Pumpkin spice and everything nice! This collection spans savory and sweet, from breakfast to dinner and dessert. Here are 17 favorite Savory and Sweet Pumpkin Recipes from my kitchen and from talented recipe creators I admire.
All things pumpkin hold a special place in my heart. Pumpkin appears at my table year-round, in both sweet and savory forms. One recent family favorite is the Pumpkin Pecan Custard Bread Pudding, a cozy treat that blends custardy pumpkin with a crunchy pecan topping.
Explore the pumpkin-inspired dishes below and tell me which one is your favorite!
Pumpkin Pecan Custard Bread Pudding
Crusty French bread soaked in pumpkin custard and spices, finished with a buttery toasted pecan crumble and a smooth cream cheese drizzle.
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Is a pumpkin a fruit or a vegetable?
Botanically, a pumpkin is a fruit because it develops from the seed-bearing part of a flowering plant. Culinary tradition treats pumpkins more like vegetables because they are less sweet and often used in savory dishes. Both perspectives are correct depending on how you look at it.
Pumpkin does NOT have to be served sweet…
Roasted Pumpkin with Brown Butter and Crispy Sage by Savor With Jennifer
Roasted pumpkin wedges caramelize at the edges, then get a finish of nutty brown butter and crisp sage for a fall-forward side dish with depth and texture.
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Vegan Double Layer Pumpkin Cheesecake from Kate at The Vegan Blueberry
This light-spiced, double-layer vegan pumpkin cheesecake is creamy and elegant. Make it ahead and serve chilled for a holiday dessert that appeals to many diets.
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Vegan Pumpkin Curry from Diana at Little Sunny Kitchen
A fragrant, one-pot vegan pumpkin curry served over basmati rice. Bright, fall flavors and an easy preparation make this a weeknight favorite.
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Pumpkin Roll Cake Recipe from Deanne at This Farm Girl Cooks
Moist, spiced cake rolled with cream cheese icing—pumpkin roll cake is a classic for Thanksgiving and fall gatherings.
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Pumpkin Gnocchi with Brown Butter Sauce from Chisel & Fork
Light pumpkin gnocchi tossed in brown butter offers a comforting alternative to traditional potato gnocchi—perfect for cozy autumn dinners.
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Toasted Pecan Streusel Pumpkin Pie from Jennifer at Savor With Jennifer
Buttery toasted pecan streusel serves as both crust and topping for a silky pumpkin filling that bakes to golden perfection.
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Spiced Pumpkin Hummus Recipe from Dawn at Girl Heart Food
Creamy, savory pumpkin hummus with warm spices—ready in minutes and delicious with chips, veggies, or as a sandwich spread.
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Healthy Pumpkin Bread with Chocolate Chunks from Bethany at A Simple Palate
Moist pumpkin bread made with oat flour, unrefined coconut sugar, and pumpkin, studded with chocolate—rich in flavor while using wholesome ingredients.
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Manicotti Stuffed with Pumpkin-Ricotta in Brown Butter-Sage Béchamel Sauce from Marta at Sense & Edibility
Pumpkin-ricotta stuffed manicotti baked in a creamy brown butter and sage béchamel—an impressive meatless main that delivers on flavor.
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Pumpkin Spice Latte from Jyothi at Curry Trail
Make a better-than-cafe pumpkin spice latte at home in under 10 minutes—a cozy beverage to welcome the season.
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Thai Style Pumpkin Squash Soup from Lisa at Garlic & Zest
This velvety Thai-style pumpkin and squash soup uses coconut milk, coriander, chiles, and lime for a bright, aromatic bowl that’s both comforting and light.
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Pumpkin Pie Pancakes With Spiced Whipped Cream from Jennifer at Savor With Jennifer
Fluffy pancakes infused with pumpkin pie spices, topped with spiced whipped cream—breakfast and dessert combined into one indulgent stack.
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Chocolate Pumpkin Cheesecake from Simply Stacie
A chocolate cookie crust supports a silky pumpkin cheesecake filling, finished with a glossy chocolate ganache—rich and irresistible.
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Cream Cheese Stuffed Pumpkin Bread from Jennifer at Savor With Jennifer
Moist pumpkin bread filled with a cheesecake-like cream cheese center—an easy way to elevate classic pumpkin bread.
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Pumpkin and Sweet Potato Soup from Alex at It’s Not Complicated
A golden, nourishing soup combining pumpkin and sweet potato with gentle spices for warmth and depth—a simple, uplifting recipe.
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Pumpkin Pecan Cinnamon Roll Recipe from Chenée Today
Large, fluffy pumpkin-pecan cinnamon rolls topped with brown butter cream cheese frosting—an irresistible autumn breakfast treat.
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I hope fellow pumpkin lovers find inspiration here, whether you prefer savory or sweet. Try a few recipes and enjoy the season’s flavors.
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