14 Best Pumpkin Recipes For Fall

Pumpkin season is the coziest time in the kitchen, and I'm so happy to share my favorite ways to bake with it. These 14 best pumpkin recipes for fall are full of warm spices and comforting flavors, from an eggless pumpkin pie to soft cookies, quick breads, and creamy cheesecakes.

A picture collage of pumpkin recipes including  pie, muffins, bread and cheesecake bars.

Whether you're baking for Thanksgiving, a weekend breakfast, or just because the house needs to smell like cinnamon and nutmeg, there's a pumpkin recipe here for you. Use homemade or store-bought pumpkin puree, whichever you have. I have lots of tips on how to make homemade pumpkin puree in my easy pumpkin bread post.

Still have leftover pumpkin puree? Browse all my easy pumpkin recipes for more delicious ideas!

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For the Holiday Table

Desserts for a crowd! Classics with a pumpkin twist - from an eggless pie to a burnt Basque cheesecake.

Eggless Pumpkin Pie
Flaky, tender crust and a smooth, creamy filling spiced with pumpkin pie spice. Made with pumpkin puree and sweetened condensed milk, it's an easy homemade dessert for Thanksgiving or any fall gathering.
Make Eggless Pumpkin Pie
Sliced eggless pumpkin pie with whipped cream and pie spice on top.
Pumpkin Basque Cheesecake
This one-bowl pumpkin Basque cheesecake is a cozy twist on the classic. Warmly spiced, it's soft and custardy on the inside and has a deeply burnished top.
Make Pumpkin Basque Cheesecake
Sliced pumpkin cheesecake on parchment paper with 2 forks.
Pumpkin Swirl Cheesecake Bars
A buttery cookie crust topped with vanilla cheesecake swirled with spiced pumpkin. Cut into small squares, it's easy to serve and fun to eat! Perfect for entertaining.
Make Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars
Pumpkin Swirl Cheesecake Bars Recipe
Pumpkin Sheet Cake
Soft, moist, and filled with cozy fall flavors, this eggless pumpkin sheet cake is an easy one-bowl recipe. It's topped with a tangy orange-zested cream cheese frosting that perfectly balances the warmth of pumpkin pie spice!
Make Pumpkin Sheet Cake
Pumpkin sheet cake with cream cheese frosting and walnuts on a black tray.
Pumpkin And Chocolate Swirl Cake
A beautiful spiced pumpkin bundt cake with chocolate swirls. This is finished with a delicious orange-zested cream cheese frosting. Perfect for fall gatherings!
Make Pumpkin And Chocolate Swirl Cake
Pumpkin Swirl Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting on a serving platter.

For Breakfast And Tea Time

Delicious quick breads, muffins, and cinnamon rolls - perfect for brunches and anytime snacking!

Easy Pumpkin Bread
Soft, perfectly spiced, and cozy, this easy pumpkin bread is the kind of bake you'll want to make all season long. Made with whole wheat flour and olive oil, it has a tender, moist crumb and just the right balance of sweetness and spice.
Make Pumpkin Bread
Pumpkin bread on a yellow napkin on a wooden board.
Pumpkin Banana Bread
Moist, tender, and studded with walnuts and chocolate chips, this pumpkin banana bread is the cozy loaf you’ll want to bake all fall! It’s a simple recipe that takes just 15 minutes to prep.
Make Pumpkin Banana Bread
A hand picking up a slice of pumpkin banana bread.
Vegan Pumpkin Muffins
Soft, moist, and warmly spiced, these vegan pumpkin muffins are easy to make and need only simple pantry ingredients. Great for breakfast or snacking, they are so delicious you won't believe they are egg-free and dairy-free!
Make Vegan Pumpkin Muffins
Pumpkin Muffins topped with pumpkin seeds on a metal trivet.
Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls
These pumpkin cinnamon rolls are soft, fluffy, warmly spiced, and completely eggless. Pumpkin puree goes right into the no-knead dough, giving the rolls a beautiful golden color and tender texture. Cinnamon sugar adds that classic swirl we all love.
Make Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls
Cinnamon pumpkin rolls with glaze in a round baking pan.

Easy to make and easy to share!

Pumpkin Snickerdoodle Cookies
These pumpkin snickerdoodle cookies are thick, soft, perfectly chewy, and full of warm autumn spices. They are everything you love about a classic snickerdoodle, but with a seasonal pumpkin twist!
Make Pumpkin Snickerdoodle Cookies
Half a cookie stacked on top of 3 cookies.
Pumpkin Madeleines
These vegan pumpkin madeleines, made with pumpkin purée, are so moist and delicious. They have that spongy lightness that makes them so addictive. 
Make Vegan Pumpkin Madeleines
Pumpkin Oats Madeleines in a metal tray.

For Dinner And Cozy Evenings

Not all pumpkin recipes have to be dessert!

Roasted Pumpkin Soup
This roasted pumpkin soup is a bowl of creamy, cozy comfort that's simple to prepare, tastes amazing, and is so good for you!
Make Roasted Pumpkin Soup
Roasted pumpkin soup in a white mug with a red spoon and ingredients in the background.
Pumpkin Bread Rolls
Pillowy, soft, and fluffy, these pumpkin bread rolls have a hint of thyme and rosemary. Each one is tied with twine into a little pumpkin and topped with a walnut stem. The dough is vegan and no-knead and will keep well in the refrigerator for up to 2 days!
Make Pumpkin Bread Rolls
pumpkin bread rolls piled up in a wooden tray.
Pumpkin Spice Latte
This homemade pumpkin spice latte is creamy, warmly spiced, and made with real pumpkin puree for that classic cozy fall flavor. It's easy to make at home and comes together in minutes.
Make Pumpkin Spice Latte
Homemade pumpkin spice latte in a mug topped with milk foam and cinnamon stick.

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