Pumpkin desserts are synonymous with the fall season, most especially at Thanksgiving time. And, pumpkin pie is just the beginning! In our collection of easy pumpkin desserts, you'll also find crowd-pleasing recipes for pumpkin cheesecake, cookies, bread pudding, and even a knockout pumpkin-almond tiramisu.

The secret to making cheesecake that's free of cracks is baking at a low temperature and letting it cool in the oven without opening the door. This spiced pumpkin cheesecake uses a traditional graham-cracker crust, but feel free to create variations by adding chopped pecans or pumpkin seeds, or by substituting ginger snaps or chocolate wafer cookies for the graham crackers.

A chocolate cookie crust is coated with a semisweet chocolate, which adds an extra layer of rich flavor and keeps the crust from getting soggy. The maple-sweetened pumpkin custard filling can be made with homemade sugar-pumpkin puree or canned pumpkin.

This moist, walnut-studded cake is a delicious alternative to the usual pumpkin pie. Combine lemon and orange juices with confectioners' sugar to make the easy glaze.

These moist, cakelike cookies use pumpkin pie spice and a full can of pumpkin puree. The decorative drizzle of semisweet chocolate is easy to do with an improvised piping bag made from a resealable plastic bag.

Here it is, the ultimate recipe for the one pie that defines Thanksgiving. Solid-pack pumpkin puree is seasoned with pumpkin pie spice and whipped with eggs, brown sugar, and half-and-half to make the rich, smooth custard filling of the perfect pumpkin pie.

Rich, anise-scented pumpkin custard bakes with bread cubes and pecans in this rustic dessert. Drizzle it with homemade or store-bought dulce de leche just before serving.

The Italian restaurant standby gets dressed up for Thanksgiving, adding canned pumpkin puree and replacing the espresso syrup with almond liqueur. This is a perfect make-ahead dessert, as it tastes even better after it's been refrigerated overnight.

This pumpkin icebox pie is an easy solution to Thanksgiving dessert. Rather than the usual baked custard filling, this pumpkin pie gets its silky texture courtesy of cream cheese and gelatin. Plus, the only baking involved is for the graham cracker crust.

A chocolate cookie crust forms the base of these chocolate-swirled pumpkin cheesecake bars. This pretty hand-held Thanksgiving dessert can be made up to two days before the holiday.

Cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, allspice, and cloves give this pumpkin cake a warm, comforting holiday flavor. The easy honey-cream cheese frosting adds a sweet and tangy flourish.

Maple syrup and lemon zest give a nuanced sweetness to the filling of this tart. Fold fresh breadcrumbs into the pumpkin custard before baking for a unique texture.

Enticingly fragrant when served straight from the oven, this fall-themed take on bread pudding will warm your Thanksgiving guests from the inside out. The top is crusty and golden; the custardy inside is rich with pumpkin and spices. A sprinkle of confectioners' sugar and whipped cream on the side finish the dessert.

These are a Thanksgiving take on blondies, with pumpkin puree and a generous tablespoon of pumpkin pie spice. Kids will love them, and so will the adults. Make sure to cool the pumpkin squares completely before slicing.

This pie features an extra-rich, cinnamon-spiced pumpkin filling. The whipped-cream topping is stabilized with gelatin so it stays high and fluffy, making it possible to assemble the entire pie the day before Thanksgiving.