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30 Best Pumpkin Desserts - Easy Pumpkin Dessert Recipes

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Peak fall means peak pumpkin season. While you’ve probably already sipped your fair share of Pumpkin Spice Lattes, now’s the time to celebrate pumpkin desserts. Orange-hued treats spiced with good things like cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger (aka: the stars of pumpkin pie spice) are about as cozy as it gets right about now. Pumpkin pie is a classic, although there’s also a lot to love about pumpkin-kissed cookies, bars, cakes, and no-bake treats.

To help you revel in the season, we rounded up 34 can’t-miss pumpkin dessert recipes.

Easy Pumpkin Desserts

Some of the very best desserts are the simplest: This applies to pumpkin treats, too. These cookies, cakes, and more come together with not too many ingredients and satisfy all your fall cravings.

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Pumpkin Dip

When it comes to dippers, this sweet and slightly savory dip pairs well with a variety of snack favorites.

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Pumpkin Custard Recipe

Pumpkin custard is the ideal dessert for anyone who loves the filling in pumpkin pie.

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Pumpkin Chai-Spiced Monkey Bread

This sweet and gooey monkey bread comes loaded with pumpkin and chai flavors, and is sure to be loved by the entire family.

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Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies

They’re everything you love about a classic chewy-yet-crisp chocolate chip cookie amped up with a generous amount of pumpkin and warm spices.

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Easy Pumpkin Pie

It isn’t really fall until you’ve baked at least one.

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Pumpkin Magic Cake

This unique cake is thick at the bottom, rich and custardy in the middle, and moist and fluffy on top.

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Pumpkin Snickerdoodles

This clever twist on the classic cookie features pumpkin purée in the batter, which lends a pretty orange hue.

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Easy, Foolproof Pumpkin Roll

This delicately sweet and warmly spiced cake tastes just as gorgeous as it looks and bakes up tender and moist. Here’s a pumpkin roll that anyone can make!

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Pumpkin Bread Recipe

This moist and tender pumpkin bread is inspired by the one from Starbucks, and uses a full can of pumpkin.

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Pumpkin Banana Bread

Ripe, speckled bananas and earthy pumpkin give each spiced slice of this fall quick bread a moist texture and natural sweetness.

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No-Bake Pumpkin Desserts

Too lazy to even turn the oven on? We get it. These no-bake sweets are pumpkin-rich and oh-so tasty.

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No-Bake Easy Pumpkin Cheesecake

These easy, single-serve pumpkin cheesecakes are perfect when you’re looking to fulfill a craving but don’t want to bake a whole cheesecake.

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Pumpkin Dessert Bars

Nothing against cookies, but we have a soft spot for dessert bars. These pumpkin bars are homey and sweet.

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Pumpkin Pie Bars

With just 5 ingredients, these pumpkin pie bars are easy to make and share.

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Chai-Spiced Pumpkin Bars

A blend of chai spices evoke pumpkin pie flavor, but are made a little more interesting with the inclusion of cardamom and a trace of black pepper.

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Pumpkin Pie with a Twist

Pumpkin pie is always welcome this time of year. While the classic will never get old, these twists are sure to become new favorites.

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Crustless Pumpkin Pie

In lieu of crust, this crustless pumpkin pie gets its crunch from chopped candied pecans.

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Pumpkin Black Sesame Pie

Nutty black sesame makes this twist on a very traditional pie nothing short of a show-stopper.

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Vegan Pumpkin Pie

This rich and creamy vegan pumpkin pie features an easy homemade coconut oil pie crust and silky-smooth vegan filling.

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Pumpkin Pie Mug Cake

This easy single-serve pumpkin pie mug cake is complete with a gingersnap crust and snappy spices.

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Deep-Dish Pumpkin Meringue Pie

Piped high with fluffy, toasted marshmallow-like topping, this deep-dish pumpkin meringue pie is an impressive twist on the classic.

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Pumpkin Cheesecake

The lively, familiar spices of classic pumpkin pie are balanced by the creamy goodness of a New York-style cheesecake.

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