Are you a fan of all things pumpkin? Nothing gets me in the fall/autumn mood more than pumpkin recipes. I absolutely love pumpkin desserts, bread, breakfast, etc. If it has pumpkin in it I will probably like it. And they go so well with the holidays. So I decided to compile the ultimate list of pumpkin recipes so other pumpkin lovers can enjoy them like I do.
1. Homemade Pumpkin Puree
First up we have homemade pumpkin puree. Lots of pumpkin dishes and recipes call for canned pumpkin or pumpkin puree. But if you don’t want to buy it you can easily make it at home. The cool thing is it freezes really well so you can make a bunch of it at once and then have it for the whole holiday season.
If you are interested in learning how to make your own follow this homemade pumpkin puree recipe.
2. Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies
Next up we have one of my all-time favorite pumpkin recipes, pumpkin chocolate chip cookies. They turn out so soft, with just the right amount of pumpkin flavor. Everyone devours these when I make them, I may or may not even eat them for breakfast haha.
If you love pumpkin and you love cookies you have got to give this pumpkin chocolate chip cookie recipe a try, you won’t regret it!
3. Pumpkin Brownies
Pumpkin brownies are a fun twist on a classic brownie recipe. You get the best of both worlds with the delightful dessert. They are topped with nuts and chocolate chips to give each bite some more texture.
Seriously if you are a brownie lover try this pumpkin brownie recipe. It is so delicious!!
4. Pumpkin Pancakes
Start off your morning right with yummy fluffy pumpkin pancakes. Did you know that 2.5 tons of pancakes are eaten each year (according to this article) in the United States which equates to around 75 Billion pancakes? That is a staggering amount of pancakes. Even if the number is exaggerated, Americans love their pancakes.
A great way to celebrate the fall and holiday season as well as the love of pancakes is with this pumpkin pancake recipe.
5. Roasted Pumpkin Seeds
Whenever you make homemade pumpkin puree or carve those pumpkins do not throw away the seeds. You can make a delicious and healthy snack with the seeds. And you can add all kinds of different flavors to them, think popcorn seasonings, or just simple stuff like salt and garlic powder.
Follow this easy roasted pumpkin seed recipe and make your own!
6. Pumpkin Rice Krispies Treats
Next up we are thinking outside of the box and instead of doing an actual pumpkin recipe that uses pumpkin puree, we are going to do a craft and make pumpkin shapes out of rice Krispie treats. Pretty cool, huh? They make a great addition to your holiday treat table and your friends and family are sure to love these.
Find the pumpkin rice krispies treats recipe here.
7. Pumpkin Mousse
Now for a more elegant, light, and a bit healthier dessert, pumpkin mousse. It is so light and creamy with lots of pumpkin flavor. I want to point out that this pumpkin mousse recipe is not a classic French mousse that uses raw egg whites, but it is still amazing and sure to please all your pumpkin-loving friends and family.
Find the pumpkin mousse recipe here.
8. Pumpkin Waffles
Next up we have pumpkin waffles. Some people prefer pancakes and others prefer waffles, but I couldn’t include pancakes and not include waffles as well, that would just be silly. And just how popular are waffles in the United States? According to this Statista article, around 120 million Americans ate waffles in 2020, that is a crazy amount of waffles!
Learn how to make my amazing pumpkin waffles recipe here.
9. Pumpkin Muffins
I love the smell of freshly baked muffins in the morning. They are one of my favorite comfort foods. So combine my love of muffins with my love of pumpkin and you have an amazing dish, pumpkin muffins. They are a delight to eat with just the right amount of sweetness and have an optional crumble that you can put on top.
Find the homemade pumpkin muffin recipe here.
10. Pumpkin Roll
One of the coolest kinds of cakes to make is the roll cake. They are very common around the holidays. Usually, they are filled with something yummy like frosting, whipped cream, fruit compote, etc. In this case, I give you the pumpkin roll cake. According to this Wikipedia article, the roll cake can be traced back to 19th-century Europe. They know their cakes and desserts in Europe!
Impress your friends and family this holiday season with this Pumpkin Roll. The cake part is soft and light and the filling is a delicious homemade cream cheese frosting, an amazing combination.
11. Pumpkin Bread
To say I am a breadaholic is an understatement lol. I love bread pretty much any type of bread I will like and eat. It is just one of those things I have always enjoyed as a kid, probably because of my many fond memories of baking bread with my mother at an early age. So it is no wonder I love pumpkin bread. It is one of my favorite if not my favorite sweet quick breads to make.
Make your very own with this amazing pumpkin bread recipe.
12. Pumpkin Cheesecake
It is pumpkin cheesecake time! I haven’t met a cheesecake I didn’t like and this one is no exception. If you are a cheesecake fan like me then this recipe is for you. No need to find a Cheesecake Factory near you when you can make your own at home. But if you don’t want to make it and are still craving it, chances are during the fall and holiday season they will sell it at Cheesecake factory.
To make your own, follow this easy pumpkin cheesecake recipe.
13. Pumpkin Donuts or Doughnuts
Another breakfast favorite of so many Americans and others around the world is donuts or doughnuts. According to this Statista article 201 million Americans consumed donuts in 2020 with the project to be around 207 million in 2024. A staggering amount of doughnuts are being eaten just in the United States. I can see why donuts are yummy. They are not my favorite breakfast food but I do enjoy them. Especially pumpkin cake donuts.
This pumpkin donut recipe is awesome and easy to make. You can leave them plain or sprinkle cinnamon and sugar over them.
14. Pumpkin Pie
Next, we have pumpkin pie. This ultimate list of pumpkin recipes would not be complete if I didn’t mention or include pumpkin pie. And just how beloved is pumpkin pie in the United States? Well very to say the least. According to this Food and Wine article, pumpkin pie is the favorite holiday pay in most of the States in the union. There is a reason Costco stocks up and makes tons of these pies every season, they fly off the shelves.
Follow this delicious homemade pumpkin pie recipe and make your very own pie from scratch.
15. No-Bake Pumpkin Pie Filling or Cookie Dip
And finally, we have no-bake pumpkin pie filling. This versatile pumpkin recipe is so awesome. It can be used in a pie shell for a no-bake pumpkin pie. Then spread whipped cream or Cool Whip on top and sprinkle cinnamon on top. You can also use it as a cookie dip. Place it in a decorative bowl on a platter with a variety of fall cookies surrounding it, making it perfect for parties. Or if you like, you can use it as a pastry cream and fill cream puffs, eclairs, donuts, and other pastries with it. And my favorite option is probably just to eat it on its own in a small bowl with whipped cream and cinnamon.
If this sounds good to you, follow this delicious no bake pumpkin pie filling recipe to make your own!
There you go! My ultimate list of pumpkin recipes. Hopefully, you found something that you want to make. If you are a visual learner, watch the video version below:
