Vegetables Squash Winter Squash Pumpkin 12 Pumpkin Desserts That Make Pie Jealous By Vanessa Greaves Vanessa Greaves Vanessa Greaves is a Senior Editor at Allrecipes with nearly two decades of experience helping home cooks gain confidence in the kitchen. A self-taught cook who grew up reading cookbooks for fun, Vanessa lives and breathes the challenges faced by busy everyday cooks to get dinner on the table. Allrecipes' editorial guidelines Published on September 24, 2020 Close Photo: Daniel Whiting Hey, pie. We need to talk. I'll always love you, but I want to start seeing other pumpkin desserts. I mean, check out what people are saying about these other sweet pumpkin treats. Can you blame me for being tempted to stray into the no-pie zone? 01 of 12 Granny Kat's Pumpkin Roll View Recipe Allrecipes A warmly spiced made-from-scratch pumpkin cake is baked in a jelly roll pan so it comes out ultra-thin, and is rolled up with a cream cheese filling to make a pinwheel of fall-flavored deliciousness with every slice. "I wish there were more stars available because I'd give this recipe ALL of them." —Christie Sweet and Spicy Pumpkin Cakes 12 Different Ways 02 of 12 Pumpkin Whoopie Pies View Recipe CookinBug You just know these adorable cookies are going to disappear immediately. I mean, who can resist the cuteness? "This recipe is ridiculous. They taste just like pumpkin pie (possibly better?!?!) —beck 03 of 12 Pumpkin Pie Bread Pudding View Recipe Allrecipes All the flavors of pumpkin pie but with the warming comfort of bread pudding. Snuggle down with a bowlful and see if you don't fall in love with it. "This was our Thanksgiving dessert and EVERYONE thought it was a HUGE success. From our two year old grandson (who pulled up a stepstool in the kitchen so he could help himself) to my 60 year old husband and everyone in between!" —Nancy Reid 04 of 12 Pumpkin Ginger Cupcakes View Recipe Dianne "THIS is one of the most perfect cupcakes I have ever had. They are moist, flavorful & perfectly spiced. This Thanksgiving, I think I'll be making these cupcakes instead of pie!" —Marie Robertson Klein A cupcake this rich and spicy needs only a simple swirl of cream cheese frosting to top it off. Embellish with crystalized ginger for a sweet/hot treat. 05 of 12 Pumpkin Cannoli View Recipe Kim's Cooking Now You're going to want to drop the pie and keep the cannoli, especially when it's stuffed with creamy, spicy pumpkin/mascarpone/ricotta filling. Kim's Cooking Now makes her own cannoli shells, and presses mini chocolate chips. "Excellent variation on traditional Cannoli. I made this for Christmas brunch and it was a huge hit with my family. I was lucky to get a taste myself." —mfields 06 of 12 Pumpkin Cake III View Recipe momlovestocook This top-rated, versatile cake recipe can be baked as a sheet cake, layer cake, Bundt cake (as shown), or cupcakes. "Love, love, love this cake! I make it for every family get together and everyone loves it (even the ones that don't like pumpkin love it)." —RobbinAllison 07 of 12 Easy Pumpkin Cream Trifle View Recipe Holiday Baker Layers of spice cake and creamy pudding peek through the glass bowl, tempting your dinner guests to start with dessert. Pecan and toffee bits add flavor and crunch. "This is FABULOUS!! I have made it for two parties so far and everyone loved it!" —smith1048 10 No-Bake Pumpkin Desserts to Make This Fall 08 of 12 Pumpkin Magic Cake with Maple Cinnamon Whipped Cream View Recipe Yoly Part pudding, part cake, and magically delicious. "Made this for Thanksgiving. Was a big hit! Everyone loved it." —katt 09 of 12 Pumpkin Caramel Bourbon Poke Cake View Recipe Stasty Cook Three little words that'll win hearts every time: pumpkin, caramel, and bourbon. "We looove looove this one! Added a little more bourbon to the caramel and evaporated milk to the pumpkin puree with vanilla. Amazing!" —Lujza Ladocsy 10 of 12 Quick and Easy Pumpkin Mousse View Recipe Mackenzie Schieck "This recipe was absolutely *sinful* and I truly do not say that about many recipes, especially desserts because I'm more of a savory lover." —Yubbers123 11 of 12 Pumpkin Cheesecake II View Recipe Daniel Whiting "I make cheesecake all the time and this topped with maple pecan glaze from another recipe was voted the best ever by my friends. A nice change of pace for fall or anytime really. The glaze: Simmer 1 cup whipping cream with 3/4 cup real maple syrup for about 20 min; stir in 1/2 cup chopped pecans and chill." —SARAH_LIZ How to Make Cheesecake Step by Step 12 of 12 Double Layer Pumpkin Cheesecake View Recipe An Do But honestly, pie. Now that it really comes down to it, I just can't straight up quit you. So I think I've found a way to have my cheesecake and eat pumpkin pie, too. I mean, you still want to be friends, right? 15 of the Easiest Pumpkin Desserts You'll Ever Make Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit