Source: 5second, AdobeStockPumpkin isn't just for main courses or soups – it also makes excellent desserts. And that's exactly what we've gathered in this collection of recipes today. The most vibrant, interesting, and diverse, and also very healthy – something for every taste!
1. Pumpkin and Cottage Cheese Soufflé
Source: aroma-avenue.ruTender, sweet, and simply melts in your mouth. This soufflé makes a great breakfast or snack.
You will need: 250 g cottage cheese, 150 g pumpkin, 2 eggs.
Preparation: Dice the pumpkin, pour in about 70 ml of water, and simmer until soft. Drain the water and let it cool. Blend the pumpkin, cottage cheese, and egg yolks. Separately, whisk the egg whites until stiff peaks form and gently fold them into the soufflé mixture. Spoon the mixture into greased molds and place them on a baking sheet with water. Bake the soufflé for about half an hour in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
2. Homemade Pumpkin Ice Cream
Source: diys.comAn excellent recipe for those who love making ice cream at home.
You will need: 200 g pumpkin puree, 1 orange, 250 ml cream, 200 g ricotta, 3 egg yolks, 100 g sugar.
Preparation: Zest the orange, add it to the cream, bring to a boil, remove from heat, and let stand for about 15 minutes. Whisk the egg yolks with sugar until fluffy. Add the strained, still hot cream and whisk again. Place everything over a double boiler and cook for 10 minutes, stirring constantly.
Blend the pumpkin puree, ricotta, and orange juice. Combine with the cooled egg mixture, pour everything into a mold, and place in the freezer. While freezing, whisk the ice cream every 40 minutes for a couple of hours.
3. Pumpkin Brownies
Source: aroma-avenue.ruAn original interpretation of a classic dessert. Gluten-free, by the way!
You will need: 250 g baked pumpkin, 3 eggs, 50 g butter, 100 g dark chocolate, 100 g rice flour, 7 g baking powder, 50 g walnuts, spices to taste.
Preparation: Melt the chocolate with butter using any convenient method, and blend the pumpkin with eggs until smooth. Combine both mixtures, then add the rice flour with spices and baking powder. Finally, add chopped walnuts and spread the mixture onto parchment paper. Bake the pumpkin brownies for about half an hour in the oven at 170 degrees Celsius.
4. Pumpkin and Mandarin Pancakes
Source: cookiteer.ruServe the finished pancakes with jam or sweet sauce to taste.
You will need: 60 g pumpkin, 1 mandarin, 2 tbsp vegetable oil, 1 cup flour, 2 eggs, 1.5 cups milk, 3 tbsp sugar, 1 tsp baking powder, 1 pinch salt.
Preparation: Boil the mandarin in boiling water for a couple of minutes, remove the seeds, and blend it with the peel. Bake the pumpkin until tender and also mash it into a puree. Separately, whisk the eggs with sugar and milk, mix everything together, add the oil and flour with baking powder, and let the dough rest for about 15 minutes. Fry the pancakes on both sides.
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5. Baked Pumpkin with Apples and Raisins
Source: argumentrus.ruWe recommend baking the pumpkin directly in individual molds or pots.
You will need: 300 g pumpkin, 2 apples, 60 g raisins, 1 lemon, 2 tbsp water, 1 tsp cinnamon, 3 tbsp honey.
Preparation: Soak the raisins in boiling water for 5 minutes. Dice the pumpkin and slice the apples. Place everything into molds, add a little water, honey, cinnamon, lemon juice, and zest to taste. Bake the pumpkin for 30 minutes at 200 degrees Celsius in the oven.
6. Pumpkin Doughnuts
Source: mobillegends.netClassic round doughnuts, but now with added pumpkin and aromatic spices.
You will need: 150 g pumpkin, 110 ml milk, 1 egg, 3 tbsp sugar, 15 g butter, 320 g flour, 1.5 tsp dry yeast, cinnamon, vanilla, nutmeg, cardamom, and ginger to taste.
Preparation: Bake the pumpkin until soft and blend it into a puree. Dissolve a spoonful of sugar and yeast in warm milk, and let it sit in a warm place for half an hour. Mix the sifted flour with all the spices.
Combine the pumpkin puree, melted butter, egg, and remaining sugar. Add the milk, then the flour, and knead the dough. Let it sit in a warm place for another hour and a half. Form round doughnuts with a hole using any convenient method and fry them in a pan with plenty of oil. Place the doughnuts on paper towels, and finally drizzle with glaze or sprinkle with powdered sugar.
7. Pumpkin Cream
Source: attuale.ruUse this pumpkin cream for cakes and decoration, or serve it as a standalone dessert.
You will need: 300 g pumpkin, 3 tbsp sugar, 1 egg, 3 tbsp starch, 2 pinches vanilla, 200 ml water, 200 g butter, 2 tbsp lemon juice.
Preparation: Cover the pumpkin with water, boil until soft, and blend until smooth. Add sugar, vanilla, and lemon juice, and blend again. While continuing to blend, first add the egg, then the starch. Heat everything over low heat, without bringing to a boil, and strain the cream through a sieve. Whisk the softened butter until fluffy and mix it with the pumpkin puree.
8. Pumpkin Tiramisu
Source: mykaleidoscope.ruThis extraordinary dessert is much easier to make than it seems!
You will need: 300 g ladyfingers, 500 g pumpkin, 800 g mascarpone, 5 eggs, 400 ml coffee, 180 ml sweet wine, 100 g sugar, 1 lemon.
Preparation: Bake the pumpkin until soft and mash it into a puree with 30 ml of wine. Whisk the egg yolks with sugar until foamy and mix with mascarpone. Separately, whisk the egg whites with a pinch of salt until stiff peaks form and gently fold them in with a spatula.
Mix the coffee and wine, dip the ladyfingers into this mixture, and arrange them in a dish. Pour the mascarpone mixture over the ladyfingers, then the pumpkin puree. Continue alternating layers until all ingredients are used, sprinkle the tiramisu with lemon zest, and refrigerate to set.
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9. Pumpkin Jelly
Source: attuale.ruAdd sugar, honey, or any sweetener to taste, if desired.
You will need: 400 g pumpkin, 450 ml water, 700 g oranges, 1 cinnamon stick, 50 g gelatin.
Preparation: Dice the pumpkin, add water, cinnamon, and zest to taste, and cook for 20 minutes. Remove the cinnamon and zest. Mash the pumpkin into a puree, and dissolve the gelatin in 5-6 tablespoons of the broth according to instructions. Separately, squeeze orange juice, blend everything together, pour the jelly into molds, and refrigerate.
10. Sweet Rice Casserole with Pumpkin
Source: cookpad.comA simple and accessible, yet very interesting treat for tea!
You will need: 250 g pumpkin, 100 g rice, 300 ml milk, 2 eggs, 40 g butter, 1.5 tbsp sour cream, 2 tbsp sugar, 1 pinch salt.
Preparation: Boil the milk, add the rice, and cook over low heat until done, then let it cool. Whisk the softened butter with sugar and add the egg with sour cream. Grate the pumpkin and combine all parts of the mixture. Place the mixture into a mold and bake for 1 hour in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
11. No-Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake
Source: sovkusom.ruWe recommend baking the pumpkin in advance so it cools completely.
You will need: 200 g shortbread cookies, 150 g butter, 350 g baked pumpkin, 400 g cream cheese, 250 ml cream, 150 g powdered sugar, 1 tsp cinnamon, 0.5 tsp nutmeg, 15 g gelatin.
Preparation: Soak the gelatin in water according to instructions. Crush the cookies into crumbs, mix with melted butter and spices, and press the base into a springform pan. Refrigerate. Blend the pumpkin and mix with cream cheese and powdered sugar.
Separately, whip the cream until fluffy and add it to the mixture. You can add more spices or a spoonful of cognac to taste. Pour in the gelatin, mix everything, and pour over the cheesecake base. Refrigerate until set.
12. Pumpkin Waffles
Source: vkusno.mirtesen.ruIf you have a waffle maker, then you must try this recipe!
You will need: 200 g pumpkin, 80 ml water, 150 g sugar, 2 eggs, 100 g butter, 80 ml milk, 250 g flour, 10 g baking powder, spices.
Preparation: Dice the pumpkin, cover with water, and simmer for 20 minutes until soft. Blend everything until smooth and let the puree cool. Whisk the eggs with sugar until foamy and add the pumpkin puree, milk, and melted butter. Finally, fold in the flour with baking powder and bake the waffles for approximately 3-4 minutes each.
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13. Pumpkin Pudding with Apples and Semolina
Source: bobvila.comSuch an appetizing and beautiful pumpkin pudding – for the whole family.
You will need: 200 g pumpkin, 200 g apples, 100 g semolina, 20 g butter, 1 egg, 2 tbsp sugar, 300 ml milk.
Preparation: Grate the pumpkin, cover with milk, and simmer until soft. Add peeled, chopped apples and semolina, and simmer for another 5 minutes. Whisk the egg with sugar and mix with the cooled pumpkin mixture. Place everything into a greased mold and bake in the oven for 25 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius.
14. Healthy Pumpkin Candies
Source: youtube.comYou can roll the finished candies in cocoa, sesame seeds, or coconut flakes.
You will need: 2 tbsp pumpkin puree, 75 g walnuts, 1 tbsp pumpkin seeds, 2 tbsp coconut flakes, 1 tbsp honey, 50 g dried apricots, spices to taste.
Preparation: Place all ingredients in a blender and process until smooth. Refrigerate the mixture for half an hour, then form small balls and roll them in your chosen coating.
15. Pumpkin Muffins
Source: klublady.ruYou can drizzle the muffins with any glaze to taste. Especially good with chocolate or lemon!
You will need: 300 g pumpkin, 1.5 cups flour, 80 ml vegetable oil, 100 g sugar, 1 egg, 1 tsp baking powder, 1 lemon, spices.
Preparation: Bake the pumpkin until soft and blend it. Add lemon zest and spices to the pumpkin puree. Separately, whisk the egg with sugar until fluffy, and mix with the puree. Gradually add the oil, then the flour with baking powder. Pour the batter into muffin molds and bake for about 25 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
16. Healthy Pumpkin and Apple Dessert
Source: goodfon.ruPumpkin is perfect for healthy, low-calorie desserts.
You will need: 300 g pumpkin, 1 apple, 1 tbsp sugar, 2 oranges, 50 g walnuts, cinnamon.
Preparation: Zest the orange and squeeze the juice. Dice the peeled apple and pumpkin. Mix everything together, add sugar and cinnamon, and simmer for about 7 minutes. Blend the mixture until smooth, spoon into molds, and sprinkle with chopped nuts.
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17. Pumpkin Bars
Source: supersadovnik.ruA versatile everyday snack for children and adults.
You will need: 150 g pumpkin puree, 150 g shortbread cookies, 8 tbsp butter, 200 g condensed milk, 40 g coconut flakes, 100 g peanuts, 40 g chocolate, spices.
Preparation: Crush the cookies into crumbs, mix with melted butter, and press into a baking dish. Mix the pumpkin puree with condensed milk and spices, and spread on top. Sprinkle everything with chopped peanuts, chocolate, and coconut flakes. Bake the bars for half an hour in the oven at 170 degrees Celsius, let them cool, slice, and refrigerate.
18. Caramelized Pumpkin with Lemon
Source: attuale.ruAnd again, a dessert brilliant in its simplicity!
You will need: 500 g pumpkin, 1 lemon, 10 tbsp sugar, 1 tsp cinnamon.
Preparation: Dice the pumpkin, finely chop the lemon with its peel, and place everything in a baking dish lined with foil. Sprinkle with cinnamon and sugar, and bake for 20 minutes in the oven at 200 degrees Celsius.
19. Pumpkin Crème Brûlée
Source: lifehacker.ruWhen you want to make something truly amazing!
You will need: 300 g pumpkin, 4 eggs, 350 ml 35% cream, 120 g sugar, 0.5 tsp ground cardamom, sugar for sprinkling.
Preparation: Bake the pumpkin until soft and strain it through a sieve. Beat the eggs with sugar until smooth. Heat the cream with cardamom almost to boiling and slowly pour into the eggs, continuing to stir. Then fold in the pumpkin puree, pour everything into ramekins, and place them in a deep baking pan with water.
Bake the crème brûlée in the oven for about 40 minutes at 150 degrees Celsius. Let them cool and refrigerate overnight. Before serving, sprinkle with sugar, and if possible, melt it with a kitchen torch.
20. Pumpkin Mousse
Source: mykaleidoscope.ruThe lightest creamy mousse with added pumpkin. All in the best traditions of French cuisine!
You will need: 400 g pumpkin, 150 ml cream, 20 g sugar, 7 g gelatin, 0.5 tsp each of cinnamon and ginger.
Preparation: Bake the pumpkin until done and blend it with spices. Dissolve the gelatin according to instructions in 30 ml of cream. Mix the remaining cream with sugar and heat until dissolved. Pour everything into the pumpkin, mix, pour the mousse into molds, and refrigerate.