Description
Pumpkin Delight Dessert is the quintessential fall treat that combines creamy pumpkin layers with a buttery pecan and graham cracker crust. This no-bake dessert features rich pumpkin puree, fluffy vanilla pudding, and a hint of pumpkin spice, making it an irresistible choice for gatherings, holidays, or simply indulging at home. Its beautiful layers and delightful textures will impress everyone who takes a bite. Perfectly suited for Thanksgiving or Halloween celebrations, this dessert is sure to become a seasonal favorite.
Ingredients
- 1½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ¼ cup finely chopped pecans
- 16 ounces cream cheese
- 1 cup whipping cream
- 15 ounces pumpkin puree
- ¾ cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- Pumpkin pie spice
Instructions
- For the crust, combine graham cracker crumbs, chopped pecans, sugar, pumpkin pie spice, and melted butter in a bowl. Press firmly into a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth. Whip chilled cream until stiff peaks form and fold into the cream cheese mixture.
- Mix pumpkin puree with brown sugar and pumpkin pie spice; then fold this into half of the cream cheese mixture.
- Layer half of the cream cheese filling over the crust, followed by the pumpkin layer, and top with remaining cream cheese filling.
- Chill for at least one hour before serving. Top with Cool Whip and chopped pecans if desired.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 302
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 38mg