Description
Indulgent layers of pumpkin lush dessert weave creamy autumn magic between graham cracker crust and silky cream cheese filling. Seasonal spices dance through each cool, dreamy bite, inviting you to savor fall’s most irresistible sweet creation.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 15 ounces (425 grams) pumpkin puree
- 2 packages (3.4 ounces/96 grams each) instant vanilla pudding
- 2 3/4 cups (660 milliliters) milk
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 8 ounces (226 grams) whipped topping, thawed
Crust Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups (180 grams) graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) melted butter
Flavor and Sweetening Ingredients:
- 1 cup (120 grams) powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
Instructions
- Crush graham crackers and blend with melted butter, then firmly pack the mixture into the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking dish, creating an even, compact base.
- Whip cream cheese with powdered sugar until silky and uniformly smooth, then carefully spread this layer over the graham cracker foundation.
- Create the pumpkin layer by thoroughly mixing pudding mix, milk, pumpkin puree, and pumpkin pie spice until the consistency is completely uniform and free of lumps.
- Gently pour the spiced pumpkin mixture over the cream cheese layer, ensuring an even distribution across the surface.
- Cover the pumpkin layer with a generous, smooth coating of whipped topping, spreading it carefully to the edges of the pan.
- Chill the dessert in the refrigerator for a minimum of 4 hours, allowing the layers to set and flavors to meld together before serving.
Notes
- Customize the crust by using alternative cookie crumbs like gingersnaps or gluten-free graham crackers for dietary restrictions.
- Enhance the cream cheese layer’s flavor by adding a dash of vanilla extract or a sprinkle of cinnamon for extra warmth.
- Whip the cream cheese mixture longer for a lighter, fluffier texture that complements the dense pumpkin layer.
- Garnish with toasted pecans or a light dusting of pumpkin pie spice before serving to elevate the dessert’s visual appeal and add a crunchy texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Refrigerating
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 310 kcal
- Sugar: 21 g
- Sodium: 170 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 31 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg