Description
Pumpkin Lush is a layered, no-bake fall dessert featuring a graham cracker crust, cream cheese layer, spiced pumpkin pudding, and whipped topping. It’s the perfect sweet treat for autumn gatherings.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 (8 oz) tub whipped topping (like Cool Whip), thawed
- 2 (3.4 oz) packages instant vanilla pudding mix
- 1 (15 oz) can pumpkin puree
- 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- 2 cups cold milk
- Additional whipped topping for topping (optional)
- Chopped pecans or cinnamon for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter until combined. Press the mixture evenly into the bottom of a 9×13-inch dish. Chill in the fridge while preparing the next layer.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. Fold in whipped topping. Spread evenly over the chilled crust.
- In a large bowl, whisk together vanilla pudding mix, pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie spice, and cold milk until smooth and thickened.
- Spread the pumpkin pudding mixture over the cream cheese layer evenly.
- Top with additional whipped topping, spreading evenly across the top.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until set.
- Before serving, garnish with chopped pecans or a sprinkle of cinnamon if desired.
Notes
- This dessert can be made a day in advance for convenience.
- Make sure the cream cheese is softened to avoid lumps in the mixture.
- Use canned pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
