Pumpkin Delight
Pumpkin Delight is the perfect make-ahead dessert this holiday season. You'll love the real pumpkin and pumpkin pie spices in this easy dish. On a crust of pecan shortbread, it has layers of sweetened cream cheese, thick pumpkin filling, and whipped cream.
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Servings: 24 servings
Calories: 199kcal
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter melted
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup pecans finely chopped, divided
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 large tub whipped topping divided
- 15 oz pumpkin puree
- 2 cups milk
- 3 small pkgs 3 oz each instant vanilla pudding mix
- 2 tsp cinnamon divided
- 1 tsp nutmeg divided
Instructions
LAYER 1
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. In a medium bowl, stir together 1 cup flour, 1/2 cup butter (melted), 1/2 cup finely chopped pecan, 1 tsp cinnamon, and 1/2 tsp nutmeg. Press into a greased 9x13-inch pan. Bake uncovered for 25 minutes. Cool completely.
LAYER 2
- In a small mixing bowl, blend together 8 oz cream cheese, 1 cup of powdered sugar, and 2 cups of whipped topping. Mix well and pour into the cooled crust.
LAYER 3
- In a medium mixing bowl, blend together pumpkin puree, 3 small boxes of instant vanilla pudding, 2 cups of milk, 1 tsp of cinnamon, and 1/2 tsp nutmeg. Blend well then chill until firm, about 10 minutes. Add 1 cup of whipped topping and blend until thick and smooth. Spread over the cream cheese layer.
LAYER 4
- Top with remaining whipped topping. Garnish with 1/2 cup chopped pecans, if desired. Chill overnight before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 199kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 21mg | Sodium: 249mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 18g
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