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Home » Lovely Ideas » 20 Lovely Sweet and Savory Pumpkin Recipes

20 Lovely Sweet and Savory Pumpkin Recipes

Published: Sep 4, 2021 by Genevieve Morrison · This post may contain affiliate links

A pumpkin with flowers surrounded by snacks with a title that says "20 Lovely Sweet & Savory Pumpkin Recipes."

It’s time for pumpkin recipes! Enjoy these rich soups, chilis, sides, breads, pastas and exquisite desserts, all made with pumpkin purée! Some are pumpkin-spiced, some are cheesy, some are drizzled in caramel and some are just so pretty I can’t stop staring at the pictures! Enjoy these 20 lovely sweet and savory pumpkin recipes!

A pumpkin with flowers surrounded by snacks with a title that says "20 Lovely Sweet & Savory Pumpkin Recipes."

These recipes all contain real pumpkin and aren’t just pumpkin-spiced, although there is plenty involved in the desserts. You’ll find every kind of pumpkin recipe for Halloween, Thanksgiving, and all the cozy Autumn nights in between. Some are healthy, some are sweet but all of them are simply gorgeous.

I’ve included some of my own favorite pumpkin recipes, and lots from my friends that I simply can’t wait to make! Help yourself, and if you’re looking for a pumpkin-inspired cocktail to go with these recipes, help yourself to my beautiful “White Pumpkin” cocktail!

1. Instant Pot Pumpkin Risotto with Caramelized Onions

2 bowls of pumpkin risotto, garnished with sage leaves, on a lace table cloth with 3 small pumpkins in the background.
Instant Pot Pumpkin Risotto with Caramelized Onions
This pumpkin risotto with balsamic caramelized onions is a creamy, delicately autumn-spiced masterpiece! The easiest, and tastiest autumn side dish for Thanksgiving or any decadent autumn dinner party!
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A bowl of pumpkin risotto, garnished with 2 sage leaves, on a lace table cloth beside another bowl and small pumpkin.

2. Pumpkin Spice Carrot Cupcakes

6 carrot cupcakes on a plate in front of white pumpkins.
Pumpkin Spice Carrot Cupcakes
These pumpkin spiced carrot cupcakes are full of plump, rum-soaked raisins and are topped with a dreamy salted caramel cream cheese frosting! 
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A closeup of a cupcake on a plate.

3. Pumpkin Spice Snickerdoodles with French Vanilla Chai Glaze

7 glazed cookies on lace, beside a pumpkin gourd.
Pumpkin Spice Snickerdoodles with French Vanilla Chai Glaze
These pumpkin spice snickerdoodles have a French vanilla chai glaze that makes these already delicious cookies even more delicious! They’re chewy and fluffy, delicate, shiny, and absolutely, perfectly spiced.
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Glazed cookies on lace.

4. Pumpkin Flan with Chai Whipped Cream

2 pumpkin flans on plates on a table, topped with chai whipped cream, with a small cup of coffee.
Pumpkin Flan with Chai Whipped Cream
This pumpkin flan with chai whipped cream recipe is the silkiest, creamiest, most elegantly spiced flan you could serve at your fanciest Autumn dinner parties or decadent Thanksgiving dinners!
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2 pumpkin flans on plates on a table, topped with chai whipped cream, with a small cup of coffee.

5. Pumpkin Scones with Cinnamon Sugar & Whisky-Soaked Raisins

Pumpkin scones beside a small pumpkin and sunflower on a wooden board.
Pumpkin Scones with Rum Raisins
These pumpkin scones with cinnamon sugar and rum-soaked raisins are the most perfect, crispy Autumn morning pastry!
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Pumpkin scones beside a small pumpkin and sunflower on a wooden board.

6. Pumpkin Cheesecake Mousse

5 small glasses full of pumpkin mousse topped with whipped cream, sitting on a silver tray.
Pumpkin Cheesecake Mousse
With its creamy texture, gingersnap crumble crust and layer of salted caramel, your guests will swoon over this heavenly pumpkin cheesecake mousse!
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A glass of pumpkin cheesecake mouse, topped with whipped cream on a metal tray beside 4 others and a spoon.

7. Pumpkin Polenta with Mushrooms and Sausage

Pumpkin polenta with mushrooms in a bowl beside 2 small pumpkins.
Pumpkin Polenta with Mushrooms and Sausage
This creamy, cheesy pumpkin polenta with mixed mushrooms is such a delicious fall brunch or Thanksgiving dinner side dish! With shallots, sausage, herbs, and spices, this simple recipe feeds a crowd and takes just 30 minutes to make!
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Pumpkin hummus in a bowl, on a plate with small pieces of bread.

8. Masala Chai Pumpkin Pie

A masala chai pumpkin pie decorated with whipped cream stars and star anise beside flowers on a table.
Masala Chai Pumpkin Pie
This masala-spiced pumpkin pie has a gingersnap crust that will make your chilly-weather party guests swoon. It's a perfect recipe for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any cozy party where you really want to impress your guests!
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Pumpkin curry in a bowl with rice and bread on a table.

9. Pumpkin Rice with Fall Vegetables

A centered bowl of pumpkin rice with fall vegetables on a table with dry flowers.
Pumpkin Rice with Fall Vegetables
This creamy pumpkin rice recipe includes roasted cauliflower, sautéed zucchini and red onion. Made with wild rice, canned pumpkin puree and a little parmesan to make it creamy, this exquisite Fall side dish will impress every guest at Thanksgiving or the Halloween dinner party! 
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A round dish of baked pasta on a table, garnished with leaves.

10. Pumpkin Donuts with Pumpkin Filling

4 stacked pumpkin doughnuts with cream filling exposed on a table.
Recipe from flouringkitchen.com
Pumpkin Donuts with Pumpkin Filling
These pumpkin donuts are crispy, soft, and filled with a creamy pumpkin custard that tastes exactly like pumpkin pie. They’re coated in a sugar and pumpkin spice mixture. The donut dough has pumpkin puree and pumpkin spice to really amp up that pumpkin flavor!
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11. Pumpkin Creme Brûlée

A creme brûlée on a saucer with flowers and a spoon.
Recipe from joyoliver.com
Pumpkin Creme Brûlée
Pumpkin Creme Brûlée is a fall favorite that will keep this classic dessert at focus but the creamy, pumpkin and cinnamon flavors are bursting through. Made with a heavy cream, light brown sugar, egg yolks, cinnamon, ginger and pumpkin puree and ending with a perfect crunch of brûlée sugar.
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A creme brûlée on a saucer with flowers and a spoon.

12. Instant Pot Stuffed Pumpkin

A pumpkin filled with stuffing on a plate, surrounded by autumn leaves.
Recipe from simplyhappyfoodie.com
Instant Pot Stuffed Pumpkin
Instant Pot Stuffed Pumpkin is so delicious! This is a Fall recipe that can be a main dish or a side dish. A pumpkin stuffed with a savory and creamy stuffing that you can change up to make it your own! This pressure cooker stuffed pumpkin is as beautiful as it is scrumptious!
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A pumpkin filled with stuffing on a plate, surrounded by autumn leaves.

13. Buttermilk-Pumpkin Pound Cake

A pumpkin cake on a wooden table beside a small pumpkin and scattered pinecones.
Recipe from burrataandbubbles.com
Buttermilk-Pumpkin Pound Cake
Rich, decadent and dense, this buttermilk-pumpkin pound cake is a welcome addition to any holiday dessert table. Each bite is perfectly moist and full of our favorite fall flavors. Plus, this pound cake features simple ingredients, and it’s easy to make for even the novice baker.
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A pumpkin cake on a wooden table beside a small pumpkin and scattered pinecones.

14. Pumpkin Bread Rolls

A small sandwich topped with a pumpkin roll on a table, with 2 pumpkin rolls in the background.
Recipe from insidetherustickitchen.com
Pumpkin Bread Rolls
These pumpkin bread rolls are made with roasted pumpkin puree and oregano. They look so impressive and are perfect for any Fall or Halloween party.
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A small sandwich topped with a pumpkin roll on a table, with 2 pumpkin rolls in the background.

15. Chocolate Pumpkin Cake

A layered cake, drizzled with chocolate, on a table with a white pumpkin in the background.
Recipe from cakedbykatie.com
Chocolate Pumpkin Cake
Soft moist layers of pumpkin cake stacked and slathered with a rich, decadent, and fudgy dark chocolate buttercream frosting. Now that’s what I call a cake cacophony! Fall has truly fallen and as I watch the leaves slowly turn color, my cake craving turns from fresh summer fruit to warm autumn spices and everything pumpkin. This Chocolate Pumpkin Cake is like a warm and cozy autumn sweater for the tummy.
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A layered cake, drizzled with chocolate, on a table with a white pumpkin in the background.

16. Creamy Pumpkin Pasta Sauce

A pan of pumpkin cream sauce on a table beside 2 small pumpkins.
Recipe from cookingwithfudge.com
Creamy Pumpkin Pasta Sauce
If you are looking for a healthier alternative to alfredo sauce, this Creamy Pumpkin Pasta Sauce is for you. It is delightfully rich and creamy, and it encompasses everything there is to love about fall.
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A pan of pumpkin cream sauce on a table beside 2 small pumpkins.

17. Pumpkin Roll with Cream Cheese Walnut Filling

A sliced pumpkin roll on a wooden board, sprinkled with sugar.
Recipe from fromvalerieskitchen.com
Pumpkin Roll with Cream Cheese Walnut Filling
This Pumpkin Roll with Cream Cheese Walnut Filling is a unique alternative to pie on Thanksgiving and a gorgeous centerpiece for your holiday dessert table! Follow my step-by-step instructions for a foolproof result.
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A sliced pumpkin roll on a wooden board, sprinkled with sugar.

18. Creamy Pumpkin Soup

4 cups of pumpkin soup on a wooden tray on a table, beside a sprig of leaves.
Recipe from studiodelicious.com
Creamy Pumpkin Soup
This warming Creamy Pumpkin Soup is just what we feel like eating when the leaves are turning and there’s a chill in the air. The fact that it comes together quickly is an added bonus – thanks to some key shortcuts. This is easy recipe is perfect for fall.
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4 cups of pumpkin soup on a wooden tray on a table, beside a sprig of leaves.

19. Pumpkin Chili

2 bowls of pumpkin chili on a table, garnished with cream, cheese and jalapeno.
Recipe from kendellkreations.com
Pumpkin Chili
This is a recipe that I have been making, adjusting, and tweaking for years. In the few short weeks that are the fall season, I try to pack in as many pumpkin recipes as I can. This recipe for Pumpkin Chili is so heartwarming and flavorful, you can adjust the spice to your liking, and it’s super family-friendly for getting everyone around the dinner table.
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2 bowls of pumpkin chili on a table, garnished with cream, cheese and jalapeno.

20. Mini Gingersnap Pumpkin Pies

12 mini-pumpkin pies on a silver tray with whipped cream on top.
Mini Gingersnap Pumpkin Pies
These teeny, tiny super simple mini-pumpkin pies are so dreamy, creamy  and perfect for a sweet, Autumn dessert hors d'oeuvre.
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12 small pumpkin pies, topped with whipped cream on a metal tray.

A Few Cocktails to Pair with These Recipes

  • A cocktail with a gold rim on a black table, garnished with a cinnamon stick and daisy.
    The “Sparkling Apple Pie” Thanksgiving Cocktail
  • A cocktail garnished with small grapes and sprigs of rosemary.
    The “Autumn Twilight” Grape & Rosemary Cocktail
  • A White Pumpkin cocktail on a table, garnished with a few flowers beside a small white pumpkin on a table.
    The White Pumpkin Cocktail
  • A cocktail on a table garnished with dry flowers with 3 candy corns at its base.
    The Candy Corn Cocktail

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