Source: Jenifoto, AdobeStockPumpkin is great in salads, soups, and main courses, and it also makes wonderful baked goods for tea! Pies, cookies, and muffins – you can make all this and more with our selection. We've chosen 20 tried-and-true, easy recipes that always turn out perfectly!
1. Pumpkin Cookies with Coconut Flakes
Source: aroma-avenue.ruLet's start with something light and very tasty. Both children and adults will be delighted!
You will need: 200 g pumpkin puree, 380 g flour, 1 egg, 50 g butter, 50 g sugar, 0.5 tbsp vanilla sugar, 20 g coconut flakes, 10 g baking powder.
Preparation: Rub the butter with both types of sugar, beat in the egg, and mix. Add the coconut flakes and pumpkin puree, and mix again. Finally, add the sifted flour with baking powder, knead the dough, and divide it into small balls. Flatten them slightly, place on parchment paper, and bake the cookies in the oven for about 20-25 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius.
2. Pumpkin Semolina Cake (Mannik)
Source: aroma-avenue.ruWho doesn't love fluffy semolina cake with its unusual texture?
You will need: 1.5 cups grated pumpkin, 250 ml kefir, 1 cup sugar, 1 cup semolina, 1 egg, 1.5 tsp baking powder, 1 tbsp orange zest, 0.5 tsp vanilla.
Preparation: Mix kefir with semolina and let it swell for half an hour. Add the egg, pumpkin, then all other ingredients and mix. Pour the dough into a mold and bake the pumpkin semolina cake for about 45 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
3. Pumpkin Sponge Cake
Source: actitudsaludable.netGood on its own, or as a base for more complex layered cakes.
You will need: 120 g pumpkin puree, 4 eggs, 120 g flour, 1 tbsp lemon zest, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 30 ml vegetable oil, 1 tsp baking powder, 180 g sugar, 2 pinches of salt.
Preparation: Whisk the egg yolks with half the sugar and gradually add the vegetable oil, continuing to whisk. Then add lemon juice, zest, and pumpkin puree, and mix again until smooth. Next, add salt and sifted flour with baking powder. Separately, whisk the egg whites with the remaining sugar until stiff peaks form. Gently fold them into the batter with a spatula and pour the batter into a mold. Bake the sponge cake for about 45 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
4. Pumpkin Bread
Source: foodtoot.ruIncredibly spicy and aromatic bread with a rich and intense flavor.
You will need: 200 g pumpkin puree, 1 egg, 50 ml vegetable oil, 30 g walnuts, 0.5 tsp salt, 1.5 tbsp sugar, 0.5 tsp each of ground cloves, nutmeg, cinnamon, and ginger, 0.5 tsp each of baking powder and baking soda, 1 tsp lemon zest, 130 g flour.
Preparation: Whisk the egg with salt and sugar, and mix with the pumpkin puree. Add oil, chopped nuts, and zest. Then add the sifted flour with baking powder, baking soda, and all spices. Line a mold with parchment paper, pour in the dough, and bake the bread for 50 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
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5. Pumpkin Gingerbread
Source: aroma-avenue.ruIf you haven't made pumpkin gingerbread yet, here's a great recipe!
You will need: 2.5 cups flour, 1 tsp each of baking soda and baking powder, 2 tsp cinnamon, 0.5 tsp each of nutmeg, vanilla, and salt, 140 g butter, 1.5 cups sugar, 1 cup pumpkin puree, 1 egg.
Preparation: Mix the sifted flour and all dry ingredients, except sugar. Whisk the softened butter with sugar, add the egg, and whisk again. Then add the pumpkin puree and mix. Gradually add the dry ingredients and knead the dough. Form gingerbread cookies with wet hands and bake them for 20 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
6. Pumpkin Cheesecake
Source: thespruceeats.comA collection of the most delicious pumpkin baked goods would be incomplete without this recipe!
You will need: 200 g shortbread cookies, 1/2 cup walnuts, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 100 g butter, 250 g baked pumpkin, 200 g cream cheese, 100 g cottage cheese, 1/2 cup regular sugar, 2 eggs, 1 tbsp heavy cream, 0.5 tsp each of nutmeg and cinnamon.
Preparation: Crush cookies, walnuts, and brown sugar in a blender, mix with melted butter, and press the base into a mold. Refrigerate for 1 hour. Puree the pumpkin and squeeze out excess juice. Mix the puree with eggs, cream, spices, and half of the regular sugar.
Whisk cream cheese, cottage cheese, and the remaining sugar with a blender, then gently mix with the pumpkin puree. Pour the filling onto the base and place the cheesecake mold in a container with water. Bake everything in the oven for 70 minutes at 150 degrees Celsius. Let the cheesecake cool in the oven, then refrigerate overnight.
7. Pumpkin and Cottage Cheese Cookies
Source: fb.ruBoth a dessert for tea and a quick everyday snack.
You will need: 200 g pumpkin, 100 g cottage cheese, 1 egg, 130 g sugar, 1 tsp baking powder, 450 g flour, 2 tbsp vegetable oil, powdered sugar.
Preparation: Cut the pumpkin into pieces, boil until tender, and mash into a puree. Whisk the egg with sugar and add spices if desired. Add cottage cheese and grated puree, and whisk everything again. Then add oil, and then sifted flour with baking powder. Knead the dough, roll it into a layer about 1 cm thick, cut out cookies with cookie cutters, and place them on parchment paper. Bake for 20 minutes at 200 degrees Celsius in the oven, then sprinkle with powdered sugar.
8. Pumpkin Honey Cake (Kovrizhka)
Source: resepenyak.comThat very honey cake from childhood. By the way, almost healthy!
You will need: 200 g pumpkin puree, 200 g brown sugar, 100 g honey, 3 eggs, 1 egg yolk, 140 g thick yogurt, 50 g butter, 1 tbsp cinnamon, 2 tsp baking soda, 1 tsp vanilla extract, 50 g chocolate chips.
Preparation: Bake the pumpkin until soft and mash it into a puree. Whisk eggs and yolk with yogurt and honey, add pumpkin and vanilla extract. Gradually add dry ingredients, and finally fold in the chocolate chips. Pour the cake into a mold and bake in the oven for 10 minutes at 220 degrees Celsius. Reduce the temperature to 160 and bake the cake for another 45 minutes.
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9. Lenten Pumpkin Pie
Source: bzem1.ruDespite the pie being completely lean, you wouldn't guess it by the taste!
You will need: 200 g pumpkin, 1 cup walnuts, 70 ml vegetable oil, 150 g sugar, 160 g flour, 1 tsp baking powder, 1 tsp cinnamon.
Preparation: Grate the pumpkin, finely chop the walnuts, and mix everything with sugar. Add vegetable oil, mix again, and then add flour with baking powder and cinnamon. Pour the dough into a mold and bake the pie for about 35 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
10. Pumpkin Puff Pastries
Source: retseptyedy.ruWell, how can we do without classic puff pastries? Especially since it's the fastest type of baking!
You will need: 500 g ready-made puff pastry, 200 g pumpkin, 1 egg, sugar and spices to taste.
Preparation: Roll out the ready-made puff pastry and cut it into pieces. Grate the pumpkin and mix with sugar and spices to taste. Place the filling on the dough and pinch the puff pastries into triangles. Brush with egg and bake for about 20 minutes at 200 degrees Celsius.
11. Pumpkin Cottage Cheese Casserole
Source: ecopeak.ruA wonderful family breakfast during pumpkin season.
You will need: 500 g pumpkin, 400 g cottage cheese, 2 eggs, 2 tbsp flour, 3 tbsp sugar, 1 tsp vanilla sugar, 1 pinch of salt, 100 g chocolate chips.
Preparation: Cut the pumpkin, and put everything except the chocolate into a bowl. Blend the mixture with an immersion blender, then fold in the chocolate chips. Pour everything into a greased mold and bake the casserole for about 40 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
12. Pumpkin, Carrot, and Banana Muffins
Source: keywordbaskets.comEven children who can't stand vegetables will gladly eat these muffins.
You will need: 100 g pumpkin, 1 carrot, 1 banana, 80 g butter, 3/4 cup sugar, 1 egg, 1.5 cups flour, spices, 2 tsp baking powder.
Preparation: Grate the carrot and pumpkin, and mash the banana into a puree. Add softened butter and egg, mix, and add the remaining ingredients. Mix the dough until smooth, fill the molds, and bake the muffins for 25-30 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
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13. American Pumpkin Pie
Source: mykaleidoscope.ruAnd once again, good old classic in our selection!
You will need: 400 g flour, 250 g butter, 3 eggs, 900 g pumpkin, 200 ml 30% cream, 200 g sugar, 0.5 tsp each of cinnamon, vanilla, and nutmeg.
Preparation: Cut the cold butter, rub it into crumbs with flour, add one egg, quickly knead the dough, and refrigerate for half an hour. Cut the pumpkin into cubes, stew until soft, mash into a puree, and strain through a sieve. Whisk the puree with the remaining eggs, cream, sugar, and spices.
Roll out the dough into a mold and form the sides. Place parchment paper on top, fill with beans, peas, or grains, and bake the base for 15 minutes in the oven at 200 degrees Celsius. Pour the filling on top and return the pie to the oven for another 50 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius.
14. Pumpkin Smetannik (Sour Cream Cake)
Source: maxvps.ruLight and airy dough simply melts in your mouth, especially with hot tea or coffee.
You will need: 200 g pumpkin, 260 g sour cream, 2 eggs, 1.5 cups flour, 1 cup sugar, 1 tsp baking powder.
Preparation: Bake the pumpkin in the oven until soft and mash into a puree. Mix it with sour cream and beaten eggs, then add sugar, and then flour with baking powder. Pour the dough into a mold and bake for approximately 45 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
15. Healthy Pumpkin and Oatmeal Cookies
Source: twizz.ruA healthy snack that can easily replace store-bought bars.
You will need: 150 ml boiling water, 25 g butter, 1 tsp baking powder, 75 g pumpkin, 40 g raisins, 1 cup rolled oats, 1 tbsp brown sugar.
Preparation: Pour boiling water over the oats and let stand for 10 minutes. Add sugar, rinsed raisins, and grated pumpkin. Then add baking powder and melted butter. Drop cookies by spoonfuls onto parchment paper and bake for about 25 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
16. Pumpkin Casserole
Source: karmelpilates.comSomething between a casserole and a full-fledged pie, but certainly worth attention.
You will need: 750 g pumpkin, 1 cup sugar, 4 eggs, 2 tbsp vegetable oil, 1.5 cups semolina, 5 tbsp flour, 1 tsp baking soda, 1 tbsp lemon zest, spices.
Preparation: Separate the egg whites and whisk them until stiff peaks form with half the sugar. Whisk the yolks with the remaining sugar. Add grated pumpkin, zest, spices, and slaked baking soda to them. Then add oil, and then flour. Mix everything together and gently fold in the egg whites to the pumpkin mixture. Pour the dough into a mold and bake in the oven for 40 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius.
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17. Pumpkin Loaf Cake
Source: zira.uzA classic loaf cake based on pumpkin puree – a pure delight!
You will need: 250 g pumpkin puree, 300 g sugar, 100 ml vegetable oil, 300 g flour, 2 eggs, 1.5 tsp baking powder, 1 handful walnuts, 1 handful raisins, spices to taste.
Preparation: Mix pumpkin puree with sugar, then add oil and beaten eggs. Add sifted flour with baking powder and spices, and mix again. Finally, add raisins and chopped walnuts. Pour the dough into a mold and bake the cake for 50 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
18. Pumpkin Cookies with Rice Flour
Source: aroma-avenue.ruAnd always add spices to taste when working with pumpkin.
You will need: 100 g pumpkin puree, 100 g Greek yogurt, 140 g rice flour, 0.5 tsp baking powder.
Preparation: Mix all ingredients until smooth and form small cookies with your hands. Place them on parchment paper and bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius.
19. Pumpkin Buns
Source: maxvps.ruAromatic yeast buns that everyone will surely love.
You will need: 400 g flour, 125 g pumpkin puree, 125 ml milk, 1 egg, 1 egg yolk, 50 g butter, 3 tbsp sugar, 1 tsp dry yeast, 1 pinch of salt.
Preparation: Dissolve yeast, sugar, and salt in warm milk, and let stand for 10 minutes. Add melted butter and pumpkin puree, and mix. Add the beaten egg, and then the sifted flour. Knead the dough and leave it in a warm place for about 1.5 hours.
Knead it well, form small round buns, place them on parchment paper, and leave in a warm place for another half an hour. Brush the buns with egg yolk, sprinkle with seeds or sesame seeds if desired, and bake for about 25 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
20. Pumpkin Muffins
Source: profile.ruOptionally, add nuts, dried fruits, or chocolate chips to the batter.
You will need: 300 g pumpkin, 2 eggs, 175 g sugar, 100 ml vegetable oil, 1 tsp baking powder, 300 g flour, 1 tsp cinnamon, 0.5 tsp nutmeg.
Preparation: Blend the pumpkin with an immersion blender and mix with eggs, sugar, and oil. Add the sifted dry ingredients and mix the dough again. Fill muffin cups 2/3 full and bake them in the oven for about 25 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius.