55 Sweet & Savory Pumpkin Recipes You'll Want To Eat All Day Long
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As soon as fall hits, Pumpkin is likely the main star of your dessert spread, but why limit it to just sweets? Earthy, sweet pumpkin was meant to be enjoyed all day long. If you really think about it, you could eat pumpkin at every meal of the day, especially with these 55 sweet and savory pumpkin recipes to help you out. Personally, we will not blame you if you kick off your day with pumpkin cream cheese muffins and pumpkin cream cold brew at breakfast, some pumpkin soup at lunch, and cap it off with our creamy pumpkin and parmesan chicken skillet at dinner!
We think breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and it's even more important when it means we get to eat pumpkin. Our dream pumpkin breakfast? Starting the day off right with a pumpkin spice latte (naturally), and either a slice of pumpkin bread, a stack of pumpkin pancakes, or freshly baked pumpkin cinnamon rolls. These recipes also happen to be some of our favorite ways to use up any lingering cans of pumpkin or pumpkin puree from your last pumpkin carving night.
Pumpkin lends a special autumnal je ne sais quoi to so many of our favorite savory dishes. Not entirely convinced? Try our cheesy pumpkin lasagna, pumpkin curry, and pumpkin carbonara and you'll see why we love adding pumpkin to our dinner rotation. We bet your kids will be pro-pumpkin too from one bite of our pumpkin bacon mac and cheese.
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Pumpkin Ravioli
These autumnal ravioli may not be quick or easy, but they are SO delicious. Give yourself an afternoon to prepare them, or make the pasta dough the night before so you have half the work done already!
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Pumpkin S'mores Cookies
Why limit yourself to enjoying pumpkin sweets in the fall? The aromatics in pumpkin spice remind us of cinnamon graham crackers, and graham crackers make us think of s’mores. And OH MY GOURD: Could a s’more be pumpkin-spiced? If you combine a tender pumpkin cookie and all of the classic s’mores ingredients, the answer is definitely yes.
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Frozen Pumpkin Spice Latte
It's crazy to think that pumpkin spice-flavored, well, everything wasn't even popular until the PSL was created. We look forward to its return every year, marking the unofficial start of fall, so we created a frozen boozy latte inspired by this iconic beverage to enjoy year-round.
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Pumpkin Carbonara
Your classic carbonara meets pumpkin for a creamy and silky pasta dish that's fall ready. The dish is quick and easy and the pumpkin-bacon combo is absolutely perfect. Top it with lots of Parmesan for an extra comforting dinner!
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Pumpkin Whoopie Pies
If you haven’t heard of the whoopie pie, it's a hybrid of a cake and a cookie sandwich, conveniently packaged to fit in your hand. Typically you will find a chocolate whoopie with a sweet marshmallow filling, but this recipe takes that childhood staple and flips it on its head to become the new fall-time treat, perfect for all ages.
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Pumpkin Lasagna
At first, pumpkin lasagna might not seem as hot as, say, spinach artichoke lasagna, but don't be fooled: With layers of melty fontina and mozzarella and notes of sage and nutmeg, you will go wild over this spin.
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Creamy Pumpkin Gnocchi With Italian Sausage
In the fall, we go wild for all things pumpkin. But it’s not just for treats, pumpkin is also INSANELY good in savory recipes.For this gnocchi dish, we use pumpkin puree to build a sauce that has a touch of tomato and is similar to a marinara in texture. Just like with butternut squash or sweet potatoes, pumpkin pairs beautifully with sage and sausage, so they were natural additions to the gnocchi and sauce.
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Pumpkin Pie Martini
Sure, once September starts, we know that we are going to start our day off with a pumpkin spice latte. But what if we want to finish the day with the same warming, spiced taste? Enter: Pumpkin pie martinis. This dessert cocktail is the perfect way to end your Thanksgiving dinner, or any fall celebration.
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Creamy Pumpkin & Parmesan Chicken Skillet
This is a one-pan dish that bathes chicken breasts in a garlicky pumpkin cream sauce. It's also super-versatile, allowing you to mix up whatever you want to pair it with, from pasta to rice (of course, you can also just enjoy it on its own!).
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Pumpkin Cornbread
For all you die-hard pumpkin lovers, this cornbread is for you. Double down and use this for dunking into your next pumpkin chili!
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Pumpkin Spice Mules
We incorporated one of our favorite, most-reached-for fall flavors—pumpkin spice—into this staple cocktail to create a fall drink we reach for again and again. With spiced pumpkin flavors, this apple cider cocktail deserves to be served at any fall party, or even at your Thanksgiving dinner (adapt our Moscow Mule punch with this recipe to truly serve a crowd).
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Pumpkin Bread Pudding
We love to serve the classic bread pudding up all year long, but come fall time, we think everything deserves a pumpkin twist. Enter: Pumpkin bread pudding. We pumpkin-fied our best-ever recipe by adding in pumpkin puree and warming pumpkin spice flavors, turning this into a fall breakfast (or dessert!) we can’t get enough of.
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Creamy Pumpkin Vodka Sauce & Penne
One of our favorite Italian-American pasta sauces, vodka sauce, just got a super-tasty touch of fall flair with the addition of pumpkin and sage! Pumpkin fanatics: This spin really hits the spot.
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Easy Baked Pumpkin Risotto
Baked, not stirred, this recipe for pumpkin risotto takes some of the work off the chef without sacrificing that classic risotto flavor and texture. Not having to watch and stir the risotto constantly—as risottos are traditionally made—means you can prepare a side salad to accompany this rich risotto or just enjoy relaxing while it cooks. (This pear and blue cheese salad would be an excellent table-mate.)
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Pumpkin Soup
Pumpkin soup in the fall is something that never gets old. It's healthy, super creamy, and keeps you cozy. You can use various winter squashes to make this soup, but our top two favorite types are sugar pumpkins and kabocha squash, with calabaza and butternut squashes as runner-ups.
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Pumpkin Spice Latte
We fell hard for the pumpkin spice latte from Starbucks, we won't deny it and you probably did too. If you can't wait for Starbucks to release their signature fall drink (or pay those prices), there is good news: Making your own at home is dangerously easy and faster than waiting in the drive-thru!
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Sikil P’ak (Pumpkin Seed Salsa)
If salsa verde and hummus had a child, it would remind us of this dip. Our version of Sikil p’ak, which in Mayan means “pumpkin seed” and “tomato” respectively, is inspired by the Yucatecan version that uses ground unhulled pumpkin seeds and red tomatoes. Our riff uses hulled pepitas and charred tomatillos, and its subtle smokiness keeps us coming back for more.
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Pumpkin Cheesecake Brownies
Classic brownies are arguably one of the best go-to desserts, but if you’re looking to give them a twist for the fall, look no further than these delicious pumpkin cheesecake brownies. A two-in-one dessert, these brownies feature the ultimate fudge brownie bottom with a rich, moist pumpkin cheesecake top. That's what we like to call the best of both worlds!
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Starbucks Copycat Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew
When the weather isn't cold enough for a pumpkin spice latte, a pumpkin cream cold brew is the perfect compromise. Making one at home is simple and worth making your own cold brew for. Of course, you can always use your favorite store-bought cold brew or iced coffee to speed the process up. It's all about that pumpkin topping anyway!
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Pumpkin Curry
Pumpkin is often only used in pumpkin pies or in pumpkin soups. But the earthy, sweet vegetable is the perfect base for a spicy, Thai-inspired coconut curry. We begin by roasting the pumpkin to provide some caramelization and nuttiness that will add a lot to the final dish. Then we take some of the roast pumpkin and actually blend it into the curry sauce which adds another layer of pumpkin flavor to the dish.
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Pumpkin Tomato Soup & Grilled Cheese Sticks
While we love classic tomato soup, we sometimes want to shake things up a bit when fall comes around. This soup gets an extra creamy dose, not only thanks to sweet pumpkin puree, but also with heavy cream and sharp Parmesan.
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Pumpkin Empanadas
Thanksgiving pies, beware! Pumpkin empanadas have arrived. Boasting a flaky, buttery crust and a jammy, spiced pumpkin filling, these bite-sized beauties will be a serious contender on any holiday dessert table. They may be small, but they pack BIG pumpkin flavor.
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Pumpkin Juice
This sweet and spicy drink is a staple on any ride aboard the Hogwarts Express, and served at every meal in the Great Hall of Hogwarts Castle. In the Harry Potter books, pumpkin juice is traditionally served over ice for a refreshing drink that screams fall. You could also warm this up in a mug for something more cozy too.
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Pumpkin Seed Toffee
Toffee is really a beautiful blank canvas to add whatever you desire. With this recipe, we wanted to make it extra special during the fall leaves, brisk walks, and feeling cozy season (we love a good fall baking moment). This recipe is great because you can make it for a last-minute emergency, put it in cute little bags and gift it, or just make it and eat the whole thing yourself.
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Brown Butter Pumpkin Blondies
The rich, nutty taste of brown butter makes these pumpkin blondies even better and the perfect fall treat. Pumpkin adds a lot of moisture to baked goods, which keeps these blondies soft and tender, but they’re still slightly chewy in the center, the way the best blondies are.
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Panera Autumn Squash Soup
Panera has a cult following around their soups and especially their autumn squash soup. Our copycat version has butternut squash, pumpkin, carrots, and shallots for a sweet and fully fall flavor. Topped with spiced pepitas, this fall soup is great as an appetizer or filling enough to be the main course.
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Pumpkin Bread
We love this classic, no-frills pumpkin bread (especially warmed up and slathered with cream cheese—seriously, TRY IT). Other times, we're craving chocolate pumpkin bread... or pecans! And we're sure you are too. Feel free to fold in 1 cup of extra stuff, like chocolate chips, nuts, dried cranberries, or pepitas, once the batter is made.
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Brownie Bottom Pumpkin Cheesecake
Let’s face it: Pumpkin anything is a crowd-pleaser in its own right. When combined with two of the most popular desserts in the history of the dessert creation (brownies and cheesecake), it's a must-make for fall.
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Pumpkin Risotto
Take your favorite risotto recipe into fall with the addition of pumpkin puree, sage, and just a pinch of nutmeg. We love the creaminess the shaved ricotta salata adds, but Parm's fine if that's all you got.
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Pumpkin Crisp
This crisp will make you forget pumpkin pie ever existed. The crunchy topping is the perfect accompaniment to the smooth pumpkin filling, creating a pumpkin dessert that is anything but boring. Our crisp recipes usually feature a bright, sweet fruit—but this recipe puts the fall superstar (pumpkin, ofc), at center stage. Once you've had it, your fall dessert game will never be the same.
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Air Fryer Pumpkin Biscuits
A combo of pumpkin and buttermilk keeps these air fryer biscuits extremely tender. For the ultimate grab-n-go breakfast, split 'em, spread with butter, and drizzle with honey. Wrap them in foil and toss in your purse or backpack—they’re perfect for dunking in that PSL (pumpkin spice latte) en route to work.
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Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins
Here at Delish, we believe in the supremacy of cream cheese-filled baked goods, and these pumpkin cream cheese muffins are no exception. Classic pumpkin muffins are the perfect fall treat to ring in the changing leaves and cozy weather, with plenty of festive pumpkin flavor and warming spices.
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Pumpkin Custard
Pumpkin custard is essentially the best part of the pumpkin pie: the creamy, lightly spiced filling that you can't get enough of. This version is flavored with maple syrup, bourbon, and citrus zest along with your usual suspects of warm, dessert spices: pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, nutmeg.
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Crustless Pumpkin Pie
For those that can't have gluten or think the pie crust is just a vessel to get the best part of the pie, this pumpkin pie is for you. Made without the crust, this pie takes less than half the time and WAY less effort. No making pie crusts, no chilling, and no blind baking. It's a Thanksgiving miracle.
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Pumpkin Sage Gnocchi
When it comes to weeknight dinners, this is the one we crave as soon as it gets a bit cool outside. The comforting combination of pumpkin and sage is one that's hard to beat.
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Pumpkin Cheesecake Cookies
Get your pumpkin and cheesecake fix in one with these pumpkin-spiced cookies stuffed with a little surprise: cream cheese filling! The warming pumpkin spice cookies complement the creamy, tangy flavors of cheesecake, creating the most decadent cookie you'll have all season long.
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No-Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake
Oven space is valuable (and hard to come by) on Thanksgiving, so any opportunity we get to make our lives easier on the big day, we’ll take it. When you don’t have the time or oven space to whip up a classic pumpkin pie, this no-bake version will spice up your holiday table.
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Pumpkin Cheesecake Roll
Ready to kick off pumpkin season with the most impressive (but not intimidating!) fall dessert there is?! Luckily, there's no fret with this pumpkin cake roll. With a few simple tips, you'll have perfect swirls of cake and cream cheese filling that will have everyone oohing and aahing when you slice into it.
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Pumpkin Bacon Mac & Cheese
Sure, mac & cheese is great. But PUMPKIN mac & cheese?! That's a fall dinner worthy of any and every occasion from now until spring. Make it for Thanksgiving, for your book club, for date night, and beyond. It's a crowd-pleaser no matter the event, and leftovers are unlikely.
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Coconut Pumpkin Soup
Roasting your own pumpkin might sound like extra work, but for this fall soup, it's 100% worth it. Using fresh pumpkin will make your soup stand out above the rest, and the coconut milk will make it extra decadent and comforting.
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Pumpkin Sticky Buns
We know there’s no shortage of amazing pumpkin recipes out there, but these pillowy soft buns are filled with chopped pecans and baked in a caramel sauce for the most decadent fall treat any time of day.
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Roasted Pumpkin Seeds
Pumpkins are pretty amazing. You can carve them, roast them, serve them savory or sweet. One of their best (and often overlooked) attributes is their seeds! They're great prepared super simply, roasted with salt and melted butter, but the variations are completely endless. We love ranch seasoning, taco seasoning, or cinnamon sugar for an added pop of flavor.
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Pumpkin Pie
Every Thanksgiving dessert table needs pumpkin pie. It's basically the law. We've got tons of tips and tricks for how to bake your best pie ever. We're big fans of making our own pumpkin spice blend, too!
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Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread
Nothing says fall like the smell of freshly baked pumpkin bread. Why make this version? Not only is it loaded with chocolate chips, it's also incredibly moist and tender thanks to our favorite secret ingredient—sour cream.
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Pumpkin Alfredo
Regular ol' alfredo? Bo-ring. Pumpkin adds depth and a pop of color to this irresistibly creamy, gourd-eous pasta.
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Pumpkin Hummus
This hummus really walks the line between sweet and savory; it even tastes just as good with churro chips as it does with bell peppers! If you're digging the sweet hummus trend, you gotta try our chocolate peanut butter hummus next.
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Pumpkin Pudding
We all love a good Snack Pack and miss the days of finding one in our lunch boxes. This easy hack for pumpkin pudding will take you right back to the good days, and it will satisfy every pumpkin spice latte craving you have.
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Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies
Adding pumpkin puree and pumpkin spice to chocolate chip cookie dough results in a heavenly pillow-like cookie with major autumn vibes. Yum!
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Chocolate Pumpkin Cheesecake
Attention: The fall dessert of your dreams has arrived. With a rich, buttery Oreo crust and a light, fluffy pumpkin filling, you'll want to eat this cheesecake no matter what time of year it is.
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Pumpkin Zucchini Bread
Banana bread is the queen of loaf cakes, sure. And just plain pumpkin bread is truly fantastic. But you know what might be the dark horse in the race to loaf cake royalty? This pumpkin zucchini bread. The zucchini adds a level of moisture and subtle sweet flavor that will make this bread a must-make for your next brunch, Thanksgiving, or potluck.
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Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls
Warm, soft, and gooey cinnamon rolls topped with a maple cream cheese frosting. No, you aren't dreaming. These pumpkin cinnamon rolls are just what you need on a cozy fall morning alongside a cup of coffee.
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Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes
If you are looking for a perfect pumpkin cupcake, look no further. These easy sweets are full of pumpkin spice and topped with a simple cream cheese frosting. We love it topped with some cinnamon sugar, but more pumpkin spice would also be delicious.
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Jack-O'-Lantern Sandwich Cookies
Pumpkin sugar cookies get sandwiched together with a cream cheese frosting for a perfect fall dessert. Carve a Jack-O'-Lantern into them for an adorable Halloween treat everyone will love. So much better than carving a real pumpkin.
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Pumpkin Spice Pancakes
Pumpkin pancakes are easily our most frequented breakfast in the fall and winter. These are so tall and fluffy with all of the fall spices we love. These are best served with a pumpkin spice latte and lots of butter and toasted pecans.
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Pumpkin Pie Pudding Shots
Pumpkin pie? Pudding shots? Obviously the two belong together! Fireball adds some more cinnamon flavor to the shots but you can sub with all vodka if you prefer. But if Fireball is your thing, then you might as well serve these shots right along with a Fireball pumpkin pie.
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