Description
Pumpkin Lush is a luscious no-bake dessert that embodies the spirit of fall with its creamy layers of spiced pumpkin and smooth cream cheese, all resting on a crunchy graham cracker crust. This delightful treat is visually stunning and irresistibly delicious, making it perfect for Thanksgiving gatherings or cozy nights at home. Each bite is a celebration of autumn flavors, leaving everyone craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 cups Cool Whip
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp nutmeg
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Press mixture into the bottom of an ungreased baking dish to form a crust.
- In another bowl, beat softened cream cheese with powdered sugar until smooth. Spread over the crust evenly.
- In a separate bowl, mix pumpkin puree with cinnamon and nutmeg. Fold in Cool Whip until fluffy.
- Spoon the pumpkin mixture over the cream cheese layer and smooth it out.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours until set.
- Serve chilled, topped with extra Cool Whip or caramel drizzle if desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg