21 Totally Decadent Pumpkin Desserts For Thanksgiving (And All Of Fall)

If you only buy pumpkin purée once a year for a traditional pie, you're missing out; and while that pie will always be one of our favourites, there are a host of other ways to make a decadent pumpkin dessert.

Know this: from creamy cheesecake to fluffy muffins and homemade PSLs, that can of pumpkin purée can be used all through fall and winter. So if any extra purée is hanging around (from the large can, or because you bought extra on sale) these recipes are here for you.

Here are 21 pumpkin dessert recipes for Thanksgiving (and beyond)

Pumpkin Cheesecake With Bourbon Whipped Cream

Pumpkin cheesecake is a great make-ahead dessert, as chilling it overnight creates a dense, firm consistency. Top it with bourbon whipped cream and candied pecans. Get this pumpkin cheesecake with bourbon whipped cream recipe.

Pumpkin Crème Brûleé

Put an autumnal twist on the classic dessert with pumpkin spice—it's easy, elegant and oh-so-delicious. Get our pumpkin crème brûleé recipe.

(Photo: Erik Putz)

Classic Pumpkin Loaf

Dense, rich and full of spice, this easy bread makes great use of leftover pumpkin purée, and it looks great topped with cream cheese icing and pepitas. Get this classic pumpkin loaf recipe.

Photo, Erik Putz.

Pumpkin Brown Butter Blondies

It would be great if canned pumpkin were sold in just the right amount to make a pie. But since it isn’t, these blondies are a delicious way to use up the rest. The ribbon of pumpkin butter makes them addictively good. Get Eshun Mott's pumpkin brown butter blondies recipe.

Recipes and Food Styling by Eshun Mott. Produced by Sun Ngo. Photography by Carmen Cheung. Prop Styling by Madeleine Johari.

Maple-Pumpkin Butter

Craving a little holiday treat without the big holiday clean-up? This maple-pumpkin dip should do the trick! Serve with french toast sticks. Get this maple pumpkin butter recipe.

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Quickest-Fix Pumpkin Pie

We’re taking a shortcut to Thanksgiving dessert by pouring our homemade pumpkin filling into a store-bought crust. Much like this pie, having a little extra time is truly delicious. Get this quick pumpkin pie recipe.

Traditional Pumpkin Pie

Sticking to the classics? No problem, our classic pumpkin pie will work every time. Get this traditional pumpkin pie recipe.

Sky-High Pumpkin Pie

This pie boasts a quick gingersnap crust, a pumpkin and coconut filling, candied pecans and an airy meringue. It looks impressive—but is actually easier to make than the traditional pie. Get our sky-high pumpkin pie recipe.

(Photo: Angus Fergusson)

Homemade Pumpkin Spice Latte

If you’ve got a hankering for the ever-popular PSL but don’t feel like venturing into the cold, try our homemade version instead! Get this homemade pumpkin spice latte recipe.

Photo, Erik Putz.

Pumpkin Hand Pies

When you have leftover canned pumpkin to use, go for this homemade take on Pop Tarts. Get this pumpkin hand pies recipe here.

Pumpkin-Spice Biscotti

Serve up these crunchy pumpkin spice biscotti with coffee and tea after dinner. Get our pumpkin-spice biscotti recipe.

Pumpkin-Coconut Custard With Sesame Brittle

These smooth pots of cardamom-and-pumpkin infused cream are an elegant winter dessert. Get our pumpkin-coconut custard with sesame brittle recipe.

(Photo: Ryan Szulcs)

Double Pumpkin Streusel Muffins

These sweetly spiced pumpkin muffins will leave your kitchen smelling like warm citrus and brown sugar. Get this double pumpkin streusel muffins recipe.

Photo, George Whiteside.

Pumpkin Cupcakes With Maple-Bacon Icing

The perfect, seasonal treat. And with maple-bacon icing, you better make extras. Get this pumpkin cupcakes with maple-bacon icing recipe.

Pumpkin Chocolate Cheesecake Bars

We’ve combined three of our favourite things—spiced pumpkin, cheesecake and milk chocolate—to create this uniquely delicious dessert. Get this pumpkin-chocolate cheesecake bars recipe.

(Photo: Ryan Szulc)

Pumpkin Pie Buns With Maple Cream Cheese Glaze

Take all the sticky, gooey goodness of a cinnamon roll—then give it an autumnal twist. These pumpkin pie buns are the perfect kicker to your Thanksgiving meal, and they come with a maple cream cheese glaze for added Canadian cred. They’re ideal for sharing or for devouring on your own. Get this pumpkin pie buns with maple cream cheese recipe.

Pumpkin Pie Ice Cream

Pumpkin pie spice + sweetened condensed milk + 35% cream = delicious. Get this pumpkin pie ice cream recipe.

Photo, Irene Ngo.

Cozy Vegan Pumpkin Pie Cake

This is a very comforting, warming cake that’s simple to put together. Slice yourself a square for the perfect accompaniment to a cup of tea or a healthy-ish lunchbox treat. Get the Vegan Pumpkin Pie Cake recipe.

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Pumpkin-Ale Sweet Bread

Pies, step aside! This moist, rich sweet bread comes together in just 10 minutes. Drizzled with pumpkin-ale glaze and crunchy pepitas, it's as beautiful as it is delicious. Get our pumpkin-ale sweet bread recipe.

Homemade Pumpkin-Pie Spice

Okay, this doesn't actually contain pumpkin, but as a key ingredient in many of our pumpkin dessert recipes we feel like it's key to include here. And spoiler: you do not need to buy pumpkin-pie spice if you've got cinnamon, ginger, allspice, cloves and nutmeg. Get our homemade pumpkin-pie spice recipe.

Photo, Erik Putz.

Pumpkin Pancakes

Another slight cheat to include in our pumpkin desserts post since these are more of a dessert-for-breakfast. These are the perfect way to make use of leftover pumpkin purée; mix in some pumpkin-pie spice too if you really want to lean into the fall vibes. Get our pumpkin buttermilk pancakes recipe.

Cinnamon-pumpkin pancakes.

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