8 Pumpkin Desserts Better Than Pumpkin Pie
Fall is here, which means it’s officially acceptable to put pumpkin in everything. And honestly, why wouldn’t you? Whether you’re looking for Halloween treats, Thanksgiving desserts, or just want to do some fall baking, these pumpkin desserts have you covered.
Pumpkin gives desserts extra moistness and adds that perfect hint of sweetness without being too sweet. From no-bake pumpkin treats, easy pumpkin cookies to pumpkin dessert recipes that taste like pumpkin pie without all the work, there’s something here every fall lover on this list.
Plus, pumpkin puree is usually sitting in your pantry already, so you’re halfway to dessert without even trying.
Let’s make some pumpkin desserts!
Pumpkin Whoopie Pies
What could be better than a whoopie pie? A pumpkin whoopie pie on a crisp fall day! I really love this pumpkin whoopie pie recipe since the cookies are soft and the filling isn’t too sweet. It’s well balance and feels like such a treat.
Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars
These pumpkin cheesecake bars are the best of both worlds: all the creamy richness of classic cheesecake with that cozy pumpkin dessert flavor baked right in. Because they slice neatly into squares, these bars are perfect fall treats for sharing.
Caramel Pumpkin Cookies (Crumbl Copycat)
These pumpkin cookies with caramel frosting are so good. They’re a crumbl cookie copycat recipe and feature a thick swirl of frosting that balances the pumpkin flavor.
Pumpkin Fluff Salad
This pumpkin fluff salad is one easy pumpkin dessert. It is no bake and only takes 5 minutes of prep. It’s a fun and unique pumpkin dessert that is a fun surprise on a fall dessert table.
Pumpkin Streusel Cookie
These pumpkin streusel cookies are soft and full of pumpkin spice flavor. They’re simple to make and the streusel topping adds a little crunch and extra sweetness. Perfect for fall baking.
Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies
These pumpkin oatmeal no bake cookies are a healthier pumpkin dessert option. And they’re no bake so they’re pretty easy to whip up. They’d make a great healthy snack for kids that love a sweet treat.
Pumpkin Mousse Cups
This pumpkin mousse recipe is super easy and no bake. It only takes a few minutes to put together but has all the great flavors of pumpkin pie (without all the work!)
Pumpkin Scones
Scones occupy that perfect gray area between breakfast and dessert – sweet enough to satisfy your cookie cravings but respectable enough to eat with your morning coffee.
These pumpkin scones are perfect when you want a pumpkin dessert recipes that’s not overly sweet. The pumpkin adds moisture so they aren’t dry like other scones too.
