Unique Fall pumpkin desserts! These fun autumn dessert recipes with pumpkin are perfect for fall potlucks, Halloween, Thanksgiving, or any day at all!
I don’t know if there’s such a thing as a “Fall nerd” but if so, I definitely qualify!
Now I’m back with a list of the best pumpkin dessert recipes!
These unique pumpkin desserts include SO many fun ideas …
… like super easy no-bake recipes, fun twists on classics, cookies, cheesecakes, and so much more.
There’s truly something for everyone and every type of event or gathering, even if you think you “can’t bake.”Let’s check ’em out!
Unique Pumpkin Desserts
Mini Pumpkin Cheesecakes
Mini Pumpkin Cheesecakes are packed with cozy fall flavors. Creamy pumpkin cheesecake filling, warm pumpkin pie spice, and a sweet, buttery graham cracker crust.
The perfect make-ahead fall or holiday dessert for easy entertaining.
No-Bake Pumpkin Delight
Pumpkin Delight is a delicious layered dessert that is also known as pumpkin lush. With four tantalizing layers, think of it as a delicious dessert lasagna.
Pumpkin Bread Bottom Cheesecake
This Pumpkin Bread Bottom Cheesecake will be the most impressive dessert you make all season.
With a moist, delicious pumpkin bread bottom then creamy traditional cheesecake on top, you cannot go wrong.
Copycat Crumbl Pumpkin Pie Cookies
This Pumpkin Pie Crumbl Cookies Copycat recipe tastes just like the real thing. They are soft, thick, and full of fall spices, then covered in a luscious velvety frosting.
Pumpkin Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting
Irresistible Pumpkin Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting features soft, moist pumpkin cake generously topped with an incredible cream cheese frosting infused with warm spices in every bite.
Pumpkin Ale Cupcakes
Easy Pumpkin Cupcakes get a burst of flavor from your favorite pumpkin ale. They’re topped with maple frosting for the perfect fall cupcake.
No-Bake Pumpkin Pie
This No Bake Pumpkin Cream Cheese Pie is the perfect way to get into the spirit of fall without spending hours in the kitchen.
Grab your favorite store-bought crust, canned pumpkin, and some spices, and get ready to craft up a deliciously perfect (and easy) pie you can prep in 10 minutes.
Pumpkin Blondies
Sweet, chewy, cinnamon-sugared Pumpkin Blondies are great festive fall treats.
Flavored with pumpkin puree and seasonal pumpkin spice, these blondies are utterly addictive!
Pumpkin Trifle
This pumpkin trifle is super easy to make using simple ingredients like a boxed gingerbread cake mix, cream cheese, pumpkin puree, whipped topping, and pecans.
3 Ingredient Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread
Quick and easy 3 Ingredient Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread comes together in no time!
Ready for the oven in under 5 minutes, this recipe is fool proof and family approved. If you’re a pumpkin lover, this is the recipe for you.
Pumpkin Cream Cheese Dip
Creamy Pumpkin Cream Cheese Dip is the ultimate treat for autumn gatherings, potlucks, or simply for indulging in a delightful snack or dessert at home.
Serve this fun dip with an array of sweet and savory dippers to fully embrace all the flavors of fall.
Pumpkin Caramel Poke Cake
Prepare yourself for a slice of pure autumn bliss with this easy Pumpkin Caramel Poke Cake.
It’s all about savoring the rich and moist goodness of a pumpkin-spiced cake, infused with caramel and topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting.
Pumpkin Snickerdoodles
Pumpkin Snickerdoodles are soft and chewy pumpkin spice cookies that get an extra bump of flavor from brown butter and plenty of pumpkin pie spice.
The cookies are easy to make - no mixer or chilling required.
Homemade Pumpkin Fudge
This Pumpkin Fudge recipe is easy to follow and results in delicious, creamy fudge. You can even make it with real pumpkin puree, so it has all that delicious pumpkin taste.
Pumpkin Spice Latte Cupcakes
Pumpkin Spice Latte Cupcakes are tender and spiced with a hint of espresso.
They’re topped off with whipped cream and a sprinkle of pumpkin spice! Now you can get your PSL fix in cupcake form.
Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins
Easy Copycat Starbucks Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins are packed with flavor and include a sweet cream cheese filling inside.
Light, fluffy textured muffins that are even better than the original. Perfect to make any time that pumpkin spice craving hits.
No Churn Pumpkin Cheesecake Ice Cream
No Churn Pumpkin Cheesecake Ice Cream is so easy to make and tastes like a slice of pumpkin pie in a bowl!
Whip it up in less than 10 minutes and then pop it in the freezer. It’s sure to be a hit, and no one will know that it is low fat and low calorie.
Pumpkin Bread with Cream Cheese Frosting
Pumpkin Bread with Cream Cheese Frosting is the perfect seasonal treat.
The moist pumpkin bread pairs perfectly with the cream cheese frosting and cheesecake layer. Easy to make, fluffy and absolutely delicious!
Pumpkin Whoopie Pies
Pumpkin Whoopie Pies have two light and fluffy cookies sandwiched together with a sweet cream cheese frosting.
Satisfy your sweet tooth without spending hours in the kitchen. They really are as simple as making soft cookies and sandwiching them together with a cream cheese frosting.
2 Ingredient Pumpkin Cake
If you're in the mood for something pumpkin-y but don't want to spend a lot of time in the kitchen, this 2 Ingredient Pumpkin Cake is the easiest fall treat that ANYONE can make.
No Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars
Keep your oven space free by making No Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars!
With a graham cracker crust and homemade praline sauce, and made in an 8×8 square pan, they’re sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
Triple Layered Pumpkin Brownie
Triple Layered Pumpkin Chocolate Brownies are so good with a fudgy brownie layer, a sweet pumpkin layer and then the whole thing is topped with a chocolate ganache.
Crockpot Pumpkin Cobbler
Delicious Crockpot Pumpkin Cobbler is SO easy to make with storebought cake mix.
With a pecan topping and a creamy, spiced filling, this pumpkin cobbler is the ultimate easy fall dessert to share.
Pumpkin Roll
Pumpkin Rolls look impressive but are easier to make than you’d think!
It tastes best when made ahead of time, so it’s the perfect dessert for busy holiday meals or an elegant dinner party.
The creamy cheese filling is drool-worthy. The cake is soft, moist, and full of cozy fall flavor.
Pumpkin Spice Cream Filled Donuts
Homemade Pumpkin Spice Cream filled donuts taste amazing and they'll save you a trip to the donut shop.
The bounce of the dough, light and airy texture, aroma while they're frying, and the taste of freshness make freshly made donuts better than the rest.
Pumpkin Cheesecake Cookies
Pumpkin Cheesecake Cookies are sweet little bites that are a cross between a Snickerdoodle and a pumpkin sugar cookie.
Rolled in a fragrant cinnamon-sugar mixture and featuring a creamy cheesecake filling dollop, they’re downright irresistible.
Pumpkin Pie Pecan Bars
Skip the hassle of making pie dough and enjoy the flavors of pumpkin pie in these naturally sweetened Pumpkin Pie Pecan Bars!
They’re so easy to make and delicious with a buttery oat base, creamy maple pumpkin pie filling, and topped with a crunchy pecan streusel.
Pumpkin Spice Cinnamon Rolls
Pumpkin Spice Cinnamon Rolls are an absolute treat for your taste buds. They’re pillowy soft on the inside, luscious and sweet on the outside.
If you like cinnamon rolls, you’ll fall in love with this pumpkin version for fall.
Pumpkin Patch Dirt Pudding
Pumpkin Patch Dirt Pudding Dessert is a fun and festive dessert recipe for fall, Thanksgiving, and Halloween.
A simple instant pumpkin pudding layered with cookies and topped with a candy pumpkin patch.
Pumpkin Madeleines
If you’re searching for a crispy cookie that has lots of pumpkin flavor, look no further than these delicious Pumpkin Madeleines.
They’re easy to make and only call for 7 simple ingredients.
Pumpkin Rice Krispie Treats
Pumpkin Rice Krispie Treats are a delightful twist on the classic marshmallow squares that we all know and love.
These treats take the traditional Rice Krispie Treats recipe and infuse it with the warm and cozy flavors of pumpkin pie.
Pumpkin Biscotti (from quick bread mix)
Making homemade Pumpkin Biscotti can seem a bit daunting, but this recipe is made from a quick bread mix which makes it not only easy but quick to make.
Spiced Pumpkin Cheesecake with Oat Crust
Spiced Pumpkin Cheesecake is downright divine, with a toasted oat crust, a silky pumpkin filling, and whipped cream topping.
It's a great Thanksgiving or fall dinner party dessert option that might start beating out pumpkin pie in your family.
Pumpkin Bread Pudding
Pumpkin Bread Pudding is packed with pumpkin spice flavors for autumn in a custard creamy casserole.
It’s gorgeous and decadent, and so fun to make.
Pumpkin Pie with Sweetened Condensed Milk
Pumpkin Pie with Sweetened Condensed Milk is perfectly spiced, has a smooth and creamy texture and is a luscious version of pumpkin pie.
Best of all, it's ready for the oven in 15 minutes.
Pumpkin Creme Brulee
Pumpkin Crème Brûlée is so creamy, silky and delicious!
You can easily make it ahead with just 6 simple ingredients, and have an elegant dessert that is sure to be a crowd pleaser.
Pecan Pie Pumpkin Cheesecake
Pecan Pie Pumpkin Cheesecake with homemade pumpkin butter is a fun combination of flavors. It’s like pumpkin pie, pecan pie, and cheesecake made a delicious pie baby.
Pumpkin Pudding Cookies
Pumpkin Pudding Cookies are soft and tender cookies stuffed full of white chocolate chips.
They’re homemade, but you use a pudding mix to give them extra flavor and make them super soft.
Pumpkin Truffles
Pumpkin Truffles consist of a creamy filling stuffed inside a rich chocolate shell.
They're a quick and easy cheesecake truffle recipe flavored with pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie spice, and a few other simple ingredients.
Pumpkin Pecan Pie
This double-layered Pumpkin Pecan Pie starts as a delicious pumpkin pie and is then topped off with everyone’s favorite pecan pie recipe.
The result is the perfect deep dish pie and a happy ending to any meal!
Baked Pumpkin Donuts
Baked Pumpkin Donuts are such a fall favorite for breakfast or dessert.
Topped with cinnamon glaze, these donuts are great for breakfast, are freezer friendly and affordable to make.
Copycat Panera Pumpkin Muffin
Copycat Panera Pumpkin Muffins are dense but moist and have a beautiful crown that supports the crunchy streusel topping.
The flavor profile is a perfect balance of Fall flavors without being overpowering.
Mini Pumpkin Pie with Puff Pastry
Mini Pumpkin Pies with Puff Pastry are such a delicious bite-size way to make a seasonal favorite.
They are so easy to make, delicious and the perfect sweet treat for any occasion.
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies
If you like pumpkin pie and chocolate, you’ll love these Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies!
They taste great either hot from the oven or even cold from the refrigerator.
Pumpkin Oatmeal Bars
Pumpkin Oatmeal Bars will be a very welcome addition to your baking repertoire.
With a crisp oatmeal base, a sweet, creamy center reminiscent of pumpkin pie and crumble topping, it’s a simple sweet snack that the whole family will enjoy.
Creamy Pumpkin Milkshake
This Creamy Pumpkin Milkshake is super simple with all the fall flavors you love.
Made with pumpkin puree and flavorful homemade pumpkin spice syrup and pumpkin pie spice this milkshake is like pumpkin pie in a glass!
Pumpkin Pie Bars
Easy to make ahead, Pumpkin Pie Bars have simple ingredients that come together to create a delightful dessert that you’ll crave on repeat.
Pumpkin puree is mixed with sugar and spice, then baked in a buttery shortbread crust.
It tastes just like pumpkin pie, but is easy to serve - just cut into squares of any size.
Cinnamon Pumpkin Mini Muffins
Cinnamon Pumpkin Mini Muffins have all the wonderful fall flavors you love like nutmeg, cinnamon, and pumpkin.
All in a bite-size, mini muffin rolled in a delicious cinnamon sugar coating, it’s perfect for breakfast or dessert with hot cocoa.
Pumpkin Pie Cookies
Pumpkin Pie Cookies have all of the yummy flavor of pumpkin pie in a little hand held bite.
Creamy spiced filling in a delicious little crust, they’re especially delicious when topped with whipped cream, or even caramel.
Pumpkin Crunch Cake
Pumpkin Crunch Cake blends spiced pumpkin with a heavenly crunch for a bite-sized taste of autumn joy.
Satisfy your fall cravings with each moist, flavorful slice and enjoy the harmonious texture mix of crunchy topping and creamy filling.
Pumpkin Spice Dumplings
This easy fall dessert recipe for sweet Pumpkin-Spice Dumplings is made with fresh or canned pumpkin puree and refrigerated crescent roll dough.
The caramelized sauce is created in the oven while it bakes, and it pairs beautifully with vanilla ice cream.
Praline Pumpkin Pie
Introducing Praline Pumpkin Pie, is a fall dessert must! Creamy pumpkin pie topped with crunchy, chewy brown sugar pecans for the perfect flavor and texture combination in every bite!
Pumpkin Mousse with Brown Sugar Whipped Cream
Pumpkin Mousse is a sweet, no-bake treat that whips up in 10 minutes (plus chilling time.) It feels like an extra special way to settle your pumpkin spice cravings.
Baked Pumpkin Spice Donut Holes
Baked Pumpkin Spice Donut Holes are made with delicious pumpkin spice batter and come together in less than 30 minutes.
Best of all, they can be baked on a cookie sheet or in a mini muffins tin.
Instant Pot Pumpkin Pie Cheesecake
Instant Pot Pumpkin Pie Cheesecake is the perfect marriage of pumpkin pie and cheesecake, and would be perfect for Thanksgiving or any other Fall celebration.
If you want to step up your pumpkin pie "game" for the holidays and surprise the family with something more, this is your recipe.
Easy Pumpkin Dump Cake
Quick and easy Pumpkin Dump Cake is basically the most no-brainer dessert ever. It’s a legit dump cake, just pour and bake!
Pumpkin Marshmallow Cookies
Pumpkin Marshmallow Cookies are chewy, gooey and loaded with flavor.
Filled with fall favorites like pumpkin puree, marshmallow cream, maple syrup and brown butter these easy cookies are so fun to make and share.
Pumpkin Coconut Pie
Dreamy Pumpkin Coconut Pie puts an autumn spin on a classic.
The filling is a coconut cream and pumpkin spice custard, topped with cinnamon-vanilla whipped cream, toasted coconut, and candied pumpkin seeds.
The coconut and pumpkin play so nicely together, without one overpowering the other.
Pumpkin Hand Pies
Made with shortcrust pastry, spiced pumpkin filling, and a drizzle of cinnamon brown sugar frosting, these individual Pumpkin Hand Pies offer a fun alternative to baking a whole pie.
Pumpkin Danish
This Pumpkin Danish with cream cheese is something special. Using store-bought puff pastry, cream cheese, pumpkin, and spices, you have the perfect fall breakfast, snack, or dessert!
Pumpkin Spice Sugar Cookies
These soft Pumpkin Spice Sugar Cookies will become your new favorite, as the soft sugar cookies are topped with a pumpkin spice buttercream frosting & finished with a cinnamon sugar mix.
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins are a super moist, one-bowl recipe. Full of warm spices and gooey chocolate chips, they work for breakfast or dessert.
Pumpkin Caramel Sauce
Pumpkin Coconut Caramel Sauce will fill your kitchen with warm scents of caramel and autumn.
A delicious update on caramel sauce, it tastes amazing on ice cream, apples, on toast, or in your coffee.
Cream Cheese Pumpkin Pie
Cream Cheese Pumpkin Pie is a perfect blend of autumn flavors nestled in a flaky, all-butter crust.
With swirls of sweetened cream cheese and velvety pumpkin custard, this Thanksgiving-esque pie promises pure dessert bliss.
Gingersnap Pumpkin Cupcakes with Marshmallow Frosting
With flavors reminiscent of a pumpkin s’more, these beautifully spiced pumpkin cupcakes have a gingersnap cookie crust and homemade toasty marshmallow frosting.
Frosted Pumpkin Cookies
Pumpkin cookies with cream cheese frosting are a sweet autumn treat for the whole family.
Lightly spiced, these super soft pumpkin sugar cookies have a sweet cream cheese frosting dotted with the perfect amount of colorful sprinkles.
No-Bake Pumpkin Lasagna
Pumpkin Lasagna has a graham cracker crust, a sweet cream cheese layer, pumpkin spice Jello pudding, Cool Whip and topped with pecans.