The aroma of freshly cooked pumpkin pie is a defining characteristic of the autumn season. But what do you do if you have leftover pumpkin pie ingredients from your baking endeavors? Instead of wasting this delectable mixture, numerous methods exist to make the most of it. This article explores what to do with leftover pumpkin pie mix.
What To Do With Leftover Pumpkin Pie Mix?
1. Pumpkin Pie Bars
These are among my fave sweets to prepare. They can be made with various fillings, require only a smattering of ingredients, and can be prepared in record time.
Due to the use of remaining pie filling, they can be prepared in minutes.
However, if you use homemade pumpkin pie filling, which can have a somewhat runnier consistency, you should prebake the crust for 10 minutes.
2. Pumpkin Pie Magic Cake
You should immediately enter the kitchen if you’ve never made a magical three-layer custard cake. It’s always a delight when it’s released!
After you’ve witnessed the enchantment, you must try this incredible pumpkin version.
It requires only five ingredients, which include pumpkin pie filling and spiced cake mix.
After nearly an hour in the oven, you will have a beautiful light sponge on top and a divine custard-like base.
3. The Best Pumpkin Bread
I am unaware of anyone who would refuse a slice of pumpkin bread. It is delicate, warm, and the ideal complement to an afternoon coffee.
Most recipes call for pumpkin puree to control the amount of spices added.
You may need to add spices if your pumpkin pie filling is moderately peppered.
But they are very much the same, and if you have the filling, you can always use it.
4. Pumpkin Cheesecake Recipe
I’ve observed that when serving pumpkin pie, most people require a substantial amount of whipping cream on top.
The pumpkin flavors and overall texture can be overwhelming, so balancing them with something creamy and light is pleasant.
Therefore, pumpkin cheesecake might be the optimal choice!
Yes, I am mildly obsessed with cheesecake and believe that it is the solution to all problems.
With this recipe, you’ll still get all the same delicious flavors and a delightful creaminess that lightens the entire dish.
5. Cinnamon-Sugar Spiced Pumpkin Pie Donuts
The baked croissant is a delightfully entertaining breakfast option. They are adorable, gentle, and extraordinarily tender.
This requires donut baking molds, which are incredibly economical and worth the investment.
You’ll want to form everything into donuts when you see how endearing these are.
This recipe could also be used to make a sheet cake if desired. But the pastries are far superior.
6. Glazed Pumpkin Hand Pies
Like the first recipe, these mini tarts are incredibly simple to prepare and can be filled with various delicious ingredients, depending on your mood.
We’re discussing pumpkin today, and the filling is a quick mixture of pumpkin pie filling, brown and white sugar, and additional seasonings.
If you’re feeling daring, you can create your pie dough.
But feel free to use store-bought if you’re in a hurry or don’t have the fortitude for it, which I understand entirely. I prefer to use puff pastry to add texture to my dishes.
7. Pumpkin Crisp
You would expect this: deliciously warm, precisely seasoned, and delectably crisp.
Yes, it is an apple crisp with pumpkin instead of apples. What would be a more suitable alternative?
There is a minor variation in this formula. You will press some of the crisp mixture into your baking dish as with a pie crust.
The reason is to facilitate scooping it out easier.
In addition, the pumpkin filling will only congeal excessively on the bottom, which can occur with a crust.
8. Pumpkin Pie Cookies
I hate to sound like a broken record, but this recipe is incredibly simple and would work with various tasty fillings!
The key to keeping these neat and tidy is to fill them appropriately, which is difficult because you’ll want maximum flavor!
If you handle cookie dough with care, it will be buttery and tender.
This means that you won’t need to rely on the filling for hydration and can focus solely on the flavor.
9. Mini-Pumpkin Pies
Permit me to reveal a secret? Miniature prepackaged pie crusts are always available in my freezer. They are perfect for a dreary afternoon or a last-minute dessert.
Add some marmalade or a simple custard mix, and you’ll have a delicious snack in no time!
If you have surplus pumpkin pie filling, there’s no better way to use it than in these bite-sized treats.
10. Pumpkin Pie Milkshake
This is for pumpkin spice enthusiasts who can’t get enough!
It is velvety, heavenly, and irresistible. You will want to make these every day when you realize how delicious they are.
Use vanilla or salted caramel ice cream to enhance the pumpkin flavor, or use salted caramel ice cream for a sweeter boost.
11. Pumpkin Pie Crescents
This recipe is perfect if you’re searching for a Sunday morning activity that children can help with.
The filling is a fast combination of pumpkin pie filling, egg yolk, and optional pumpkin pie spice for a spicy boost.
Again, keep these delights manageable, or you’ll have a (delicious) mess on your hands.
You will be left with a tray full of flaky, croissant-like pastries filled with divine pumpkin pie filling.
12. Pumpkin Pie S’mores
These are more like whoopie pastries. Gingernut biscuits are required for a delightful texture and subtle spice.
Place the biscuits on a tray with the tops facing down and place a marshmallow on each one. They are broiled until they become caramelized and juicy.
These can also be cooked over a fire—exercise caution when spreading the pumpkin pie filling on the pastries.
13. Pumpkin Pie
I had to include at least one pumpkin pie in my compilation of pumpkin pie filling recipes.
Nothing prohibits you from making another pie, even if you have surplus filling.
I adore that this recipe calls for evaporated milk for a velvety texture and subtle caramel notes.
14. Easy Pumpkin Pie Fudge
If you enjoy pumpkin flavor but only sometimes want pie or bread, this fudge recipe is the perfect compromise.
Following a thirty-minute preparation time, you will have velvety, spicy fudge to snack on for as long as you can keep your resolve.
Because evaporated milk is used instead of condensed milk, which is sweeter, the white chocolate in this dessert makes it creamy sweet without being too sweet.
15. Pumpkin Roll
If you’ve ever attempted to make this type of cake before, you know it can be challenging.
You’ll need to work quickly if you want to roll it after it comes out of the oven.
Even so, it may still fracture.
Use a damp towel dusted with confectioners’ sugar to roll the cake, and do not allow it to cool entirely.
After approximately 20 minutes, carefully unroll and fill. Then, roll it back up and allow it to set.
Enjoy the delectable transformation of this seasonal staple into new and exciting culinary experiences through experimentation and creativity. Your palate will appreciate your resourcefulness!
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