55 Pumpkin Desserts That'll Sweeten Up Your Fall

As pretty as it is delicious, this recipe calls for pumpkin spice and puree, and has chocolate chips hidden inside.

Get the Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cake recipe.

If it's not Halloween, feel free to skip adding the mini-ghost to this treat.

Get the Pumpkin Cheesecake Ghosts recipe.

Two of our favorite desserts: s'mores and ice cream, come together to create the ultimate treat. This is semi-homemade thanks to the use of storebought ice cream and marshmallow fluff.

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You'll fall for this seasonal cake that's full of zing. Spice cake mix and pumpkin purée are blended for the batter and topped with a rich frosting made with marshmallow cream and maple extract.

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Liven up the traditional pumpkin pie with the fresh flavor of citrus.

Get the Pumpkin Chiffon Pie with Orange Cream recipe.

Pumpkin gets hit with a double dose of chocolate in this cheesecake, with a chocolate wafer crust and melted bittersweet chocolate, which should be swirled on top with a knife in whatever pattern you prefer.

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This pretty pumpkin pie uses a ready-made crust and can be baked up to two days in advance—a saving grace for time-crunched holiday cooks. Simply blend canned pumpkin with milk, sugar, eggs and spice, then bake until the filling sets.

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This decorative chai pumpkin pie can double as a table centerpiece at your next fall dinner.

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Far more flavorful than the processed versions that are popping up at fast-food chains, these bite-size treats feature not only the cinnamon and pumpkin spices you'd expect but also vanilla and ginger.

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Rich and creamy on the inside, crackly and sugar-coated on top—it's no wonder this French classic is a worldwide favorite. Adding pure pumpkin lends a modern touch that's ideal for fall.

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As the name implies, these cookies are ultra-soft, loaded with pumpkin purée, light brown sugar and golden raisins—all topped off with a fluffy orange-cream cheese frosting.

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Create a delectable dessert in no time with this recipe that amps up boxed flan mix with canned pumpkin pie filling and a cup of French vanilla coffee creamer—or 1% milk for a lower-fat treat.

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Good vanilla makes a big difference, but it is pricey. To avoid waste, measure over a small, clean dish to catch any spillover.

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Night, noon, even morning, pumpkins can play a central role in your menu. We spiced our pumpkin buttermilk waffles with the flavors of fall — cinnamon, ginger, clove, and nutmeg. Served with hot maple syrup and fresh sliced pears, this morning meal gets the day off to a great start.

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What You'll Need: Waffle Maker, ($18, Amazon)

One taste of this moist cake and creamy icing, and the traditional pumpkin pie may have to make room on the sideboard for a new holiday favorite.

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This is far from a traditional pumpkin pie, with its addition of creamy eggnog.

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This recipe makes both a tiered layer cake and the easy pumpkin cake pictured here. To make Golden Pumpkin Cake, just follow the simple variation steps shown below the recipe in the Tips section.

Get the Pumpkin Spice and Pecan Cake recipe.

What You'll Need: Mini bundt pan ($15, Amazon)

Both the crust and pie can be made up to 2 days ahead of the celebration, saving you from day-of holiday stress in the kitchen.

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Partially frozen cake layers are especially easy to fill and frost. If you over-beat the frosting, thin it to a spreadable consistency by adding 1 to 2 teaspoons hot water.

Get the Chocolate Brown Sugar Butter Cake with Spiced Pumpkin Frosting recipe.

Upgrade the classic cheesecake by adding the flavors of a seasonal favorite: the spiced pumpkin latte!

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Get the perfect hint of warm, autumn spice in each slice.

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Layers of snow-white whipped cream and spiced pumpkin mousse create a festive dessert for the holiday season. Top with chocolate curls for an elegant presentation.

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This light and tangy pumpkin roll takes the cake.

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These fast, wholesome muffins are chock full of the iconic flavors of fall.

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For this recipe, two classics are combined to create one ultimate dessert: Basic cheesecake is pumped up with pumpkin and pumpkin pie spice, and baked in a gingersnap cookie and pecan crust.

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A festive twist on classic pumpkin pie, this recipe adds pure pumpkin to eggs, sugar and evaporated milk for one irresistibly smooth and syrupy flan treat.

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Featuring two full bundt cakes, this baked creation is enough to feed an entire Halloween party—though leftovers aren't guaranteed, given its decadent pumpkin pie flavor and lush cream cheese frosting. If you're making it just for the family, simply bake one bundt cake and skip the pumpkin prep steps.

Get the Pumpkin Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting recipe.

Challah pumpkin bread pudding is even more decadent when accompanied by a vanilla-rum custard sauce.

Get the Pumpkin Bread Pudding with Vanilla-Rum Custard Sauce recipe.