39 Best Pumpkin Puree Recipes With Easy Pumpkin Desserts and Savory Fall Dishes
Use this ingredient for more than just pumpkin pie!
If you're in the mood for fall food, whether it's autumn or not, look no further than these delicious and simple pumpkin puree recipes. There's nothing more autumnal than a sweet or savory dish that features this festive fruit (did you know that pumpkin is a fruit?). The best part about these fall dessert recipes, fall dinner ideas and easy weeknight dishes is that you don't even need fresh pumpkin to make them! You can either pick up a few cans at the store, or if it's pumpkin season, whip up a homemade batch of pumpkin puree and get cooking ASAP.
If you’re anything like us, we bet you have cans of pumpkin puree stocked up for all your favorite, festive recipes. Unsure what to do with leftovers? Look no further than these pumpkin recipes that let the canned fruit shine. We’ve included plenty of favorites, from creative variations on staple Thanksgiving desserts (we’re looking at you, pumpkin pie) to sweet pumpkin bread perfect for morning brunch. Pumpkin isn’t just great for sweet dishes — it’s also a star in savory recipes too! From warming fall soups to double pumpkin cornbread, the gourd shines with a variety of spices, flavors and dishes.
Looking for some crowd-pleasing desserts for a fall bash, or already planning your holiday menu? We’ve got you covered: Get out that leftover pumpkin puree you’ve been staring at in the back of your fridge, and get ready to turn it into a delicious, fall dish!
Pumpkin Spice Mousse
This light and creamy pumpkin dessert is the ultimate tastes-like-fall treat.
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Pumpkin Slab Pie
It probably comes as no surprise that this classic crowd-pleaser uses two whole cans of pumpkin puree.
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Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes
Warm spices and canned pumpkin make these cupcakes the ultimate fall treat.
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Spiced Pumpkin Pie
Cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg and a pinch of black pepper make this easy pie a little bit spicier than usual. Try it for Thanksgiving!
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Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread
This moist, chocolatey bread gets a kick of spice with freshly grated ginger!
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Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars
Dipping a fork into these delicious treats, you’ll discover a rich, creamy dessert on top of a crisp, deeply flavorful crust. It might just be your family’s new favorite recipe starring the all-important autumn gourd ... pumpkin pie who?
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Savory Pumpkin and Sage Soup
Pumpkin gets savory in this cozy soup, full of warming spices. Tip: Use vegetable broth to make this 100% vegan!
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Double Pumpkin Cornbread with Red Onion
Pull out your cast iron skillet to make this cozy, flavorful cornbread.
Pumpkin Puree
Start your recipes with a can, or learn how to make pumpkin puree from scratch! (Hint: It's a lot easier than it sounds to whip up a batch).
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Pumpkin Whoopie Pies
Pumpkin cookies infused with traditional holiday spices make the perfect outer shell for a tangy and sweet maple filling.
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Copycat Pumpkin Spice Latte
With a scoop of pumpkin puree, cinnamon, sugar and spices, you can recreate the trendy coffee-shop treat at home ... for just 40 cents a cup!
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Pumpkin Spice Cake
This fluffy, marshmallowy meringue topping can salvage the most uneven of cakes. And, its sweetness pairs well with warm pumpkin spices.
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Pumpkin Cheesecake Crepes
Stuff homemade crepes with a creamy pumpkin filling to give breakfast the seasonal makeover it deserves.
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Chocolate Pumpkin Cake
The secret to super-moist cake layers? You guessed it, canned pumpkin.
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No-Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake Mini Trifles
We have yet to meet a dessert trifle we didn't like.
Pumpkin-Cherry Breakfast Cookies
Fulfill your childhood fantasies of eating cookies for breakfast with these protein-packed treats.
Easy Pumpkin Soup
This creamy pumpkin bisque is basically fall in a bowl — and only takes 10 minutes to make!
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Spiced Pumpkin Latte Cheesecake
Transform the classic cheesecake into a seasonal treat with cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg and (of course!) pumpkin.
Pumpkin Pancakes
Fold pumpkin into pancake batter; then pipe on some fluffy little ghosts to make breakfast Halloween-festive. 'Tis the season, after all!
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Chocolate Brown Sugar Butter Cake with Spiced Pumpkin Frosting
While this nutty, cocoa-y batter is both decadent and delicious, it's the homemade frosting that really takes the cake.
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