Pumpkin season has officially taken over the Publix bakery. This year brings brand-new desserts alongside returning favorites, from pumpkin cheesecake and cream-filled croissants to glazed donuts and classic pumpkin pie. Since these treats are seasonal, here are 15 worth watching for before they disappear.
Prices and availability can vary by Publix location.
1. Pumpkin Cream Cheese Pie
One of Publix’s biggest new bakery arrivals this season combines two fall favorites in one dessert. The Pumpkin Cream Cheese Pie starts with creamy pumpkin-flavored filling and swaps the traditional pie crust for a speculoos cookie crust.
That cookie-spice base should add even more cinnamon-and-caramel flavor to an already rich pumpkin dessert. If you’re looking for something a little different from traditional pumpkin pie, this is one of the most interesting new items in the case.
2. Cookie Dough Pumpkin Twin Cheesecake Slices
Pumpkin cheesecake already sounds indulgent, but Publix took it another step by adding cookie dough pieces throughout the cheesecake.
Sold as twin slices, this new seasonal dessert is a smart choice when you want cheesecake without committing to an entire cake. The combination of tangy cheesecake, warm pumpkin spice and sweet cookie dough also makes this one of the most unusual additions to Publix’s 2026 fall lineup.
3. Pumpkin & Cheese Croissants
These returning croissants are one of the bakery items I’d expect longtime Publix pumpkin fans to search for first.
The flaky, buttery pastry is filled with pumpkin and sweet cream cheese, then finished with a vanilla drizzle. Previous shoppers have singled out the pumpkin-and-cream-cheese combination for praise, with some recommending a little cinnamon sugar to make them even better.
They’re especially appealing for anyone who prefers their pumpkin treats more pastry-like than cake-heavy.
4. Glazed Pumpkin Cake Donuts
Price: Around $3.49 for 6 when recently advertised
The pumpkin cake donuts are already generating some of the better shopper chatter this season.
Publix makes them with pumpkin flakes and familiar pumpkin-pie spices including cinnamon, ginger, clove and nutmeg before finishing them with a sweet glaze.
Unlike a light yeast donut, these are dense and cakey, making them a particularly good match for morning coffee. Recent shoppers have described them as surprisingly good, so they’re one of the returning treats I’d expect to move quickly.
5. Pumpkin Petite Bundt Cake
Another brand-new addition, the Pumpkin Petite Bundt Cake puts a slightly different spin on the usual frosted pumpkin cake.
Rather than relying entirely on icing spread across the top, Publix adds icing inside the pumpkin-spice cake. That should give each slice a richer, sweeter center while still letting the pumpkin cake itself remain the star.
Its smaller size also makes it easier to pick up as an everyday dessert rather than waiting for a special occasion.
6. Pumpkin Cake Pops
Price: Around $7.75 for 4
These may be one of the easiest treats on the list to share—or keep hidden for yourself.
Publix turns pumpkin-spice cake into bite-size cake pops and covers them with a white chocolate shell. The coating gives them a sweeter, creamier finish than most traditional pumpkin bakery items.
They are also a fun choice for lunchboxes, parties or anyone who wants a few bites of pumpkin dessert instead of a whole slice of cake.
7. Pumpkin Muffins
Price: Around $4.50 for 4 at some locations
Don’t overlook the muffins just because they aren’t the flashiest item in the bakery case.
Publix makes these with pumpkin plus cinnamon, nutmeg and ginger, giving them the familiar flavor of pumpkin bread in a grab-and-go format.
These also have an established following. Past shoppers have talked about stocking up on multiple packages during pumpkin season, which is usually a good sign when a seasonal bakery item keeps returning year after year.
8. Pumpkin Monster Cheesecake Slice
Price: Around $6.97
If the regular cheesecake slices aren’t enough dessert for you, Publix has the aptly named Pumpkin Monster Cheesecake Slice.
At roughly 6.5 ounces, this is designed for serious cheesecake cravings rather than a tiny after-dinner bite. The rich cheesecake base gives the pumpkin flavor a creamy, slightly tangy contrast that separates it from the cakes, muffins and pastries elsewhere in the lineup.
It’s also another returning seasonal dessert shoppers have actively searched for in previous years.
9. Pumpkin Fritters
Price: Around $7.75 for 4 at some locations
The pumpkin fritters bring something different to a bakery lineup dominated by cakes and cream cheese.
These are fried, glazed and considerably richer than a standard pumpkin muffin. Think of them as the fall cousin of an apple fritter, with pumpkin and warm spice replacing the traditional apple filling.
They’re best suited to shoppers who like their pastries extra sweet, sticky and indulgent.
10. Pumpkin Cake Roll
The Pumpkin Cake Roll is one of the better options when you’re feeding more than one person.
Publix rolls soft pumpkin cake around a sweet buttercream filling, giving every slice a mix of spiced cake and creamy sweetness.
It’s easy to serve, looks more impressive on the table than a loaf cake, and works especially well for fall get-togethers when you don’t necessarily want to buy an entire decorated cake.
11. Pumpkin Loaf Cake
Price: Around $7, depending on variety and location
For something simpler, the pumpkin loaf cake is the type of bakery item that can work just as well with breakfast as it does for dessert.
Publix has offered different versions, including pumpkin loaf cake and a sliced variety finished with cream cheese icing.
This is also one of the easiest fall treats to stretch over several days. Warm a slice slightly and pair it with coffee, or add a small amount of butter or cream cheese for an even richer snack.
12. Pumpkin Cookies
Price: Around $7.75 for 13
Pumpkin cookies are a nice middle ground when you’re tired of cakes but still want those classic fall spices.
They’re easy to portion, easy to share and don’t require plates and forks like cheesecake or pie. Publix shoppers have even experimented with turning them into sandwich-style cookies with cream cheese filling.
If you’re picking up treats for a family rather than just yourself, these may be one of the more practical buys in the seasonal bakery section.
13. Pumpkin Cupcakes
Pumpkin cupcakes return for shoppers who want the flavor of pumpkin cake in individual portions.
Expect the familiar combination of pumpkin, warm spice and a sweeter frosting that pushes these firmly into dessert territory rather than breakfast.
They’re an easy choice for school events, office treats or a fall party because nobody has to cut and serve an entire cake.
14. Pumpkin Mini Cupcakes
Price: Roughly $6–$8 depending on package and location
Sometimes the miniature version makes more sense.
Publix’s Pumpkin Mini Cupcakes deliver the same seasonal cake-and-frosting combination in a smaller format, making them ideal when you want just a couple of bites.
They’re also useful for entertaining because guests can sample one without committing to a full-size cupcake—although grabbing a second one is probably inevitable.
15. Publix Pumpkin Pie
No fall bakery list would be complete without the classic.
Publix brings back its Pumpkin Pie as part of the limited-time seasonal lineup, and while it isn’t as experimental as cookie-dough cheesecake or pumpkin croissants, that simplicity is exactly why it belongs here.
If your idea of fall dessert is still a straightforward slice of pumpkin pie with whipped cream, there’s no need to overcomplicate things.
