Fall in Amsterdam calls for comfort food. It’s time to head into the kitchen for the tastiest pumpkin recipes: from spiced cakes and sweet dips to a hearty, warming soup. Whether you want to bake something elaborate or host a quick fall get-together, these 5 recipes will bring the season right into your home.
Classic Pumpkin Roll with Cream Cheese Filling
A real showstopper on the fall table: this soft, spiced pumpkin cake rolled up with a velvety cream cheese filling. Thanks to the perfect balance of cinnamon, ginger, and allspice, this classic baked treat tastes just as impressive as it looks.
Ingredients:
- For the cake: 90 g flour, ½ tsp baking powder, ½ tsp baking soda, 1 tsp cinnamon, ½ tsp allspice, ¼ tsp ginger, ¼ tsp nutmeg, ¼ tsp salt, 3 eggs, 200 g sugar, 160 g pumpkin puree, 2 tsp vanilla extract, and 30 g powdered sugar (for rolling).
- For the filling: 225 g cream cheese (at room temperature), 120 g powdered sugar, 80 g butter, and 1 tsp vanilla extract.
Savory Pumpkin Dip
This creamy no-bake pumpkin dip tastes like a light and airy pumpkin cheesecake in a bowl. Ready in 10 minutes, it’s the ultimate comfort food for an autumn get-together or Halloween party. Serve it ice-cold with apple slices, ginger cookies, or salty pretzels.
Ingredients:
- 90 g powdered sugar
- 225 g cream cheese
- 180 g pumpkin puree (100% pure)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp grated ginger & ½ tsp cookie and speculaas spice mix
Creamy Roasted Pumpkin Soup
A heartwarming classic for a chilly fall day: this velvety pumpkin soup gets its deep, rich flavor by first roasting fresh pumpkin in the oven. Subtly seasoned with cinnamon, nutmeg, and a hint of coconut milk, this is the ultimate comfort food.
Ingredients:
- 1 organic butternut squash (approx. 1.8 kg)
- 4 tbsp olive oil
- 1 large yellow onion & 4–6 cloves of garlic
- Spices: ½ tsp sea salt, ½ tsp cinnamon, ½ tsp nutmeg, ⅛ tsp cloves, a pinch of cayenne pepper and black pepper
- 1 liter vegetable broth
- 120 ml full-fat coconut milk (or heavy cream)
- 2 tbsp maple syrup (or honey)
- A handful of roasted pumpkin seeds (for garnish)
Homemade pumpkin spice syrup
With this syrup, you can make your own pumpkin spice latte in five minutes. Prefer to grab a drink on the go? Check out the best pumpkin spice lattes in Amsterdam here. At home, the brown sugar and spices deliver that authentic fall flavor. Delicious in coffee, drizzled over pancakes, or in a cocktail.
Ingredients:
- 240 ml water
- 130 g light brown sugar
- 100 g fine granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp cookie and speculaas spice mix
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 60 g pumpkin puree
Pumpkin Cake with Chocolate Chips
A deliciously soft and moist fall treat that fills your home with the scent of warm spices. The combination of creamy pumpkin puree, cinnamon, cloves, and melted dark chocolate chips makes this the perfect sweet treat to enjoy with a cup of coffee or tea. Bonus: You don’t need a mixer to make this classic.
Ingredients:
- Dry ingredients: 210 g flour, 1¼ tsp baking soda, 1¾ tsp cinnamon, ½ tsp ground cloves, ½ tsp ground ginger, ½ tsp salt, ¼ tsp freshly grated nutmeg, and 175 g dark chocolate chips.
- Wet ingredients: 425 g pumpkin puree, 147 g brown sugar, 100 g fine granulated sugar, 120 ml neutral sunflower or vegetable oil, 2 eggs, and 2 tsp vanilla extract.
