11 Pumpkin Desserts Cozier than Binge Watching Gilmore Girls
These pumpkin desserts are cozier than binge-watching Gilmore Girls on a crisp fall night. We’re pretty sure Lorelai and Rory would happily dig into every one of these treats, especially the one with a coffee kick.
So light a fall candle and make one of these pumpkin-packed desserts that taste just as comforting as Stars Hollow in the fall.
1. Mini Pumpkin Pies
You don’t have to wait until Thanksgiving to enjoy pumpkin pie; make a batch of these mini pies to enjoy anytime in the fall. They freeze beautifully, so you can make a batch at the start of the month and enjoy them whenever the craving strikes.
Get the Recipe: Mini Pumpkin Pies
2. Pumpkin S’mores Cupcakes
For the ultimate fall treat, make my recipe for pumpkin s’mores cupcakes! The fluffy marshmallow frosting and rich chocolate ganache filling will have you devouring every last bite.
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3. Pumpkin Snickerdoodle Cookies
These cookies are incredibly soft and chewy, with that classic snickerdoodle texture we all crave but with a fun fall twist. Rolling them in pumpkin pie spice instead of plain cinnamon sugar makes each bite taste like autumn.
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4. Pumpkin Pie Dip
This ten-minute recipe transforms cream cheese, pumpkin puree, and warm spices into a fluffy dip that tastes just like pumpkin pie filling. Serve it with graham crackers or apple slices for an easy treat that disappears faster than you can make it.
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5. Pumpkin Cheesecake
This pumpkin cheesecake has a mouthwatering gingersnap crust that will be your new favorite! This is a must-try recipe that’ll have everyone wanting to know the recipe.
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6. Pumpkin Cake
Perfect for fall potlucks or just a cozy at-home treat, this pumpkin cake has the best homemade cream cheese frosting. Not only that, but it’ll make your home smell just like fall while it’s baking!
Get the Recipe: Pumpkin Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
7. Starbucks Pumpkin Scones
Since Starbucks stopped making its pumpkin scones, this copycat recipe is a total lifesaver for anyone who misses them. The double glaze couldn’t be tastier, yum!
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8. Pumpkin Brioche Bread Pudding
This bread pudding recipe is made with day-old brioche, pumpkin custard, raisins, and pecans. You can assemble it a whole day ahead, which makes it perfect for holiday entertaining when your oven is already packed.
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9. Pumpkin Bread with Cream Cheese Filling
This isn’t your basic pumpkin loaf; it features a layer of tangy cream cheese filling nestled between a spiced pumpkin batter that’s loaded with chocolate chips. Each slice delivers that perfect pumpkin cheesecake flavor.
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10. Pumpkin Tiramisu
This no-bake twist on the Italian classic layers coffee-dipped ladyfingers with a pumpkin mascarpone mousse infused with warm spices.
Rory and Lorelai Gilmore would totally approve of this pumpkin dessert since it’s drenched in coffee!
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11. Pumpkin Earthquake Cake
Pumpkin Earthquake Cake is the ultimate cozy fall dessert, filled with warm spices, cream cheese, and gooey chocolate in every bite. It uses a boxed spice cake mix, which will save you time.
Get the Recipe: Pumpkin Earthquake Cake