10 Cozy Pumpkin Desserts to Try Now

Pumpkin Spice Bundt Cake

This delightful pumpkin spice bundt cake is a moist and flavorful dessert that's perfect for autumn gatherings.

Ingredients:

• 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• ½ tsp ground nutmeg
• ½ tsp ground ginger
• ½ tsp salt
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• ½ cup brown sugar
• 4 large eggs
• 1 cup pumpkin puree
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• ½ cup buttermilk

Cooking method:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a bundt pan.
2. In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt.
3. In another bowl, beat butter with sugars until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well.
4. Stir in pumpkin and vanilla extract, then add the flour mixture alternating with buttermilk.
5. Pour batter into the prepared bundt pan and bake for 50-60 minutes.
6. Let cool before removing from the pan and serving.

Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars

These creamy pumpkin cheesecake bars combine the best of cheesecake with the comforting flavors of pumpkin pie.

Ingredients:

• 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
• 5 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
• 3 tbsp sugar
• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup pumpkin puree
• ½ cup sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice

Cooking method:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8 inch pan with parchment paper.
2. Combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar. Press into the pan and bake for 8 minutes.
3. In a bowl, mix cream cheese, pumpkin puree, sugar, eggs, and pumpkin pie spice until smooth.
4. Pour over the crust and bake for 40 minutes.
5. Cool completely before cutting into bars and serving.

Pumpkin Bread Pudding

A warm and inviting dessert, this pumpkin bread pudding is a comforting treat that pairs well with a drizzle of caramel sauce.

Ingredients:

• ½ loaf of day-old challah bread, cubed
• 1 cup pumpkin puree
• 1 ½ cups milk
• ½ cup heavy cream
• ½ cup sugar
• 3 eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice

Cooking method:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and butter a baking dish.
2. Place cubed bread in the baking dish.
3. In a bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, milk, cream, sugar, eggs, vanilla, and pumpkin pie spice.
4. Pour the mixture over the bread, ensuring each piece is soaked.
5. Bake for 45 minutes until set and golden. Cool slightly before serving.

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies

Pumpkin chocolate chip cookies combine the soft texture of pumpkin with the richness of chocolate chips for a truly delightful treat.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup pumpkin puree
• ½ cup vegetable oil
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 large egg
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 2 tsp cinnamon
• ½ tsp salt
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp milk
• 1 tbsp vanilla extract
• 2 cups chocolate chips

Cooking method:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, mix pumpkin, oil, sugar, and egg.
3. In another bowl, combine flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
4. Dissolve baking soda in milk and add to the pumpkin mixture, then add vanilla and mix.
5. Stir in the dry ingredients, then fold in chocolate chips.
6. Drop by spoonfuls onto the prepared sheets and bake for 10-12 minutes.

Pumpkin Pecan Muffins

These pumpkin pecan muffins are moist and delicious, with a crunchy nut topping that makes them a fall favorite.

Ingredients:

• 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 tsp baking soda
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ tsp ground cinnamon
• ½ tsp ground nutmeg
• 1 cup pumpkin puree
• ½ cup vegetable oil
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• ¾ cup chopped pecans

Cooking method:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
2. Mix flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a bowl.
3. In another bowl, combine pumpkin, oil, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet, mixing until just combined.
5. Fold in pecans and spoon batter into the muffin cups.
6. Bake for 20-25 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.

Pumpkin Lava Cake

This indulgent dessert features a molten pumpkin spice center that erupts with flavor with every bite.

Ingredients:

• ½ cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• ½ cup unsalted butter
• 1 cup white chocolate chips
• 2 large eggs
• 2 egg yolks
• ½ cup pumpkin puree
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon

Cooking method:

1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and butter ramekins.
2. Melt the butter and white chocolate together in a saucepan.
3. In a bowl, whisk the eggs and yolks with pumpkin puree and cinnamon.
4. Add the chocolate mixture and combine, then stir in flour and sugar.
5. Divide the batter among ramekins and bake for 12-14 minutes.
6. Let cool for 1 minute before serving to retain the molten center.

Pumpkin Scones with Maple Glaze

Perfect with a cup of tea, these pumpkin scones are topped with a sweet maple glaze that complements their spiced flavor.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tbsp baking powder
• ½ tsp salt
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• ½ tsp ground ginger
• ½ cup pumpkin puree
• 1/3 cup brown sugar
• ½ cup unsalted butter, cold
• 1 large egg
• ¼ cup milk

Cooking method:

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Combine flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and ginger in a bowl.
3. Cut the butter into the flour mixture until crumbly.
4. In another bowl, mix pumpkin, sugar, egg, and milk; then incorporate into the dry ingredients.
5. Shape the dough into a disc and cut into wedges.
6. Bake for 15-18 minutes, then let cool before applying glaze.

Pumpkin Tiramisu

This twist on the classic tiramisu features layers of pumpkin flavor and a hint of coffee for a sophisticated dessert.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup pumpkin puree
• ½ cup mascarpone cheese
• ¼ cup sugar
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• ½ tsp ground nutmeg
• 1 cup strong coffee, cooled
• 24 ladyfingers
• Cocoa powder for dusting

Cooking method:

1. In a bowl, mix pumpkin puree, mascarpone, sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg until smooth.
2. Dip ladyfingers in coffee and layer on the bottom of a dish.
3. Spread half of the pumpkin mixture over the ladyfingers, repeat layering.
4. Dust with cocoa powder and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

Pumpkin Bread with Cream Cheese Swirl

This pumpkin bread features a delightful cream cheese swirl, making it as beautiful as it is delicious.

Ingredients:

• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 tsp baking soda
• ½ tsp salt
• 1 ½ tsp ground cinnamon
• 1 cup pumpkin puree
• ½ cup vegetable oil
• 2 eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• ¼ cup sugar

Cooking method:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
2. Combine flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon in a bowl.
3. In another bowl, whisk together pumpkin, oil, eggs, and vanilla.
4. Mix the wet ingredients into the dry until just combined.
5. In a separate bowl, mix cream cheese with sugar until smooth.
6. Pour half the batter into the loaf pan, add the cream cheese mixture, then top with remaining batter.
7. Bake for 50-60 minutes, then let cool before slicing.

Pumpkin Pie Truffles

These no-bake pumpkin pie truffles capture the essence of pumpkin pie in a bite-sized treat.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup crushed graham crackers
• ½ cup pumpkin puree
• ½ tsp ground cinnamon
• ¼ tsp ground ginger
• ¼ cup powdered sugar
• 8 oz white chocolate, melted

Cooking method:

1. In a bowl, combine graham crackers, pumpkin, cinnamon, ginger, and powdered sugar.
2. Roll into small balls and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment.
3. Freeze for 30 minutes to firm.
4. Dip each truffle in melted white chocolate and place back on the sheet.
5. Let set in the refrigerator before serving.