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22 Pumpkin Pie Cups That Are Perfect for Parties

October 31, 2025 by Jenna Collins Leave a Comment


Introduction

These pumpkin pie cups are everything you love about fall — creamy, spiced filling, buttery crust, and easy-to-hold portions. Perfect for parties, dessert tables, or cozy nights, each version brings its own twist to the classic pumpkin pie flavor. Let’s dig into 22 irresistible pumpkin pie cup recipes that’ll make every gathering a hit.


1. Classic Mini Pumpkin Pie Cups


Simple, traditional, and always a crowd favorite.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 cup evaporated milk
  • Mini pie crust shells

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Mix pumpkin, sugar, spice, egg, and milk.
  3. Pour into crusts and bake 20–22 minutes.
  4. Cool before topping with whipped cream.

How to Serve It
Add cinnamon dust or a drizzle of caramel before serving.


2. No-Bake Pumpkin Pie Cups


Fast, creamy, and no oven required.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1/2 cup cream cheese
  • 1/2 cup whipped topping
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • Crushed graham crackers

Instructions

  1. Beat pumpkin, cream cheese, sugar, and cinnamon.
  2. Fold in whipped topping.
  3. Layer graham crumbs and pumpkin mix in cups.
  4. Chill 2 hours.

How to Serve It
Top with crushed grahams and a small dollop of whipped cream.


3. Caramel Pumpkin Pie Cups


Sweet caramel perfectly balances the pumpkin spice.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup caramel sauce
  • Mini crusts

Instructions

  1. Mix pumpkin, sugar, egg, and cinnamon.
  2. Fill crusts halfway, drizzle caramel, then top with more filling.
  3. Bake 20 minutes at 350°F.

How to Serve It
Drizzle caramel and sprinkle sea salt on top.


4. Pumpkin Cheesecake Cups


A smooth cheesecake twist in mini form.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup cream cheese
  • 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/2 tsp pumpkin spice
  • 1 egg
  • Graham cracker crusts

Instructions

  1. Beat cream cheese, pumpkin, sugar, spice, and egg.
  2. Pour into crusts and bake 18–20 minutes at 325°F.
  3. Chill before serving.

How to Serve It
Add whipped cream and a sprinkle of crushed graham.


5. Maple Pumpkin Pie Cups


Sweet maple flavor makes these extra cozy.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1/3 cup maple syrup
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • Mini crusts

Instructions

  1. Whisk pumpkin, syrup, egg, milk, and cinnamon.
  2. Fill crusts and bake 20 minutes at 350°F.

How to Serve It
Brush tops with a little extra maple syrup while warm.


6. Chocolate Swirl Pumpkin Pie Cups


Chocolate meets pumpkin in a decadent duo.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp pumpkin spice
  • 2 oz melted dark chocolate
  • Mini crusts

Instructions

  1. Mix pumpkin, sugar, egg, and spice.
  2. Pour into crusts and swirl melted chocolate on top.
  3. Bake 20 minutes at 350°F.

How to Serve It
Garnish with chocolate curls.


7. Pecan Pumpkin Pie Cups


Crunchy, nutty, and irresistibly buttery.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup chopped pecans
  • Mini crusts

Instructions

  1. Mix pumpkin, sugar, egg, and cinnamon.
  2. Pour into crusts, sprinkle pecans.
  3. Bake 20 minutes at 350°F.

How to Serve It
Drizzle caramel and top with more chopped pecans.


8. Whipped Pumpkin Pie Cups


Creamy, fluffy, and melt-in-your-mouth good.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1/2 cup whipped topping
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 tsp pumpkin spice

Instructions

  1. Whisk pumpkin, sugar, and spice.
  2. Fold in whipped topping gently.
  3. Spoon into dessert cups and chill 1 hour.

How to Serve It
Top with whipped cream and nutmeg dust.


9. Mini Pumpkin Crumb Pie Cups


Buttery crumble adds crunch to every bite.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
    Topping: 1/4 cup flour, 2 tbsp butter, 2 tbsp brown sugar

Instructions

  1. Mix pumpkin base and fill crusts.
  2. Add crumble topping.
  3. Bake 20–22 minutes.

How to Serve It
Serve warm with a drizzle of cream.


10. Pumpkin Pie Mousse Cups


Silky smooth and perfectly spiced.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream, whipped

Instructions

  1. Mix pumpkin, sugar, and cinnamon.
  2. Fold in whipped cream.
  3. Chill 1 hour.

How to Serve It
Top with whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon.


11. Mini Pumpkin Pie Cups with Gingersnap Crust


Sweet and spicy crunch at the base.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 tsp pumpkin spice
  • 1 cup crushed gingersnap cookies
  • 2 tbsp butter, melted

Instructions

  1. Mix crumbs and butter, press into mini pans.
  2. Fill with pumpkin mix.
  3. Bake 20 minutes at 350°F.

How to Serve It
Top with whipped cream or caramel sauce.


12. Pumpkin Cream Cheese Swirl Cups


A tangy cream cheese swirl adds richness.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
    Swirl: 3 tbsp cream cheese, 1 tbsp sugar

Instructions

  1. Fill crusts with pumpkin mixture.
  2. Swirl cream cheese blend on top.
  3. Bake 20 minutes at 350°F.

How to Serve It
Chill and serve with whipped cream.


13. Pumpkin Coconut Pie Cups


A tropical touch on the fall classic.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1/4 cup coconut milk
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 egg
  • Mini crusts

Instructions

  1. Mix all ingredients.
  2. Fill crusts and bake 20 minutes at 350°F.

How to Serve It
Top with toasted coconut flakes.


14. Pumpkin Pecan Cheesecake Cups


Creamy, nutty, and irresistibly decadent.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup cream cheese
  • 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 cup chopped pecans

Instructions

  1. Beat all ingredients except pecans.
  2. Pour into cups, top with pecans.
  3. Bake 18 minutes at 325°F.

How to Serve It
Add caramel drizzle or chocolate shavings.


15. Pumpkin Meringue Pie Cups


Light, fluffy, and show-stopping.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 egg
  • Mini crusts
    Meringue: 2 egg whites, 2 tbsp sugar

Instructions

  1. Bake pumpkin cups for 18 minutes.
  2. Whip meringue, pipe on top.
  3. Bake 5 more minutes until golden.

How to Serve It
Serve slightly warm with a caramel drizzle.


16. Pumpkin Crème Brûlée Cups


Luxurious, silky, and elegant.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1/2 cup cream
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1/2 tsp pumpkin spice

Instructions

  1. Mix all ingredients and pour into ramekins.
  2. Bake in a water bath at 325°F for 30 minutes.
  3. Chill, then torch sugar on top.

How to Serve It
Crack the caramel top right before serving.


17. Mini Pumpkin Pie Tarts with Cinnamon Whip


Perfect single-bite fall desserts.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • Mini tart shells

Instructions

  1. Fill tart shells and bake 20 minutes at 350°F.
  2. Cool before topping.

How to Serve It
Pipe cinnamon whipped cream on top.


18. Pumpkin Chai Pie Cups


Infused with cozy tea flavor.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1/2 tsp chai spice blend
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • Mini crusts

Instructions

  1. Mix ingredients and pour into crusts.
  2. Bake 20 minutes.

How to Serve It
Sprinkle extra chai spice before serving.


19. Pumpkin Espresso Pie Cups


Bold coffee flavor for pumpkin lovers.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1 tsp espresso powder
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 egg
  • Mini crusts

Instructions

  1. Combine ingredients and bake 20 minutes at 350°F.
  2. Cool, then drizzle espresso glaze.

How to Serve It
Add chocolate shavings or cocoa powder.


20. Pumpkin Pie Cups with Brown Sugar Crust


Sweet, buttery crust adds irresistible flavor.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 egg
  • Mini crusts brushed with butter and sugar

Instructions

  1. Fill crusts, bake 20 minutes.
  2. Brush tops with butter halfway through baking.

How to Serve It
Top with whipped cream and brown sugar sprinkle.


21. Pumpkin Pudding Cups


Creamy and spoonable — no crust needed.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1/2 cup vanilla pudding
  • 1/4 tsp cinnamon
  • Whipped cream for topping

Instructions

  1. Mix pumpkin, pudding, and cinnamon.
  2. Spoon into cups.
  3. Chill before serving.

How to Serve It
Top with whipped cream and graham crumbs.


22. Pumpkin Pie Cups with Toasted Marshmallow


Sweet, gooey, and festive for fall.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 egg
  • Mini crusts
  • Mini marshmallows

Instructions

  1. Fill crusts, bake 20 minutes.
  2. Add marshmallows, broil 1 minute until golden.

How to Serve It
Serve warm and gooey right from the oven.


Conclusion

These pumpkin pie cups are bite-size happiness for any occasion. They’re fun to make, easy to serve, and packed with cozy fall flavor. Whip up a few varieties for your next party — they’ll disappear faster than you can say “pumpkin spice.

Jenna Collins

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