You know it's true: as soon as the Summer temperatures back off and cooler weather hits, you start dreaming about pumpkin everything [1]. And who can blame you? This comforting veggie should appear under the dictionary definition of Fall.
To help you celebrate the beginning of the chilly season, we've rounded up 15 creative pumpkin versions of some of your favorite Latin dishes. From sweets like churros to mains like enchiladas, there are no ubiquitous pumpkin spice latte recipes [2] here.
Pumpkin Churros
Get the recipe: pumpkin churros with chocolate coffee sauce [4]
Pumpkin Butter Alfajores
Get the recipe: pumpkin butter alfajores [5]
Buñelos de Calabaza
Get the recipe: buñelos de calabaza [6]
Pumpkin Tamales
Get the recipe: pumpkin tamales [7]
Pumpkin Empanadas
Get the recipe: pumpkin empanadas [8]
Pumpkin Spice Mexican Hot Chocolate
Get the recipe: pumpkin spice Mexican hot chocolate [9]
Pumpkin Sopapilla Cheesecake Bars
Get the recipe: pumpkin sopapilla cheesecake bars [10]
Pumpkin Tres Leches Cake
Get the recipe: pumpkin tres leches cake [11]
Pumpkin Enchiladas
Get the recipe: pumpkin enchiladas [12]
Pumpkin Quesadillas
Get the recipe: pumpkin quesadillas [13]
Pumpkin Spice Arroz con Leche
Get the recipe: pumpkin spice arroz con leche [14]
Chunky Guacamole With Pepitas
Get the recipe: chunky guacamole with pepitas [15]
Creamy Pumpkin Tortilla Soup
Get the recipe: creamy pumpkin tortilla soup [16]
Pumpkin Leche Flan
Get the recipe: pumpkin leche flan [17]
Pumpkin Chorizo Queso Fundido
Get the recipe: pumpkin chorizo queso fundido [18]