Description
Creamy layers of Pumpkin Lush dessert blend classic autumn flavors into an irresistible treat that dances between sweet and spicy. Chilled perfection awaits with each spoonful, inviting you to savor seasonal comfort in pure deliciousness.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese
- 1 can (15 ounces/425 grams) canned pumpkin puree
- 1 package instant vanilla pudding
Liquid and Binding Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup confectioners sugar
- 1 cup half-and-half
Topping and Garnish Ingredients:
- 2 cups whipped topping
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 2 teaspoons pumpkin spice
Instructions
- Crush graham crackers into fine crumbs and blend with sugar and melted butter, creating a compact base layer. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a rectangular baking dish, ensuring an even and smooth foundation.
- Whip cream cheese until velvety, gradually incorporating confectioner’s sugar. Gently fold in prepared whipped topping, maintaining a light and airy texture. Carefully spread this creamy mixture over the graham cracker crust, creating a uniform cheesecake layer.
- Combine pumpkin puree with warming pumpkin spice, instant vanilla pudding mix, and smooth half-and-half. Stir until the mixture thickens and develops a rich, silky consistency. Delicately fold in additional whipped topping to enhance the filling’s lightness.
- Spread the pumpkin pudding mixture evenly over the cheesecake layer, creating a vibrant autumnal surface.
- Crown the dessert with a generous layer of whipped topping, creating soft peaks. Scatter chopped pecans across the top for a delightful crunch and nutty flavor contrast.
- Refrigerate the dessert for at least 4 hours or overnight, allowing layers to set and flavors to meld together. Serve chilled for maximum enjoyment.
Notes
- Swap graham crackers with gluten-free alternatives like almond flour or crushed gluten-free cookies for celiac or gluten-sensitive diners.
- Reduce sugar content by using monk fruit sweetener or stevia for a diabetic-friendly version.
- Enhance flavor by toasting pecans briefly before sprinkling for a deeper, nuttier profile.
- Use full-fat cream cheese and whipped cream for richer texture, ensuring ingredients are at room temperature for smoother mixing.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg