Description
Pumpkin Lush is a creamy, layered dessert that makes the perfect fall treat for holiday gatherings, easy dessert nights, and make-ahead entertaining. With a buttery graham cracker crust, smooth pumpkin pudding filling, fluffy topping, and a sweet finish of chocolate chips and nuts, this easy recipe is one of my favorite dessert ideas when I want something simple, cozy, and crowd-pleasing.
Ingredients
2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
1 cup whipped topping, folded into cream cheese layer
15 ounces pumpkin puree
2 boxes instant vanilla pudding mix, 3.4 ounces each
2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
3 cups cold milk
2 cups whipped topping, for top layer
1 cup mini chocolate chips
3/4 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
Instructions
1. In a medium bowl, mix the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter until evenly combined. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9×13-inch pan.
2. In another bowl, beat the cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. Fold in 1 cup of whipped topping, then spread over the crust.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, instant vanilla pudding mix, pumpkin pie spice, and cold milk until thick and creamy.
4. Spread the pumpkin filling evenly over the cream cheese layer.
5. Top with the remaining 2 cups whipped topping and smooth it into an even layer.
6. Sprinkle the top with mini chocolate chips and chopped nuts.
7. Cover and chill for at least 4 hours, or overnight, before slicing and serving.
Notes
Do not rush the chilling time, because slicing Pumpkin Lush before it is fully set can make the layers slide and look messy.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 29g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
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