Creamy No-Bake Pumpkin Dessert Recipe You Must Try
This Creamy No-Bake Pumpkin Delight Dessert combines autumn flavors, silky texture, and ease of preparation. Perfect for gatherings or cozy fall evenings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours (chilling time)
- Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 9 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup pure pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ginger
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- Vanilla extract
- Optional garnishes: crushed pecans, caramel drizzle, or a sprinkle of cinnamon
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs and 1/2 cup melted butter. Stir until the mixture resembles wet sand. Press firmly into a 9×9-inch baking dish to form an even layer. Chill in the refrigerator while you prepare the filling.
- In another bowl, beat 8 oz softened cream cheese and 1 cup powdered sugar until smooth. Spread this mixture evenly over the chilled crust.
- In a clean bowl, whisk together 1 cup pure pumpkin puree, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1/2 tsp cinnamon, 1/4 tsp nutmeg, and 1/4 tsp ginger. Fold in 1 cup of whipped cream (prepared from 1 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped to stiff peaks).
- Spread the pumpkin mixture evenly over the cream cheese layer, smoothing out the top.
- Spread the remaining whipped cream on top. Use a spatula to create swirls or peaks for a decorative finish.
- Cover the dessert with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight for best results.
- Just before serving, sprinkle crushed pecans or a dash of cinnamon on top for added flair. Slice and enjoy!
Notes
[‘Chill the crust to set properly and avoid crumbly texture.’, ‘Ensure cream cheese is softened to room temperature to avoid lumps.’, ‘Whip the cream to stiff peaks for a light and airy texture.’, ‘Use pure pumpkin puree instead of pumpkin pie filling for balanced flavor.’, ‘Chill overnight for best flavor development.’]
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 9
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 3
Keywords: Pumpkin dessert, No-bake dessert, Fall recipe, Thanksgiving dessert, Creamy pumpkin dessert