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39 Easy Pumpkin Recipes

Make the most of the fall with these delicious pumpkin pastries, baked goods, desserts, and more!

By: Jamie Garcia, Editor, RecipeLion.com

What better way to celebrate the arrival of fall than with a collection of pumpkin recipes? Below, feast your eyes on new and creative ways to use this classic, autumn, vegetable.

From recipes for warm and comforting pumpkin muffins and decadent cake to fresh, bakery-style, pumpkin bread, and of course, the classic pumpkin pie, this collection doesn't disappoint.

Pumpkin desserts are one of our very favorite things about the new season, as well as the sense of nostalgia that comes along with it. When fall arrives, one thing is certain: pumpkin is king.

If you're anything like us, you bow down and embrace its reign, so take a look at all the wonderful pumpkin confections below and get ready to enjoy them all fall long!

Pumpkin Pie Recipes

Classic recipes for pumpkin pie shouldn't be reserved just for Thanksgiving. With this list of pumpkin recipes, you can make delicious pumpkin pies all year round. There are the traditional pumpkin pie recipes for those who have to have that classic pie. But don't worry, for those of you who like to break from tradition every now and then, we've included a few unexpected pumpkin pie recipes that will shock your taste buds (in a good way!) I mean, try to tell us you're not a little curious what Brownie Bottom Pumpkin Cream Pie is all about. Check 'em out!

Pumpkin Pie with Graham Cracker Crust

There's no reason to be scared, though. This recipe for Pumpkin Pie with Graham Cracker Crust is really easy.

Classic Holiday Pumpkin Pie

My favorite recipe for Classic Holiday Pumpkin Pie. Even with a homemade crust, you can prep this easy pie in just 30 minutes!

Pumpkin Pie with Cheesecake Topping

This Pumpkin Pie with Cheesecake Topping is so delicious that you will never want to go back to plain old pumpkin pie ever again!

Homemade Pumpkin Pie Filling

With this recipe for Homemade Pumpkin Pie Filling, you'll have all the tools you need! 

Brownie Bottom Pumpkin Cream Pie

This rich and decadent dessert starts with a brownie bottom crust and is topped with pumpkin cream and homemade whipped cream!

Pumpkin White Chocolate Pie

It’s smooth, silky, and an easy, no-bake dessert! It doesn’t get much better than that.

Pumpkin Bread, Pumpkin Muffins, and Other Breakfast Recipes with Pumpkin

If you're anything like us, once the weather cools down and the leaves begin to fall, we're running to the store for canned pumpkin. Why? So we can have amazing pumpkin muffins, scones, waffles and more every morning before heading out the door! Pumpkin bread, for those who've never tried it, might just be one of the best things known to man. Add some chocolate chips or cream cheese in there, and you've got yourself a recipe that can pass as breakfast, dessert, or a snack worthy of the "anytime" label. These delicious pumpkin muffin, bread, and other breakfast recipes are just what you need to start the fall season off right.

Baked Pumpkin Spice Donuts

We ate them like little sandwiches out of the refrigerator, but I suppose you could serve them warm with syrup on top.

Pumpkin Waffles with Cream Cheese Filling

We ate them like little sandwiches out of the refrigerator, but I suppose you could serve them warm with syrup on top.

Pumpkin Pie Baked Oatmeal

Hearty, healthy and perfect for oatmeal lovers, this easy breakfast captures the flavors of the season! 

Pumpkin French Toast Cups with Cinnamon Streusel

Prepared the night before and made in a muffin tin, you can have this easy, lightened up dish ready to be devoured in no time!

Pumpkin Pie Pop Tarts

These are a perfect option as dessert for breakfast. This toaster pastry also makes a great late night snack.

Baked Overnight Pumpkin French Toast

With the holidays coming up, make ahead breakfasts that you can bake and serve a lot all at once are essential.

Vanilla-Glazed Pumpkin Gingerbread Muffins

The vanilla glaze is so simple to throw together but it makes these holiday treats look as if they came from the store. 

Cream Cheese Filled Pumpkin Bread

When you bite into pumpkin bread, the last thing you would expect is a gooey surprise in the center!

Pumpkin Streusel Muffins with Maple Glaze

Combining two of your favorite flavors in a breakfast pastry is a great way to satisfy your sweet tooth and your stomach at the same time.

Pumpkin Coffee Cake Muffins

They're made with whole wheat flour and coconut oil. The crumble topping is a delicious finishing touch!

3-Ingredient Baked Pumpkin Donuts

There's something just so warm and cozy about pumpkin pie, pumpkin spice coffee, and (in the case of this delicious recipe) 3-Ingredient Baked Pumpkin Donuts.

Pumpkin Cake Recipes

There are so many varieties of pumpkin cake recipes that they got their own category! These delicious pumpkin cakes are unique and delicious. If pumpkin pie is for the traditionalists, pumpkin cake is for those who draw outside the lines. Grab a fork and dig into these tasty pumpkin cake recipes, and heck, why not try making one for Thanksgiving this year?

Pumpkin Cake with Bacon Streusel

The cake is made completely from scratch with pumpkin puree, a blend of spices, and high-quality bacon.

Pumpkin Gingersnap Icebox Cake

The cake is made completely from scratch with pumpkin puree, a blend of spices, and high-quality bacon.

Pumpkin Chocolate Bundt

This is a fun alternative recipe to make for Thanksgiving dessert, and it's a great option to make for that holiday party potluck this year.

Pumpkin Bundt Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

It is a perfect addition to your holiday feast as well. Pumpkin and chocolate with all the wonderful earthy spices like cinnamon.

Pumpkin Caramel Pecan Naked Cake

It's an easy cake recipe that will turn all of your autumn parties into special events. The cake is made with a homemade blend of pumpkin spice.

Mini Pumpkin Layer Cakes

A moist pumpkin spice cake layered with thick caramel, pecans, and whipped cream - the perfect holiday dessert!

Maple Frosted Pumpkin Cake

Although this pumpkin cake recipe looks hard to replicate, it's actually super easy. First bake the cake in a sheet pan.

Other Pumpkin Dessert Recipes

If you haven't tired of pumpkin by now, these other pumpkin dessert recipes are here to make your day. From pumpkin cheesecake brownies to pumpkin chocolate chip cookies and pumpkin snickerdoodle whoopie pies, this list of sweets is here to fill any pumpkin dessert void you might be experiencing.

Pumpkin Cheesecake Brownies

These rich, fudgy brownies are swirled with sweet pumpkin cheesecake, adding a fun fall twist to this classic chocolate dessert!

Pumpkin Pasties

No more fighting over that last slice of pumpkin pie, everyone can have their own! 

Pumpkin S'mores Bars

The base is a thick layer of graham crackers smothered in melted chocolate and topped with creamy pumpkin pie filling.

Awesome Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Cookies

Just in time for the ‘pumpkin everything‘ season and one of the our favorite ways we like to incorporate pumpkin is in cookies!

Pumpkin Chocolate Chunk Cookies

You’ll love the big dark chocolate chunks in these gluten-free + grain-free cookies.

Pumpkin Oatmeal Scotchie Bars

These decadent dessert bars couldn’t be easier to make. The resulting bars are thick, soft, and chewy.

Pumpkin Snickerdoodle Cobbler

Easy to make and packed with the cozy flavors of fall, this dessert is sure to be the hit of the season!

Pumpkin Pie Ice Cream Recipe

Incredibly rich and flavorful, this homemade ice cream tastes just like the classic pie.

Pumpkin Biscotti Dipped in Chocolate

Better than any treat you’ll get at your local coffee shop, this decadent and fall-inspired Pumpkin Biscotti will be a winner in your home.

Chocolate Pumpkin Spice Dessert Lasagna

It is such a simple yet festive dessert that is absolutely perfect for this fall season! It is sure to be a family favorite!

Caramel Pumpkin Spice Rice Krispies Treats

They're a fun spin on the traditional party pinwheel recipe. You can even have your own kids help you roll out this easy fall dessert.

Pumpkin Brulee Cheesecake Bars

This delicious fall dessert recipe has a graham cracker crust, a pumpkin cheesecake filling, and a topping of caramelized sugar, Creme Brulee style. 

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