25 Pumpkin Recipes to Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth

Warning: Cravings will ensue.

By: Allie Holcomb King

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It’s officially fall, and where I live, it’s finally starting to feel like it, too. This means two very important things. One: It’s officially baking season. Two: It’s officially pumpkin season. Each is exciting in its own right, but together, these occasions offer endless opportunity. And when I say endless, I. Do. Mean. Endless. Every time I attempt to find a pumpkin recipe, I’m utterly overwhelmed by the options (and all the PSL recipes). So today, I’ve organized 25 of my favorite pumpkin desserts into categories to help my fellow pumpkin-seekers find the perfect recipe. Choose the cheesy quote that resonates with you the most, and find 4-6 delicious recipes tailored to your taste.

“PUMPKIN PIE TIL I DIE”

Easy Pumpkin Pie

Homemade Pumpkin Pie

What would Thanksgiving be without pumpkin pie? Whip up this signature dessert as the traditional finish to your Thanksgiving meal. Get the recipe.

From: Kim Stoegbauer

Make This: Easy Pumpkin Pie

Vegan Pumpkin Pie

Vegan Pumpkin PIe

This vegan pumpkin pie gets its firm, creamy texture from tofu.

Photo by: Photo by Mick Telkamp

Photo by Mick Telkamp

Make This: Vegan Pumpkin Pie

Mason Jar Pumpkin Pie

Mason Jar Pumpkin PIe

Mason jar pumpkin pie is a “grab and go” twist on a fall favorite.

Photo by: Photo by Mick Telkamp

Photo by Mick Telkamp

Make This: Mason Jar Pumpkin Pie

Pumpkin Pie Dip

Gingersnap Cookies With Pumpkin Pie Dip

Pair pumpkin pie dip with made-from-scratch gingersnap cookies to create the perfect holiday dessert.

From: Farima Alavi

Make This: Pumpkin Pie Dip

“RISE AND SHINE! IT'S PUMPKIN TIME!"

Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls

Make-ahead pumpkin cinnamon rolls can be prepared the night before or even months in advance.

Photo by: Mick Telkamp

Mick Telkamp

Make This: Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls

Pumpkin Quick Bread

Full of flavor and easy to make, pumpkin quick bread is a good bake-ahead choice for the holiday season.

Make This: Pumpkin Quick Bread

Pumpkin Spice Pancakes

Pumpkin Spice Pancakes Soaked in Syrup and Topped With Chopped Pecans

These pancakes are a bit denser than usual pancakes thanks to the weight of the pumpkin puree, but with a slight increase in cooking time you are left with a flavorful start to your day. Serve these up for breakfast throughout the holiday season.

Make This: Pumpkin Spice Pancakes

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Scones

The perfect companion to an early morning (or late night) cup of hot tea, coffee or cocoa, these dense, flavorful scones combine two favorite fall flavors: pumpkin and chocolate. Get the recipe: http://www.hgtv.com/entertaining/pumpkin-chocolate-chip-scones-recipe/index.html

Make This: Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Scones

“BAKE ME A CAKE AS FAST AS YOU CAN.”

Pumpkin Spice Bundt Cake

Pumpkin spice bundt cake is even better a few days after baking.

Make This: Pumpkin Spice Bundt Cake

Pumpkin Spice Latte Cake

Pumpkin spice latte cake with espresso-cream cheese filling is inspired by the beloved coffee drink that is a harbinger of fall.

Photo by: Photo by Mick Telkamp

Photo by Mick Telkamp

Make This: Pumpkin Spice Latte Cake

Pumpkin Cupcakes With Cream Cheese Frosting

Fall baking gets underway with sweet and succulent pumpkin cupcakes.

Make This: Pumpkin Cupcakes With Cream Cheese Frosting

Pumpkin Tiramisu Layer Cake

Amaretti cookies give this moist pumpkin spike layered cake the crunch it needs. For extra sweetness, drizzle syrup on the cookies. Get the recipe.

Make This: Pumpkin Tiramisu Layer Cake

“I HAVE A STRICT SPOONS-ONLY DESSERT POLICY.”

Mason Jar Pumpkin S’mores

Pumpkin S'Mores

Chef Matt Bell presents his finished Pumpkin S’more Jars.

Photo by: Hortus Ltd.

Hortus Ltd.

Make This: Mason Jar Pumpkin S’mores

Pumpkin Mousse and Ginger Parfait

Pumpkin Mousse and Ginger Parfaits

Andrea Bearce of Bake Sale Austin shares this recipe that features layers of creamy pumpkin mousse, crunchy graham-cracker streusel and dense maple-ginger cake — a combination that's sure to become a favorite fall dessert and new Thanksgiving tradition. Get the recipe: http://www.hgtv.com/entertaining/pumpkin-mousse-and-ginger-parfaits/index.html

Make This: Pumpkin Mousse and Ginger Parfait

Pumpkin Mousse

Pumpkin mousse is an effortlessly elegant holiday dessert.

Photo by: Photo by Mick Telkamp

Photo by Mick Telkamp

Make This: Pumpkin Mousse

Pumpkin Custard

Custard's last stand: Infused with toasted pumpkin seeds, this custard says fall in every bite.

Photo by: Photo by Our Labor of Love

Photo by Our Labor of Love

Make This: Pumpkin Custard

“FALL MEANS PUMPKIN ANYTHING AND EVERYTHING.”

Pumpkin Cookies

Pumpkin cookies are soft, cakey and spiced for the season.

Make This: Pumpkin Cookies

Pumpkin Brownies

Pumpkin brownies put a unique seasonal spin on an American classic.

Make This: Pumpkin Brownies

Pumpkin Fudge

Creamy Pumpkin Fudge

Enjoy the taste of autumn with sweet and creamy pumpkin fudge.

Make This: Pumpkin Fudge

Pumpkin Cheesecake

Pumpkin cheesecake is brings the mellow taste of pumpkin to an old favorite.

Make This: Pumpkin Cheesecake

Pumpkin and Gingerbread Ice Cream Sandwiches

Pumpkin Ice Cream Sandwiches

Pumpkin ice cream sandwiched between two gingerbread cookies is the taste of fall in frozen form.

Photo by: Mick Telkamp

Mick Telkamp

Make This: Pumpkin and Gingerbread Ice Cream Sandwiches

Pumpkin Cheesecake Tiramisu

Classic tiramisu is given a twist with an all-time fall favorite, pumpkin. A touch of espresso makes this dessert the perfect pairing with a cup of joe. Get the recipe.

From: Sam Henderson

Make This: Pumpkin Cheesecake Tiramisu

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Pumpkin Fudge Recipe

Chocolate fudge may be the standard, but this recipe for pumpkin fudge is hard to resist. Pumpkin puree brings the spectacular taste of fall to fudge and also adds a welcome weight and texture to the classic confection. Smooth, firm and creamy, pumpkin fudge is everything one looks for when making fudge, but with a depth of flavor that's often lost in a candy that's dependent on so much sugar. Kids and grown-ups alike will enjoy this old-fashioned recipe with a seasonal twist.