44 Sweet and Savory Pumpkin Recipes That'll Warm Your Soul (2024)

44 Sweet and Savory Pumpkin Recipes That'll Warm Your Soul (1)

Sure, you can carve a pumpkin, and even go crazy making pumpkin-themed Halloween crafts — but our favorite way to enjoy fall’s best fruit (you knew that pumpkin is a fruit, right?) is to cook it up into deliciously easy sweet and savory pumpkin recipes. To give you some seasonal inspo, we’ve rounded up our favorite pumpkin recipes to keep you gorging on the gourds all season long.

If you’ve only had pumpkin in sweet dishes, we’re about to rock your world. While we didn’t forget any of the classics (like the best pumpkin pie recipes, mousse and cheesecake!), we’ve got plenty of savory recipes that really let pumpkin’s versatile flavors shine. From pastas to pizza to warming, flavorful fall soups, these savory ideas let pumpkin take the center stage. Can’t get enough of pumpkin spice? We’ve even included fall co*cktails and creative drinks so you can sip on your favorite fall fruit at the end of a cool, autumn day. What can't pumpkin do?

Whether you’re looking for a classic Thanksgiving dessert, a healthy fall recipe or simply a new way to enjoy your favorite gourd, there’s a recipe here for you. These simple, easy ideas are perfect for pleasing a crowd, or for a new addition to your weeknight dinner rotation. So however you enjoy pumpkin most — sweet, savory or sippable — get ready to be feasting on the fruit all season long!

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Spiced Pumpkin Pie

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Cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg and a pinch of black pepper make this easy pie a little bit spicier than usual. Try it for Thanksgiving!

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Chocolate and Pumpkin Ice Cream Sandwiches

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Pumpkin ice cream and chocolate graham crackers make an easy, three-ingredient Halloween (or anytime!) dessert.

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Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars

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Dipping a fork into these bars, you’ll discover a rich, creamy dessert on top of a crisp, gingersnap crust. It might just be your family’s new favorite recipe starring the all-important autumn gourd ... pumpkin pie who?

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Savory Pumpkin and Sage Soup

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Save time by making this soup up to two days in advance. Then, fry up the sage and shiitakes right before serving.

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Original Pumpkin Pie With Maple Whip

Our classic pumpkin pie gets even better paired with a creamy, dreamy, fall-inspired whipped cream.

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SHOP PIE PLATES

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Pumpkin Martinis

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Made with vodka or whiskey (your choice!), pumpkin liqueur and Irish cream, it’s the smooth, sweet and slightly spicy pumpkin co*cktail we’ll be sippin’ on all season.

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Pumpkin Spice Latte Popsicle

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This PSL pop is a three-layer treat made of pumpkin, cream, and caffeine. It's pretty much everything your flannel-wearing, fall-loving heart needs.

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Double Pumpkin Cornbread With Red Onion

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Mixing cornmeal with pumpkin puree and cream cheese keeps this cast iron cornbread super moist.

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SHOP CAST IRON SKILLETS

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Pumpkin Spice Mousse

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This sweet pumpkin recipe is smooth, creamy and spiced up with ginger and nutmeg.

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Pumpkin Popovers

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Popovers are delicious, impressive and ridiculously easy to make. These pumpkin spice versions have just five ingredients and taste like a PSL cloud.

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Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes With Cream Cheese Frosting

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There's more to sweet pumpkin recipes than pie. Ditch the boxed cake and go homemade with these flavorful pumpkin spice cupcakes.

Get the Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes With Cream Cheese Frosting recipe.

RELATED: How to Make Homemade Pumpkin Puree to Use In Your Favorite Fall Recipes

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Slow Cooker Turkey Pumpkin Chili

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Dinner's ready, and it pretty much made itself thanks to the good ol' crockpot.

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RELATED: 17 Best Pumpkin Soup and Chili Recipes

SHOP SLOW COOKERS

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Pumpkin Cheesecake Crêpes

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There's a double dose of pumpkin here, hiding in both the filling and the batter for the ultimate fall dessert (or breakfast!).

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Pumpkin Roll

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This pumpkin roll recipe may look complicated, but it's actually a cinch to make. So gooey. So creamy. So delicious.

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Pumpkin Slab Pie

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Who says pies have to be round? Whether you're a corner crust lover or the middle piece is your game, this sheet pan pumpkin pie has something for everyone.

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Focaccia With Roasted Squash

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Pumpkin recipes don't always have to start with a can. Top homemade bread with thin slices of fresh pumpkin in this easy fall app.

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Pumpkin-Cherry Breakfast Cookies

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Cookies for breakfast? Yes, please! These protein-packed dreams have pumpkin spice, pumpkin puree and pumpkin seeds.

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Pumpkin and Devil's Food Layered Cake

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We paired spicy pumpkin cake with decadent chocolate cake layers, then topped the whole thing with a gooey chocolate drizzle.

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Pumpkin Latte Cheesecake

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Don't drink a PSL — eat one — and do it in cheesecake form, too.

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Spiced Pumpkin Soup

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Ginger, cumin, coriander and a pinch of cayenne make this spicy soup true to its name. Cooked apple and carrot give it plenty of sweetness for balance!

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44 Sweet and Savory Pumpkin Recipes That'll Warm Your Soul (2024)

FAQs

What is the most popular dessert made from pumpkins? ›

I'd be remiss not to mention the star of all pumpkin desserts: pumpkin pie. It's an icon when it comes to Thanksgiving pies, but I don't reserve it for just one day of the year. My recipe is simple to make and packed with pumpkin flavor. I use a touch of black pepper to accentuate the pumpkin spices…

What sweet flavors go well with pumpkin? ›

To complement pumpkin with sweet flavor pairings, consider using spices like nutmeg, cinnamon, allspice and vanilla, or sweet ingredients like chocolate, maple, honey, cranberries or brown sugar. Create savory dishes by pairing pumpkin with spices like chilies, cajun, cayenne or pepper.

Is pumpkin sweet or savoury? ›

Vibrantly coloured and bursting with natural sweetness, pumpkins are one of autumn's most versatile vegetables. The soft flesh is perfect for roasting and mashing and tastes great sweet or savoury.

What can I add to pumpkin to make it taste better? ›

Change up your spices

Instead of using premixed pumpkin pie spice (which has probably been sitting around for months on a grocery store shelf), make your own by combining cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, and allspice.

What is the most eaten dessert in the world? ›

  • Mar 31, 2023, 08:13 PM IST. 10 Most Popular Desserts in the World. ...
  • Apple Pie. This traditional American dessert is popular due to its flaky crust and sweet apple filling. ...
  • Tiramisu. ...
  • Baklava. ...
  • Crème Brûlée. ...
  • Panna Cotta. ...
  • Cheesecake. ...
  • Mochi.
Mar 31, 2023

What food is both sweet and savoury? ›

  • Nuts or pretzels which have honey or sugar as well as salt.
  • Salted caramel anything.
  • Sweet pickles have a lot of sour flavor as well, but they are both sweet and salty. Barbecue sauces are the same, a mix of sour, sweet, and salty.
May 28, 2023

What is the most delicious pumpkin? ›

For cooking, you'll want to use sugar pumpkins (also called pie or sweet pumpkins), which are small and round. Long Island Cheese pumpkins, which are more oblong and can look like a wheel of cheese, are also good to eat. Field pumpkin types are larger, have watery, stringy flesh, and are best for decorating.

What spices go good with pumpkin? ›

Pumpkin is notorious for pairing well with warm winter spices – as found in a variety of Moroccan-inspired cuisines. Try incorporating cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, ginger, cumin and chilli with your pumpkin dishes for flavour-packed feasts.

What is the most sweet pumpkin? ›

Kabocha. A popular Japanese variety, the Kabocha has a rough but edible peel, and a round plump shape. It can be dark green or bright orange-red, and has firm, orange flesh. One of the sweetest varieties of pumpkin, its flavour has been compared to sweet potato, while its firm flesh holds together well in the oven.

What is the most common use for pumpkins? ›

Pumpkin is popular in pancakes, pies, custards, and muffins, but it also works well in savory dishes. You can cook it into a soup or roast it with other vegetables. Canned pumpkin can be combined with coconut milk and spices to make a creamy curry base. You can also eat other parts of the pumpkin plant.

What is the most popular pumpkin? ›

Connecticut Field Pumpkin

The most traditional of all autumn pumpkins, the cultivation of this variety goes all the way back to at least the days of the Pilgrims. Connecticut Field pumpkins are 15-20 pounds and are a favorite for Jack O'Lanterns.

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