Top 20 Pumpkin Desserts for the Season – A Couple Cooks

Here’s a recipe that’s just right for the season: this classic Pumpkin Cake recipe! It’s everything you want a pumpkin cake to be: thick and moist, scented with cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg. The best part? A layer of tangy, fluffy cream cheese frosting is its ideal flavor match. It’s so classic and irresistible, you’ll want to make it for every gathering. 

Here’s our ultimate pumpkin dessert: Pumpkin Cookies! These sweet morsels are lusciously pillowy and chewy, scented with a burst of fall spices and a hint of molasses. The exterior has a subtle sugar crunch and a drizzle of simple sweet icing. Even better, the soft texture holds up for days.

What’s one of the best pumpkin desserts? We think it might be these Pumpkin Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting! The bars are perfectly moist and cakey, with just the right warm-spiced interior from cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg. They’re topped off with a lusciously creamy layer of cream cheese frosting that gives a tangy lift to each bite.

What’s better than a creamy, cool pumpkin dessert? Try this Pumpkin Ice Cream recipe! Scoop up a bowl and it’s lusciously soft and creamy, scented with just the right hit of cinnamon, ginger, allspice and nutmeg. Take it to the next level and add candied pecans for a sweet, salty crunch.

What makes this pie incredible? Let us count the ways. The filling is creamy and delicious, with just the right pumpkin-spiced sweetness. The crust is flaky with just the right salty crunch. The flavors are so delightfully elevated, no one will guess it’s fully plant-based! 

This pumpkin dessert is unique and a total crowd-pleaser: Pumpkin Bread Pudding!  Imagine, bread cubes baked in a pumpkin-spiced custard until puffed and golden. Drizzle it with a golden bourbon butter sauce and wowza! It’s a little bit of heaven.

Here’s a perfect pumpkin dessert: Mini Pumpkin Pies! These pies are more than just the novelty factor! They’re half the serving of a normal piece of pie, making them a healthy dessert option. They’re also customizable for gatherings of all sizes: you can make a half recipe if you don’t want to be stuck with an entire pie after the holiday! Even better: they’re incredibly tasty. Each bite has the perfect ratio of silky smooth filling to flaky pie crust

Wow, will one bite of these pumpkin muffins have you thinking about it for hours! The moist cake is cozy-scented and just sweet enough, since after all it really is a muffin. Top that with a generous gooey mound of maple cream cheese, and each bite is like eating cheesecake and a muffin all at once.

Need a light and fluffy pumpkin dessert? This one’s got all the creamy, cozy-spiced goodness of pumpkin pie filling packed into a light and fluffy mousse. Here we’ve served it in a shot glass because…why not? The advantage to shot glass desserts is that they control the portion size: all the delicious dessert goodness is packed into a tiny package!

Can’t choose between traditional chocolate chip cookies and pumpkin cookies? You don’t have to with these Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies! These sweet morsels are an ode to fall: chewy and spiced, they feature cinnamon, ginger, cloves and nutmeg with a traditional chocolate chip cookie base. 

Need a great classic pumpkin dessert? Try these soft pumpkin cookies! These pumpkin cookies have a soft, deliciously spiced batter and are topped with a heavenly cream cheese frosting. What’s not to love? Via Gimme Some Oven

Rich and decadent, this delicious Pumpkin Turtle Cake is a must-have Autumn recipe! The combination of moist pumpkin spice cake, homemade caramel, chocolate ganache, and toasted pecans makes for a rave worthy Fall dessert! Via Grandbaby Cakes

This classic pumpkin cheesecake is hard to beat! It’s got a spiced graham cracker crust and a creamy pumpkin filling. If you’d like, top with a dollop of whipped cream to finish off this perfect dessert (but it’s not needed). Via My Baking Addiction

Pumpkin Brownies are the perfect mix two popular desserts: brownies and pumpkin pie! This easy brownie recipe uses a brownie mix of your choice with a layer of pumpkin in the middle to create something super fun and delicious. Via The Cookie Rookie

Want something unique as a pumpkin dessert? Try this gooey molten Pumpkin Caramel Lava Cake! It’s spiced to perfection and filled with smooth rich caramel. Top with melty vanilla ice cream for an over the top treat. Via Grandbaby Cakes

Need a deliciously fun pumpkin dessert? Try Pumpkin Cupcakes! They’re perfectly pumpkin spiced, have the best texture, and the luscious cinnamon frosting complements the cake beautifully. Via Chelsea’s Messy Apron

Need a single serving pumpkin dessert? Try this Pumpkin Mug Cake! It’s moist and perfectly spiced: and happens to be plant based! All you need are pantry ingredients and you can make it in under 5 minutes start to finish. Via Jessica in the Kitchen

A delicious pumpkin dessert idea: pumpkin swirl cheesecake bars! They feature fall spiced pumpkin pie swirled into rich decadent cheesecake, baked on a crisp Biscoff cookie crust! Via Grandbaby Cakes

Another great pumpkin dessert? Try Pumpkin Spice Truffles! Made with real pumpkin puree, they’re indulgent and surprisingly easy to prepare. Coat them in white or dark chocolate and sprinkle with graham cracker crumbs. Via Sally’s Baking Addiction

Last up, a pumpkin dessert to impress: pumpkin Bundt cake! It’s a fall classic, topped with cream cheese frosting with just a bit of pumpkin pie spice. A slice of comfort on a plate! Via My Baking Addiction