Description
Creamy No Bake Pumpkin Delight promises a silky autumn dessert without oven stress. Layers of graham cracker crust, pumpkin cheesecake filling, and whipped cream blend into a cool seasonal treat you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup whipped topping (Cool Whip)
Crust and Sweeteners:
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
Spices and Topping:
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 (8 oz) tub of whipped topping (for topping)
Instructions
- Create a sturdy foundation by mixing graham cracker crumbs with melted butter, pressing firmly into a 9×9-inch dish. Refrigerate for 15 minutes to solidify the base.
- Whip cream cheese and powdered sugar until velvety smooth, gently incorporating whipped topping. Carefully spread this luxurious mixture over the chilled crust.
- Blend pumpkin puree with granulated sugar and warm autumn spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger until perfectly combined. Delicately layer this spiced mixture atop the cream cheese base.
- Crown the dessert with remaining whipped topping, using a spatula to create an elegant, even surface.
- Chill in the refrigerator for a minimum of 3 hours, allowing the layers to set and flavors to meld together. The dessert will become firm and slice-ready, offering a cool, creamy indulgence perfect for seasonal gatherings.
Notes
- Swap graham crackers with gluten-free alternatives like almond flour or gluten-free cookie crumbs for those with dietary restrictions.
- Use low-fat cream cheese and reduced-sugar whipped topping to create a lighter, healthier version of this dessert.
- Enhance flavor complexity by adding a sprinkle of toasted pecans or a drizzle of caramel sauce on top for extra texture and richness.
- Prepare this dessert a day ahead to allow flavors to meld and develop a more intense pumpkin spice profile.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 244 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg