These fun and easy Pumpkin Puree recipes are a great way to celebrate fall and use up leftover pumpkin at the same time. There are so many different desserts and baking recipes you can make with canned pumpkin–not just another pumpkin pie! Any of these delicious desserts will be perfect for Halloween, Thanksgiving, or any Autumn occasion.
What to Make with Leftover Canned Pumpkin
If you’re like me, you always end up with extra cans of pumpkin in your pantry during the fall season. Between the start of autumn, Halloween, and Thanksgiving, this delicious ingredient always finds its way to my kitchen. Luckily, there are tons of delicious and easy recipes you can make with pumpkin puree!
We all know you can use it to make a tasty pumpkin pie, but there are so many desserts, baked goods, and breakfast recipes you can make with that canned pumpkin too. So don’t fret! Use up that leftover pumpkin and you’ll have fun treats all season long.
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Pumpkin Puree Dessert Recipes
Go above and beyond with your fall desserts, and make one of these impressive recipes–all starting with a can of pumpkin puree. These are perfect for Thanksgiving!
- Pumpkin Pie Cheesecake: A layer of pumpkin pie is baked between a layer of cheesecake and a graham cracker crust. The ultimate fall dessert!
- Chocolate Pumpkin Cupcakes: These chocolate cupcakes with chocolate buttercream are infused with pumpkin puree and cinnamon for a fall twist.
- Pumpkin Creme Brulee: You only need 6 ingredients to make these fancy little desserts for a holiday gathering.
- Pumpkin Pie Ice Cream: If you have some leftover pumpkin puree (you only need ½ cup), make a batch of this tasty ice cream.
- Pumpkin Mousse: Light, fluffy, and easy to whip up, this sweet and creamy mousse is irresistible!
What to Bake with Pumpkin Puree
If you have some leftover pumpkin puree, use it to bake one of these warm and cozy recipes! Cupcakes, cookies, quick breads, and brownies can all be made from a can of pumpkin.
- Pumpkin Sugar Cookies: These pumpkin-shaped cookies are made to decorate, so you can have fun and festive treats for parties or holidays.
- Pumpkin Bread: This simple pumpkin bread has the perfect warm-spiced flavor. Bake up a loaf to enjoy for desserts, snacks, or breakfast.
- Pumpkin Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting: These sweet pumpkin cupcakes are perfectly moist, and topped with a delicious cream cheese frosting.
- Pumpkin Madeleines: A can of pumpkin puree, pumpkin spice, and just a few other ingredients make up this fun little cookie recipe.
- Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bread: Moist and fluffy bread filled with creamy pumpkin, chocolate chips, and cinnamon? Sign me up!
- Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars: Canned pumpkin helps create a delicious pumpkin cheesecake, layered onto graham cracker crust.
- Pumpkin Brownies: Rich fudgy brownies are stuffed with a pumpkin filling to make a fun Halloween, Thanksgiving, or autumn dessert recipe.
Breakfast Recipes with Canned Pumpkin
Kick off your fall mornings with these delicious recipes with pumpkin puree. Whether you want something quick, something healthy, or something to dip in your coffee, these ideas are just perfect.
- Baked Pumpkin Donuts: You only need a few ingredients and 20 minutes to make these fresh-baked, pumpkin spice-flavored donuts. It’s such a fun fall treat!
- Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Oat Bites: Get your pumpkin fix and a healthy start to your day! These bites are filled with oats, peanut butter, chocolate chips, and more.
- Chocolate Pumpkin Blender Muffins: These rich, chocolatey muffins are so easy to make–just throw the ingredients in a blender, then bake! They’re filled with oats, so they’re great for breakfast.
- Pumpkin Pecan Biscotti: Cinnamon, pumpkin puree, and pecans make a deliciously crunchy cookie you can dip in your morning coffee.
Quick and Easy Pumpkin Puree Recipes
A few ingredients and a few simple steps are all it takes to make these easy pumpkin puree recipes!
- Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes: Put the cozy flavor of a pumpkin spice latte into these warm cupcakes, with an espresso-infused frosting to match!
- Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies: Turn classic chocolate chip cookies into a fall treat by simply adding in some pumpkin puree.
- Pumpkin Cheesecake Dip: No baking needed to make this creamy pumpkin-flavored recipe. Use cookies, graham crackers, cinnamon pita chips, and more to dip.
- Pumpkin Pudding Cookies: This easy pumpkin cookie recipe is soft and tender, and filled with white chocolate chips for a rich dose of sweetness.
Now that you have all of these pumpkin puree recipes, you’ll never have to wonder what to make with a can of pumpkin again!
To make pumpkin puree, fresh pumpkin is cooked and mashed or blended to create a smooth mixture (aka, a puree). Some canned pumpkin is made from a mix of winter squash varieties, in addition to pumpkin.
If you have an open can of pumpkin puree, you can keep it in the fridge 4-7 days. I recommend transferring leftover canned pumpkin into an airtight container to store–or at least, cover the can with plastic wrap.
Yes. Transfer leftover pumpkin puree, (whether it’s fresh or canned) into a freezer-safe container or bag. Freeze up to 6 months, and thaw before using.
No. Canned pumpkin is plain pumpkin puree. Canned pumpkin pie filling has spices (like cinnamon, nutmeg, etc.) mixed in, so that it’s already flavored.
If a recipe calls for pumpkin puree, it’s best to use plain pumpkin puree as directed. It will be difficult to balance the flavor and sweetness of the dish if you use pie filling.
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