Food Seasonal & Holiday Pumpkin Recipes We Absolutely Love By Midwest Living editors Midwest Living editors Midwest Living's experienced editors create best-in-class travel, lifestyle, food, home and garden content you won't find anywhere else. We're loudly, proudly Midwestern, and we're passionate about helping our audience explore and create through award-winning storytelling. Midwest Living's Editorial Guidelines Updated on August 23, 2023 Trending Videos Pumpkin Swirl Cheesecake Bars. Photo: Carson Downing Enjoy the rich taste of pumpkin in pies, cakes, soups, cupcakes, bar cookies, cheesecakes and more. 01 of 34 Pumpkin Swirl Cheesecake Bars Pumpkin Swirl Cheesecake Bars. Carson Downing Sure, you've seen this combo before. But not done this well. This recipe doesn't use a whole can of pumpkin, so add leftovers to a smoothie, a pot of chili, hot oatmeal or even hummus. Our Best Bar Cookies View Recipe 02 of 34 Pumpkin-Spice Icebox Cake Like the chocolate-and-vanilla retro classic, this gingery icebox cake requires some make-ahead assembly—but no baking. And it's absolutely drool-worthy. Video—How To Make Pumpkin-Spice Icebox Cake View Recipe 03 of 34 Pumpkin Cream Cheese Pie Cream cheese strudel inspired the owner of Just Pies in Westerville, Ohio, to build a pumpkin pie with a surprise cream cheese layer. For the creamiest pumpkin pie, don't overbake. Perfect Pumpkin Pies View Recipe 04 of 34 Pumpkin-Praline Layer Cake This nutty layer cake is a favorite dessert with Midwest Living readers. Whipped cream topping complements a moist filling of pumpkin, brown sugar, pecans, butter and more whipping cream. Ultimate Cake Recipes View Recipe 05 of 34 Hazelnut Pumpkin Cheesecake Brie Passano Trot this one out at the holidays and watch those pies quake in their aluminum plates. Gingersnaps in the base and tangy sour cream topping balance the pumpkin-spice sweetness. Rich and Creamy Cheesecakes View Recipe 06 of 34 Maple Pumpkin Pie with Salted Pecan Brittle The combination of maple and pumpkin flavors make a second slice of this pie hard to resist. Prepare the pecan brittle up to a week ahead, then sprinkle on just before serving. View Recipe 07 of 34 Bourbon-Spiked Pumpkin Bread Pudding Rather than cube the bread, we made sandwiches, layering cinnamon-raisin swirl bread with a creamy pumpkin filling. Serve with a generous drizzle of boozy cheaters' caramel sauce. Decadent Bread Pudding Recipes View Recipe 08 of 34 Pumpkin Bread with a Chocolate-Pepita Swirl Carson Downing With its ripple of chocolate, cinnamon and toasted pumpkin seeds (and browned butter in the batter!), this pumpkin bread is an indulgent afternoon treat. 20 Sweet Quick Bread Loaves View Recipe 09 of 34 Marbled Chocolate-Pumpkin Brownies Swirl a layer of cream cheese and pumpkin into chocolate batter to create these luscious brownies, and sprinkle walnuts on top for extra crunch. Rich, Moist Brownie Recipes View Recipe 10 of 34 Pumpkin-Pecan Tassies These tiny pies, baked in a muffin tin, showcase the flavors of pumpkin and pecans in a one- or two-bite dessert. View Recipe 11 of 34 Chocolate Pumpkin Cake This utterly unforgettable autumn cake layers moist chocolate-pumpkin cake, luscious milk chocolate ganache and fluffy pumpkin-spice whipped cream. The recipe comes from Minnesota blogger Amanda Rettke (iambaker.net). See a short video about how to make this cake. View Recipe 12 of 34 Mommy's Pumpkin Pie "This recipe is adapted from my mother's classic pumpkin pie," says Linda Hundt, owner of Sweetielicious Bakery Cafe in DeWitt, Michigan. "I added cream to make it a bit richer and orange zest for flavor." The result is a dark mahogany pumpkin pie with ginger-cinnamon-clove spiciness. View Recipe 13 of 34 Spiced Pumpkin Bisque The Inn at Irish Hollow in Galena, Illinois, serves this creamy, curried soup throughout the fall and winter. You can make your own crème fraîche for the garnish, or use purchased crème fraiche or sour cream. Simmering Soups and Stews View Recipe 14 of 34 Pumpkin Spice Whoopies A spiced marshmallow filling is sandwiched between cakelike pumpkin cookies in this easy-to-make dessert. Quick and Easy Dessert Recipes View Recipe 15 of 34 Pumpkin Fudge Set this pretty golden fudge on a plate with traditional chocolate fudge and a white fudge for an appealing array of colors. The recipe is from a Cherokee, Iowa, reader and was a winner at the Clay County Fair. Fabulous Fudge Recipes View Recipe 16 of 34 Pumpkin Bread The innkeepers at Burchell's White Hill Farmhouse Inn in Minden, Nebraska, make this moist spiced bread using homegrown heirloom pumpkins, but this version of their recipe uses canned puree. View Recipe 17 of 34 Aint Sug's Punkin' Puddin' Andy Lyons Baked in a casserole dish, this unusual dessert channels the spirit of marshmallow-topped sweet potato, with the added spice of pumpkin pie. This recipe comes from Patty Pinner's cookbook Sweets (Crown Publishing). Soul Food Desserts View Recipe 18 of 34 Pumpkin Chiffon Pie A spiced filling, made from whipped cream, creates a lighter-tasting version of traditional pumpkin pie. The gingersnap crust adds more kick than classic crusts. Favorite Holiday Pie Recipes View Recipe 19 of 34 Chocolate-Glazed Pumpkin Pie Cheesecake Cream cheese, pumpkin, dark chocolate, whipping cream ... this pumpkin dessert is pure decadence! View Recipe 20 of 34 Pumpkin-Banana Bread Lisa Johnson of Gardner, Kansas, added banana to pumpkin bread for a new twist on quick bread treats. "This pumpkin bread is a favorite with our family," she says. "It's easy to make, and my two girls enjoy helping me. They especially enjoy it when it's done baking. It makes the house smell wonderful." View Recipe 21 of 34 Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars with Chocolate Topping Cream cheese, oatmeal cookie mix, pumpkin and semisweet chocolate combine for a sensational seasonal treat. View Recipe 22 of 34 Paradise Pumpkin Pie A cheesecake layer and nut topping help this pumpkin pie stand out from its peers. This recipe was a winner at the Morton, Illinois, Pumpkin Festival baking competition. View Recipe 23 of 34 Pumpkin Cheesecake with a Caramel Swirl This dessert comes from a Hayward, Wisconsin, cafe. It's creamy, cool and not overpowered by the pumpkin or the spice. View Recipe 24 of 34 Apple Pumpkin Sunflower Bread We packed a bushel of fall into this homey loaf: pumpkin, apple, nuts and spices. Recipes for Sweet Quick Bread Loaves View Recipe 25 of 34 Apple Butter Pumpkin Pie The classic pumpkin pie gets even better with the addition of apple butter, which gives extra sweetness and a slightly softer texture to the dessert. A streusel topping adds a bit of crunch. Favorite Apple Pie Recipes View Recipe 26 of 34 Melt-in-Your-Mouth Pumpkin Cookies These cakelike pumpkin drop cookies are delicious by themselves, but even better topped with a simple brown sugar frosting. Easy Drop Cookies View Recipe 27 of 34 Pumpkin Parsnip Bisque with Hazelnut Toasts Puree wintry vegetables like potato, leek and parsnip into a velvety soup. Don't skip the crisp, buttery dippers. They're delicious dunked in the soup. View Recipe 28 of 34 Toffee-Pumpkin Pie Bars Love sweet and salty combos? You'll fall for these bars with sweet toffee, toasted pecans and a spiced Ginger Crumb Crust. View Recipe 29 of 34 Spiced Pumpkin Dip Satisfy your sweet-salty afternoon cravings with this nutrient-packed dip, made with canned pumpkin, white beans and maple syrup. It's fab with honey-wheat pretzel twists, and very kid-friendly. Easy Dip Recipes View Recipe 30 of 34 Pumpkin, Chickpea & Red Lentil Stew This hearty soup boasts a bounty of veggies and seasonings, including pumpkin or squash, fresh ginger, lime juice, cumin and fresh cilantro. View Recipe 31 of 34 Pumpkin Cake Roll Our "twist" on the pumpkin craze. Nutmeg, ginger and cinnamon add even more flavor. View Recipe 32 of 34 Pumpkin-Sour Cream Coffee Cake with Pecan Streusel Pumpkin, cranberries and brown sugar swirl through a tender, moist coffee cake with a golden pecan topper. View Recipe 33 of 34 Pumpkin Cream Cheese Sandwich Cake A cream cheese layer and rich chocolate frosting make this pumpkin cake a crowd-pleaser. View Recipe 34 of 34 Pumpkin Chess Pie The bakers at Wick's Pies in Winchester, Indiana, crossed chess pie with pumpkin pie, adding more eggs, more spices and a little cornmeal to their pumpkin recipe. The result: a pie with a more intense pumpkin and spice flavor, and a slightly thicker filling. View Recipe Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit