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Pumpkin Delight

Pumpkin Delight is a quick and easy layered dessert recipe that is perfect for the fall and holiday season. Four tantalizing layers of fall flavors and textures that combine for an irresistibly delicious pumpkin dessert that can be made in advance!
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword Pumpkin Delight
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Servings 16
Calories 307kcal
Author Trish - Mom On Timeout

Ingredients

Graham Cracker Crust Layer

  • cups graham cracker crumbs finely crushed
  • 6 tablespoons salted butter melted
  • cup granulated sugar

Cheesecake Layer

  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened
  • cup powdered sugar
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 8 ounces cool whip thawed

Pumpkin Pudding Layer

  • 6.8 ounces pumpkin spice instant pudding (2) 3.4 ounce boxes
  • 3 cups whole milk

Top Layer

  • 16 ounces cool whip thawed
  • ¼ cup chopped pecans toasted
  • 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice or ground cinnamon

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly spray nonstick cooking spray in a 9x13 baking dish and set aside.

Graham Cracker Crust Layer

  • Stir together graham crackers, melted butter and granulated sugar in a medium bowl.
    1½ cups graham cracker crumbs, 6 tablespoons salted butter, ⅓ cup granulated sugar
  • Press the graham cracker crumble evenly into the prepared baking dish and bake for 6 to 8 minutes.
  • Remove the graham cracker crust from the oven and let cool completely.

No Bake Cheesecake Layer

  • In a large bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer, beat the cream cheese until smooth and creamy. Add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract and continuing beating until combined.
    8 ounces cream cheese, ⅔ cup powdered sugar, ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Fold in 8 ounces of cool whip into the cream cheese mixture.
    8 ounces cool whip
  • Spread the cream cheese mixture over top of the graham cracker layer.

Pumpkin Pudding Layer

  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the pudding and milk, following the pudding box instructions.
    6.8 ounces pumpkin spice instant pudding, 3 cups whole milk
  • Spread the pudding mixture over the cream cheese mixture carefully and evenly using an offset spatula.

Top Layer

  • Spread the Cool Whip (16 ounces) evenly over top of the pumpkin pudding mixture.
    16 ounces cool whip
  • Sprinkle the chopped pecans and dust with pumpkin pie spice.
    ¼ cup chopped pecans, 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • Let the Pumpkin Delight chill in the fridge for a minimum of 8 hours or overnight to allow it to set properly before serving.

Notes

Storage Information

  • Refrigerator. This dessert can be refrigerated for up to 4 days.
  • Freezer. Cover tightly with plastic wrap, then foil and then store in the freezer for up to one month.
For nice, clean pieces, consider freezing the dessert for an hour before slicing and serving. Clean your knife after each cut for the most beautiful presentation.

Nutrition

Calories: 307kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 38mg | Sodium: 354mg | Potassium: 149mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 29g | Vitamin A: 471IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 121mg | Iron: 1mg