Description
This No Bake Pumpkin Lush is a creamy, layered dessert perfect for autumn gatherings, featuring a gingersnap cookie crust, pumpkin spice pudding, pumpkin cream cheese layer, and Cool Whip topping.
Ingredients
Scale
Crust
- 1 ⅓ cups crushed Gingersnap cookie crumbs (about 25 cookies depending on their size)
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter
Pudding Layer
- 3.4 ounce package Pumpkin Spice Pudding Mix (can use butterscotch pudding if you can’t find pumpkin spice pudding)
- 1 ½ cups milk
Pumpkin Cream Cheese Layer
- 6 ounces cream cheese (room temperature)
- ½ cup confectioners’ sugar
- ¼ cup pure pumpkin puree
- ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ¾ teaspoon pumpkin spice
- 1 cup Cool Whip
Topping
- 8 ounces Cool Whip (divided)
- Chopped pecans (optional)
- Additional crushed Gingersnap cookies (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the crust: Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper for easy removal and slicing. In a small mixing bowl, melt the butter and add the crushed gingersnap cookie crumbs. Mix until well combined, then press evenly into the pan. Place the crust in the freezer for at least 30 minutes to harden.
- Make the pudding layer: In a medium bowl, whisk together the pumpkin spice pudding mix and milk until smooth. Refrigerate for at least 10 minutes to set.
- Prepare the pumpkin cream cheese layer: In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add confectioners’ sugar, pumpkin puree, vanilla extract, and pumpkin spice, mixing until well combined. Gently fold in 1 cup of Cool Whip with a rubber spatula until fully incorporated.
- Assemble the dessert: Spread dollops of the pumpkin cream cheese layer evenly over the frozen crust, smoothing it out. Next, spread the chilled pudding layer evenly over the cream cheese layer. Cover the pudding with the remaining 8 ounces of Cool Whip to seal the layers.
- Chill and serve: Refrigerate the assembled dessert for at least 4 hours, or ideally overnight, to allow flavors to meld and layers to set. Alternatively, freeze for 1 hour and 30 minutes. Before serving, sprinkle with chopped pecans and additional crushed gingersnap cookies if desired.
Notes
- Pumpkin Spice Pudding Mix can often be found at Walmart or online retailers like Amazon.
- Using parchment paper in the pan makes for easy removal and cleaner slicing.
- If pumpkin spice pudding mix is unavailable, butterscotch pudding mix is a suitable substitute.
- Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature to achieve a smooth, creamy texture.
- Chilling the dessert overnight enhances the flavor and texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg
