50+ Easy Canned Pumpkin Desserts for Cheap Fall Baking
Easy canned pumpkin desserts for budget-friendly fall baking! These simple canned pumpkin recipes make the best fall baked goods!
Canned pumpkin is such a versatile, budget-friendly, autumn ingredient!
Whether it’s the first crisp day of fall and you’re craving those warm pumpkin spice flavors, or you’re hosting a dinner party or attending a potluck …
… using canned pumpkin is one of the easiest ways to create comforting homemade desserts without a lot of fuss.
From simple cakes and creamy cheesecakes and unique pies, to cookies, bars, and no-bake treats, you can make so much more than pie.
Some of these canned pumpkin dessert recipes are easy enough for weeknight cravings and others are worthy of autumn gatherings and holidays.
So grab that can of pumpkin that’s been sitting in your pantry, because it’s about to become your favorite fall baking shortcut.
Let’s dive in!
(🍁 Looking for more fun fall recipes? Try one of these cozy autumn party appetizers, creative fall salads, tailgate food ideas, easy fall dinners, or seasonal autumn charcuterie boards!)
Desserts With Canned Pumpkin
Mini Pumpkin Cheesecakes
Mini Pumpkin Cheesecakes are packed with creamy pumpkin cheesecake filling, warm pumpkin pie spice, and a sweet, buttery graham cracker crust.
No Bake Pumpkin Delight
Pumpkin Delight is a delicious layered dessert that is also known as pumpkin lush. With four tantalizing layers, think of it as a delicious dessert lasagna.
Copycat Crumbl Pumpkin Pie Cookies
This Pumpkin Pie Crumbl Cookies Copycat recipe tastes just like the real thing. They are soft, thick, and full of fall spices, then covered in a luscious velvety frosting.
Pumpkin Bread Bottom Cheesecake
Pumpkin Bread Bottom Cheesecake has a moist, delicious pumpkin bread bottom then creamy traditional cheesecake on top. You cannot go wrong with this!
Pumpkin Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting
Irresistible Pumpkin Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting features soft, moist pumpkin cake generously topped with an incredible cream cheese frosting infused with warm spices in every bite.
Pumpkin Cream Cheese Dip
Creamy Pumpkin Cream Cheese Dip is the ultimate treat for autumn gatherings, potlucks, or simply for indulging in a delightful snack or dessert at home.
No-Bake Pumpkin Cream Pie
This No Bake Pumpkin Cream Cheese Pie is an easy way to have fall flavor without spending hours in the kitchen. Store-bought crust, canned pumpkin, and some spices You can prep in 10 minutes!
Pumpkin Ale Cupcakes
Easy Pumpkin Cupcakes get a burst of flavor from your favorite pumpkin ale. They’re topped with maple frosting for the perfect fall cupcake.
3 Ingredient Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread
Quick and easy 3 Ingredient Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread is ready for the oven in under 5 minutes.
Pumpkin Snickerdoodles
Pumpkin Snickerdoodles are soft and chewy pumpkin spice cookies that get an extra bump of flavor from brown butter and plenty of pumpkin pie spice. No mixer or chilling required!
Pumpkin Caramel Poke Cake
Pumpkin Caramel Poke Cake has the rich and moist goodness of a pumpkin-spiced cake, infused with caramel and topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting.
Pumpkin Spice Latte Cupcakes
Pumpkin Spice Latte Cupcakes are spiced with a hint of espresso and topped off with whipped cream and a sprinkle of pumpkin spice.
Spiced Pumpkin Waffles with Brown Butter Maple Syrup
Spiced Pumpkin Waffles with brown butter maple syrup are the perfect autumnal breakfast or brunch dessert. You can even make the batter the night before and cook when you're ready.
Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins
Easy Copycat Starbucks Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins have a light, fluffy texture and a sweet cream cheese filling inside.
Glazed Pumpkin Scones with Candied Pecans
These golden Pumpkin Scones are made with the spices of fall, then drizzled with glaze and topped with candied pecans.
Pumpkin Whoopie Pies
Pumpkin Whoopie Pies have two light and fluffy cookies sandwiched together with a sweet cream cheese frosting. .
No Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars
Keep your oven space free by making No Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars with a graham cracker crust and homemade praline sauce.
Triple Layered Pumpkin Brownies
Triple Layered Pumpkin Chocolate Brownies are so good with a fudgy brownie layer, a sweet pumpkin layer and then the whole thing is topped with a chocolate ganache.
Pumpkin Bread with Cream Cheese Frosting
This Pumpkin Bread is easy, fluffy, and pairs perfectly with the cream cheese frosting and cheesecake layer.
Pumpkin Spice Latte
This homemade copycat Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte is made with just 6 simple ingredients. Enjoy the flavors of real pumpkin with a hot coffee, topped with creamy whipped cream.
Crockpot Pumpkin Cobbler with Cake Mix
Delicious Crockpot Pumpkin Cobbler is SO easy to make with storebought cake mix, a pecan topping and a creamy, spiced filling.
Pumpkin Cheesecake Cookies
Pumpkin Cheesecake Cookies are sweet little bites that are a cross between a Snickerdoodle and a pumpkin sugar cookie.
Pumpkin Stuffed French Toast
Creamy and luxurious Pumpkin Stuffed French toast is made with whipped mascarpone, pumpkin purée, and thinly sliced Italian bread.
Pumpkin Pie Pecan Bars
Naturally sweetened Pumpkin Pie Pecan Bars have a buttery oat base, creamy maple pumpkin pie filling, and crunchy pecan streusel topping.
Pumpkin Patch Dirt Pudding Dessert
Pumpkin Patch Dirt Pudding Dessert is a fun and festive dessert with a simple instant pumpkin pudding layered with cookies and topped with a candy pumpkin patch.
Pumpkin Spice Cinnamon Rolls
Pumpkin Spice Cinnamon Rolls are pillowy soft on the inside, luscious and sweet on the outside.
Pumpkin Rice Krispie Treats
Pumpkin Rice Krispie Treats are a delightful twist on the classic marshmallow squares that we all know and love, infused with the warm and cozy flavors of pumpkin pie.
Pumpkin Madeleines
Pumpkin Madeleines are easy to make, look pretty on a platter, and only call for 7 simple ingredients.
2 Ingredient Pumpkin Cake
If you're in the mood for something pumpkin-y but don't want to spend a lot of time in the kitchen, this 2 Ingredient Pumpkin Cake is the easiest fall treat.
Spiced Pumpkin Cheesecake with Oat Crust
Spiced Pumpkin Cheesecake has a downright divine toasted oat crust, silky pumpkin filling, and whipped cream topping.
Fluffy Pumpkin Pancakes
Super-fluffy, tall, yet moist Pumpkin Pancakes have a hefty dose of warming pumpkin spices for the perfect amount of fall flavor.
Pumpkin Bread Pudding
Pumpkin Bread Pudding is packed with pumpkin spice flavors for autumn in a custard creamy casserole.
Pumpkin Creme Brulee
Pumpkin Crème Brûlée is so creamy, silky and delicious. You can easily make it ahead with just 6 simple ingredients, and have an elegant dessert that is sure to be a crowd pleaser.
Pumpkin Truffles
Pumpkin Truffles have a creamy filling stuffed inside a rich chocolate shell. They're flavored with pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie spice, and a few other simple ingredients.
Pumpkin Pie with Sweetened Condensed Milk
Ready for the oven in 15 minutes, Pumpkin Pie with Sweetened Condensed Milk is perfectly spiced, with a smooth and creamy texture for a luscious version of pumpkin pie.
Pumpkin Pie Dutch Babies with Cinnamon Streusel
A decadent fall brunch dessert, Pumpkin Pie Dutch Babies are pancake’s perfectly spiced, rustic cousin, with a sprinkling of sweet cinnamon streusel.
Pumpkin Pudding Cookies
Pumpkin Pudding Cookies are soft and tender cookies stuffed full of white chocolate chips. They’re homemade, but you use a pudding mix to give them extra flavor and make them super soft.
Pecan Pie Pumpkin Cheesecake
Pecan Pie Pumpkin Cheesecake with homemade pumpkin butter is like pumpkin pie, pecan pie, and cheesecake made a delicious pie baby.
Baked Pumpkin Donuts
Baked Pumpkin Donuts are topped with cinnamon glaze, these donuts are great for breakfast, are freezer friendly and affordable to make.
Pumpkin French Toast Casserole
If you’re looking for a delicious and easy sweet breakfast casserole for fall, this Pumpkin French Toast Casserole is made with just a few simple ingredients that can be prepped the night before.
Copycat Panera Pumpkin Muffins
Copycat Panera Pumpkin Muffins are dense but moist and have a beautiful crown that supports the crunchy streusel topping.
The flavor profile is a perfect balance of Fall flavors without being overpowering.
Mini Pumpkin Pies
Mini Pumpkin Pies with Puff Pastry are such a delicious way to make a seasonal favorite.
They are so easy to make, delicious and the perfect sweet treat for any occasion.
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies
If you like pumpkin pie and chocolate, you’ll love these Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies!
They taste great either hot from the oven or even cold from the refrigerator.
Pumpkin Oatmeal Bars
Pumpkin Oatmeal Bars will be a very welcome addition to your baking repertoire.
With a crisp oatmeal base, a sweet, creamy center reminiscent of pumpkin pie and crumble topping, it’s a simple sweet snack that the whole family will enjoy.
Creamy Pumpkin Milkshake
This Creamy Pumpkin Milkshake is super simple with all the fall flavors you love.
Made with pumpkin puree and flavorful homemade pumpkin spice syrup and pumpkin pie spice this milkshake is like pumpkin pie in a glass!
Cinnamon Pumpkin Mini Muffins
Cinnamon Pumpkin Mini Muffins have all the wonderful fall flavors you love like nutmeg, cinnamon, and pumpkin.
All in a bite-size, mini muffin rolled in a delicious cinnamon sugar coating, it’s perfect for breakfast or dessert with hot cocoa.
Pumpkin Crunch Cake
Pumpkin Crunch Cake blends spiced pumpkin with a heavenly crunch for a bite-sized taste of autumn joy.
Satisfy your fall cravings with each moist, flavorful slice and enjoy the harmonious texture mix of crunchy topping and creamy filling.
Pumpkin Spice Dumplings
Pumpkin-Spice Dumplings are an easy fall dessert made with fresh or canned pumpkin puree and refrigerated crescent roll dough.
The caramelized sauce is created in the oven while it bakes, and it pairs beautifully with vanilla ice cream.
Slow Cooker Banana Pumpkin Oatmeal Bars
Slow Cooker Banana Pumpkin Oatmeal Bars combine hearty oats, ripe bananas, honey, canned pumpkin, and chocolate chips for an easy, healthy breakfast recipe that’s made in your slow cooker!
Just cut into squares for a delicious start to your busy morning.
Pumpkin Mousse with Brown Sugar Whipped Cream
Pumpkin Mousse is a sweet, no-bake treat that whips up in 10 minutes (plus chilling time.)
It feels like an extra special way to settle your pumpkin spice cravings.
Instant Pot Pumpkin Pie Cheesecake
Instant Pot Pumpkin Pie Cheesecake is the perfect marriage of pumpkin pie and cheesecake, and would be perfect for Thanksgiving or any other Fall celebration.
If you want to step up your pumpkin pie "game" for the holidays and surprise the family with something more, this is your recipe.
Pumpkin Dump Cake
Quick and easy Pumpkin Dump Cake is basically the most no-brainer dessert ever. It’s a legit dump cake, just pour and bake!
Pumpkin Marshmallow Cookies
Pumpkin Marshmallow Cookies are chewy, gooey and loaded with flavor.
Filled with fall favorites like pumpkin puree, marshmallow cream, maple syrup and brown butter these easy cookies are so fun to make and share.
Pumpkin Coconut Pie
Dreamy Pumpkin Coconut Pie puts an autumn spin on a classic dessert.
The filling is a coconut cream and pumpkin spice custard, topped with cinnamon-vanilla whipped cream, toasted coconut, and candied pumpkin seeds.
The coconut and pumpkin play so nicely together, without one overpowering the other.
Iced Pumpkin Spice Latte
What better way to kick off the coziest season of them all than with a copycat Starbucks Iced Pumpkin Spice Latte? This is the refreshing sipper you've been waiting for!
It's like a warm hug for your taste buds on those first cool days of fall, yet refreshingly cold to chase away the last traces of summer heat.
Pumpkin Hand Pies
Made with shortcrust pastry, spiced pumpkin filling, and a drizzle of cinnamon brown sugar frosting, these individual Pumpkin Hand Pies offer a fun alternative to baking a whole pie.
They’re delicious for breakfast, snack, or a light dessert.
Pumpkin Danish
This Pumpkin Danish with cream cheese is tastes so special, but is actually quite easy.
Using store-bought puff pastry, cream cheese, pumpkin, and spices, you have the perfect fall breakfast, snack, or dessert!
Iced Pumpkin Cream Chai Tea Latte
Move over, PSL, there’s a new fall-flavored sheriff in town. Introducing the Iced Pumpkin Cream Chai Tea Latte!
Imagine your favorite iced chai latte recipe, except adorned with a pillowy dollop of pumpkin cream cold foam.
It’s the newest craze at Starbucks, but you’ll love the budget-friendly homemade version.
No Bake Pumpkin Balls
No Bake Pumpkin Balls are easy to make in 15 minutes with oats, peanut butter, pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie spice, and mini chocolate chips.
Sweetened with pure maple syrup instead of refined sugar, they are the perfect treat or dessert any time of the day.
Pumpkin Spice Sugar Cookies
These soft Pumpkin Spice Sugar Cookies will become your new favorite, as the soft sugar cookies are topped with a pumpkin spice buttercream frosting & finished with a cinnamon sugar mix.
Cream Cheese Pumpkin Pie
Cream Cheese Pumpkin Pie is a perfect blend of autumn flavors nestled in a flaky, all-butter crust.
With swirls of sweetened cream cheese and velvety pumpkin custard, this Thanksgiving-esque pie promises pure dessert bliss.
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins are a super moist, one-bowl recipe . Full of warm spices and gooey chocolate chips, they work for breakfast or dessert.
Gingersnap Pumpkin Cupcakes with Marshmallow Frosting
With flavors reminiscent of a pumpkin s’more, these beautifully spiced pumpkin cupcakes have a gingersnap cookie crust and homemade toasty marshmallow frosting.
Pumpkin Caramel Sauce
Pumpkin Coconut Caramel Sauce will fill your kitchen with warm scents of caramel and autumn.
A delicious update on caramel sauce, it tastes amazing on ice cream, apples, on toast, or in your coffee.
Banana Pumpkin Muffins
Banana Pumpkin Muffins are a favorite mix of two classics: banana bread and pumpkin muffins!
These muffins are easy to make and are a great way to enjoy pumpkin spice season.
Easy Fall Desserts
Whether you’re baking for a holiday gathering, a cozy weekend at home, or just because you’re in the mood for something sweet, canned pumpkin makes dessert creation so much easier.
It’s affordable, versatile, and brings that quintessential fall flavor to any recipe.
I hope you’ve found a few new favorites to add to your baking list this season.
After all, autumn only comes around once a year, and it’s certainly the perfect excuse to make dessert!
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