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Thanksgiving is all about gathering around the table with those that you love. It is about sharing laughs, catching up on hugs, and indulging in our favorite foods that make your heart (and stomach) happy. And let’s be honest, while the turkey is fantastical, the real stars of any Thanksgiving table are the Thanksgiving Desserts.
But you won’t find any pumpkin pie in this list. (Hope that’s ok.)
Can you have Thanksgiving without the comforting flavor of pumpkin? That is why we have compiled a list of our favorite Thanksgiving desserts with pumpkin. So grab your apron, and let’s make something special.
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Mini Pumpkin Bundt Cake
What I love about this recipe is its simplicity— it uses a box cake mix and a can of pumpkin puree, making it a breeze to prepare. You’ll find that making this recipe is a piece of cake, pardon the pun.
Pumpkin Spice Cookies
A plate of these make a warm welcome for just-arriving guests and are easy to whip up in batches: a box of cake mix and a can of pumpkin puree make it so. A little more pumpkin spice punches up that fall-theme aroma, too.
Pumpkin Spice Syrup
This makes an amazing latte, but it’s also great over oatmeal and chia pudding too. It’s not really thick enough for waffles or pancakes, though. It’s basically a simple syrup richly flavored with pumpkin-pie spice, so it would be good in after-dinner cocktails too.
Pumpkin Fluff Dip
For the guests who like just a little sweet something, an apple slice or two dipped into this rich yet light pumpkin fluff dip will be oh-so-pleased.
More Pumpkin Dessert Recipes, great all year-round!
Pumpkin Spice Donuts with Vanilla Buttermilk Glaze
These homemade pumpkin spice donuts are fluffy and have a perfect hint of pumpkin pie spice, complemented perfectly by the sweet glaze. You can create this cozy, comforting treat in just 20 minutes, perfect for a chilly fall day.
3-Ingredient Pumpkin Brownies
If you’re a pumpkin lover like me, these pumpkin brownies are going to be a game-changer. We’ve started with a brownie box mix to keep things super simple.
Mini Pumpkin Cakes with Caramel Buttercream
These single-serving pumpkin cakes are not just any cakes. They are topped with a rich and indulgent caramel frosting made with buttercream.
Pumpkin Spice Rice Krispie Treats
These pumpkin spice rice crispy treats are perfect for a Thanksgiving dessert table or a Halloween party. To make these extra special we drizzle them with white chocolate on top.
Soft Pumpkin Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting
And I have just the thing for you, soft pumpkin cookies with a cream cheese frosting. Trust me here; these are not just any sweet fall snack; they are delicious indulgences.
Spiced Pumpkin Cupcakes
These cupcakes are soft, fluffy, and topped with creamy, tangy cream cheese frosting. With every bite, they capture the warmth of fall.
Pumpkin Filled Crescent Rolls
Just imagine the aroma of pumpkin puree, brown sugar, and pumpkin pie spice wafting through your kitchen. Then, imagine those flavors wrapped in golden, flaky crescent dough.
Pumpkin Crazy Cake
This Pumpkin Spice Cake, which has no eggs, butter, or milk, is an interesting alternative to traditional cakes. It is moist, flavorful, and bursting with cozy pumpkin spice flavor!
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. Serve the pumpkin cobbler warm with a scoop of ice cream, which melts into the soft pumpkin layer and carries the spiced aroma with each spoonful.
Pumpkin Hand Pies
When baked, the puff pastry turns crisp and golden, the layers separating just enough to cradle the spiced pumpkin filling. The mixture of pumpkin puree, brown sugar, and pumpkin pie spice thickens in the oven, perfuming the kitchen with warm cinnamon and clove.
3-Ingredient Pumpkin Bread
This could be the easiest 3 ingredient pumpkin bread you’ll find all season. The pureed pumpkin provides the moisture eggs and oil normally would, so this becomes a homemade pumpkin bread you can whip up in no time.
Crockpot Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls
Just 90 minutes on high and you have lush, steamed pumpkin cinnamon rolls (all the edges become like the center). Serve these crockpot pumpkin cinnamon rolls straight from the crock with coffee or a big glass of milk.
The bottom line
I’d like to think some of these Thanksgiving dessert recipes are unique compared to the typical desserts that we often serve. If you’re ready to sidestep from the usual pumpkin pie, this list may help inspire you also! If you’ve made it down this far, maybe you’d like a handy guide to know if and when canned pumpkin starts to go bad. Sometimes it’s hard to tell.
