61 Best Pumpkin Recipes
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Pumpkin recipes let you carve your pumpkin and eat it too. Or, you know, just eat it. Pumpkin is an ideal way to add rich, earthy flavor to so many fall favorites: creamy pasta and comforting soup, roasted vegetable sides, cheesecake, cupcakes, and of course, pies. Below you'll find our 61 best pumpkin recipes for all your cool-weather cravings.
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Classic Pumpkin Pie
You gotta start out with the classics. This pumpkin recipe has it all: a flaky crust, a creamy filling, and just the right amount of spice.
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Pasta with Smoky Pumpkin Cream Sauce
Don't be fooled by the simple ingredient list: the combo of pumpkin purée and heavy cream turns into a luxurious pasta sauce with a rich smokiness thanks to Spanish smoked paprika.
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Pumpkin Dutch Baby With Pumpkin Butter
Bring that fall feeling intobrunchwith this easy Dutch baby, which is creamy and custardy on the inside and airy around the edges, thanks to the inclusion of a bit of canned pumpkin purée.
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Pumpkin Bread
This moist, seasonal breakfast loaf is fully loaded with autumnal spice, and can be baked several days in advance.
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Marbled Pumpkin-Maple Cheesecake Bars
Creamy cheesecake meets the perfect fall pumpkin pie. You'll make the pretty swirl by separating the cheesecake filling in two, flavoring some with pumpkin purée and ginger, and swirling the mixture in the crust with a toothpick or skewer.
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Spiced Pavlova With Pumpkin Mousse
Pumpkin mousse, whipped cream, and pretty pomegranate syrup give this elegant spin on pumpkin pie a jewel-like presentation that's both stunning and delicious.
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Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Beatrice Chastka, Food Styling by Olivia Mack Anderson7/61
Pumpkin Cheesecake With Bourbon–Sour Cream Topping
The caramelized flavor of bourbon and the tang of sour cream add balance to the rich, spiced filling of this cheesecake. Chopped pecans add a nutty dimension to the graham cracker crust.
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Pumpkin Kolokithopita (Greek Phyllo Pastries)
我们爱这些三角形的口袋作为开胃菜or any fall feast—though we'd also eat them for dinner alongside a green salad.
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Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Nathaniel James, Food Styling by Anna Hampton9/61
Pumpkin and Cookie-Butter Sheet Cake With Toasted Meringue
Speculoos cookies in "butter" form add a spicy complexity to pumpkin purée for a new spin on the classic fall dessert.
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Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Alex Brannian, Food Styling by Ali Nardi10/61
Bourbon Pumpkin Pie
This custardy pie isn't overly spiced, and there is a bit of tang, too, from sour cream. While you don'tneedto mix bourbon into the whipped cream you're serving alongside, that move does amplify the pie's flavor.
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Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Katherine Sacks11/61
Ricotta-Pumpkin Gnocchi with Brown Butter
Think gnocchi are too time-consuming to make during the week? Think again! These rustic dumplings get their super-soft texture from a combination of pumpkin, ricotta, and Parmesan cheese that comes together quickly in the food processor.
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Pumpkin Spice Bundt Cake With Buttermilk Icing
When the pumpkin pie is gone, but you've only just begun to get your fill of pumpkin desserts, this bundt will fill the void quite nicely. The assertive flavors of cinnamon and allspice continue to develop as time passes, so make this bundt a few days ahead of the party and it will taste even better.
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Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Nathaniel James, Food Styling by Anna Hampton13/61
Curried Pumpkin Soup
The flavor combinations in this creamy soup are complex, but making it is very easy. Like the best appetizers, it wakes up the palate without being too filling.
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Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Jerri Joy, Food Styling by Anna Hampton15/61
Pull-Apart Bread With Pumpkin and Spinach
Forget the standard dinner rolls this Thanksgiving—what your table needs is this gorgeous flavor-packed bread.
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Pumpkin-Caramel Tart with Toasted-Hazelnut Crust
The hazelnut crust lends a toasty flavor to this tart, while the grated ginger brings a satisfying hint of spice. With a press-in crust, short bake time, and a do-ahead option, it's the perfect treat to liberate you (and your oven) on Thanksgiving Day.
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Roast Pumpkin With Dukkha and Pomegranate
This side dish really lets pumpkin shine. The spiced, salted sprinkle and pomegranate seeds provide excellent textural contrast.
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Big Easy Pumpkin Beignets
Maybe apple cider doughnuts are a fall essential, but we'd argue that these pumpkin-laced fritters are just as important to make.
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Roasted Pumpkin, Marjoram, and Blue Cheese Frittata
Bunker in for cold weather with this cozy, autumnal frittata.
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Pumpkin Shrimp Curry
The base of this curry is formed by stirring canned pumpkin with tomato, ginger, and garlic—and it's topped off with coconut milk for a creamy pumpkin fix.
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Butternut Squash, Kale, and Crunchy Pepitas Taco
These vegan tacos are well-stuffed with sweet squash, earthy kale, and crispy pumpkin seeds.
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3-Ingredient Pumpkin Mousse
If you crave pumpkin pie filling—but a little lighter and creamier—and you don't want to bother with the crust, eat this fluffy mousse with gingersnaps instead of a spoon.
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Pumpkin Patch Cupcakes
Here's a fall project that's fun for kids: Make a cupcake pumpkin patch that boasts both standard and mini cupcakes. Each cupcake is a little different—just like in a real pumpkin patch.
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Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Anna Surbatovich, Food Styling by Olivia Mack Anderson24/61
Chocolate and Pumpkin Zebra Cake
You don't need mystical powers to conjure the magical swirl in this spooky cake. And a little gel food coloring gets your ganache into Halloween territory.
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Maple Pumpkin Pots de Crème
These individual custard cups are the perfect pumpkin treat for when you need a pumpkin fix, but don't want something too sweet. Serve this easy fall dessert after a dinner of roast pork tenderloin.
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Pumpkin-Pear Crisps
Crisp isn't just for berries. Here, a fresh pumpkin and pear compote replaces cream-and-egg-laden pie filling.
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Pumpkin Ginger Cheesecake Pie
Embrace the flavors of autumn with this luscious take on a classic. The pumpkin not only lends richness but also makes the pie a stunner, with mesmerizing swirls of orange. Ginger adds a subtle snap.
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3-Ingredient Creamy Pumpkin Pasta
Some pumpkin recipes are so easy you can memorize them. Like this 3-ingredient fall pasta, sauced with just pumpkin purée and cream.
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Ginger-Pumpkin Soufflé
This dessert is delicious even without a crust. It's a light and flavorful soufflé consisting mostly of fluffy egg whites.
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Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Jennifer Ophir30/61
Haitian Beef and Pumpkin Soup (Soup Joumou)
Soup Joumou is a savory and mildly spicy stew comprised of winter squash that mingles with the flavors of beef, chiles, and spices.
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Pumpkin Whoopie Pies
If you've never made your own whoopie pies, this recipe's for you. The moist pumpkin cake layers are filled with a luscious combination of bourbon and cream cheese. We like to add chopped pecans for a little crunch around the edges.
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Brûléed Bourbon-Maple Pumpkin Pie
Yes, pumpkin and chocolate belong together—this mashup proves it. And while you're not required to brûlée the top, it surely makes the pie a showstopper.
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Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes
Take your PSL love to the next level with these deliciouspumpkin-spicedcupcakes. The tangy maple-cream cheese frosting adds the perfect amount of sweetness.
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Pumpkin and Chocolate Mousse Trifle
Fold whipped cream into canned pumpkin purée and then layer with buttery pound cake and airy chocolate mousse for this easy-to-assemble fall dessert.
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Baked Mini Pumpkin Pots
The way the flavors of pumpkin, sausage, herbs, and eggs come together in this perfect little side dish (or holiday breakfast!) will make any autumnal diner very, very happy.
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Photo by Joseph De Leo, Prop Styling by Sophie Strangio, Food Styling by Monica Pierini36/61
Pumpkin Icebox Pie With Snickerdoodle Crust
Cinnamon-sugar coated snickerdoodle cookie dough is pressed into a pie plate, making a fun and easy crust for this dreamy pumpkin icebox pie.
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Pumpkin Muffins
These muffins are actually more like light-textured, attractive, pastel orange mini-cake, with a big sprinkling of sunflower seeds. There's the perfect mid-morning snack (or lunchbox treat).
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Apple and Pumpkin Ginger Crisp
Cubes of pumpkin and apple melt into each other in this cinnamon-spiked, oat- and pecan-topped dessert.
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Alexander McCream Spiced Pumpkin Ice Cream
Cinnamon and dark rum make this dreamy ice cream extra special. Serve it in a hollowed-out pumpkin (or just your favorite ice cream bowl).
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Pumpkin Cheesecake with Marshmallow-Sour Cream Topping and Gingersnap Crust
Take all of your preconceived notions about fall baking, put them on top of a ginger bread crust (or under a marshmallow-sour cream topping), and you have something like this pumpkin cheesecake.
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Picarones con Miel
These Peruvian doughnuts are made with pumpkin purée and served with a fragrant anise- and bay leaf–infused honey.
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Pumpkin Bread Pudding
Soft country bread soaked with rich and spicy custard is the ideal fall dessert, but we'd argue that it's a wonderful brunch dish, too. (You could even put a bit of yogurt on top.)
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Stewed Pumpkins
The most straight-forward thing you can make with fresh pumpkin. Because this recipe uses only five simple ingredients, the squash keeps its vibrant flavor, which is intensified by butter and autumnal spices.
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Savory Pumpkin Pie Soup with Cinnamon Marshmallows, Pepita Streusel, and Whipped Crème Fraîche
This reinvention of a traditional butternut squash soup uses pumpkin pie as inspiration. The pepita streusel is a savory play on the crust, while cinnamon marshmallows carry the spice.
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Charles Masters, food styling by Suzanne Lenzer45/61
"Candy Corn" Pumpkin Blondies
These blondies look like candy corn, but they're packed with pumpkin.
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Pumpkin Agnolotti
This rich and creamy pasta is filled with a decadent mix of pumpkin puree and Parmesan.
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Pumpkin Potato Puree
Pumpkin. Fontina. Cider. Could this side get any more autumnal?
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Pumpkin Pie Spice Mix
There's no need to buy pumpkin pie spice mix if you've already got all the spices for it in your cupboard—just mix it up yourself and use it in any recipe that calls for it. Toss it with apples for a delicious pie filling, stir it into whipped cream or frosting for a festive fall dessert topping, or sprinkle it over sliced fruit or buttered toast for a dressed-up snack.
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Spiced-Pumpkin Soufflés With Bourbon and Molasses Sauce
Why pumpkin soufflé? Because it's lighter than pie. (Also: bourbon-molasses sauce!)
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Pumpkin Gruyère Gratin with Thyme
Any kind of firm pumpkin or squash can be used for this savory-sweet dish. The tender squash topped with melty Gruyère and crispy panko makes for the most comforting holiday gratin.
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Photo by Joseph De Leo, Food Styling by Kaitlin Wayne52/61
Vegan Pumpkin Pie
This vegan pumpkin pie uses pumpkin puree with soft tofu to bring an extra silky texture. Serve with any of ourvegan Thanksgiving recipesfor a meatless feast.
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Spiced Pumpkin Seed and Cashew Crunch
For a salty, savory, crunchy boost, sprinkle this on roasted vegetables, soups, and hot cereal.
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Butternut Pumpkin Pie
America's favorite pumpkin purée is actually made from squash, so why not turn to the earthy sweetness of fresh butternut squash? It's dead easy to prepare at home and tastes more vibrantly "pumpkin" than anything from a can.
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Pecan-Rye Pumpkin Pie
当然我们最好的南瓜食谱包括相当manbetx苹果下载few pumpkin pies, but this one's really the best of both worlds. Deeply flavored custard filling, extra-crispy pecan topping. It's so tasty you might want to serve it onHalloweenandThanksgiving.
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Winter Slaw With Red Pears and Pumpkin Seeds
Trimming a generous amount of the stem from the brussels sprouts makes it quite a bit easier to tease apart the leaves for this winter slaw recipe.
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Citrus Pumpkin Pie With Grand Marnier Cream
Spiked with fragrant lemon and orange peels, and garnished with an orange liqueur–infused whipped cream, this pumpkin pie is full of refreshingly bold flavor.
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Pumpkin Bread Pudding with Spicy Caramel Apple Sauce
Bake tender cubes of pumpkin bread in a rich, whisky-laced custard, and you've got the ultimate fall bread pudding. (You can use storebought pumpkin bread, too, if you're short on time.) Drizzle with buttery apple cider caramel sauce.
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Pumpkin Coconut Panna Cottas
The classic Italian dessert, in fall clothes. You can make these panna cottas up to two days ahead, which means they're a great weekend project for making weeknight desserts a little more special.
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Smoky Pumpkin, Spelt, Pomegranate, and Feta Salad
今年秋天谷物沙拉结合拼与日本pumpkin that's been roasted in a smoky paprika and pomegranate molasses glaze.
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Spiced Pumpkin Layer Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
This pumpkin recipe's simply a spectacular cake—moist and light with spiced pumpkin flavor and sweet bites of coconut and pineapple.
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