Pumpkin Waffle Dessert: Warm, Crispy, and Sweet Treat

Grace Evans
Grace Evans
Published: February 14, 2026
Categories: Waffles, Desserts
Tags: Dessert, Pumpkin, Waffle, Fall, Sweet

Pumpkin Waffle

A cozy dessert waffle made with pumpkin to bring warmth and sweetness to your table.

Prep Time:10 minCook Time:5 minTotal Time:15 minServings:4Difficulty:Easy

There's something utterly delightful about waking up to the warm aroma of pumpkin wafting through the kitchen. This pumpkin waffle dessert is the perfect way to indulge, blending the cozy, spiced flavors of fall into a crispy-on-the-outside, tender-on-the-inside waffle that’s pure comfort.

Loaded with pumpkin puree and a hint of cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves, these waffles are a sweet escape from the ordinary. Top them with whipped cream, maple syrup, and a dusting of cinnamon for a treat that’s both hearty and satisfyingly sweet.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories:350 kcal
Protein:6 g
Carbs:48 g
Fat:14 g

Directions

  1. 1
    Dry waffle ingredients with cinnamon and nutmeg in a mixing bowl

    In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.

  2. 2
    Smooth pumpkin puree mixture whisked with milk, eggs, and butter

    In a separate bowl, combine the pumpkin puree, milk, eggs, and melted butter until smooth.

  3. 3
    Pumpkin batter poured into dry ingredients and gently stirred

    Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.

  4. 4
    Open waffle iron lightly greased beside pumpkin waffle batter

    Preheat your waffle iron and lightly grease it.

  5. 5
    Golden pumpkin waffle cooking in an open waffle iron

    Pour enough batter onto the waffle iron to cover the surface and cook until golden brown and crispy, about 4-5 minutes.

  6. 6
    Pumpkin waffle topped with whipped cream, maple syrup, and cinnamon

    Serve warm topped with whipped cream, maple syrup, and a dusting of cinnamon.

Ingredients

  • all-purpose flour:1 1/2 cups
  • pumpkin puree:1 cup
  • granulated sugar:3 tbsp
  • baking powder:1 1/2 tsp
  • ground cinnamon:1 tsp
  • ground nutmeg:1/2 tsp
  • salt:1/4 tsp
  • milk:1 1/4 cups
  • large eggs:2 pieces
  • unsalted butter, melted:4 tbsp

Tips & Notes

  • Adjust the spices according to your preference for more warmth.
  • For extra crunch, sprinkle chopped nuts over the whipped cream topping.