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Pumpkin Lush

A delicious layered pumpkin dessert with a graham cracker crust, cream cheese, pudding, whipped topping, and festive toppings. Perfect for fall or holidays!
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 9
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter
  • 1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened (brick style, not whipped, not lite)
  • 1 cup confectioners’ sugar
  • 3.4 oz instant vanilla pudding
  • 1.25 cups cold milk
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
  • 8 ounces whipped topping thawed (fat-free orlite okay); divided
  • 0.5 cup toffee bits
  • 0.5 cup mini semi-sweet chocolate chips

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat oven to 350F. Line a 9x9-inch baking pan with aluminum foil, spray with cooking spray, and set aside.
  2. Melt the butter in a microwave-safe bowl about 1 minute. Add graham cracker crumbs and toss lightly to coat evenly.
  3. Press mixture into the prepared pan, forming an even, flat crust. Bake for 10 minutes and set aside to cool.
  4. In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and confectioners’ sugar until smooth.
  5. Spread the cream cheese mixture over the cooled graham cracker crust.
  6. In a large bowl, combine pudding mix and cold milk, whisk until thickened (about 3 minutes).
  7. Add pumpkin puree and pumpkin pie spice to the pudding mixture, and whisk to combine.
  8. Fold in half of the whipped topping until smooth.
  9. Pour the pumpkin pudding over the cream cheese layer and smooth out.
  10. Spread remaining whipped topping evenly over the pumpkin layer.
  11. Sprinkle toffee bits and chocolate chips on top. Cover with plastic wrap or foil and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.

Notes

This pumpkin lush is a perfect make-ahead dessert for fall gatherings and holidays.