21 must-make pumpkin recipes for fall you’ll want to try now

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Fall is in the air, and you know what that means: pumpkin everything! Get ready to spice up your kitchen with our list of 21 favorite pumpkin recipes.

Pumpkin Dump Cake on a plate with whipped cream.
Pumpkin Dump Cake. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Pumpkin Pie Crescent Rolls

Pumpkin pie crescent rolls on a white plate.
Pumpkin Pie Crescent Rolls. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

These bad boys give you all the pumpkin pie vibes without the fuss of making an actual pie. Just roll, bake, and indulge in that flaky, pumpkin-spiced goodness. Great for breakfast or a quick snack!
Get the Recipe: Pumpkin Pie Crescent Rolls

Pumpkin Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

Pile of pumpkin oatmeal chocolate chip cookies with more in the background on a cooling rack.
Pumpkin Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Imagine the coziest bowl of oatmeal turned into a cookie, and then add chocolate chips and pumpkin. A triple threat of flavors that’s perfect for after-school snacks or dessert.
Get the Recipe: Pumpkin Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Muffins

Chocolate chip pumpkin muffins on a plate with one cut open to show the insides.
Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Muffins. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Swap out your basic blueberry muffin for these. They’re fluffy, filled with chocolate chips, and give you that fall pumpkin kick that’ll make your morning.
Get the Recipe: Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Muffins

Pumpkin Spice Latte

Pumpkin spice latte with caramel drizzle.
Pumpkin Spice Latte. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Ditch the coffee shop lines and make your own PSL right at home. It’s like a warm pumpkin hug in a mug and the perfect way to kickstart your autumn days.
Get the Recipe: Pumpkin Spice Latte

No Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake

No Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake topped with whipped cream and pecans.
No Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Don’t want to turn on the oven? No problem! This no-bake option brings creamy cheesecake and spicy pumpkin together in a way that makes your fridge the real MVP.
Get the Recipe: No Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake

Blueberry Pumpkin Bread

Blueberry pumpkin bread on a white towel with blueberries around.
Blueberry Pumpkin Bread. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Who said pumpkins and blueberries can’t be friends? This bread is moist, flavorful, and the berry-pumpkin combo is a game-changer. Perfect for brunch or a teatime treat.
Get the Recipe: Blueberry Pumpkin Bread

Pumpkin Dump Cake

Pumpkin Dump Cake on a plate with whipped cream.
Pumpkin Dump Cake. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

You won’t believe how easy this is. Dump all the ingredients, let the oven do its thing, and out comes a cake that’s a perfect mash-up of a pumpkin pie and a spice cake.
Get the Recipe: Pumpkin Dump Cake

Pumpkin Cheesecake Trifle

Mason jar with pumpkin cheesecake trifle topped with whipped cream and pecans.
Pumpkin Cheesecake Trifle. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Layer it up with this one! You’ve got your pumpkin, your cheesecake, and your whipped cream all stacked up for a perfect bite every time. A showstopper for any fall gathering.
Get the Recipe: Pumpkin Cheesecake Trifle

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread Recipe

Sliced chocolate chip pumpkin bread on a wooden cutting board.
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread Recipe. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

It’s a classic bread recipe but with a pumpkin twist and chocolate chips sprinkled throughout. Great for when you can’t decide between a chocolate craving and a pumpkin craving.
Get the Recipe: Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread Recipe

Chocolate Pumpkin Cake

Chocolate Pumpkin Cake on a platter with a slice cut out.
Chocolate Pumpkin Cake. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

If pumpkin and chocolate got married, this cake would be their baby. It’s rich, decadent, and the pumpkin keeps it moist and flavorful. Perfect for any fall occasion.
Get the Recipe: Chocolate Pumpkin Cake

Air Fryer Pumpkin Donuts

Air Fryer Pumpkin Donuts on a cooling rack.
Air Fryer Pumpkin Donuts. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Yep, you read that right—pumpkin donuts from your air fryer! These donuts are quick, easy, and offer that perfect blend of pumpkin and spices. Plus, no deep frying involved!
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Pumpkin Donuts

Pumpkin Spice Chai Latte

A picture of Pumpkin Pie Spice Latte in glasses with whole cinnamon sticks.
Pumpkin Spice Chai Latte. Photo credit: Easy Homemade Life.

Elevate your chai latte experience with the rich and aromatic Pumpkin Spice Chai Latte. This cozy beverage combines the warmth of traditional chai with the captivating essence of pumpkin pie spice, making it a delightful treat for chilly days.
Get the Recipe: Pumpkin Spice Chai Latte

Pumpkin Streusel Bread

A slice of pumpkin bread with granola on top.
Pumpkin Streusel Bread. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

This pumpkin streusel bread is a delicious gluten-free treat. The crumbly cinnamon spiced topping paired with the moist pumpkin bread is the perfect treat!
Get the Recipe: Pumpkin Streusel Bread

Air Fryer Pumpkin Pie Pop Tarts

Pumpkin pie pop tart with whipped cream on top on a pumpkin plate.
Air Fryer Pumpkin Pie Pop Tarts. Photo credit: Ginger Casa.

Make Air Fryer Pumpkin Pop Tarts all year long! Such a warm pumpkin spice fall flavor for breakfast or snack!
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Pumpkin Pie Pop Tarts

Pumpkin Cheesecake Swirl Bundt Cake

Wedge cut out of a pumpkin bundt cake with cream cheese ribbon in it.
Pumpkin Cheesecake Swirl Bundt Cake. Photo credit: Call Me PMc.

Pumpkin Cheesecake Swirl Bundt Cake has a swirl of sweet cream cheese running through it and a delicate glaze over the top. So good!
Get the Recipe: Pumpkin Cheesecake Swirl Bundt Cake

Keto Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars

Keto pumpkin cheesecake bars sliced into bars on a piece of parchment paper.
Keto Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars. Photo credit: Real Balanced.

These Keto Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars are a delicious and flavorful dessert that are so easy to make. They are crustless and flourless cheesecake bars that are made without almond flour or coconut flour.
Get the Recipe: Keto Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars

Pumpkin Spice Crème Brûlée

Pumpkin spice creme brulee on a blue plate with a spoon and cinnamon sticks.
Pumpkin Spice Crème Brûlée. Photo credit: Renee Nicole’s Kitchen.

Creamy and dreamy, this Pumpkin Spice Crème Brûlée features a custard filling laced with pumpkin spice and a layer of perfectly brûléed sugar on top.
Get the Recipe: Pumpkin Spice Crème Brûlée

Pumpkin Custard

Pumpkin Custard in small pumpkin-shaped bowl.
Pumpkin Custard. Photo credit: Keto Cooking Wins.

Rich, creamy, and filled with mellow pumpkin flavor, this easy custard is the perfect dessert! It’s kind of like pumpkin pie with out the pastry!
Get the Recipe: Pumpkin Custard

Pumpkin Chiffon Pie

Whole pumpkin chiffon pie surrounded by fall greenery.
Pumpkin Chiffon Pie. Photo credit: Real Life of Lulu.

Experience pure indulgence with our pumpkin chiffon pie—a dessert that marries the velvety goodness of pumpkin with the airy elegance of chiffon, creating a symphony of flavors that will leave you craving more.
Get the Recipe: Pumpkin Chiffon Pie

Pumpkin Cinnamon Roll Skillet Cake

Cinnamon roll pumpkin skillet cake with icing drizzled from spoon.
Pumpkin Cinnamon Roll Skillet Cake. Photo credit: An Off Grid Life.

Welcome to the ultimate fusion of fall flavors – our Pumpkin Cinnamon Roll Skillet Cake. Baked to perfection in a cast iron skillet, this moist pumpkin cake swirled with cinnamon and topped with a luscious icing will make your taste buds dance with delight.
Get the Recipe: Pumpkin Cinnamon Roll Skillet Cake

Pumpkin Spice Syrup

A clear glass bottle labeled
Pumpkin Spice Syrup. Photo credit: MOON and spoon and yum.

This simple, homemade pumpkin spice syrup recipe can be used to flavor lattes, pumpkin pancakes and a variety of other dishes and desserts.
Get the Recipe: Pumpkin Spice Syrup

Pumpkin Spice Ice Cream

Low angle shot of a bowl of pumpkin spice ice cream with cinnamon sticks.
Pumpkin Spice Ice Cream. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

Pumpkin Cinnamon Ice Cream is the perfect dessert to take you from hot Summer days through brisk Fall evenings. It’s a creamy, rich, brown-sugar-crumble-laced ice cream that’s packed with pumpkin flavor.
Get the Recipe: Pumpkin Spice Ice Cream

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