Pumpkin Delight
Fall in love with this Pumpkin Delight! A shortbread crust topped with a fluffy cheesecake mixture, a creamy pumpkin layer, and whipped topping. Every bite of this irresistible layered dessert is pumpkin heaven!
Servings: 12 servings
Ingredients
Crust
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ⅓ cup chopped pecans
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup powdered sugar
Cheesecake layer
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 8 ounces whipped topping, thawed
Pumpkin Layer
- 2 (3.4-ounce) boxes instant vanilla pudding
- ½ cup pumpkin puree
- 1 ½ teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- 18 ounces evaporated milk
Topping
- 8 ounces whipped topping, thawed
- chopped pecans optional
Instructions
Crust
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- In a medium bowl combine ½ cup unsalted butter, ⅓ cup chopped pecans, 1 cup all-purpose flour, and ½ cup powdered sugar until it forms a shaggy dough. Press the dough into a 9 x 13 x 3-inch baking dish and bake for 15 minutes, until golden brown and fragrant. Let cool completely.
Cheesecake Layer
- Add 8 ounces cream cheese, 1 cup powdered sugar, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract to a large bowl and use a hand mixer or a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment to beat everything together until smooth.
- Once smooth, fold in 8 ounces whipped topping, by hand until completely combined. Spread evenly over the cooled crust. Refrigerate for 10-15 minutes.
Pumpkin Layer
- In a medium bowl, whisk 2 (3.4-ounce) boxes instant vanilla pudding, ½ cup pumpkin puree, 1 ½ teaspoons pumpkin pie spice, and 18 ounces evaporated milk together until smooth and thick. Spread it evenly across the cheesecake layer and place in the fridge for 10-15 minutes until the pumpkin layer has set up.
Topping
- Evenly spread 8 ounces whipped topping, over the pumpkin layer. Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours before serving. If desired, add a sprinkle of chopped pecans and a dusting of pumpkin pie spice.
Nutrition
Calories: 399kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 53mg | Sodium: 135mg | Potassium: 241mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 29g | Vitamin A: 2211IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 167mg | Iron: 1mg
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