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16 Easy Pumpkin Dessert Recipes for Thanksgiving

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Looking for an easy, make ahead pumpkin dessert that travels well and everyone will love?

From no-bake pumpkin fluff to bars you can make days ahead, these pumpkin desserts look as great as they taste and take very little effort. Whether you're headed to a work luncheon, Friendsgiving, or Thanksgiving dinner, we've got you covered!

Collage of six pumpkin recipes for Thanksgiving with the text 16 Easy Pumpkin Dessert Recipes For Thanksgiving in the center.
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Easy No Bake Pumpkin Desserts

These pumpkin recipes require no baking whatsoever, so they are super easy-peasy. All three recipes are tried and true and have been very popular at parties and holidays. So you can make them with no worries.

Pumpkin Fluff
A bowl of Pumpkin Fluff with Cool Whip And Marshmallows and served on a plate with gingerbread snaps.
Pumpkin Fluff is an easy, no-bake pumpkin dessert dip, made with only five ingredients, and is perfect to serve for a Fall party or Thanksgiving dessert.
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Pumpkin Cheesecake Mousse Recipe
Side view of 2 tall, long-stemmed dessert glasses filled with Pumpkin Cheesecake Mousse with a graham cracker crust layer at the bottom of the dessert glass with white background with a glass vase with white flowers and a small dish of pumpkin puree in the back.
This creamy and indulgent No-Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake Mousse tastes just like sweet pumpkin pie. Made with rich vanilla, warm spices, fluffy whipping cream, and crushed buttery graham crackers, it's one of the best dessert recipes!
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Pumpkin Oreo Fudge Recipe
a stack of 4 pieces of pumpkin oreo fudge
This smooth and silky Pumpkin Oreo Fudge, with pure pumpkin and pumpkin pie spice, is sweet, smooth, and crunchy from the crushed golden oreos on top.
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Make Ahead Pumpkin Desserts

With a little planning, you can easily prepare these make ahead pumpkin desserts and take to your holiday party or family gathering. Several of these recipes like Pumpkin Empanadas, Magic Bars, and Bread Pudding have been some of the most popular recipes on the blog.

Pumpkin Custard

Pumpkin Flan Recipe
Pumpkin Flan is a delicious dessert that combines the flavors of a rich and creamy pumpkin custard with a decadent caramel sauce. It is a perfect dessert for any occasion, whether it’s a holiday gathering or a simple weeknight treat.
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Pumpkin pies

Crustless Pumpkin Pie Recipe
A slice of crustless pumpkin pie topped with whipped cream is served on a white plate, with a whole pie and autumn leaves blurred in the background.
With this delicious Crustless Pumpkin Pie, you can enjoy all the pumpkin flavor and you won’t even miss the crust.
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Pumpkin Pecan Pie Recipe
A close-up of a slice of pecan-topped pumpkin pie on a white plate with a fork beside it. The whole pie and fall-themed decorations are blurred in the background.
This Pumpkin Pecan Pie recipe combines creamy pumpkin custard with a sweet pecan topping for the ultimate holiday dessert. Perfect for Thanksgiving or Christmas.
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Pumpkin Pie Tacos Recipe
Pumpkin Pie Tacos with whipped cream on a rectangular white serving plate on a green napkin with an orange pumpkin.
Pumpkin pie tacos are a unique twist on the classic Thanksgiving dessert. These tasty treats feature a delicious combination of crispy fried tortilla shells filled with a creamy spiced pumpkin and cream cheese mixture. Topped with a dollop of cool whip, these dessert tacos are sure to impress your guests. Whether you’re looking for a creative dessert option for your Thanksgiving feast or simply want to try something different, these pumpkin pie tacos are a must-try.
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Mexican Pumpkin Empanadas Recipe
Empanadas stacked on a plate with the top empanada cut in half with a small pumpkin in the back.
Baked pumpkin empanadas are sweet empanadas, or pumpkin hand pies, that balance buttery empanada pastry and rich, spiced, sweet pumpkin filling for a delightful Mexican Dessert.
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Pumpkin Bars and Cookies

Pumpkin Magic Bars Recipe
4 Pumpkin Magic Bars stacked on top of each other with more pumpkin bars in the background.
Pumpkin Magic Bars are rich, thick, sweet and very pumpkin-y cookie bars! With creamy pumpkin, crunchy pecans, butterscotch chips, and toffee chips, it is a sweet explosion of flavor and textures in every bite!
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Pumpkin Pecan Cheesecake Bars
A square slice of pumpkin pecan cheesecake bar topped with chopped nuts and a white glaze.
These sweet Pumpkin Pecan Cheesecake Bars with a crunchy Gingersnap crust, a layer of creamy pumpkin cheesecake, and a crumbly pecan topping drizzled in a sweet vanilla glaze make this a fantastic fall dessert.
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Pumpkin Sugar Cookies
These beautiful pumpkin-shaped cut out pumpkin cookies feature a warm, homemade pumpkin pie spice mix and a silky maple cinnamon glaze. They are the perfect fall festive treat for Halloween parties, school events, and Thanksgiving dessert tables!
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Pumpkin Cakes and Cupcakes

Pumpkin Tres Leches Cake
Pumpkin Tres Leches Cake offers a delicious twist on the classic Mexican dessert. It takes a moist pumpkin cake, soaks it in a spiced rum-infused cream sauce, and tops it with a homemade fluffy whipped topping.
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Pumpkin Cupcakes
pumpkin cupcake on a white dish with more pumpkin cupcakes in the background.
Our Pumpkin Cupcakes are moist, flavorful, and packed with warm fall spices. They're surprisingly easy to make in just one bowl, with a simple cream cheese frosting (optional) for an extra decadent touch. Whip up a batch for upcoming fall gatherings or enjoy them as a cozy afternoon treat.
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Pumpkin Sheet Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
A slice of pumpkin sheet cake with cream cheese frosting, topped with pecans on a white plate, with the text Pumpkin Sheet Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting at the bottom.
This Pumpkin Sheet Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting is an easy, delicious, moist pumpkin cake with a cream cheese frosting that the whole family will love.
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Pumpkin Walnut Crunch Cake
A square of Pumpkin Walnut Crunch Cake topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on a white plate.
This sweet, creamy, crunchy Pumpkin Walnut Crunch Cake is similar to other Pumpkin Crunch Cake desserts but uses walnuts and a homemade “cake mix” instead of a packaged cake mix, and includes a sprinkling of cinnamon sugar on top. Serve warm with ice cream for a crowd-pleasing Fall dessert!
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Pumpkin Bread Pudding with Praline Sauce

Pumpkin Praline Bread Pudding
A gooey slice of Pumpkin Praline Bread Pudding covered in caramel sauce is lifted from a dish, showing its moist texture and pecan topping.
Pumpkin Praline Bread Pudding is a rich, creamy, sweet and crunchy decadent dessert made with challah bread and Pumpkin that is the perfect alternative to pumpkin pie for Thanksgiving.
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If you tried any of these pumpkin recipes, please leave a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ rating and a comment below, and share it with friends and family so everyone can enjoy a spoonful of these sweet fall recipes.

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