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Creamy No Bake Pumpkin Spice Dessert

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This easy, decadent no-bake pumpkin spice dessert features layers of creamy pumpkin and whipped cream cheese, perfectly spiced for fall. It’s a crowd-pleasing treat ideal for parties, potlucks, or cozy nights in.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs (or gluten-free graham crackers)
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted (or coconut oil for dairy-free)
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup pure pumpkin puree
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream, whipped to soft peaks (or whipped coconut cream for dairy-free)
  • 1/3 cup maple syrup (or honey/agave)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • Pinch ground clove
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch salt
  • 1 cup whipped cream or nondairy whipped topping
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon (optional, for dusting)
  • Chopped pecans or walnuts (optional, for topping)

Instructions

  1. Combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and brown sugar in a mixing bowl. Stir until the mixture resembles wet sand.
  2. Press the crust mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan or pie plate. Flatten evenly and chill in the fridge for about 10 minutes.
  3. In a cold mixing bowl, whip heavy cream to soft peaks using an electric mixer (about 2-3 minutes). Set aside.
  4. In another bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth and fluffy (about 1 minute).
  5. Add pumpkin puree, maple syrup, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, clove, vanilla extract, and salt to the cream cheese. Blend until fully incorporated and creamy.
  6. Gently fold the whipped cream into the pumpkin mixture using a spatula. Do not overmix.
  7. Pour the pumpkin filling over the chilled crust and smooth the top. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
  8. Before serving, spread whipped cream on top. Dust with cinnamon and sprinkle with chopped nuts if desired.
  9. Slice with a sharp knife dipped in hot water for clean servings. Wipe between cuts.

Notes

For best texture, use room temperature cream cheese and chill the dessert overnight. Substitute almond flour and coconut oil for a gluten-free crust, and vegan cream cheese and coconut cream for dairy-free. Toast nuts for extra crunch. If the filling is runny, chill longer or add more whipped cream. Individual portions can be made in ramekins or cupcake liners.

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