Pumpkin pie is wonderful, but pumpkin season is long and there’s so much more to bake. This is my whole pumpkin lineup, sheet cake, muffins, bars, cookies, scones, even a tiramisu, for everyone who wants pumpkin desserts that go beyond the pie (though the pie’s here too, don’t worry).
At a glance
| Dessert | Why you'll love it | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Brown Butter Pumpkin Texas Sheet Cake | Huge, nutty, feeds a crowd | A crowd |
| Classic Pumpkin Pie with Chocolate Whip | The classic, with a twist | Something special |
| Cozy Pumpkin Muffins | Soft, spiced, easy | Quick & easy |
| Pumpkin Bread | Moist, keeps for days | Make-ahead |
| Pumpkin Spice Tiramisu | Showstopper, no baking | Something special |
| Super Soft Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies | Pillowy, chocolate-studded | A crowd |
| Creamy Pumpkin Pie Bars | Pie flavor, easy to serve | A crowd |
| Pumpkin Pecan Scones | Cozy fall breakfast | Breakfast |
| Maple Pumpkin Black & White Cookies | Bakery-style, maple glaze | Something special |
| Pumpkin Tarte a la Bouillie | A Louisiana-custard beauty | Something different |
Cakes and breads
If you’re feeding a crowd, my brown butter pumpkin texas sheet cake is enormous, nutty, and always a hit. For everyday, cozy pumpkin muffins come together fast, and my pumpkin bread stays moist for days (great for gifting or grab-and-go breakfasts).
Pies and bars
For the big moment, classic pumpkin pie with chocolate whip is my not-too-traditional take on the classic. When you want pie flavor without slicing a pie, creamy pumpkin pie bars are the move, easy to make and even easier to serve to a group.
Cookies and scones
On the cookie side, super soft pumpkin chocolate chip cookies are exactly as pillowy as they sound, and my maple pumpkin black and white cookies are a bakery-style treat with a maple glaze. For a cozy fall breakfast, pumpkin pecan scones with brown butter glaze are the ones I make on a slow weekend morning.
Something a little fancy
When you want to impress with almost no effort, pumpkin spice tiramisu is a no-bake showstopper. And if you’re feeling ambitious, pumpkin tarte a la bouillie is a gorgeous Louisiana custard pie that’s a little project but so worth it.
I’ll be adding my new pumpkin cookies and pumpkin cheesecake here soon too, so check back as the season rolls on.
Planning Thanksgiving? Here are my best Thanksgiving desserts and Thanksgiving cookies. And for the apple people at your table, my best apple desserts are right here, plus all of my fall desserts in one place.
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