15 Pumpkin Desserts to Include in Your Fall Baking List

It’s officially pumpkin season, and that means it’s time to spice up your baking! This collection of 15 pumpkin desserts is here to inspire your fall cooking adventures. Whether you’re craving a Southern pumpkin pie or something with a twist, these recipes will bring the cozy flavors of Fall into your kitchen – your fall baking list is about to get a whole lot tastier!

Homemade From-Scratch Praline Pumpkin Pie Recipe

A slice of pumpkin pie topped with pralines. — Homemade From-Scratch Praline Pumpkin Pie Recipe. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

The creamiest pumpkin pie recipe topped with a pecan praline topping for a Southern version of the classic.
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Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars With Two Layers Of Cheesecake

A pumpkin bar on a plate with a fork. — Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars With Two Layers Of Cheesecake. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

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Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars are so EASY to make! Like like a cheesecake and a classic pumpkin pie put together. Full of the flavors of fall without any hassle.
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Pumpkin Cheesecake Balls

Pumpkin cheesecake balls are going to be your new favorite fall dessert. A great alternative to pumpkin pie and so much fun to decorate for Halloween.
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Soft Pumpkin Snickerdoodle Cookies

A tray stacked with pumpkin snickerdoodle cookies. — Soft Pumpkin Snickerdoodle Cookies. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

The perfect blend of pumpkin and snickerdoodle flavors with our soft and spiced Pumpkin Snickerdoodle Cookies. Irresistible fall treat!
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Light And Creamy Pumpkin Mousse Recipe With Biscoff Cookies

A spoon full of pumpkin mousse and whipped cream. — Light And Creamy Pumpkin Mousse Recipe With Biscoff Cookies. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

This creamy pumpkin mousse is like pumpkin pie in a glass. No time to make a pie crust? No problem! Instead add a layer of Biscoff cookies.
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Pumpkin Apple Bread

A partially sliced loaf of pumpkin bread next to a dish of butter. — Pumpkin Apple Bread. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Homemade Pumpkin Apple Bread is super moist and full of warm fall spices. It’s the perfect treat for brunch or a coffee break.
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Warm Spiced Recipe For Pumpkin Dump Cake

A slice of pumpkin pecan dump cake topped with whipped cream on a stack of white plates. The cake slice has layers of pumpkin, pecans, and yellow cake mix. In the background, a baking dish with more cake and autumn-themed decorations like leaves and a small pumpkin can be seen. — Warm Spiced Recipe For Pumpkin Dump Cake. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

This easy recipe for Pumpkin Dump Cake is made with real pumpkin, classic pumpkin pie seasonings, brown sugar, cake mix, and chopped pecans.
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10-Minute No Bake Pumpkin Pie

A slice of pumpkin pie topped with whipped cream and colorful sprinkles sits on a stack of white plates. Another partly visible pie and autumn leaves in the background enhance the fall theme. — 10-Minute No Bake Pumpkin Pie. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Fall in love with this easy, No-Bake Pumpkin Pie recipe! It’s everything you love about classic pumpkin pie without needing an oven.
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Pumpkin Hand Pies

Five Christmas tree-shaped cookies, dusted with powdered sugar, are cooling on a wire rack placed over parchment paper. A copper Christmas tree-shaped cookie cutter is visible in the top-right corner. Evergreen branches can be seen in the background. — Pumpkin Hand Pies. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Enjoy eating these fun pumpkin hand pies which are filled with pumpkin purée, apples, maple, and a blend of inviting pumpkin pie spices.
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Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins With Streusel

A pumpkin muffin cut in half with cream cheese filling — Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins With Streusel. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

Fall in love with these Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins! They’re made with real pumpkin, tangy cream cheese, and topped with cinnamon sugar streusel.
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Pumpkin Cake Donuts

Looking for the perfect Fall treat? These Pumpkin Cake Donuts are baked, not fried, and they come together super quickly.
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No Bake Chocolate Pumpkin Truffles

A close-up shot shows an assortment of beautifully decorated truffles. Some are coated in gold and red sparkly sugar, while others are covered in dark chocolate curls. The background features festive, curly ribbon decorations. — No Bake Chocolate Pumpkin Truffles. Photo credit: Kickass Baker

These tasty No-Bake Chocolate Pumpkin Truffles are a great, super easy way to prepare dessert to wrap up any holiday meal in style.
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Pumpkin Sugar Cookies

Close-up of round cookies partially dipped in dark chocolate and decorated with colorful sprinkles. The cookies are placed in a black dish lined with a white net. The background is blurred with hints of purple and white. — Pumpkin Sugar Cookies. Photo credit: Kickass Baker.

These Pumpkin Sugar Cookies bring a sophisticated not-overly-sweet festive touch to any Fall, Halloween or Thanksgiving table.
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No Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars

A delectable layered pumpkin dessert on a white plate with a fork. The treat features a creamy white base, an orange middle layer, and a whipped cream topping, garnished with a small mint leaf. In the background, more servings of the pumpkin desserts are on plates over a red cloth. — Classic Pumpkin Roll. Photo credit: Savor the Best.

Our layered, no bake pumpkin cheesecake bars make the perfect dessert for pumpkin lovers everywhere. The 4 contrasting layers look spectacular enough to serve to guests at a dinner party and yet it makes an ideal dessert for a casual meal.
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Super Moist Pumpkin Bundt Cake

This pumpkin bundt cake is super moist and easy to make with pumpkin puree and warm cinnamon spice. It’s the perfect fall dessert!
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