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    Home > Blog > Seasonal > BEST Pumpkin Recipes

    BEST Pumpkin Recipes

    by Jenny Park · Published: Oct 17, 2023

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    Our BEST Pumpkin Recipes! For breakfast, dinner, and dessert - including this recipe for No Bake Pumpkin Crème Brûlée screams fall! They're simple, delicious and so fun! It's also a great way to make use of those tiny pumpkins you probably have at home during the fall months.
    No Bake pumpkin Creme Brulee on a platter.

    From the time the first leaf falls until the end of the year, you’d think the world runs on pumpkin. From pumpkin drinks to desserts to savory breakfasts and dinners, you can’t get enough of the orange stuff, and we can’t either!

    From our massive amount of pumpkin recipes, it’s no secret that we love this fall favorite. Whether you like savory meals like cheesy pumpkin pancakes or pumpkin beer cheese soup or want a sweetly spiced dessert like our marbled pumpkin cheesecake bars, we know you’ll find a new fall favorite in our list of the best pumpkin recipes!

    Breakfast and Brunch Pumpkin Recipes

    • Pumpkin Spiced Waffles: These simple waffles are crisp on the outside, fluffy on the inside, and filled with delicious pumpkin spiced flavor. We like them best when served with warmed butter and pure maple syrup!
    • Cheesy Pumpkin Pancakes: Instead of a sweet pancake, this cheesy pumpkin pancake recipe is savory, cheesy, and completely delicious! Light, fluffy, and packed with all the cheesy pumpkin flavor you could want. We suggest topping them with a fried egg for an extra decadent breakfast!
    • Pumpkin Butter: This sweet pumpkin butter recipe is perfectly spiced and decadent. Smear a thick layer over toast, waffles, and pancakes to add an extra special fall-flavored twist. It’s an obvious and delicious breakfast condiment, but it’s also incredible when swirled into a big scoop of vanilla ice cream!
    A plate of cheesy pumpkin pancakes with a egg on top of them.
    A close up of a piece of bread with sweet pumpkin butter spread on top.

    Pumpkin Appetizer, Snack and Soup Recipes

    • Creamy Pumpkin Soup: This savory pumpkin soup recipe takes only 30 minutes to make and is a luscious addition to any fall meal. Don’t skip out on those seedy Parmesan crisps either; they’re perfect for crumbling over this silky-smooth soup!
    • Pumpkin Cornbread: Our pumpkin cornbread is fluffy, delicious, and perfect for dipping in your creamy pumpkin soup! We bake them in mini cast iron skillets for fun individual servings, but you can also make this recipe in a full-size skillet for a crowd.
    • Roasted Pumpkin Hummus: This savory pumpkin hummus is an amazing way to use up any extra sugar pumpkins leftover from Halloween! Pumpkin is combined with plenty of garlic and tahini for a nutty and savory flavor you can’t beat. We love it topped with pomegranate perils, pepitas, and hemp hearts for an unexpected and delicious texture and flavor burst!
    • Pumpkin Beer Cheese Soup: We love beer cheese soup, and this pumpkin beer cheese soup is a seasonal favorite! It’s creamy, cheesy, and has a subtle pumpkin flavor that we love. Top it with buttery croutons for a crunchy contrast, or pair it with our Cheesy Herb Beer Bread.
    • Canned Pumpkin Hummus Recipe: If you love the idea of pumpkin hummus but don’t have the time to mess with an actual pumpkin, this is the recipe for you! It’s still savory and packed with all the pumpkin flavor you love, but it comes together with way less effort in less time using canned pumpkin!
    Two bowls of Pumpkin Soup with spoons next to them.
    Pumpkin Cornbread in a skillet with butter on top.

    Perfect Pumpkin Recipes for Dinner

    • Pumpkin Risotto with Seared Scallops: An indulgent dinner is perfect for a fall date night at home! The pumpkin risotto is perfectly creamy and al dente and goes so well with the buttery and sweet seared scallops. The bits of candied pancetta take this dish from delicious to fall-tastic (yes, we know it’s not a word, but in this case it should be!).
    • Vegan Baked Spaghetti Squash with Pumpkin Alfredo: When you feel like a deliciously creamy fall pasta dish but want to try to keep things somewhat light, you can make our vegan baked spaghetti squash recipe! The squash is roasted in the oven and finished with a lusciously silky smooth (and vegan!) pumpkin-infused alfredo sauce. We promise you won’t even be able to tell there’s no cream, butter, or cheese!
    • Pumpkin Mac and Cheese: This pumpkin mac and cheese takes just 30 minutes to whip together, making it the perfect weeknight meal. Eat it as is or throw some shredded chicken on top and serve with a simple side salad for a complete meal!
    Seared scallops over pumpkin risotto in a blue bowl with a spoon.
    A bowl of pumpkin mac and cheese for a fork in the pasta.

    Pumpkin Dessert Recipes

    • Baked Pumpkin Donuts: These baked pumpkin donuts are one of our favorite fall treats! Dipped in a sweet maple glaze and finished with a healthy coat of toasted coconut flakes, these fluffy donuts require no frying and are filled with delicious pumpkin-cinnamon flavor! To make them as easy (and cute) as possible, we use these pans to make these simple baked donuts
    • Pumpkin Crullers: These pumpkin-flavored crullers dipped in a vanilla bean glaze are insanely delicious. We love the contrast of the crisp outside and almost custard-like inside. Enjoy them with a glass of hot cider!
    A close up of baked pumpkin cake doughnuts with maple glaze and toasted coconut.
    A close up of pumpkin crullers with vanilla bean glaze.
    • Pumpkin Mousse: A simple and luxurious pumpkin dessert, this mousse is a fantastic light treat at the end of any fall meal. Just top with a dollop of whipped cream and sprinkle on a few crushed ginger snap cookies for an extra special sweet!
    • Pumpkin Bars: Our simple and delicious Mini Pumpkin Bars are topped with our favorite cream cheese frosting and are so easy to make. You can also turn this into a single 9″x 13″ pumpkin bread loaf to slice and serve!
    • Pumpkin Cake with Pistachio Glaze: This pumpkin bundt cake is delicious, easy to make, moist, light, fluffy, and serves a crowd. The bundt cake is pretty enough, but with the sweet glaze dripping down the sides and a sprinkle of nutty pistachios, it looks as good as it tastes!
    • Marbled Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars: These marbled pumpkin cheesecake bars are so decadent! We love cutting them into bite-sized pieces and serving them to a crowd.
    • Pumpkin Pie with a Chocolate Crust: This rich chocolate crust pairs well with the sweet and creamy pumpkin pie filling. You’ll love the variety and unexpected flavor it adds instead of the traditional pastry crust.
    Pumpkin bar recipe made and laid out on parchment.
    Pumpkin cheesecake bars cut on a board.

    More Delicious Fall Inspired Recipes You Will Love

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      German Apple Cake
    • Plates of caramelized apple and herb fiocchi with gorgonzola cream sauce.
      Caramelized Apple and Herb Fiocchi
    • Roasted acorn squash recipe on a plate.
      Maple Roasted Acorn Squash
    • A close up of spaghetti squash and broccoli alfredo with a fork.
      Spaghetti Squash and Broccoli Alfredo

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    No Bake pumpkin Creme Brulee on a platter.

    Our Best Pumpkin Recipes: No Bake Pumpkin Crème Brûlée

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    Our BEST Pumpkin Recipes! For breakfast, dinner, and dessert – including this recipe for No Bake Pumpkin Crème Brûlée screams fall! They're simple, delicious and so fun! It's also a great way to make use of those tiny pumpkins you probably have at home during the fall months.
    RECIPE BY Teri & Jenny
    Prep Time: 20 minutes mins
    Cook Time: 30 minutes mins
    Chill Time: 2 hours hrs 30 minutes mins
    Total Time: 3 hours hrs 20 minutes mins
    Servings: 8

      INGREDIENTS  

    • 8 baby pumpkins, tops removed and completely hollowed out
    • 3 tablespoons light brown sugar
    • 1 ½ tablespoons superfine sugar
    • 2 tablespoons all purpose flour
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • 1 cup heavy cream
    • 5 egg yolks
    • 1 cup whole milk
    • ⅔ cup pumpkin puree
    • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
    • ¼ teaspoon ground allspice
    • pinch ground cloves
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 8 tablespoons turbinado (raw) sugar

      INSTRUCTIONS  

    • Fill a large pot with water and bring to a simmer. Add pumpkins (with lids), slightly lower heat and poach for 12 to 15 minutes or until pumpkins are tender but not mushy. Place pumpkins onto a baking sheet and place in the refrigerator for about 20 minutes.
    • For filling: In a small bowl, whisk together flour, sugars and salt. Add cream and eggs and whisk together until smooth. Set aside.
    • Pour milk, pumpkin puree and spices into a saucepan and whisk together. Simmer mixture for about 7 minutes. Pour 1/4 cup of the pumpkin milk mixture into the yolk mixture, whisking while pouring to prevent the yolks from scrambling.
    • Once your mixture has been tempered, pour yolk mixture back into the saucepan with the remaining pumpkin milk and whisk together. Continue to whisk mixture as it simmers to prevent scrambling and whisk until mixture begins to thicken, about 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in vanilla.
    • Divide mixture among poached pumpkins and refrigerate for about 2 hours or until custard sets.
    • Top each pumpkin filled custard with a layer of turbinado sugar and brûlée tops with a torch. Serve.

      NOTES  

    • Tip: If filling mixture has scrambled a little, you can strain it with a sieve lined with cheesecloth to remove all the bits of cooked egg. If this happens, vanilla should be stirred in after mixture has been strained.
    Calories: 255kcal Carbohydrates: 27g Protein: 4g Fat: 15g Saturated Fat: 9g Cholesterol: 166mg Sodium: 106mg Potassium: 219mg Fiber: 1g Sugar: 22g Vitamin A: 6240IU Vitamin C: 4mg Calcium: 85mg Iron: 1mg
    CUISINE: French
    KEYWORD: no bake, Pumpkin Crème Brûlée
    COURSE: Dessert


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    October 17, 2023 / 3 Comments

    About Jenny Park

    Jenny Park is half of Spoon Fork Bacon. She is also a food stylist and recipe developer. One of her favorite foods is donuts. #sfbJENNY

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    1. Dennis Yannakos

      October 28, 2020 at 1:53 am

      5 stars
      Thanks for sharing! Reading these recipes makes me feel so excited because they make me think that Halloween is coming all around!

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    2. Ta

      October 11, 2015 at 9:02 pm

      I could not be more excited about these recipes. One of my favorite flavors!

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    3. Bella B

      October 10, 2015 at 11:00 pm

      Where to start, it all looks so yummy! I have been trying so many pumpkin recipes the past few weeks.
      xoxoBella

      Reply

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