Easy Pumpkin Dessert
This Pumpkin Delight is the hands-down BEST pumpkin dessert recipe! With layers of pumpkin spice graham cracker crust, cream cheese pumpkin fluff, and maple whipped cream topping, every bite is full of pumpkin cheesecake fluffy goodness! And with a 20 minute prep time and a 30-minute chill time, it's so easy to make. Make this for your next fall gathering and everyone will be impressed!
Equipment
Ingredients
Pumpkin Spice Graham Cracker Crust
- 2 sleeves graham crackers about 18 crackers
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 stick unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
Maple Whipped Cream
- 3 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1 1/2 Tablespoons sugar
Pumpkin Fluff
- 2 8 ounce blocks cream cheese room temperature
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
Topping (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin spice
- 2-3 Tablespoons chopped walnuts
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Place a stick of cold butter into a medium glass bowl and microwave for 1 minute.
- Place 2 sleeves of graham crackers into a food processor or blender and turn into a fine crumb.
- Add graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and pumpkin pie spice to melted butter and mix.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9x13" baking dish and poke with a fork so the crust stays flat while baking.
- Bake for 10 minutes at 350 degrees F.
- Add heavy whipping cream, maple syrup, and sugar to a bowl while the crust bakes.
- Using a hand mixer at medium to high speed, whip the cream mixture for 3-5 minutes until soft peaks form. Set aside.
- Add cream cheese, pumpkin puree, powdered sugar, and pumpkin pie spice to a bowl. Using a hand mixer at medium to high speed, whip the mixture until completely incorporated and fluffy.
- Gently fold 2 cups of Maple Whipped Cream into the Pumpkin Fluff mixture and pour over the cooled Graham Cracker Crust.
- Level out the pumpkin mixture and top with remaining whipped cream.
- Add a sprinkle of pumpkin spice and chopped walnuts (optional), then chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to set.
- Slice and enjoy!
Notes
Let the finished dessert chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving. This dessert also works well as a “make ahead” recipe; it can be made the day before you wish to enjoy it.
You can refrigerate the extra Maple Whipped Cream in an airtight container for up to two days. It is a delicious addition to waffles, pancakes, and oatmeal, or you can enjoy it as a fruit dip.
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