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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 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!
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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.
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.
Crockpot Pumpkin Cobbler
As the pumpkin puree warms slowly in the crockpot, it absorbs the spice of cinnamon and nutmeg until the mixture thickens into a custardy base. This crockpot pumpkin cobbler delivers the flavor of pumpkin pie without the fuss of rolling dough or heating the oven.
3-Ingredient Pumpkin Brownies
So this fall, we merged two unique flavors: pumpkin and rich chocolate brownies. This is a three-ingredient recipe, which means less stress and more yum.
Easy Mini Pumpkin Bundt Cake
So make an adorable, easy Mini Pumpkin Bundt Cake and serve a few at your next brunch and of course, around the fall season! We made this recipe by accident because we were experimenting with pumpkin cookies using a box cake mix.
Spiced Pumpkin Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Icing
I have the perfect pumpkin treat for you—our recipe for Spiced Pumpkin Cupcakes. With every bite, they capture the warmth of fall.
Pumpkin Cookies With Cream Cheese Frosting
This crisp cool fall air calls for something cozy to eat and a fire and a blanket. Trust me here; these are not just any sweet fall snack; they are delicious indulgences.
Mini Pumpkin Cakes with Caramel Buttercream
This is that time of year when a recipe such as these mini pumpkin cakes, a perfect embodiment of the season, starts to sound extra delicious. If you love fall flavors, pumpkin spice, AND cake, you will be in for a treat with this recipe.
Pumpkin Crazy Cake (Egg-Free and Dairy-Free)
This super simple, budget-friendly dessert is perfect for fall or a family get-together. It is often called a crazy cake or a depression-era cake.
Pumpkin Hand Pies with Puff Pastry
The mixture of pumpkin puree, brown sugar, and pumpkin pie spice thickens in the oven, perfuming the kitchen with warm cinnamon and clove. The tops, brushed with egg wash and a dusting of spiced sugar, bake into a delicate shell that shatters under a fork.
Pumpkin Spice Donuts with Vanilla Buttermilk Glaze
Just imagine yourself creating a batch of warm, homemade pumpkin spice donuts fresh from the fryer. It’s a simple yet magical process perfect for welcoming sweater weather with a delicious fall treat.
Pumpkin Spice Rice Krispie Treats
So imagine cinnamon, nutmeg and that little hit of cloves all wrapped in a marshmallowy chewy treat. It has pumpkin spice, white chocolate and pure pumpkin puree.
Pumpkin Filled Crescent Rolls
Are you ready to welcome pumpkin spice season’s cozy, comforting flavors? If so, you are going to love these pumpkin-filled crescent rolls.
Crockpot Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls
Here’s a slow cooker breakfast recipe (or brunch, of course!) that won’t take up the oven or need you to roll out your own dough. It’s one of my favorite canned cinnamon roll hacks that I think you’ll love.
3 Ingredient Pumpkin Bread
This easy pumpkin bread can help the busiest folks kick off their fall baking with just three ingredients: a boxed cake mix (spice), a can of pumpkin puree, and some chopped pecans for 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!
