Description
Seasonal Pumpkin Layered Delight weaves autumn’s warmth into a creamy, spiced masterpiece that dances between smooth textures and rich flavors. Rich graham cracker base meets silky pumpkin custard, inviting you to savor each delectable bite of comfort.
Ingredients
Scale
Crust:
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) melted butter
- 1/4 cup sugar
Filling:
- 1 can (15 ounces/425 grams) pumpkin puree
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 2 packages (3.4 ounces/96 grams each) instant vanilla pudding
- 2 3/4 cups milk
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
Topping:
- 2 cups whipped topping
- 1 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Crush graham crackers into fine crumbs and blend with melted butter and sugar until mixture resembles wet sand, then firmly press into the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish to create a compact base.
- Whip cream cheese until smooth, then fold in whipped topping and powdered sugar, creating a light and creamy mixture that spreads evenly over the graham cracker crust.
- Combine instant vanilla pudding mix with cold milk, stirring vigorously until smooth, then incorporate pumpkin puree and pumpkin pie spice, mixing until the filling achieves a uniform orange-brown color and consistent texture.
- Carefully layer the pumpkin pudding mixture over the cream cheese layer, using a spatula to ensure an even distribution across the entire surface.
- Chill the dessert in the refrigerator for a minimum of 4 hours, allowing layers to set and flavors to meld together, creating a refreshing and decadent autumn-inspired treat.
- Before serving, optionally garnish with a sprinkle of additional pumpkin pie spice or a dollop of whipped cream to enhance visual appeal and add extra richness.
Notes
- Swap traditional graham crackers with gluten-free alternatives for a celiac-friendly version.
- Use low-fat cream cheese and light whipped topping to reduce overall calorie content.
- Enhance pumpkin flavor by adding extra pumpkin pie spice or a dash of cinnamon between layers.
- Prepare dessert a day ahead to allow flavors to meld and texture to set perfectly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: No cooking method
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 190 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg