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Who doesn’t love a good brownie? And when pumpkin season rolls around I’m all about leveling up those brownies with a bit of fresh pumpkin. So if you’re using fresh pumpkin for other desserts, be sure to save some of that puree to make these yummy brownies. The fresh pumpkin makes them super moist and … Read more
Tiramisu is one of those decadent desserts that everyone seems to love. But when autumn starts to roll around and I start seeing pumpkin everywhere, you know I gotta have pumpkin desserts. And I think you can turn pretty much any dessert into a pumpkin or pumpkin spice variation. And tiramisu is no exception! If … Read more
One of my guilty pleasures at Whole Foods is their cheesecake brownies. But dang are they expensive there! Well, since I hd some extra pumpkin puree I thought it was a good time to see if I could make these bars but with fresh pumpkin. So it won’t quite be the same as those cheesecake … Read more
Several years ago I went to a pumpkin festival in the Midwest and had the BEST donuts of my life. No, they weren’t apple cider donuts – they were pumpkin donuts. And I’ve been chasing that high ever since! It took some trial and error, but I have achieved it. The secret is fresh pumpkin. … Read more
While I love me some pumpkin pie, I’m also a big fan of pumpkin cheesecake. Just something about that mix of cream cheese and fresh pumpkin and that graham cracker crust. Though I’ve had some really bad pumpkin cheesecakes, so beware if you’re getting it out somewhere. But, if you want to make it at … Read more
If you’re looking for a nice fall breakfast piece that isn’t the usual pumpkin pancakes or muffins, these scones are where it’s at. You can leave them plain, or you can glaze them with a little something sweet. I tend to prefer a maple glaze, but you can go with whatever flavors you prefer. Or … Read more
If you’ve got some extra pumpkin puree and not sure what to do with it, then check out this recipe for pumpkin muffins. They’re great for both breakfast and desserts. Sometimes I like to make a buttercream icing and put them on these like they’re cupcakes. Honestly, they’re just so delicious you don’t even need … Read more
If you’re looking for ways to make more pumpkin things this year, then you can’t go wrong with a good pumpkin bread. What I love about pumpkin bread is that it’s good for both dessert and breakfast. Also as a snack. I just love pumpkin bread. I’ve even used it to make French toast! Anyways, … Read more
It’s the best dessert of the holiday season, if you ask me. But don’t just use canned pumpkin for it. Nope, do the work to get some fresh pumpkin puree. Once you have pumpkin pie with fresh pumpkin puree, you may never be able to switch back. Variations If you want to have a little … Read more
Listen, I get it. The moment October rolls around, there’s this magnetic pull toward all things pumpkin. It gets me too. The PSL adverts, the smell, the taste, that cozy feeling that wraps around you like your favorite oversized sweater. And sure, we all know the pumpkin desserts at the bakery, but have you ever … Read more