Description
Spiced pumpkin bliss wraps layers of silky cream and crunchy ginger snap crust into an irresistible autumn indulgence. Seasonal comfort melts onto your palate, inviting pure dessert magic with each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Crust:
- 2 cups (480 ml) ginger snap cookie crumbs
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) unsalted butter, melted
Filling:
- 1 can (15 ounces/425 grams) pumpkin puree
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup (200 grams) sugar
- 1 cup (240 ml) powdered sugar
- 2 cups (480 ml) whipped topping
Spices:
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Craft a solid foundation by pulverizing ginger snap cookies and blending with melted butter, then firmly compress the mixture into the base of a 9×9-inch pan, creating a crisp, aromatic crust.
- Transform pumpkin puree into a silky, spiced mixture by whisking it with sugar and warming autumnal spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves until perfectly harmonized.
- Whip cream cheese into a luxurious, velvety consistency, incorporating powdered sugar and vanilla extract, then gently integrate a portion of whipped topping to enhance its airy texture.
- Construct the dessert’s architecture by carefully layering the cream cheese mixture across the ginger snap foundation, followed by a smooth pumpkin spice stratum, then crown with the remaining cream cheese mixture.
- Embellish the dessert’s surface with a billowy cloud of remaining whipped topping and delicately scatter crushed ginger snap crumbs for textural contrast and visual appeal.
- Allow the dessert to rest and meld flavors in the refrigerator, giving it at least two hours to set and develop a rich, cohesive taste profile before serving chilled.
Notes
- Crush ginger snaps finely for a more uniform and compact crust that holds together perfectly when slicing the dessert.
- Use room temperature cream cheese to ensure a smooth, lump-free layer that blends seamlessly with other ingredients.
- For a gluten-free version, swap traditional ginger snap cookies with gluten-free ginger snap alternatives or almond flour-based cookie crumbs.
- Enhance flavor complexity by adding a pinch of orange zest to the pumpkin mixture, which brightens the warm spices and creates a more nuanced taste profile.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 21 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg