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Pumpkin Delight Layered Dessert with Graham Cracker Crust

Pumpkin delight layered dessert is a chilled, creamy dessert with a buttery graham cracker crust and smooth pumpkin pudding layer. It’s finished with whipped topping and sliced after at least 4 hours in the refrigerator.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
chilling 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 35 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 470
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the graham cracker crust
  • 2 cup graham cracker crumbs
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 0.25 cup granulated sugar
For the cream cheese layer
  • 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup heavy cream cold
For the pumpkin layer
  • 2 package (3.4 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 2 cup milk cold
  • 1 can (15 oz) pumpkin puree
  • 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
For the topping
  • 1 tub (8 oz) frozen whipped topping thawed

Equipment

  • 1 9x13 inch baking dish

Method
 

Bake the crust
  1. Heat the oven to 350°F.
  2. Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  3. Stir the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar together until evenly moistened.
  4. Press the crumb mixture firmly and evenly into the prepared dish.
  5. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, until fragrant and lightly browned at the edges.
  6. Cool the crust completely in the dish.
Make the cream cheese layer
  1. Beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla in a large bowl until smooth.
  2. In a separate bowl, beat the cold heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
  3. Fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture.
  4. Spread the mixture evenly over the cooled crust.
Make the pumpkin layer
  1. Whisk the pudding mix and cold milk in a medium bowl for about 2 minutes, until thickened.
  2. Whisk in the pumpkin puree and pumpkin pie spice until smooth.
  3. Spread the mixture over the cream cheese layer.
Finish and chill
  1. Spread the thawed whipped topping evenly over the pumpkin layer.
  2. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours before slicing and serving.

Notes

For clean slices, chill for the full 4 hours before serving. Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; freezing is not recommended because it can affect the creamy texture. For a gluten-free swap, use gluten-free graham cracker crumbs and check that the pudding mix is gluten-free.