50 Brilliant Ways To Use Canned Pumpkin This Fall

Pumpkin cheesecake is the prima donna of all the holiday desserts: rich, decadent, and always a bit over the top, she stops the show wherever she goes. In that spirit, a lot of pumpkin cheesecake recipes pile on loads of flavored garnish and décor (caramel! nuts! crazy whipped cream piping!); but for this, our forever favorite version, we’ve stripped it right back and returned the focus to its true essence: a thick, crunchy crust, and a super-creamy, super-pumpkiny filling.

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These autumnal ravioli may not be quick or easy, but they are SO delicious. Give yourself an afternoon to prepare them, or make the pasta dough the night before so you have half the work done already!

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With an Oreo crust, these pumpkin x crème brûlée x cheesecake bars are EVERYTHING. The sugar topping make these stand out above all the rest.

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Pumpkin soup in the fall is something that never gets old. It's healthy, super creamy, and keeps you cozy. You can use various winter squashes to make this soup, but our top two favorite types are sugar pumpkins and kabocha squash, with calabaza and butternut squashes as runner-ups.

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The chai latte is a sweater weather staple, but sometimes you need a drink that adds a little extra pep to your step. We turned the classic spiced black tea up a notch to create this spiked pumpkin chai latte—freshly steeped chai and a shot of whiskey blended with milk, pumpkin puree, and maple syrup, then topped with whipped cream. It’s the perfect after-dinner drink for when the days get shorter and the leaves start to turn.

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Your classic carbonara meets pumpkin for a creamy and silky pasta dish that's fall ready. The dish is quick and easy and the pumpkin-bacon combo is absolutely perfect. Top it with lots of Parmesan for an extra comforting dinner!

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Pumpkin is our go-to fall ingredient for pies, cheesecakes, and cookies. But when we want to start the day with some cozy fall flavor (without ordering a pumpkin spice latte), we bake a batch of pumpkin muffins. These fluffy and lightly sweet muffins are the best way to do breakfast.

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Sure, once September starts, we know that we are going to start our day off with a pumpkin spice latte. But what if we want to finish the day with the same warming, spiced taste? Enter: Pumpkin pie martinis. This dessert cocktail is the perfect way to end your Thanksgiving dinner, or any fall celebration.

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Sure, pumpkin pie is delicious, but when you have family over and mouthes to feed, spending hours making pie isn't exactly feasible. This over-the-top cheesecake lasagna, though? It takes 30 minutes to throw together, and once it's assembled, the refrigerator does the rest.

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Don’t want to make yet another pie for your holiday rotation but still need that distinctive pumpkin pie flavor on your menu? Turn your pumpkin pie into a bar!

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It's crazy to think that pumpkin spice-flavored, well, everything wasn't even popular until the PSL was created. We look forward to its return every year, marking the unofficial start of fall, so we created a frozen boozy latte inspired by this iconic beverage to enjoy year-round.

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This giant biscuit, with its buttery, tender crumb, is all fall, thanks to pumpkin, browned butter, and warm spices. A great recipe to turn to for Sunday brunch or a packed afternoon snack; don’t forget the maple pecan butter!

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Figuring out how to make all of the pumpkin desserts during Thanksgiving while the turkey is in the oven can be a nightmare. That's why you need this no-bake cheesecake. It's a major time saver, and while we love our classic pumpkin cheesecake, we go crazy for the no-bake option.

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Baked, not stirred, this recipe for pumpkin risotto takes some of the work off the chef without sacrificing that classic risotto flavor and texture. Not having to watch and stir the risotto constantly—as risottos are traditionally made—means you can prepare a side salad to accompany this rich risotto or just enjoy relaxing while it cooks.

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At first, pumpkin lasagna might not seem as sexy as, say, spinach artichoke lasagna, but don't be fooled: With layers of melty fontina and mozzarella and notes of sage and nutmeg, you will go wild over this spin.

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We fell hard for the pumpkin spice latte from Starbucks, we won't deny it and you probably did too. If you can't wait for Starbucks to release their signature fall drink (or pay those prices), there is good news: Making your own at home is dangerously easy and faster than waiting in the drive-thru!

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A classic pumpkin pie is a standard at Thanksgiving dinner, but what to do when there are more diners than slices? Or, what if you're more of a crust-lover than filling? Enter these adorable mini pumpkin pies that rethink the ratio of crust to filling in the most adorable, snack-able package.

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In the fall, we go wild for all things pumpkin. But it’s not just for treats, pumpkin is also WILDLY good in savory recipes.For this gnocchi dish, we use pumpkin puree to build a sauce that has a touch of tomato and is similar to a marinara in texture. Just like with butternut squash or sweet potatoes, pumpkin pairs beautifully with sage and sausage, so they were natural additions to the gnocchi and sauce.

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Take your favorite risotto recipe into fall with the addition of pumpkin puree, sage, and just a pinch of nutmeg. We love the creaminess the shaved ricotta salata adds, but Parm's fine if that's all you got.

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Classic brownies are arguably one of the best go-to desserts, but if you’re looking to give them a twist for the fall, look no further than these delicious pumpkin cheesecake brownies. A two-in-one dessert, these brownies feature the ultimate fudge brownie bottom with a rich, moist pumpkin cheesecake top. That's what we like to call the best of both worlds!

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