20 PUMPKIN RECIPES: EASY DISHES AND DESSERTS

Pumpkin purée is the cornerstone of countless fall and winter dishes, so adding a basic recipe to your repertoire can be essential for whipping up foods packed with seasonal flavor. Use this recipe to create homemade pumpkin purée with nothing but a sugar pumpkin, or add warmth with various seasonal spices like nutmeg, cinnamon, allspice or cloves. Once your pumpkin is cooked, you can quickly create a smooth and creamy purée using a KitchenAid^® food processor.

Think outside of the mug with this sweet and spiced dessert that mimics the flavors of a pumpkin spice latte. Use a KitchenAid^® electric kettle to prepare an aromatic chai tea, then combine ingredients and effortlessly churn out a light and airy chai buttercream frosting with the help of a KitchenAid^® stand mixer.

Try this twist on a classic pumpkin pie recipe for your next holiday party. Use a KitchenAid^® stand mixer or food processor to create a light and flaky shortbread crust, then fill your tart pan with a rich and fragrant mixture featuring cinnamon, ginger, almond extract and vanilla extract. Garnish your tart with whipped cream piping and serve to satisfy your guests’ fall season dessert cravings.

Pumpkin can be the star of both sweet and savory dishes. To create this refreshing and nutrient-packed entrée, use a KitchenAid^® 7-Cup Food Processor with the slicing blade to rapidly slice fresh vegetables like red, green and yellow peppers, onions, tomatoes and radishes. Top the salad with steamed pumpkin and grapefruit, then swap out the slicing blade for the multipurpose blade and use your food processor to whip up a zesty vinaigrette dressing.

Packed with quintessential fall flavors like cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger and cloves, this pumpkin apple bundt cake leverages popular fruits and spices of the season to create a moist, dense and rich dessert. Get the most out of the preparation process when you use a KitchenAid^® stand mixer fit with the Flat Beater Accessory to quickly and evenly combine ingredients.

These festive and decadent cheesecake bars provide the perfect opportunity for working on your decorating skills. This spiced cream cheese and pumpkin mixture sits atop a chocolate cookie crust and is adorned with piped frosting ghosts, pumpkins and candy corn. Quickly process cookie sandwiches into crumbs, combine the cheesecake mixture and whip frosting using a KitchenAid^® stand mixer.

Stay warm inside and out on a chilly autumn evening with this simple but stunning entrée. This pumpkin soup combines the earthy flavors of pumpkin with the tartness of Granny Smith apples and subtle sweetness of cooked shallots for a satisfying flavor profile. You can achieve a smooth and silky texture when you use a blender to incorporate ingredients and purée baked apple, pumpkin and shallots. Garnish each bowl with a swirl of sour cream and toasted pepitas for a sophisticated look. 

Cook up a batch of pumpkin spice caramel corn to take along on your next festive hayride, pumpkin patch or scenic drive adventure. Walnut halves and pumpkin seeds give this recipe just the right amount of crunch, while pumpkin pie spice, vanilla extract, brown sugar and corn syrup create warm, sticky and aromatic textures and flavors.

Add a hint of seasonal flair to your morning routine with a pumpkin spice latte. This concoction combines the milky, rich texture of cashews with the warmth of vanilla, sweetness of pure maple syrup and festive flavors of pumpkin and pumpkin pie spice. You can use a KitchenAid^® espresso machine to prepare authentic tasting espresso, then add all ingredients to the KitchenAid^® K150 3 Speed Ice Crushing Blender to seamlessly blend them into a smooth and creamy latte.

Swap out your typical morning smoothie for a seasonal breakfast alternative with this pumpkin spice latte smoothie. Use a KitchenAid^® espresso machine to prepare espresso, then combine creamy pumpkin purée, yogurt and milk with fragrant fresh ginger, ground cinnamon and maple syrup in a KitchenAid^® blender for a chilled, thick and creamy start to your day.

With a dash of cranberries mixed in, these pumpkin muffins are a tender and fluffy treat with a tart and chewy cranberry contrast. Use a KitchenAid^® stand mixer to evenly incorporate ingredients, and consider using the KitchenAid^® Sifter + Scale Attachment to accurately measure, sift and automatically add dry ingredients to your stand mixer bowl for consistent results that will please any sweet tooth.

Meet autumn mornings with a breakfast that captures the flavors of the season when you cook up a batch of these blender pumpkin pancakes. Easily prepare thick and smooth homemade pancake batter when you combine flavorful ingredients like brown sugar, vanilla, pumpkin pie spice and cinnamon with pumpkin puree, flour, sugar and other pancake essentials in a KitchenAid^® blender.

Hone your baking technique with this three-tiered, decadent dessert that tastes as satisfying as it looks. This cake features all of the fall staples—from ground ginger and cloves to vanilla, pumpkin, brown sugar and cinnamon—with a combination of caramel buttercream frosting and caramel sauce dividing its layers. Quickly mix cake batter and create a creamy, smooth frosting using a KitchenAid^® stand mixer.

Get creative with dietary preferences and restrictions when you whip up a batch of these vegan bite-sized treats. Use a KitchenAid^® blender to purée red kidney beans for a rich and fudgy base, then blend in other vegan-friendly ingredients like coconut sugar, soy milk, cocoa powder and more. Once baked, top each donut with a pumpkin-infused glaze and garnish with flaky sea salt and crushed nuts for a gratifying flavor contrast.

Keep guests coming back to the dessert table with these light but rich cream puffs. Find your perfect KitchenAid^® stand mixer and use it for this recipe to create a firm and puffy cocoa shell, then use a KitchenAid^® food processor to whip heavy cream, sugar, spices and pumpkin purée into a light and airy whipped cream.

Invite a burst of fall flavors to the table with this unique stuffed pasta dish. Knead pasta dough to the perfect consistency when you outfit a KitchenAid^® stand mixer with the Dough Hook Accessory, then prepare pasta for shaping into ravioli squares with the KitchenAid^® Pasta Roller Attachment. Stuff homemade ravioli shells with a creamy filling of ricotta cheese, pumpkin purée, dried sage, nutmeg and more. For large batches, consider using a bowl-lift stand mixer from KitchenAid brand to evenly knead pasta dough.

Enhance the sweet treats you love most with this pumpkin pie ice cream recipe. Use a KitchenAid^® stand mixer to evenly combine festive flavors like pumpkin purée, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger and cloves with basic ice cream ingredients, then use the KitchenAid^® Ice Cream Maker Attachment to churn the mixture into a thick and creamy dessert worthy of the season. Top with homemade candied pecans.

You can never have too many pumpkin soup recipes in your fall lineup. Create this satisfyingly silky dish by combining peppery seasonings and herbs like garlic, onions, turmeric and ground ginger with pumpkin purée, chicken stock and other base ingredients in a KitchenAid^® blender until creamy.

Serve autumn in a glass with this silky and spongy mousse recipe. Indulge in classic fall flavors—including maple, nutmeg, allsplice, pumpkin, cinnamon and more—when you use a KitchenAid^® hand mixer to form the stiff peaks of a delicate Swiss meringue, then fold it into a white chocolate and pumpkin mixture. Pipe the mixture into serving glasses and top with maple-glazed pecans for a luxurious treat.

Enjoy this savory, hearty soup for lunch or dinner on a frosty fall day. Use a KitchenAid^® 7 Cup Food Processor to create an herby pesto, then clear out the work bowl and use the food processor to chop vegetables like carrots, celery, onion and potatoes to make quick work of preparing ingredients. You can also use the food processor to purée a portion of finished soup, then mix it back in with the full batch to create a thick and creamy base.