Description
Indulge in the creamy, decadent layers of this Pumpkin Lush dessert – a perfect no-bake treat for fall gatherings and Thanksgiving celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
Graham Cracker Crust:
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Cream Cheese Layer:
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup whipped topping (like Cool Whip)
Pumpkin Pudding Layer:
- 1 (3.4-ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix
- 1 (3.4-ounce) package instant pumpkin spice pudding mix (or substitute with another box of vanilla pudding and 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice)
- 2 ¾ cups cold milk
- 1 cup canned pumpkin purée
Toppings:
- 2 cups whipped topping for layering
- Chopped pecans for topping
- Ground cinnamon for garnish
Instructions
- Graham Cracker Crust: In a medium bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press into a 9×13-inch dish and refrigerate.
- Cream Cheese Layer: Beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. Fold in 1 cup of whipped topping. Spread over crust.
- Pumpkin Pudding Layer: Whisk vanilla pudding, pumpkin spice pudding (or alternatives), milk, and pumpkin purée until thickened. Spread over cream cheese layer.
- Toppings: Layer with remaining whipped topping. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
- Finishing: Before serving, add chopped pecans and a dusting of cinnamon.
Notes
- If pumpkin spice pudding is unavailable, use an extra box of vanilla pudding and 2 teaspoons of pumpkin pie spice.
- Best made a day in advance to allow the layers to set fully.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 295
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 270mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
