Description
A delightful fall dessert featuring creamy pumpkin layers on a buttery crust, perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup melted butter
- ¼ cup sugar
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup whipped topping
- 1 can (15 oz) pumpkin puree
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ cup sugar
- Additional whipped topping for garnish
- Cinnamon or crushed graham crackers for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar until mixed.
- Press crust mixture into a 9×13 inch baking pan and bake for 10 minutes until lightly golden. Allow to cool.
- In a bowl, beat cream cheese with powdered sugar until smooth, then fold in whipped topping and spread over cooled crust.
- Mix pumpkin puree, cinnamon, nutmeg, and sugar in another bowl until smooth, then fold in whipped topping and spread over cream cheese layer.
- Top with additional whipped topping and garnish as desired.
- Chill dessert for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Slice and serve cold.
Notes
For a healthier option, substitute with coconut sugar or maple syrup. Chill time is essential for the best results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: pumpkin, fall dessert, Thanksgiving, creamy dessert, crowd-pleaser