Leftover Pumpkin Puree - 40 Best Recipes To Use!

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If you have a can of leftover pumpkin puree and don’t want it to go to waste, then make one of these pumpkin recipes that all use less than one can of canned pumpkin. From breakfast recipes, to cheesecakes, cookies, brownies, breads – even a few healthy pumpkin treats!

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If you’re like me during pumpkin spice season you always seem to find yourself with a a leftover can of pumpkin puree. There isn’t a full can to maybe make my pumpkin cheesecake or pumpkin bars.

But there is still plenty to bake so many delicious treats! So don’t let that can go to waste. I rounded up 40 pumpkin dessert recipes that all use less than one can. From 1 cup pumpkin puree to even a recipe that uses only 1 Tablespoon!

Let’s make something delicious with that leftover pumpkin!

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies

These pumpkin chocolate chip cookies are soft and chewy. With lots of pumpkin flavor and loaded with chocolate! This recipe uses 1/3 cup of pumpkin puree!

Brown Butter Pumpkin Cookies

Soft pumpkin cookies made with brown butter and lots of spices for the perfect Fall cookie! These cookies are made with 1/3 cup pumpkin puree.

Mini Cinnamon Sugar Pumpkin Muffins

Easy to mix up mini pumpkin muffins that get dipped in butter and rolled in cinnamon sugar after baking! These muffins use 1 cup pumpkin puree.

Pumpkin Coffee Cake

This pumpkin coffee cake recipe is made with lots of warm spices, pumpkin puree and topped with a cinnamon brown sugar streusel topping, and an easy vanilla glaze. And this cake is egg free too. This pumpkin recipe uses 1 cup pumpkin puree.

Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bread

An easy chocolate chip pumpkin bread that is quick to mix up, stays moist for days, and full of warm spices. This bread uses 1 cup of pumpkin puree.

Nutella Pumpkin Bread

An easy pumpkin bread with Nutella swirled in that is quick to mix up, stays moist for days, and full of warm spices. This bread uses 1 cup pumpkin puree.

Pumpkin Bread

An easy pumpkin bread that is quick to mix up, stays moist for days, and full of warm spices. This bread uses 1 cup pumpkin puree.

Pumpkin Scones

These pumpkin white chocolate chip scones are full of wonderful spices, rich in pumpkin flavor, and super easy to make. They can be mixed up in about 15 minutes! This recipe uses 2/3 cup pumpkin puree.

Pumpkin Donuts

These pumpkin donuts are baked, made with wonderful warm spices, and rolled in cinnamon sugar after baking. And since they are baked and not fried, they come together in about 30 minutes! This recipe uses 1/2 cup pumpkin puree.

Sourdough Pumpkin Bread

An easy pumpkin bread made with your unfed sourdough discard! This bread is made with 1 cup pumpkin puree.

Pumpkin Dinner Rolls

100% Whole Wheat Pumpkin dinner rolls made with white whole wheat flour, honey, pumpkin puree, and pumpkin pie spice. Made with 3/4 cup pumpkin puree.

Mini Pumpkin Cheesecakes

Easy mini pumpkin cheesecakes made with a graham cracker crust! Made with 1 cup pumpkin puree.

Pumpkin Pancakes Recipe

A delicious stack of pancakes made with pumpkin and warming spices. Drizzle in maple syrup for a perfect weekend breakfast! Made with 1 cup pumpkin puree

stack of pumpkin pancakes being drizzled with maple syrup

Pumpkin Muffins

An easy pumpkin muffin recipe made with warm spices. This recipe uses 1 cup of pumpkin puree.

Pumpkin Roll Recipe

A pumpkin roll recipe is a holiday dessert that looks fancy but it’s super easy to make! This recipe uses 2/3 cup pumpkin puree.

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Pumpkin Caramel Cookies

These pumpkin caramel cookies are soft pumpkin stuffed with caramel. They are rolled in cinnamon sugar and topped with more caramel pieces. This recipe uses 3/4 cup pumpkin puree

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Pumpkin Donut Holes (baked not fried!)

Pumpkin donut holes that are coated in irresistible cinnamon sugar crust. These baked pumpkin spice donut holes taste just like the fried version! This recipe uses 1/4 cup pumpkin puree.

Check out this recipe

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Pumpkin Cake Recipe – Greedy Eats

Soft, tender and moist Pumpkin Cake Recipe topped with Creamy Cream Cheese Frosting! This is such a simple Pumpkin Cake to bake. This pumpkin cake uses 1 cup pumpkin puree.

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Pumpkin Oatmeal Bars with Dark Chocolate Chips

These pumpkin oatmeal bars with dark chocolate chips are the perfect fall season dessert. They have perfectly spiced pumpkin, chewy oatmeal, dark chocolate chips, and pecans. These make a perfect addition to your holiday dessert table! These bars use 1 cup pumpkin puree.

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Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Baked Oatmeal

A delicious breakfast recipe, Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Baked Oatmeal is sure to be a family favorite. Easy to make the day of, or perfect for a make-ahead breakfast. This baked oatmeal uses 1 cup pumpkin puree.

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Pumpkin Whoopie Pies – Cinnamon & Sage Co.

Pumpkin Whoopie Pies, or pumpkin cookie sandwiches are two light and fluffy cookies sandwiched together with a sweet cream cheese frosting. This recipe uses 1 cup pumpkin puree.

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Pumpkin Hand Pies

Welcome fall with these adorable pumpkin hand pies! The pumpkin spice filling has only four ingredients so they’re quick and easy to make. This recipe uses 1 cup of pumpkin puree.

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Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies

These spiced Vegan Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies are a must for your fall baking list! Chewy, giant bakery-style cookies that are salty-sweet, chocolate-flecked, pumpkin-spiced, portable rounds of goodness, the perfect accompaniment to your PSL. These cookies are made with 1/4 cup pumpkin puree.

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Pumpkin Creme Brulee

This Pumpkin Creme Brulee is sugar, pumpkin spice and everything nice. Perfect for Thanksgiving or any fall gathering, this make ahead dessert is rich, creamy and delicious. This recipe uses only 6 Tablespoons canned pumpkin!

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Pumpkin Cornbread

This Pumpkin Cornbread is slightly sweet with a touch of warm spice. A cozy, fall-inspired take on classic cornbread that’s delicious served warm from the oven with cinnamon honey butter. This recipe uses 1 cup canned pumpkin.

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Pumpkin Tiramisu

This pumpkin tiramisu is a fall version of the classic Italian dessert, and is made with fluffy layers of pumpkin mascarpone whipped cream and espresso-infused Italian ladyfingers. This recipe uses 1/2 cup canned pumpkin puree.

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Pumpkin Mousse

You are going to love this pumpkin mousse! This no bake dessert is so easy to make with just 4 ingredients and has the perfect light and fluffy texture. Made with 1/3 cup pumpkin puree.

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Pumpkin Cheesecake Cookies

You'll love everything about these Pumpkin Cheesecake Cookies! They are soft and slightly spiced with a smooth and creamy cheesecake center. Made with 1/2 cup pumpkin puree.

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Pumpkin Cinnamon Roll Bake

Deliciousness. Warmth. Baked goods. Fall. All of these words describe this Pumpkin Cinnamon Roll Bake, and you’re going to love it even if you don’t like pumpkin! Made with 3/4 cup pumpkin puree.

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Pumpkin Spice Latte Cupcakes – Live to Sweet

These Pumpkin Spice Latte Cupcakes are tender and spiced with a hint of espresso! To top them off, stabilized whipped cream and a sprinkle of pumpkin spice! Now you can get your PSL fix in cupcake form! Made with 1 cup pumpkin puree.

Check out this recipe

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Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars Recipe

Deliciously swirled Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars layer pumpkin pie and creamy cheesecake over a crispy crust made with gingersnaps. Made with 3/4 cup pumpkin puree.

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Gluten-Free Pumpkin Waffles (Vegan, Allergy-Free)

Simple, crispy, and delicious pumpkin waffles! A single-serve, gluten-free, vegan breakfast recipe that's easy and ready in a snap any day of the year! Plus, you can sneak your veggies in! These waffles are made 1/4 cup canned pumpkin puree.

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Easy Pumpkin Rice Krispie Treats

Pumpkin Rice Krispie Treats are a delightful twist on the classic marshmallow squares that we all know and love. These treats take the traditional Rice Krispie Treats recipe and infuse it with the warm and cozy flavors of pumpkin pie. Made with only 3 Tablespoons pumpkin puree!

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Cream Cheese Filled Pumpkin Bread

An easy pumpkin bread with a vanilla cream cheese filling swirled through the middle. Made with 1 cup pumpkin puree.

Pumpkin Zucchini Muffins

These pumpkin zucchini muffins are unbelievably moist, fluffy and drizzled with an irresistible simple glaze. Dust the tops with a sprinkle of cinnamon and enjoy the bold fall flavors as you take the first bite! All you need is a few simple ingredients and 30 minutes to prep! Made with 1/2 cup canned pumpkin.

Photo credit: www.yourhomemadehealthy.com

Pumpkin S’mores Cookies | Stephanie’s Sweet Treats

These pumpkin s'mores cookies are chewy pumpkin cookies full of graham cracker crumbs and chocolate chips. They are topped with melty marshmallows. Made with 3/4 cup pumpkin puree.

Photo credit: stephaniessweets.com

Pumpkin Cookie Dough Bites

These pumpkin cookie dough bites are filled with oats, flax seed, pumpkin puree, honey or maple syrup and dark chocolate chips. Made with 1/2 cup pure pumpkin puree.

Photo credit: thehealthyepicurean.com

Healthy Pumpkin Spice Latte – The Dairy-Free Menu

This Healthy Pumpkin Spice Latte is a nice, warm fall drink that will help curb your sweet tooth and fulfill your pumpkin spice needs. It's quick to make and you only need a few ingredients! Made with just 1 Tablespoon pumpkin puree!

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Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls

Super soft and squidgy pumpkin cinnamon rolls filled with brown sugar cinnamon swirl and topped with cream cheese icing.

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How much pumpkin is one can of pumpkin puree?

One cup of pumpkin weighs 8 ounces. So one can of pumpkin puree, or 100% canned pumpkin (not pumpkin pie filling) contains 15 ounces, or a little less than 2 cups.

So if a recipe calls for 1 cup of pumpkin puree, you could easily double the recipe and use the whole can. Or split the can of pumpkin puree between two recipes (and just use about 1 Tablespoon less in each) – it’s ok you won’t miss it!)

Why don’t some recipes use the whole can of pumpkin puree?

Some pumpkin recipes cannot use a whole can because adding that much puree would contain too much liquid and the baked goods would not be able to handle that much moisture.

So you will see some recipes, especially small batch recipes, use anywhere from just a few tablespoons up to a 1 cup.

How long can I keep pumpkin puree in the fridge?

You can keep the pumpkin puree in the fridge in an airtight container safely for up to 7 days. It may keep longer but for food spoilage reasons, it’s best to not freeze after a week.

Can you freeze pumpkin puree?

Yes you can freeze pumpkin puree for up to 3 months in an airtight container or a freezer bag without any change in flavor or texture. Just try to remove as much air as possible. Then when ready to use, place in the fridge overnight to thaw before using.

You can also freeze any leftover pumpkin in an ice cube tray so you have small amounts of pumpkin to use. You can freeze then pop out and place the pumpkin ice cubes into a sealable bag.

Or freeze 1/2 cup portions into a muffin tin. Freeze solid then transfer to a freezer bag to store for 3 months!