Description
Layered Pumpkin Delight is an incredible 7-layer dessert that captures the essence of fall with its rich pumpkin, cream cheese, and spice flavors. This no-bake dessert is easy to make, perfect for gatherings, and can be prepared ahead of time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 container (8 oz) whipped topping, thawed
- 1 cup milk
- 1 package (3.4 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Crust: In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Mix until well combined. Press this mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9×13-inch dish to create the base for your layered pumpkin delight.
- Make Cream Cheese Layer: In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with powdered sugar until smooth and creamy. Spread this mixture evenly over the crust as the second layer of your incredible layered pumpkin dessert.
- Prepare Pumpkin Layer: In another bowl, mix the pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie spice, and vanilla extract until fully combined. Spread this pumpkin mixture over the cream cheese layer, adding another delicious dimension to the layered pumpkin delight.
- Create Pudding Layer: Whisk together the milk and instant vanilla pudding mix in a bowl until thickened. Spread this pudding mixture over the pumpkin layer for a creamy addition to your pumpkin cream cheese layered dessert.
- Add Whipped Topping: Carefully spread the thawed whipped topping over the pudding layer, smoothing it out for an even finish. This completes the layers of your delightful pumpkin layered dessert.
- Chill: Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight to allow the layers to set for the best layered pumpkin delight experience.
- Garnish: Before serving your amazing layered pumpkin dessert, sprinkle cinnamon over the top for added flavor and visual appeal.
- Slice and Serve: Cut into squares and serve chilled, enjoying each luscious layer of this easy layered pumpkin delight recipe.
Notes
- Use pure pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling, for the best flavor in your layered pumpkin delight.
- Chilling the dessert overnight allows the flavors to meld beautifully, enhancing the incredible layered pumpkin dessert.
- Feel free to experiment with spices like nutmeg or cloves in the pumpkin layer of your spice layered pumpkin delight.
- For individual servings, layer the dessert in small glasses or jars to showcase the different components of this delightful pumpkin layered dessert.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (1/12 of recipe)
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg