Thanksgiving Dessert | Pumpkin Delight Dessert
Delightful Thanksgiving Dessert Recipes for a Crowd– This Pumpkin Delight Dessert is an Easy, Delicious, and Super Impressive Treat for Autumnal Gatherings!
This Pumpkin Delight Dessert features a no-bake recipe with wonderful layers, rich flavors, and warm spices making a great dessert for all Fall lovers. It’s made with a crushed graham crackers and pecans layer, topped with pumpkin and cream cheese filling, then whipped cream. It’s light, delicious and easy to make for any type of gathering.
Why you’ll love this Pumpkin Delight Dessert?
It’s a no-bake dessert: Not having to turn on the oven to make a dessert is a great part of this recipe. All you have to do is mix couple ingredients together and chill.
It’s the perfect Autumnal dessert for a crowd: This is one of the desserts you can make ahead, store and serve in a single dish during any type of festive gatherings. It’s great for large groups and you can double the recipe or modify it to suit your guests.
This Pumpkin Delight Dessert is visually beautiful: The beautiful layers, the different golden colors and textures give this recipe a charming and inviting look. The different layers do not solely make the dish great looking but also extremely delicious and satisfying.
What ingredients do I need for this recipe?
For The Crust:
1 ½ cups Graham Cracker crumbs (keep some extra for garnish)
¼ cup pecans (finely chopped)
3 tablespoons sugar
¼ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
6 tablespoons butter (melted)
For The Filling:
1 cup whipping cream (chilled)
16 ounces cream cheese (softened)
¾ cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 ½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
8 ounces cool whip
¼ cup pecans (chopped)
Cinnamon (optional garnish)
How to make this Pumpkin Delight Dessert?
Place the graham cracker crumbs in a medium bowl along with the crushed pecans, sugar, pumpkin pie spice and melted butter; then mix all ingredients to combine.
Transfer the mixture into an 8×8 dish casserole dish and press to flatten into an even layer (you can press down using the bottom of a glass or measuring cup). Place to chill in the freezer for 30 minutes.
To make the second layer; combine the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract in a large mixing bowl using a hand mixer. Mix until light and fluffy with no more lumps, then place aside.
Place the heavy whipping cream in a chilled medium bowl and whip it on high using a hand mixer until stiff peaks develop; for about 5 minutes.
Gently mix the heavy whipping cream with the cream cheese mixture using only a rubber spatula. Once combined, take half of the mixture and spread on top of graham cracker crust. Put the other half aside and place the casserole dish in the fridge while tackling the last step.
Add the pumpkin puree, brown sugar, and pumpkin pie spice to the remaining cream cheese/whipping cream mixture and gently combine together.
Once combined, take out the mixture and spread in the dish to form the third layer.
To make the last layer of this dessert, layer the cool whip on top, then sprinkle the rest of the chopped pecans and lightly coat with cinnamon if desired.
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Helpful Tips and Variations:
How can I replace the crushed graham crackers? You can use any other available biscuit with a similar texture. You can also use crushed cookies if you want.
How can I modify the layers? You can change the layers in different way to suit your own preference. You can use a chocolate layer or coconut cream. Or drizzle some chopped nuts to form a crunchy layer or you can drizzle some caramel sauce or some homemade pumpkin spice syrup for added autumnal flavors.
Can I add fruit to this dessert?. You can totally add fruit to this recipe, just make sure you choose something that works well with the pumpkin flavor. You can opt for bananas, pears, or apples.
How can I store this recipe? Whenever I prepare in large quantities. I store controlled portions in separated containers and keep in the fridge up to 4 days. You can place it
How can I serve this Pumpkin Delight Dessert?
You can serve this Pumpkin Delight Dessert in a single dish and let your guests help themselves. You can also serve in individual plates and serve some toppings like nuts, caramel sauce, chocolate. If you want to level things up; serve this dessert in elegant ramekins. which you can also decorate according to the festive occasion with candy or different edible decorations. This will make your dinner table fancier and create an enjoyable dessert experience.
Thanksgiving Dessert | Pumpkin Delight Dessert
Ingredients
- For The Crust
- 1 ½ cups Graham Cracker crumbs keep some extra for garnish
- ¼ cup pecans finely chopped
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- ¼ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 6 tablespoons butter melted
- For The Filling
- 1 cup whipping cream chilled
- 16 ounces cream cheese softened
- ¾ cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 ½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 8 ounces cool whip
- ¼ cup pecans chopped
- Cinnamon optional garnish
Instructions
- Place the graham cracker crumbs in a medium bowl along with the crushed pecans, sugar, pumpkin pie spice and melted butter; then mix all ingredients to combine.
- Transfer the mixture into an 8×8 dish casserole dish and press to flatten into an even layer (you can press down using the bottom of a glass or measuring cup). Place to chill in the freezer for 30 minutes.
- To make the second layer; combine the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract in a large mixing bowl using a hand mixer. Mix until light and fluffy with no more lumps, then place aside.
- Place the heavy whipping cream in a chilled medium bowl and whip it on high using a hand mixer until stiff peaks develop; for about 5 minutes.
- Gently mix the heavy whipping cream with the cream cheese mixture using only a rubber spatula. Once combined, take half of the mixture and spread on top of graham cracker crust. Put the other half aside and place the casserole dish in the fridge while tackling the last step.
- Add the pumpkin puree, brown sugar, and pumpkin pie spice to the remaining cream cheese/whipping cream mixture and gently combine together. Once combined, take out the mixture and spread in the dish to form the third layer.
- To make the last layer of this dessert, layer the cool whip on top, then sprinkle the rest of the chopped pecans and lightly coat with cinnamon if desired.
