Waste Not, Want Not: 25 Leftover Pumpkin Pie Filling Recipes (2024)

When that luscious fall spice smell is wafting through your home, it’s a sure sign that a pumpkin pie is in the oven, and you might soon be on the lookout for leftover pumpkin pie filling recipes. 🥧

Why?

Several reasons come to mind.

When baking a homemade pumpkin pie there is often some filling left over that does not fit in the pie crust, especially if you didn’t use a deep-dish crust and pan.

Other times, a recipe may call for only half the can and there you are with half a can needing to figure out how to use the leftover pumpkin pie filling.

Or, you might need recipes for leftover pumpkin pie filling when you actually have a whole can you want to use up or is getting close to its expiration date.

Pumpkin pie filling, whether purchased or homemade, has an unforgettable smell of not only pumpkin, but also the addition of nutmeg, cinnamon, ginger, cloves and sometimes allspice.

I have collected twenty-seven leftover pumpkin pie filling recipes in three groupings.

#1–#10 are simply recipes with leftover pumpkin pie filling just as the title indicated.

#11–#19 are recipes that call for pumpkin puree and pumpkin spice, but where pumpkin pie filling can be successfully substituted.

In these cases, since the pumpkin pie filling already has the spices added, the pumpkin pie filling takes the place of the pumpkin puree (you’ll love this 15 Tasty Pumpkin Puree Dessert Recipes), the pumpkin spices or even the sugar, depending on how sweet you want the end dish to be.

Some will say the two are not interchangeable, but if you are equipped with the knowledge that pumpkin pie mix already has spices and some sugar, you can adjust the other ingredients so the end result is about equal.

#20–#25 are pumpkin pie filling leftover recipes that literally use the cooked pumpkin pie slices, some with the crust, others with just the filling.

What is amazing about pumpkin is how easily it can be used in both sweet and savory recipes.

Most of these recipes using leftover pumpkin pie filling unashamedly lean towards the sweet side of things since the filling is already sweetened.

There are indeed many leftover pumpkin pie filling uses from breakfast to dessert!

As pumpkins are nature’s messengers signaling the change of season from summer to autumn, I wish you the happiest of seasons and new tasty discoveries as you make leftover pumpkin pie filling recipes you’ll love!

Enjoy the search!

Doesn’t everyone love a good dessert bar?

Recipes using leftover pumpkin pie filling make all kinds of tasty treats!

Here delicious pumpkin bars are front and center!

Anything with a crumb topping is amazing and this one is simply part of the crust set aside to be sprinkled on top!

Speaking of sweet treats, you might like our Peanut Butter Bars Recipe!

Some recipes for leftover pumpkin pie filling may actually use an entire can, like this muffin recipe does.

If you have only half a can, the recipe can easily be halved and it will simply make half the amount of muffins.

It follows the typical wet ingredient, dry ingredient prep to be combined with nuts, if desired.

If you’re fond of muffin recipes, unlock some from this epic compilation!

A dump cake makes super easy leftover pumpkin pie filling recipes!

This recipe is created with layers of pumpkin pie mix, whipped cream cheese, cake mix, and slices of butter.

The recipe could easily be halved and is baked low and slow till properly set.

Lots of variations possible with different cake mixes.

Donut recipes using leftover pumpkin pie filling sound truly amazing!

These deep fried donuts have a cream cheese glaze added after cooling.

There are a lot of instructions with explanations and good tips.

Who knows, these might become a new tradition around your holidays!

Now for quick, easy and tasty leftover pumpkin pie filling uses, I present this recipe for pumpkin pie crescents!

When a recipe starts with crescent rolls, I’m definitely all in!

Cream together the filling ingredients, add a heaping tablespoon into each crescent before rolling up and top with a sweet glaze!

Winner for sure!

The pumpkin pie filling leftover recipes for cookies are obviously finger friendly!

These whoopie pies are made by putting cream cheese filling between two cookies and rolling them in mini chocolate chips for all three flavors in every bite!

Helpful pictures of each step are included.

Cheesecake recipes for leftover pumpkin pie filling are a welcome change from pumpkin pie.

This one has a homemade graham cracker crust and an easy to mix together filling that is sweet, creamy and definitely pumpkin!

Toppings could include whipped cream or toasted pecans.

It is always interesting to look back to past generations when considering what to do with leftover pumpkin pie filling.

Here we have a handed down recipe for pumpkin bread.

It creatively includes great spices, and raisins in addition to the canned pumpkin pie filling.

Depending on your amount of leftovers, you can make two loaves or half the recipe for one.

Leftover pumpkin pie filling recipes are sure to bring smiles to many faces around your table!

Here we are making pumpkin pancakes.

Yes, it is easy since it starts with a boxed pancake mix using buttermilk instead of water, along with pumpkin pie filling.

Adjust the recipe depending on how much filling you have leftover.

To complete this section of true leftover pumpkin pie filling recipes, I found this great post with several ideas, but I love the first entry of pumpkin popsicles.

It also includes pumpkin pudding, cupcakes, and scones!

When the craving for pumpkin hits, there are indeed so many options!

When you need leftover pumpkin pie filling recipes, keep in mind that while not always, but in some cases, pumpkin pie filling can be substituted in for the pumpkin puree and pumpkin spice.

It seems to work best in baking recipes like this pumpkin cornbread.

It might have a hint of more sweetness, which is usually welcomed, and butter can be the topping when serving instead of honey.

Delicious!

This next recipe for leftover pumpkin pie filling takes us to breakfast with a Pumpkin Pie French Toast Bake!

Here the pumpkin pie filling can be substituted in for the pumpkin and pumpkin spice.

It goes great with the Hawaiian bread also used.

Might use a bit less sugar depending on your preference.

Note this is not an overnight recipe.

Chocolate Pumpkin Cups can be made from recipes with leftover pumpkin pie filling?

Oh my, this is an excellent development!

Again the pumpkin pie filling can be subbed in for the pumpkin puree and the pumpkin pie spice.

Although a little extra spice might go well here depending on how much you love pumpkin.

This mixture tucked Inside a dark chocolate coating with sea salt on top might just be your new addiction!

Brownie pumpkin pie filling leftover recipes truly are fantastic!

These also have semi-sweet chocolate chips just to keep everyone on their toes and happy!

This recipe gives us full permission to use pumpkin pie filling with a reminder to leave out the pumpkin-themed spices.

Excellent pictures accompany each step to follow along when baking!

A milkshake recipe is coming, but now in deciding how to use leftover pumpkin pie filling, we are presented with the idea of making a smoothie!

More like a dessert than a snack to be honest!

The pumpkin pie filling can be subbed in for the pumpkin puree and the pumpkin pie spice but probably hold off adding the maple syrup till after tasting.

Creatively the recipe suggests chili powder as a topping.

Definitely different!

The air fryer holds an answer to the question what to do with leftover pumpkin pie filling!

Pumpkin pie twists that start with crescent rolls.

Another beautiful treat made with pumpkin pie filling while leaving out the puree and spice.

Super simple and super delicious!

These twists will disappear fast, especially drizzled with icing!

Leftover pumpkin pie filling recipes lead us to Pumpkin Pie Waffles.

In this recipe you will swap the pumpkin puree and the sugar for the pumpkin pie filling that you have leftover.

It makes just enough for one person so easily doubled if you have more to use.

Mini waffle makers or regular sized ones can be used.

Bread pudding recipes with leftover pumpkin pie filling are up next and this one is delightful!

Made in the slow cooker no less.

Leave out the pumpkin puree and pumpkin pie spice and simply add in the pumpkin pie filling.

The camel sauce recipe to add when serving is included.

Need I say more?

When pondering how to use leftover pumpkin pie filling, consider these Donut Holes!

It is not often you run across puffy donut holes that are filled at all, let alone with delicious pumpkin filling!

Excellent choice for serving during the holidays!

The filling is where the pumpkin pie mix can be subbed in for the pumpkin puree and the pumpkin pie spice.

Now we transition to ideas for leftover pumpkin pie filling uses after the pumpkin pie has been baked and there is some leftover.

This breakfast casserole has us take three to four slices of pumpkin pie and chop them up into bite size pieces to be mixed into the casserole and also used as a topping.

Breakfast casserole may never have tasted so good!

More pumpkin pie filling leftover recipes coming at ya and this one instructs us to put a slice of pie into a blender with milk, ice cream, pumpkin pie spice to make a milkshake!

You read that right!

Chop up that slice of pie and blend it till it’s smooth!

How have we not known about this before?

Same song second verse is what recipes with leftover pumpkin pie filling sometimes create.

A little something familiar here along with a new flavor added in.

Take the s’more everyone knows and loves made of graham crackers, marshmallows, and chocolate bars and add a tablespoon of pumpkin pie filling from a baked pie.

Broil in the oven and then top with another graham cracker for serving!

Glorious!

When you have had your fill of pumpkin pie and wonder what to do with leftover pumpkin pie filling, cake pops are a fun idea!

These adorable cake pops are inspired by a restaurant at Disney World!

Quite unique as it combines the baked pumpkin pie filling with buttercream icing and then coats it in white chocolate, so a better name might be a pie pop!

At first glance, crepes and leftover pumpkin pie filling recipes may not seem to have anything in common, but they do indeed!

You can repurpose half a baked pumpkin pie, without the crust, into pumpkin pie crepes.

The instructions are given to make the crepes first and then roll each up with pumpkin filling inside.

A snowfall of confectioner’s sugar on top is mandatory!

Recipes for leftover pumpkin pie filling are so creative and may just become new favorites.

These truffles are made with only two ingredients of baked pumpkin pie filling and vanilla almond bark or white candy melts.

Easy peasy to scoop up balls to freeze and then dip into melted bark or candy melts.

Mmmm!

The bottom line

Leftover pumpkin pie filling recipes are of great help when you do not want food to go to waste.

I hope this list of recipes for leftover pumpkin pie filling satisfies that annual craving for all things pumpkin!