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4 Ways to Enjoy Pumpkin
Here are four cozy pumpkin favorites perfect for fall gatherings, family desserts, or an easy homemade treat.
1. Pumpkin Cheesecake Balls
Ingredients
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup pumpkin puree
1 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1½ cups graham cracker crumbs
12 oz white chocolate, melted
Preparation
Beat the cream cheese, pumpkin puree, powdered sugar, and pumpkin pie spice until smooth.
Stir in the graham cracker crumbs and refrigerate for about 1 hour.
Roll the chilled mixture into small balls.
Dip each ball in melted white chocolate.
Refrigerate until the coating is completely set.
2. No-Bake Pumpkin Pie
Ingredients
2 cups pumpkin puree
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
8 oz whipped topping, thawed
1 prepared graham cracker crust
Preparation
Beat the cream cheese until smooth, then mix in the pumpkin puree, powdered sugar, pumpkin pie spice, and vanilla.
Gently fold in the whipped topping.
Spoon the filling into the graham cracker crust and smooth the top.
Refrigerate for at least 4 hours before slicing.
3. Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies
Ingredients
1 cup pumpkin puree
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup granulated sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup chocolate chips
Preparation
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
Mix the pumpkin puree with both sugars.
Add the flour, baking soda, and cinnamon and mix just until combined.
Fold in the chocolate chips.
Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a lined baking sheet.
Bake for 11–14 minutes, until the cookies are set and lightly golden.
4. Crustless Pumpkin Pie
Ingredients
3 large eggs
1 cup pumpkin puree
1 cup evaporated milk
½ cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1½ teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Whipped topping for serving
Preparation
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9-inch pie dish.
Whisk the eggs, pumpkin puree, evaporated milk, and brown sugar until smooth.
Add the cornstarch, pumpkin pie spice, and vanilla and whisk again.
Pour into the prepared pie dish.
Bake for 40–50 minutes, or until the center is almost set.
Cool completely, then refrigerate before slicing.
Serving Tip
Serve these pumpkin treats chilled or at room temperature with whipped cream and a light sprinkle of cinnamon for the perfect fall finish.
