it in a wide range of desserts, from pies, to cakes, cookies and other baked or no-bake desserts.

What I also love about it is that you get to control the amount of sugar and spices go into it, something you can't if you used pumpkin pie filling. It's easy, delicious and you know exactly what goes in it.

These pumpkin desserts are perfect to bake throughout the Fall season, whether you are looking for some scrumptious homemade treats to enjoy with a hot drink, or a classic desserts for your Thanksgiving table.

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Pumpkin pies

Pumpkin Pie with Sweetened Condensed Milk

Pumpkin Pie with Sweetened Condensed Milk, an incredibly delicious Fall dessert that is made with just a handful of simple ingredients. Perfectly spiced and wonderfully indulgent, this pie is perfect for your Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner.

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Pecan-Crusted Pumpkin Pie

Pecan-crusted pumpkin pie with silky, beautifully spiced pumpkin filling topped with cream and chopped pecans, an indulgent Fall dessert that goes down well every single time.

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A slice of pecan crust pumpkin pie on a white plate with a forkful of pie.

Mini Pumpkin Pies

Mini pumpkin pies made in a muffin tin with a rich and buttery shortcrust pastry and a silky and beautifully spiced pumpkin filling, some delicious pies that can be enjoyed throughout Autumn.

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Crustless Pumpkin Pie Bars

Crustless pumpkin pie bars made with roasted pumpkin puree and sweetened condensed milk, a delicious Fall dessert that is sure to make its way onto the Thanksgiving table.

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Jack-O'-Lantern Pumpkin Hand Pies

Jack-o'-Lantern pumpkin hand pies, a fun and delicious Halloween treat that is perfect for baking throughout Fall. Golden and crispy puff pastry and delicious pumpkin filling, what a treat!

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Pumpkin Spice Coffee Cake with Pecan Crumb Topping

Pumpkin spice coffee cake with a crunchy pecan crumb topping, a wonderfully moist and exquisite cake full of autumnal flavours. Serve it with a hot drink, and you are in for a treat!

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Pumpkin Banana Bread

Pumpkin banana bread with walnuts and dried cranberries, a fantastic Fall dessert made with no refined sugar added. Beautifully moist and gorgeously delicious, this guilt-free cake is all you need for breakfast, brunch or afternoon tea.

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A slice of banana pumpkin bread with cranberries and walnuts on a white plate.

Pumpkin Roll with Cream Cheese Filling

Pumpkin roll with cream cheese filling, a scrumptious pumpkin cake that is incredibly light and moist and every bit delicious!

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A slice of pumpkin roll on a white dessert plate

Pumpkin Cornbread

What can be better than cornbread? Pumpkin cornbread, of course! Serve it with plenty of maple syrup, and all your sweet dreams will come true!

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Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Cookies

Chocolate chip pumpkin cookies, soft and chewy, full of autumnal flavours. These cookies are incredibly easy to make with only simple ingredients, and are perfect for the whole family.

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Pumpkin Linzer Cookies

Pumpkin linzer cookies, rich and buttery, and bursting with Fall flavours. These cookies look as good as they taste, and are a family-favourite throughout Autumn.

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Pumpkin Squares

Romanian-style pumpkin squares or pumpkin pies made with a homemade shortcrust pastry and spiced pumpkin filling, one of the most popular Autumn desserts that are a big hit with the whole family.

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Pumpkin White Chocolate Chip Muffins

Pumpkin white chocolate chip muffins, some mouth-watering treats that are easy to make, but beautifully light and fluffy. Perfect to enjoy all day long, all Autumn long!

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Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls

If you love cinnamon rolls, you must try these pumpkin cinnamon rolls! Homemade pumpkin dough, pumpkin filling and an indulgent icing, what a treat!

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Pumpkin puddings

Pumpkin Chia Seed Pudding

Pumpkin chia seed pudding, a delicious breakfast or dessert that is incredibly wholesome and made with only 4 simple ingredients!

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Pumpkin Semolina Pudding

Pumpkin semolina pudding, a Fall variation of a classic pudding recipe. Beautifully indulgent and packed with warming flavours, this pumpkin semolina pudding goes down well with kids and grown-ups alike.

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Pumpkin Rice Pudding

Pumpkin rice pudding, an autumnal twist on the classic rice pudding recipe. Beautifully spiced and comforting, this pudding is perfect on a chilly day.

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A white and blue ramekin with pumpkin rice pudding and a spoonful of pudding over the ramekin.

Pumpkin Bread Pudding

Pumpkin bread pudding, one of my favourite Autumn desserts that is incredibly easy to make. Serve it with a rich and indulgent butterscotch sauce and ice cream, and you are in for a treat!

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A slice of pumpkin bread pudding topped with ice cream

With so many recipes to choose from, there is so much to enjoy, for every occasion, and for the highlight of the harvest season, the Thanksgiving table! So grab some pumpkin puree, add some good old pumpkin spice and enjoy baking your way through the season!

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