23 Delicious Pumpkin Dishes You’ll Love to Make

Pumpkin isn’t just for pies; it’s a versatile ingredient that brings warmth, flavor, and a touch of autumn magic to any dish. In 23 Irresistible Pumpkin Dishes You’ll Love to Make, you’ll find everything from cozy soups and savory mains to sweet treats and baked goods. Whether you are cooking for the holidays or just want to celebrate the season, these recipes make it easy to enjoy pumpkin in delicious, creative ways.

Pumpkin and Rosemary Puff Pastry Bites

These pumpkin and rosemary puff pastry bites are the kind of appetizer that feels a little fancy without any of the work. Flaky pastry holds a savory pumpkin filling with just the right touch of garlic, parmesan, and rosemary. They’re golden, crispy, and perfect for fall gatherings or a cozy snack board. Get the recipe

Mini Pumpkin & Cream Cheese Loaves

This Mini Pumpkin Cream Cheese Loaves is the kind of thing you make when you want your kitchen to smell like fall. Each mini loaf is filled with pumpkin spice flavor and has a creamy layer of sweetened cream cheese tucked in the middle. It’s simple to make and easy to share, since the recipe gives you four perfectly giftable loaves. Get the recipe

Iced Pumpkin Cream Chai Latte

When fall starts creeping in but it’s still too warm for hot drinks, this Iced Pumpkin Cream Chai Latte hits the sweet spot. It’s a cozy blend of spiced chai and creamy pumpkin foam, served ice-cold and finished with a sprinkle of pumpkin pie spice. Think of it as your favorite fall flavors in a refreshing, café-style drink you can make in minutes. Get the recipe

Creamy Pumpkin Soup

Pumpkin Soup without cream is just as creamy, delicious, and rich as it is with cream. You might not believe it until you try it, but you don’t need to add cream to pumpkin soup for it to be smooth and silky. Serve this soup in a hollowed out pumpkin for extra effect. Get the recipe

Pumpkin Glazed Donuts

These Pumpkin Glazed Donuts are irresistibly soft and finished with two layers of fall-flavored sweetness. The pumpkin glaze gives them a rich, cozy vibe, while a drizzle of vanilla icing adds just the right contrast. They’re a fun weekend baking project and a perfect treat for pumpkin season. Get the recipe

Sausage Pumpkin Pasta

This Instant Pot Sausage Pumpkin Pasta, made with farfalle pasta, delicious Italian sausage, and tender pumpkin, is the perfect fall dish that can be easily made in the Instant Pot to save time. Trust me when I say this will quickly become one of your favorite fall dishes to make. Even when pumpkin is no longer on the shelves at the grocery, you can make it with butternut squash year round. Get the recipe

How to Cooke a Whole Pumpkin in the Instant Pot

Want to make fresh pumpkin puree with all those beautiful fall pumpkins? Use these easy instructions to cook a Whole Pumpkin in the Instant Pot in under 25 minutes. So many delicious fall recipes call for pumpkin puree – from pumpkin soup to pumpkin pie bites – so you’ll want to be prepared with the easiest method for cooking a whole pumpkin, and that’s definitely in the Instant Pot. Get the recipe

Pumpkin Spice Cookies

There’s something about pumpkin spice season that makes you want to bake. These Pumpkin Spice Cookies are soft, cakey, and glazed with a sweet vanilla icing that brings the cozy fall flavor full circle. They’re the kind of treat that makes the whole kitchen smell like October. Get the recipe

Mini Pumpkin Pies

Mini Pumpkin Pies have just five simple ingredients plus those aromatic spices we all love at the holidays. And they’re just so darn cute! These pies are a great way to serve individual desserts. The smell of freshly baked pie and warm spices is bliss. These mini pies are super easy to make and definitely the way to go for parties because they are served individually. Get the recipe

Beetroot & Pumpkin Salad

This Beetroot & Pumpkin Salad, packed with tender pieces of roasted pumpkin and beetroot, blue cheese, pine nuts, and dressed with a simple vinaigrette, makes a fantastic fall side dish or lunch salad. If you love a good salad, you’re definitely going to want to try this one. The pumpkin, beets, and blue cheese form the base of this salad that almost doesn’t even need the greens, to be honest. Get the recipe

Roasted Stuffed Pumpkins

When fall rolls around, there’s no better way to embrace the season than with Roasted Stuffed Pumpkins. These mini pumpkins, filled with a savory mixture of kale, cranberries, nuts, and Gruyère cheese, are the perfect side dish to elevate any autumn meal. Not only do they look stunning on your table, but they also pack a flavorful punch in every bite. Get the recipe

Pumpkin French Toast with Cinnamon & Nutmeg

Change up your typical French toast for fall with this Pumpkin French Toast with Cinnamon & Nutmeg. This eggy bread with pumpkin, cinnamon and nutmeg, topped with butter and maple syrup is always welcome at the breakfast table. Get the recipe

Pumpkin Pancakes

Add a little fall flavor back to your life with these low carb Pumpkin Pancakes that are made with almond flour and turn out light. Enjoy these fluffy pancakes made with a little pumpkin for a delicious fall brunch. Top them with whip cream and a sprinkle of pumpkin pie spice. Get the recipe

Homemade Pumpkin Spice Latte

This homemade Pumpkin Spice Latte recipe brings that perfect blend of warm spices, creamy milk, and smooth coffee right to your kitchen, making it easy to enjoy your favorite seasonal drink without leaving the house. Adjust the sweetness, spice level, and pumpkin flavor to match your preferences perfectly. Get the recipe

Pumpkin Muffins with Walnut Crumble

These low carb Pumpkin Muffins, made with almond and coconut flour, are fluffy and moist with a delicious walnut crumble on top. These muffins have a fluffy and moist interior, with a sweet and spicy flavor. The walnut crumble on top is just the extra crunch they need. Get the recipe

Iced Pumpkin Spice Latte

If you’re a pumpkin spice latte fan, like so many of us are, you’re going to love this homemade Iced Pumpkin Spice Latte. Top this decadent treat with whipped cream and a sprinkle of pumpkin pie spice. This latte is easy to make at home and is full of delicious pumpkin spice flavor. Get the recipe

Pumpkin Spice Martini

This Pumpkin Spice Martini has all the fall flavor you expect in a creamy and decadent martini that’s made with pumpkin spice vodka. If you’ve had a pumpkin spice latte before, you know the treat you’re in for when you try this pumpkin spice martini. Wow all your guests this year when you bring out these stunning cocktails. Get the recipe

No-Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake Mousse Desserts

These No-Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake Mousse Desserts are a fun alternative to the typical pumpkin pie that you can serve at Thanksgiving. There’s no rule that pumpkin pie is the only pumpkin dessert allowed at the Thanksgiving table, so let’s break with tradition and serve these delicious pumpkin cheesecake desserts instead! This dessert is so easy to make. It doesn’t require baking and it comes together in just 15 minutes. Get the recipe

Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes

These fluffy and flavorful Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes are the perfect warm fall treat with cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, and ginger baked in. If pumpkin spice is one of your favorite flavors (who doesn’t love a pumpkin spice latte, you’ll get all those warming, cozy flavors in these cupcakes. Get the recipe

Delicious Pumpkin Pie Bites

These Instant Pot Pumpkin Pie Bites are a great way to make a fun dessert quickly and easily in the Instant Pot. You don’t need the oven with this fantastic recipe. I’m a little bit in love with these mini pumpkin pie bites. Thanks to the Instant Pot, the bites turn out perfectly moist and have just the right texture and crust to filling ratio that you want from a pumpkin pie.  Get the recipe

Delicious Pumpkin Roll

This delicious low carb Pumpkin Roll uses almond and coconut flour, with pumpkin puree and eggs to create a lovely low-sugar, low-carb version of this much loved dessert. Desserts don’t have to be full of sugar to be delicious. This pumpkin roll is moist and flavorful and a true holiday showstopper. Get the recipe

Crunchy Pumpkin Seeds

Wondering what to do with all those pumpkin seeds you’ve harvested from inside your baking pumpkins this season? We used to bake them, but the air fryer is a much faster way to make these Crunchy Air Fryer Pumpkin Seeds. Trying out new spices and versions of these tasty snacks using different spice mixes and marinades. Get the recipe