Description
Pumpkin Lush is the ultimate fall dessert, combining creamy layers of pumpkin and spice with a crunchy graham cracker crust. This delightful treat is perfect for gatherings or cozy nights in, bringing the warm flavors of autumn straight to your table. Easy to prepare, this recipe will have everyone asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 tsp pumpkin spice blend
- 2 cups whipped topping
- Cinnamon for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Mix graham cracker crumbs with melted butter until crumbly. Press into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth and fluffy.
- In another bowl, combine pumpkin puree and pumpkin spice blend. Fold in whipped topping until blended.
- Spread half of the cream cheese mixture over the crust, then layer all of the pumpkin mixture, followed by the remaining cream cheese mixture.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.
- Top with cinnamon before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Feel free to use graham cracker crumbs instead of sheets for the crust or add chopped pecans for extra crunch. For an elevated flavor profile, sprinkle nutmeg alongside cinnamon.