15 Tasty Pumpkin Puree Dessert Recipes That Go Beyond Pumpkin Pie

We’ve been working with various Pumpkin Puree Dessert Recipes involving pumpkin puree and my biggest realization about this simple ingredient is—it has endless possibilities. 

Whether it’s canned or freshly made, the ingredient has been a staple in many American households and widely used in creating a plethora of savory and sweet dishes like the well-known pumpkin pie. 

If you’ve been wondering how to use that can of pumpkin sitting in your pantry or that homemade pumpkin puree stored inside your freezer, we’re here to inspire you with these delicious recipes. 

Most of these sweet treats (like Pumpkin Snickerdoodles and Pumpkin Cookies With Cake Mix) use canned pumpkins, but if you have enough time, it’s best to invest in fresh pumpkin puree for the best flavors.

Cook and mash fresh pumpkin in a large bowl or put it in a food processor or blender to make your pumpkin puree at home. It’s easy!

Now that your puree is ready—let’s take the road less traveled and explore an epic compilation of pumpkin puree dessert recipes that go beyond pumpkin pie. 

Dessert #14 will treat those chocolate lovers!

1. Thai Coconut Pumpkin Pie

If you’re planning to bring Thai flavors to your Thanksgiving favorite treat or simply looking to make something a little different this holiday season, unlock this Thai Coconut Pumpkin Pie recipe!

The pumpkin puree dessert has a delicious mashup of Thai and Western desserts: Kanom maw gaeng and pumpkin pie. 

Instead of mashed taro or mung beans, the recipe uses pumpkin puree, which then combines with coconut milk, palm sugar, and pandan leaves before being baked into a pie. 

Truly exceptional, every slice of this pie is creamy, rich, and packed with caramel notes from palm sugar and floral aroma from pandan leaves! 

2. Pumpkin Sticky Rice Balls In Coconut Milk

Also known as Bua Loy in Thailand, these Pumpkin Sticky Rice Balls will change your dessert game, for sure. 

Made in 6 simple ingredients and just 20 minutes of prep time, these adorable balls are chewy, soft, and scrumptious enough to please everyone at your Thanksgiving get-together.

The dessert won’t be complete without sweet coconut sauce, which brings another dimension when blended with the beautiful fragrance of pandan leaves. 

Together, you’re going to experience a burst of sweet and pumpkin flavor in your mouth. 

Remember to serve them hot!

3. Pumpkin Gelato

Creating this creamy pumpkin gelato featuring brown sugar and cinnamon is a great way to use your extra pumpkins this Fall. 

Pumpkins are excellent in their natural state, but they become something extraordinary when turned into a cold and sweet Italian gelato. 

The recipe is so heavenly! 

And with the help of canned pumpkin, you can also enjoy the frozen dessert even this summer. 

This Pumpkin Gelato recipe is yummy by itself, but drizzling it with caramel sauce can make this sweet delight much more enjoyable to devour.

4. Pumpkin And Coconut Milk Cake (Bingka Labu)

If you’re looking for sweet desserts with pumpkin puree, how about making this pumpkin and coconut milk cake?

The recipe is pretty impressive. 

The cake batter featuring kabocha pumpkin transforms itself into a soft custard filling and a firm outer crust. 

You heard it right! With one bingka batter, you’ll get the filling and the dough in one go. 

Isn’t it marvelous?

The only indication that your bingka is already ready is when the color of the crust becomes golden brown while the center remains soft.

5. Chinese Pumpkin Cakes

The beauty of this traditional fried Chinese dessert is its simplicity. 

You just need at least five essential ingredients to create these delectable Pumpkin Cakes.

Not too sweet with a crispy crunchy surface and soft, sticky interior, these mini cakes are deliciously good!

Prepare the pumpkin puree then combine it with glutinous rice flour. 

Divide the dough into pieces, roll into balls, then flatten into a disc. 

Once done, dip both sides of the dough discs with sesame seeds and deep-fry them until golden brown. 

Then serve them dipped in sugar.

6. No-Bake Pumpkin Bites

Eight basic ingredients are all you need to make these gorgeous pumpkin delights. 

And since baking with pumpkin puree is sometimes annoying, the recipe’s author ensures that it can be made without an oven. 

I know you’re giggling right now!

These No-Bake Pumpkin Bites use peanut butter, but you can certainly use any butter you have on hand like almond or cashew.

Though it’s okay to leave out the chocolate if you prefer to keep the bites bare, adding the sweet treat is great for those watching their refined sugar intake!

And oh, I forgot the best part: the entire recipe only takes 30 minutes to put together

7. Pumpkin Fluff Dip

This Pumpkin Fluff Dip recipe is ridiculously easy to make. 

All you need is ten minutes of working time and then an hour of chilling time. 

Just mix canned pumpkin puree, pudding mix, milk, and pumpkin spice. 

Then add the Cool Whip, chill the mixture in the fridge—and BOOM!

You got yourself a scrumptious dessert dip. 

Then indulge your newly found pumpkin puree treat alongside vanilla cookies, graham crackers, apples, or any fruit of your choice.

8. Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bars

There are so many straightforward yet tasty desserts to make with pumpkin puree and these pumpkin bars belong to this category!

A dessert made from scratch, the recipe has rich, melt-in-your-mouth deliciousness of chocolate chips and the addicting textural nuance of the regular oats. 

And since they’re so good, it’s advised to double the recipe as these bite-sized delights will be gone fast. 

They store well at room temperature, too.

9. Pumpkin Scones

This dessert recipe using pumpkin puree is a pumpkin and scone lover’s dream! 

Who would think that combining these two ingredients results in mouthwatering treats?

Full of warm pumpkin spice and drizzled with a simple but luscious vanilla glaze, these Pumpkin Scones are pretty easy to put together.

Start by mixing the dry ingredients then add butter until crumbly. 

Combine the wet ingredients and fold the mixture into the dry ingredients to create the dough. 

Wrap the dough in plastic wrap then chill for a couple of minutes in the freezer.

Once chilled, roll dough, cut into shapes, sprinkle them with brown sugar then bake, bake, bake.

10. Pumpkin Snickerdoodles

This canned pumpkin dessert recipe mixes cream of tartar, cinnamon, pumpkin puree, and pumpkin pie spice, resulting in decadent, soft cookies filled with a fall mouthfeel.

Not only they’re bursting with flavor, but these Pumpkin Snickerdoodles also take just 40 minutes to prep. 

Bear in mind that you need to coat the cookies with additional sugar and pumpkin pie spice before baking them in the oven.

Pro tip: Refrigerating the dough for at least 30 minutes makes it less sticky and easier to work with.

11. Pumpkin Blondies

Pumpkin pie spice, butter, vanilla, and pumpkin puree are fused to make these supremely yummy Pumpkin Blondies.

You will love the addition of white chips into the batter, which eventually adds milky, nutty, and vanilla flavors to the sweet treats.

In case you aren’t a fan of white chips, it’s recommended to use chocolate chips, butterscotch chips, or any nut in their place.

 I like using a combination of all instead!

12. Pumpkin Cookies With Cake Mix

These soft, spiced cookies are a serious hack from the traditional pumpkin cookies, thanks to the smart inclusion of spice cake mix. 

The best part? 

The treats are easy to make and call for three ingredients: the cake mix, pumpkin spice, and canned pumpkin.

No eggs, no oil. Easy peasy! 

The icing glaze is optional, but wow! Adding it offers a glorious finish to these pumpkin cookies.

13. Chocolate Pumpkin Bread

Want to make bread taste stunning? Add chocolate and pumpkin puree. Trust us. 

The combination of these two ingredients is top-notch! 

The chocolate chips and cocoa powder incorporate the treat’s rich and sweet taste, while the pumpkin improves its texture. 

This Chocolate Pumpkin Bread recipe can be easily done in the oven with very little work. 

Finish it with caramel frosting and chocolate chips on top.

14. Pumpkin Brownies

Do you love pumpkin season, but don’t want to give up the chocolate? Problem solved with these super fudgy and moist chocolate brownies!

The one-bowl dessert recipe is made with cocoa powder, semisweet chocolate, vanilla extract, and granulated sugar. It’s egg and dairy-free!

The addition of canned pumpkin puree adds a lot of moisture and structure to these brownies. 

Pro tip: When purchasing canned pumpkins at the grocery store, ensure to get the pure pumpkin puree and not the pumpkin pie filling.

15. Pumpkin Crisp

What could be better than a comforting Pumpkin Crisp for Thanksgiving? 

Pair the fall dessert with whipped cream, caramel sauce, or a scoop of vanilla ice cream. NOM!

The recipe starts by making the pumpkin base and then the crisp topping. 

After that, assemble and give it a quick bake until the top is golden brown.

Pro tip: You can add some toasted pecans or walnuts to the crisp mix to give the overall dish a nutty flavor and crunch.

The bottom line

See—there are so many great pumpkin puree dessert recipes that go beyond the popular pumpkin pie. 

From sticky rice balls from Thailand to comforting pumpkin crisp fit for Thanksgiving, there’s no shortage of scrumptious uses for pumpkin puree. 

Planning to bring the fall flavor this summer? Make the Pumpkin Gelato! Craving for some chocolate indulgences? Whip up Pumpkin Brownies and Chocolate Pumpkin Bread!

Reminder: Before choosing a dessert recipe, ensure you’re equipped with the necessary ingredients. Gather your tools if needed and prepare that pumpkin puree on hand!