24 Pumpkin Desserts for When You Want Fall in Every Bite

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Fall calls for pumpkin desserts that capture the season’s warmth and comfort in every bite. These recipes offer straightforward ways to enjoy pumpkin without fuss, perfect for both everyday treats and special occasions. You’ll find options that balance classic flavors with simple techniques, making it easier to bring fall into your kitchen. Pumpkin desserts have a way of turning ordinary moments into something a bit more memorable. This collection is for anyone looking to keep their fall baking approachable and satisfying.

Pumpkin Swirl Brownies

Close-up of chocolate and peanut butter layered brownies on a white surface, with one brownie in focus and others blurred in the background.
Pumpkin Swirl Brownies. Photo credit: Honest And Truly.

These brownies don’t bother choosing between rich and spiced — they just do both. If you’re on the hunt for pumpkin desserts that can double as a crowd-pleaser, this one gets the job done without asking twice.
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Chewy Pumpkin Snickerdoodles

Close-up of several pumpkin cookies stacked, with one cookie partially bitten.
Chewy Pumpkin Snickerdoodles. Photo credit: Recipes From Leftovers.

These cookies keep things soft, chewy, and just messy enough to feel like you baked with some heart. As far as pumpkin desserts go, they land somewhere between nostalgic and slightly addictive.
Get the Recipe: Chewy Pumpkin Snickerdoodles

Pumpkin Spiced Latte Ice Cream

A glass dish filled with several scoops of light brown ice cream, with another similar dish in the background and an orange pumpkin partially visible.
Pumpkin Spiced Latte Ice Cream. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Somehow, this tastes like fall and summer got into the same bowl. It’s one of those pumpkin desserts that doesn’t wait for sweater weather to show up.
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Pumpkin Biscotti Recipe

Two biscotti drizzled with chocolate on a white plate, set on a plaid cloth with a jar of more biscotti in the background.
Pumpkin Biscotti Recipe. Photo credit: Recipes From Leftovers.

This biscotti means business — it crunches, dunks well, and holds onto just enough spice to remind you what season you’re in. It’s a smart pick for pumpkin desserts that work just as well at breakfast as they do at 3 p.m. when you’re avoiding emails.
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Pumpkin Texas Sheet Cake

A fork holds a bite of a frosted orange dessert bar with sprinkles on a white plate.
Pumpkin Texas Sheet Cake. Photo credit: Little House Big Alaska.

Bigger pan, fewer leftovers — that’s how this sheet cake rolls. It ranks high on the pumpkin desserts list because it feeds a crowd and disappears faster than anyone wants to admit.
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Best Easy Pumpkin Crisp Recipe

Close-up of a fork holding a portion of baked stuffing with oats and nuts, against a blurred background featuring red and white checkered patterns.
Best Easy Pumpkin Crisp Recipe. Photo credit: Recipes From Leftovers.

This one checks all the boxes: crunchy top, soft middle, no nonsense. If your idea of good pumpkin desserts includes a spoon and zero prep stress, you’ll probably repeat this one all season.
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Pumpkin Pecan Cheesecake Recipe with Maple Syrup

Slice of pecan pie on a white plate, topped with whipped cream and sprinkled with cinnamon, with a mug in the background.
Pumpkin Pecan Cheesecake Recipe with Maple Syrup. Photo credit: Recipes From Leftovers.

Between the pecans and the maple, this dessert doesn’t exactly whisper. It belongs on any list of solid pumpkin desserts, especially when you need something that doesn’t feel like your standard pie.
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Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffin Recipe Without Eggs

Chocolate chip muffins cooling on a wire rack.
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffin Recipe Without Eggs. Photo credit: An Off Grid Life.

No eggs, no drama — just solid flavor and a texture that holds up. These muffins show how easy pumpkin desserts can still be worth waking up early for.
Get the Recipe: Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffin Recipe Without Eggs

Easy Pumpkin Dump Cake

Two plates with pumpkin crunch cake topped with whipped cream, surrounded by pecans. A baking dish with more cake and a small jar of caramel sauce are in the background.
Easy Pumpkin Dump Cake. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

This one sounds lazy, but that’s the point. It proves pumpkin desserts don’t need precision to be wildly successful.
Get the Recipe: Easy Pumpkin Dump Cake

Bundt Cake: Recipe for Pumpkin Cake with Cream Cheese Icing

A bundt cake covered in glossy orange icing, with a slice cut and placed beside it. A bowl and yellow napkin are in the background.
Bundt Cake: Recipe for Pumpkin Cake with Cream Cheese Icing. Photo credit: Recipes From Leftovers.

That cream cheese icing doesn’t just sit there — it shows up ready to party. This Bundt belongs with the pumpkin desserts that look fancy but take far less effort than people assume.
Get the Recipe: Bundt Cake: Recipe for Pumpkin Cake with Cream Cheese Icing

Keto Pumpkin Bars

A fork holds a piece of frosted, square-shaped cake with a moist, orange-hued interior, stacked on a white plate with a dollop of whipped cream in the background.
Keto Pumpkin Bars. Photo credit: Trina Krug.

You can skip the carbs without skipping the good parts. These bars make it easy to keep pumpkin desserts in the mix, even when you’re sidestepping sugar crashes.
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Pumpkin Banana Bread Recipe

Slice of bread with nuts and cream on a white plate, placed on a wooden table with a cloth napkin nearby.
Pumpkin Banana Bread Recipe. Photo credit: Recipes From Leftovers.

Banana bread got bored, so pumpkin showed up and fixed it. This mash-up stays moist, bakes quick, and slides right into your fall pumpkin desserts lineup without fuss.
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Pumpkin Cinnamon Roll Skillet Cake Recipe

A skillet containing a baked dessert with a crumbly topping drizzled with white icing.
Pumpkin Cinnamon Roll Skillet Cake Recipe. Photo credit: An Off Grid Life.

This one lands somewhere between cake and cinnamon roll and doesn’t bother picking sides. If your pumpkin desserts need more icing and fewer rules, this checks out.
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No Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake

Cheesecake with a slice missing, topped with whipped cream and pecans, on a wooden platter. Nearby are forks, a plate with a cheesecake slice, and scattered pecans on a marble surface.
No Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

No oven? No problem. This dessert gets bonus points for chilling out while you handle everything else, which is exactly why it earns its pumpkin desserts badge.
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Mini Pumpkin Croissants

Several croissant rolls drizzled with icing are arranged on a plate next to cinnamon sticks, with a small bowl of sauce in the background.
Mini Pumpkin Croissants. Photo credit: Thriving In Parenting.

Flaky, fast, and just small enough to make excuses for a second. These are the pumpkin desserts you sneak into lunchboxes or hoard for breakfast.
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Pumpkin Brownies

A gold spatula holds a square piece of chocolate brownie above a table with more brownies on a colorful napkin and a white plate in the background.
Pumpkin Brownies. Photo credit: Little House Big Alaska.

These brownies barely ask you to try, but they still show up looking like you did. Minimal effort, maximum pumpkin desserts potential.
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Easy Pumpkin Crumb Cake Recipe with Crumb Topping

Two pieces of crumb cake with layers of filling on wooden boards, next to cinnamon sticks and a glass bottle.
Easy Pumpkin Crumb Cake Recipe with Crumb Topping. Photo credit: Recipes From Leftovers.

That crumb topping does the heavy lifting here, while the soft base handles the rest. It’s one of those pumpkin desserts you make “just to try it” and then somehow bake again next weekend.
Get the Recipe: Easy Pumpkin Crumb Cake Recipe with Crumb Topping

Chocolate Pumpkin Cake

A slice of marble cake with chocolate and yellow layers sits on a white plate next to a fork on a marble surface.
Chocolate Pumpkin Cake. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Chocolate didn’t need pumpkin, but now it refuses to let go. This cake joins the pumpkin desserts that break rules and still earn applause.
Get the Recipe: Chocolate Pumpkin Cake

Mini Pumpkin Tiramisu Dessert

A glass dessert dish with layers of pumpkin mousse, whipped cream, and cake, with autumn-themed decorations and a pumpkin in the background.
Mini Pumpkin Tiramisu Dessert. Photo credit: Bagels and Lasagna.

Classic tiramisu needed a fall update, and here it is. These little layers work hard to keep pumpkin desserts interesting without getting too serious.
Get the Recipe: Mini Pumpkin Tiramisu Dessert

Soft Pumpkin Cookies Recipe

Six round pumpkin scones on a white lace-edged plate, placed on a wooden table next to red autumn leaves and decorative berries.
Soft Pumpkin Cookies Recipe. Photo credit: Real Life of Lulu.

These cookies don’t crunch — they squish in all the right ways. Add them to your pumpkin desserts rotation when you want something that tastes like a hug.
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Pumpkin Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

A pile of chocolate chip cookies sits on a white cake stand, with more cookies cooling on a wire rack in the background.
Pumpkin Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Somehow hearty and sweet without trying too hard. These cookies help pumpkin desserts cross into breakfast territory with zero shame.
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Old-Fashioned Pumpkin Loaf with Vanilla Glaze

A loaf of glazed bread with three slices cut on a wooden cutting board.
Old-Fashioned Pumpkin Loaf with Vanilla Glaze. Photo credit: Recipes From Leftovers.

This loaf skips trends and leans hard into what works: soft middle, golden crust, and just enough glaze. It keeps pumpkin desserts simple and solid.
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No-Bake Pumpkin Icebox Cake

A slice of layered dessert with a creamy orange filling and whipped topping, dusted with cinnamon, served on a white plate with graham crackers in the background.
No-Bake Pumpkin Icebox Cake. Photo credit: Thriving In Parenting.

This cake stacks up fast and chills even faster. It’s proof that pumpkin desserts don’t have to hog the oven to win fall.
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Pumpkin Tiramisu Recipe

A slice of pumpkin tiramisu on a white plate, topped with whipped cream and dusted with cocoa powder. A fork is placed beside the dessert.
Pumpkin Tiramisu Recipe. Photo credit: Recipes From Leftovers.

Pumpkin steps in and gives tiramisu a seasonal redo that actually lands. It holds its own among pumpkin desserts that don’t rely on pie crusts to be worth your time.
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